Guyala Cafe is a daytime cafe near the northern end of Cairns Esplanade, with breakfast and lunch built around local produce and native ingredients. The menu ranges from plant-based choices and tropical avocado toast to lemon myrtle eggs Benedict and a smoked kangaroo Reuben. Order a coffee or cold brew alongside your meal, or try a smoothie. The relaxed setting suits a leisurely breakfast, and its connection to First Nations ownership and ingredients gives the menu a distinct Cairns perspective.
First Nations ownership and local ingredients
Guyala, pronounced “goo-ya-la,” takes its name from the Yirrganydji word for the white-breasted sea eagle. The cafe is owned by Djabugay women and brings a First Nations perspective to daytime dining in Cairns.
Local and Indigenous ingredients appear across the menu. Wattleseed waffles, bush tomato relish, lemon myrtle granola and seasonal native herbs are among the ingredients used in its dishes.
A cafe connected to inclusive community dining
The cafe is connected to the Spinal Life Australia Healthy Living Centre. Its role links the centre with the wider community, and its menu draws on local suppliers and produce.
For a taste of that approach, look for lemon myrtle in the eggs Benedict hollandaise or smoked kangaroo in the Reuben sanga. Plant-based choices are also available, including the Tropical Avo Toast. Coffee is made with locally roasted Tattooed Sailor beans.
FAQ
What kind of food does Guyala Cafe serve?
The menu includes breakfast and lunch, with modern Australian and Asian influences. Dishes use local and native ingredients, and there are plant-based options.
Is Guyala Cafe suitable for a vegan breakfast?
The cafe has plant-based options. The available information does not specify which dishes are vegan, so check with the cafe when ordering.
What are Guyala Cafe’s opening hours?
It is open daily from 7 am to 2:30 pm.
Where is Guyala Cafe in Cairns?
It is near the northern end of Cairns Esplanade, on Smith Street.
