Caffiend

Caffiend stands out on Grafton Street with its industrial metal exterior and a mural of a massive, caffeinated brain plastered across the wall. It began as a small hole-in-the-wall coffee spot in two thousand and nine, serving locals who wanted a stronger cup than the standard cafe fare. The owners sourced beans from a roastery in the hills behind Cairns and built a menu around house-made ingredients. It grew into a local institution that keeps a steady crowd for brunch on weekdays.