Darwin – home of exotic wildlife, stunning beaches, iconic markets and absolutely awesome cafés! The ambience in a café creates an excellent environment for studying, not to mention the benefits of having coffee so close at hand.
Looking for the perfect Darwin café? We’ve rounded up a list of some of the best cafés in Darwin to study in, so gather your books, find a table and get started – and always remember to say ‘thank you’ by purchasing some of the café’s delicious offerings throughout your study session.
Alberto’s Cave
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One of the best cafés in central Darwin and located a few blocks from the stunning Darwin Waterfront precinct, Alberto’s Cave has a menu with something for everybody: think sweet and savoury crepes, café classics like eggs Benedict, and acai bowls. Alberto’s Cave even has you covered for a steamy bowl of laksa!
The staff at Alberto’s Cave pride themselves on service with a smile and being able to greet their customers by name.
Address: 13 Cavenagh St, Darwin City
Wi-Fi: No
Vegan options: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Don’t miss: Their famous chicken rice bowl.
Kopi Stop
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Serving ONA specialty coffee and boasting award-winning baristas, Kopi Stop’s motto is “Speciality Coffee, Simple Food” – and they definitely deliver on this! The lovely, well-lit space is perfect for settling yourself in and studying, but beware – you might find yourself distracted by the smell of the delicious Singaporean food coming out of the kitchen…
Address: 1/2 Harriet Pl, Darwin City
Wi-Fi: No
Vegan options: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Don’t miss: The Singapore-style breakfast
Ebb & Flow Darwin
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Looking for the ultimate waterfront café in Darwin? Ebb & Flow Darwin is a tropical oasis offering a plant-based menu overflowing with sweet, savoury and sharing options. There are also plenty of tables and even outdoor daybeds if you feel so inclined, plus the venue is fully licensed.
Ebb & Flow Darwin sits right on the edge of Cullen Bay, so you can reward yourself at the end of a long study session with relaxing waterfront views and a cold drink – and maybe even stick around for live local music at sunset!
Address: 1/52 Marina Blvd, Larrakeyah
Wi-Fi: No
Vegan options: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Don’t miss: The Jackfruit Sliders
Eva’s Botanic Gardens Cafe
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Not only does Eva’s Botanic Gardens Cafe offer awesome coffee and a full breakfast and lunch menu, but the café itself is housed in a charming heritage-listed building, inside the stunning George Brown Botanic Gardens. Can you beat that for a beautiful study location?
Address: Gardens Rd, The Gardens
Wi-Fi: Yes
Vegan options: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Don’t miss: The dogs! Eva’s loves their four-legged customers so much that they even run a ‘Pup of the Month’ Instagram competition.
Laneway Specialty Coffee
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Laneway Specialty Coffee is the perfect environment for a study session. The luscious canopy of hanging plants and wood grain tables will have you relaxed and focused in no time, and that’s not to mention the delicious Campos Coffee they serve.
The food menu also has something delicious for everyone, including three different variations on the classic ‘Benny’ and plenty of options to suit different dietary requirements.
Address: 4/1 Vickers St, Parap
Wi-Fi: Yes
Vegan options: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Don’t miss: The Sriracha Chicken Burger
Besser Kitchen & Brew Bar
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Besser Kitchen & Brew Bar is Laneway Specialty Coffee’s sister venue in Winnellie. Here, you can enjoy the same hanging plant goodness, along with high ceilings and natural light that make the area feel spacious and roomy.
There are almost too many amazing things on the menu to know where to start, plus you can enjoy ethical, sustainable and delicious Campos coffee.
Address: 6/116 Coonawarra Rd, Winnellie
Wi-Fi: Yes
Vegan options: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Don’t miss: The Laksa Burger – now that’s the kind of fusion dreams are made of!
Sweet Brew & Co – Dining Room
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Set up in a former mechanic’s workshop, Sweet Brew & Co – Dining Room is a skillfully crafted space that pays homage to its garage roots with polished concrete surfaces, baked goods displayed on peg boards and a trendy industrial-style fit-out.
Sweet Brew & Co – Dining Room makes seriously good coffee, brunch and baked goods too, and if you need a study break, Skin Official shares the space, so you can peruse their beautiful curated goods.
Address: 45 Stuart Hwy, Stuart Park
Wi-Fi: No
Vegan options: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Don’t miss: The Frenchie – sweet brioche French toast with cinnamon sugar, berry curd, Swiss meringue, pistachio soil and syrup.
Rays Patisserie and Cafe
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Rays Patisserie and Cafe sits a few streets back from Bicentennial Park and Lameroo Beach. Here, you’ll find some of the best breakfast in Darwin, plus lunch and freshly baked goods like pies and sausage rolls. The space is big and filled with natural light, plants and ceiling fans to help beat the Darwin heat.
Address: 66 Smith St, Darwin City
Wi-Fi: No
Vegan options: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Don’t miss: The loaded croissant
One last helpful study hint: the City of Darwin offers free Wi-Fi around the city. Keep an eye out for ‘Free Wi-Fi Zone’ signs, or check the council’s website for hotspot locations. Look for ‘SmartDarwin Free Wi-Fi’ and ‘City of Darwin Free Wi-Fi’ on your device and you’re good to go. Happy studying!
