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TROPIC • EATS

Best breakfast

OUR FAVES
Tropic’s ultimate guide to the
best breakfast from Cairns to
Port Douglas.

Words: Alina Polishuk
Here at Tropic, we love a good feed.
And when it comes to what many Love You So Matcha Bowl at
professionals say is the most important The Chambers
meal of the day, we don’t mess around. We love: the energy we have after taking
Like most, we’re content with a good slice down this fresh matcha smoothie bowl
of toast and coffee most days of the week. Chili Eggs at Caffiend topped with fresh fruit, goji berries,
But sometimes, you just want more, no? We love: the spicy sweetness of pepitas and house-made buckwheat
Below is the definitive list - in no Caffiend’s house-made chili jam. Mound crunchies.
particular order - of the Tropic team’s this on a pair of perfectly poached eggs, Stay for: the trendy decor, the perfectly-
favourite dishes to start the day from a a few slices of toasted sourdough, and spiced Bloody Mary’s, and the see-and-
range of cafes in Cairns, the Northern next to a pile of pickled cukes and that’s be-seen vibe.
Beaches and Port Douglas. Saturday morning, sorted. 21 Spence St, Cairns CBD
Stay for: the smiling staff, house made
coconut caramel infused lattes, and the
buzzy, friendly vibe.
5/72-74 Grafton St, Cairns CBD

Huevos Rancheros at
Greenfields by Crystalbrook
We love: huevos rancheros at the best The Spread at NOA
of times, but relaxing at Greenfields with
views out to the Esplanade while eating We love: that the chefs at NOA know how
this Mexican fave takes it to a whole to take care of indecisive diners. Their
new level of special. What’s not to love Samosas, coconut bowls and breakfast boards offer a variety of bites
about two soft fried eggs, crispy tortilla, coffee at Rusty’s Markets to keep bellies full and palates satisfied.
smashed beans, spicy tomato coriander We love: that there are so many Diners can choose from sweet and
sauce and sliced avocado with feta delightful bites to be had at this long- healthy options like the Continental or
cheese crumble? standing farmers market. We like to start the Smorgasbord respectively, but when
Stay for: Great coffee to go with with a coffee from Billy’s, have a couple hunger strikes we opt for the Spread:
your brekky. And those morning savoury samosas from Govinda’s, and toasted sourdough, flavoured butter,
Esplanade views. finish off with a fruit-filled coconut bowl potato hash, grilled field mushroom,
onion jam, poached egg, house baked
Riley by Crystalbrook, the Esplanade from The Grateful Coconut. beans, chorizo sausage, apple-wood
Stay for: just about everything else. smoked bacon, freshly pressed orange
Don’t forget those reusable tote bags juice. Yum.
for the bounty of fresh produce, flowers, Stay for: the house made sodas, cheeky
and handmade goodies you’re likely breakfast cocktails, and the delightful
to take home. Edge Hill location.
Sheridan St, Cairns CBD 1 Pyne St, Edge Hill

Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict at
Candy Café Banana Split at Bang and Grind
We love: ordering something that feels indulgent
We love: that we can eat pork for but is actually super healthy. The breakfast
breakfast in a form other than bacon
thanks to the mouth-watering banana split at Bang and Grind features fresh fruit
pulled pork eggs benny at this and yogurt, granola and crispy coconut atop, you
popular Grafton St café. guessed it, a split banana. Stay for: a good cuppa
Stay for: the turmeric lattes, the funky and the always-changing quippy sayings on the
easel outside the café entrance.
interior, and the creative menu.
Shop 8/14 Spence Street, Cairns CBD
70 Grafton St, Cairns CBD

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