Muffin Break Cairns Central
21 McLeod St, Cairns City, Queensland, 4870
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Why Choose Muffin Break Cairns Central?
Muffin Break Cairns Central is a reliable spot in the shopping centre for fresh-baked muffins and quality coffee, with staff who regularly go out of their way to make visits pleasant. Croissants, particularly the ham and cheese, have a loyal following, and the flat whites and lattes are consistently well made.
About Muffin Break Cairns Central
If you're after a coffee and something fresh from the oven in the middle of Cairns Central, this Muffin Break is a familiar stop for a bakery-style bite in Cairns City. It's a franchise cafe, individually owned and operated, with seating in the centre food court area, so it can get busy at peak times.
Muffins are the main event, and one local mentions the variety to choose from. Croissants also get a following, with one regular saying their son is hooked on the ham and cheese version. Coffee is the other regular talking point: flat whites, long blacks and lattes get warm words, and one night-owl was pleasantly surprised to find a good cup when little else nearby was open. Hot chocolate gets a mention too. The menu runs to breakfast, brunch, lunch and sweet treats, with vegetarian options, and you can dine in, take away or arrange catering.
Welcoming staff are probably what people mention most. Alisha and Tianna both get a shout-out for making a visit feel welcome, and locals describe the service as friendly. Prices are seen as good value. We've heard the odd grumble, though: one visitor found a savoury item had an off taste, and another felt their croissant needed more heating, so it's worth asking for yours hot.
It's good for families, with step-free entry, accessible parking and accessible seating. Opening hours stretch across the week, with a later finish one evening, but check the hours before you head in.
Location
What Customers Say on Google
“Best ham and cheese croissants. My son is obsessed and hasn't found anywhere else that compares! Coffee is also good - creamy and smooth.”
“Fantastic long black cup and even better service! Alisha really stood out was her exceptional customer service.”
“huge variety of muffins to choose from, and I loved my Hot Chocolate.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Muffin Break Cairns Central
This Muffin Break is best known for its muffins, with locals praising the huge variety on offer, as well as its ham and cheese croissants, which have a loyal following. Coffee is another strong point, with flat whites, long blacks and lattes regularly singled out as some of the best around Cairns Central.
It's located in the centre food court area of Cairns Central Shopping Centre in Cairns City, Queensland. Seating is available right there in the food court, though it can get busy during peak times given the shopping centre location.
Yes, both dine-in and takeaway are available. The store has seating in the shopping centre's food court area, making it an easy stop for a quick coffee and muffin whether you're shopping or just passing through Cairns Central.
Coffee is one of the biggest drawcards here, with flat whites and lattes frequently praised by locals, some calling it among the best in Cairns Central. Staff are generally described as friendly and the service efficient, though it's worth checking opening hours before a late visit as quality service has been noted even outside busy periods.
Alongside its range of muffins and croissants, the store offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert items, plus vegetarian options and catering for groups. It's set up for casual dine-in or takeaway, with wheelchair-accessible seating, entrance and car park for easier visits.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 7 4051 3333
- Address
- 21 McLeod St, Cairns City, Queensland, 4870
How Muffin Break Cairns Central Compares
in Cairns City
More reviews than 62% of bakeries in Cairns City
Fresh From the Oven: 1 of 4 in Cairns City
Good Value: 1 of 4 in Cairns City
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 7:30am-5pm
- Tuesday
- 7:30am-5pm
- Wednesday
- 7:30am-5pm
- Thursday
- 7:30am-7:30pm
- Friday
- 7:30am-5pm
- Saturday
- 7:30am-4:30pm
- Sunday
- 8am-4pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Dine-in
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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