Perrotta's at the Gallery

This unmissable cafe, attached to the Cairns Art Gallery, tempts you onto its covered deck with splendid gourmet breakfasts (6.30am to 3pm), fresh juices, barista coffees and inventive lunch and dinner menus (hello, octopus-watermelon-radish-avocado-'nduja-sausage salad!). It's a chic spot with an interesting crowd and ideal people-watching perches.