Kite Coffee

Inside Kite Coffee

Kite Coffee is a small, unpretentious café nestled on Primrose Street in the Belgian Gardens area of Townsville. It’s the kind of spot where locals seem to drift in most mornings, looking for a solid cup of coffee paired with something freshly baked. The owner, Alan, is known around these parts for his approachable personality and for crafting coffee that holds its own in a city that often struggles to deliver quality brews.

The café sits quietly within the Bayside Precinct, far from the hustle of the main town center. The setup is simple, with quirky decor and comfortable seating encouraging relaxed pit stops rather than rushed takeaway runs. Many visitors seem to appreciate the steady rhythm here—starting the day with a double shot cappuccino served in a mug, which seems to be a local favorite. The atmosphere is casual yet inviting, lending itself well to a chat with Alan or a moment to pause before heading out for the day.

While Kite Coffee doesn’t boast an extensive menu, it’s clear from chatter and repeat visits that the baked goods and sandwiches make fitting companions to the coffee. Regulars highlight the warmth they get from the service—something that turns this coffee shop into more than just a caffeine pit stop, but a comfortable meeting place where the drink and the conversation are both carefully tended.

This café is best for those who appreciate good quality beans prepared with care and for anyone who enjoys a laid-back morning ritual away from busier streets. Early mornings during the week seem to be when Kite Coffee thrives, catching locals before work or visitors settling into Townsville’s slower pace. There’s a humble charm in how a modest espresso machine and well-selected beans create a coffee experience that stands apart in a city not famed for its café culture.

Highlights & Local Essentials

Highlights

Serves great coffee

Popular for

Popular for breakfast

Popular for lunch

Good for solo dining

What they serve

Serves coffee

Quick bite

Best for

Serves breakfast

Serves brunch

Serves lunch

Serves dessert

Accessibility

Has wheelchair-accessible car park

Has wheelchair-accessible entrance

Has wheelchair-accessible seating

Parking

Free of charge street parking

Free parking lot

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Openings Hours

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Monday

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Tuesday

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Wednesday

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Thursday

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Friday

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Saturday

7:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Sunday

Closed

What Locals & Travelers Say

33 Reviews

Ed Trost

04 Jan 2026

After discovering this coffee shop on our first day in Townsville, we had coffee here each morning for our week stay. Great coffee! Very friendly owner, Alan, who also makes some great baked goods. Highly recommend!

Emmanuel K. Michael

17 Dec 2025

Your dream coffee place with the best beans and flavour you can ask for.

Anthony Stocker

27 Nov 2025

It's just my opinion but Townsville is a wasteland for good coffee. This little place tucked away in a dead shopping centre in Belgian Gardens has now shown me that there is someone who can make a very good coffee in this city. A modest machine and grinder with some very tasty beans is all that it takes for the owner to put out a very nice brew. Pretty sure that it would be a locals secret but it's definitely worth finding if you want to get the best coffee in the region.

Gary Watt

13 Nov 2025

Great coffee with a really good hit . Alan has been making coffee for a long time . He is very welcoming and loves a chat . I highly recommend Kite coffee . His homemade cakes and sandwiches are delicious.

Mick Queensland

22 Oct 2025

This little gem of a coffee shop is tucked away in a sleepy corner of Belgian Gardens in Bayside Precinct on Primrose St. The owner, Alan, makes a terrific coffee. The double shot cappuccino in a mug is perfect. The atmosphere is super friendly with quirky decor and comfy seats. Do yourself a favour.

Sandra Kapfer

12 Oct 2025

Love this place! The owner, Alan, always brews a great coffee and his sandwiches and cakes are addictive. Over time the regulars in this place have become my “coffee-tribe”where you always feel welcome and everyone is happy for a little chat if you want to. And Alan’s warm personality and cheeky banter are a bonus

David Kingston

10 Oct 2025

Was just stopping in for a coffee to go and stayed for an hour and a half. Allan the owner makes a fine brew and the conversation I had was bloody good too. It's not your average up market cafe but I'd rather go to Kites because it's like "Cheers" he knows the majority of his customers and he's already making their brew before they they reach the counter. I'll will be returning and the pies by local guy Amos are good too.

Wade Bergersen

27 Sep 2025

Lovely and quiet. Enjoyed my Dine in Coffee very much. Nice floral Crockery. Kokoda Coffee was Great

Inside Kite Coffee

Highlights & Local Essentials

Local Moments in Photos

Find It on the Map

Openings Hours

What Locals & Travelers Say

33 Reviews

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