"Cyclone Cafe Comfort Cyclone Cafe is one of very few Darwin coffee shops that sources its own beans from around the world and roasts them on-site. So you can expect a solid flat white, long black, and cold drip here as well as some fun additions like a triple-strength "hypercino," the "cafe de coco"—choice of coffee blended with coconut milk—and a virgin espresso martini: a cold drip coffee shaken with with ice and a shot of vanilla that's topped in foam. The food menu is equally satisfying with a breakfast burrito and "eggs in hell" (polenta poached eggs layered with tomato ragout, spicy chorizo and bocconcini) plus a Thai beef salad and a turkey cranberry for lunch—turkey is surprisingly hard to come by in Australia ."

"Tropical Treats in the Darwin Botanic Gardens Housed in the heritage-listed Wesleyan Church building—an architectural feat that has withstood World War II, cyclones, neglect and abuse—Eva's Cafe is an inviting hideaway that features tropical decor that mirrors its Botanic Gardens locale. The chia pot with almond milk and bee pollen makes for a lovely start to the day, as does a house-baked scone and pour-over organic coffee."

"Alley Cats Patisserie, Darwin Twenty-five housemade pastries, 12 organic sourdough breads that can sandwich 10 different combinations of fillings...These are just a few of the impressive stats behind this stellar cafe and patisserie hidden off Darwin's main drag. The Campos coffee is classic and easily paired with over-the-top sweets from a green tea lamington to a zucchini, chili, triple chocolate muffin. You think that's crazy? Ask about the Golden Gaytime milkshake (hint: an entire Gaytime ice cream bar crowns the top)."

"Four Birds Darwin The laid-back vibe reflected in low stools and coffee tables (oh that's what they're for) not to mention a black cat that ventures in every once in a while is just one reason Darwinites love Four Birds. The other is the coffee, creamy and well-balanced. It can be enjoyed with a classic tart, an artful salad or on its own, preferably under the frangipani tree outside."

"Darwin's Milk Bar This place doesn't top the charts for ambience or prices, but if it's coffee you're after you won't be disappointed. The Milk Bar is the sister cafe to Four Birds, and milk and espresso is what it does best. Order a takeaway coffee and a sweet snack like Darwin's latest craze, the bronut (brioche dougnut), and walk away along the Esplanade happy."

"Specialty Coffee in Parap A favorite brew stop in the trendy Parap neighborhood, Laneway Specialty Coffee burst on to the scene in 2014 with a mission to enhance the flat coffee culture in Darwin. It seems the owners have been successful; the airy cafe draws a crowd every weekend, especially on Saturday mornings when the Parap Market assembles a block away. A spinoff in Winnellie, Besser Kitchen & Brew Bar, opened in 2016 with a similar exposed-brick look. The secret? Good coffee, good food and good service. The "bronuts" (brioche doughnuts) ain't bad either."