Bagus Cafe
A cozy, halal Indonesian eatery on the Esplanade, highly rated for its generous portions of beef rendang and fried duck at reasonable prices.
Located at 149 The Esplanade, near Muddy's Playground, Bagus Cafe is a halal Indonesian eatery with outdoor seating. The friendly service from owners Safwan and Sri Muryani is frequently praised. Signature dishes include beef rendang with rice, nasi goreng with chicken satay, fried duck, and vegetable fried rice, all served in generous portions. No reservations are needed, and the average cost is about AUD 30 per person, ranking high on Tripadvisor's quick bites list. Located about a block away from the busiest stretch of the waterfront, it is easily accessible on foot from the city center along the Esplanade. Note that dinner is not served on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Opening hours
Lunch daily 11:00–14:00; Dinner Thu & Sat–Tue 17:30–20:00 (no dinner service Wed & Fri)
Nearby sights
- Cairns Aquarium
- Cairns Night Markets
- Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
- Rusty's Markets
- Cairns Botanic Gardens
- Crystal Cascades
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Barron Gorge & Barron Falls