Guyala Cafe

Guyala Cafe
Flagship Cafe for
Thoughtful food, plant-based & GF options

11/09/2026

Good Morning Vietnam ☀️

Fun fact: “Bánh xèo” means “sizzling cake”, named after the sound the batter makes in a hot pan.

Our take features a crispy coconut-turmeric crepe filled with twice-cooked pork belly, paperbark five-spice, bean sprouts & crispy shallots. We serve it with green papaya slaw and nước chấm.

🌱 Plant-based option available

🔥 We’re Hiring | Chef Guyala Cafe is an award-winning, boutique cafe in Cairns, celebrating the flavours of Far North Qu...
30/07/2026

🔥 We’re Hiring | Chef

Guyala Cafe is an award-winning, boutique cafe in Cairns, celebrating the flavours of Far North Queensland through locally sourced, seasonal and Indigenous ingredients.

We’re looking for an experienced chef to lead our dinner service, who shares our passion for thoughtful food, with an appreciation for Indigenous ingredients, charcoal cooking and plant-based options. You’ll join a small, close-knit team where quality, collaboration and attention to detail are at the heart of everything we do.

What we’re looking for:
* Qualified chef with 5+ years’ experience
* Strong appreciation for local and Indigenous ingredients
* Experience creating gluten-free, dairy-free and plant-based dishes
* Creative, organised and a team player
* Charcoal cooking and/or fine- dining experience is highly regarded

What we offer:
* A creative role in an award-winning boutique venue.
* Competitive salary.
* Supportive team and genuine work-life balance.
* The opportunity to cook with exceptional local produce and compliment a wine list focused on small, natural producers.

If this sounds like your kind of kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply by emailing your resume and a short introduction to [email protected]

27/07/2026

Life is a little sweeter when there’s dessert involved ✨

If you haven’t tried our mini cakes yet, pop in this week & indulge yourself!

08/07/2026

This little corner of the esplanade has become home to many morning rituals. 🌴

A walk along the waterfront, a coffee made just the way you like it, a meal worth slowing down for, and the familiar faces that make it all feel easy.

That’s what Guyala is all about. 🤍

06/07/2026

Julia has seen countless dishes leave the kitchen, wines poured, and happy tables. So when she says “This is my favourite”, we’re inclined to listen.

Here’s the dish she would order for lunch, and the wine she’d pair it with. An insider recommendation for your next visit. 🍷

Have you heard of bush beef? 🥩 100% wild harvested from Normanby station, every animal is free-roaming and untouched by ...
19/06/2026

Have you heard of bush beef? 🥩 100% wild harvested from Normanby station, every animal is free-roaming and untouched by feedlots, chemicals or commercial breeding. Resulting in a clean beef, full of character, carrying the true flavour of the FNQ.

Our Cattle Station Beef dish consists of slow braised bush beef with warm earthy spices, pepperberry, lemongrass, turmeric with smoked pineapple chimichurri and wattleseed butter.

Pop in and try this special for yourself!

16/06/2026

Wine & Cheese Night is back this June 26th 🍷🧀

Join us on Friday 26th for an evening of curated wines, a generous charcuterie board, and great company.

Start with a glass of bubbly on arrival before exploring a selection of wines paired with cheeses, curated meats and seasonal accompaniments 🍷

Find out more information and book your tickets via the link in our bio ❤️

12/06/2026

Sit back on our patio and watch the athletes take on Ironman this weekend, or if you’re a contestant, recharge after the race! 🏃‍♀️We have plenty of options if you’re looking for high carbs or high protein, or to treat yourself to a decadent dessert after such a tough race.

For all involved, we hope you have a great weekend ❤️

Now that the beautiful tropical winter is here, it’s the best time to sit out on our patio, grab a fresh squeezed juice,...
03/06/2026

Now that the beautiful tropical winter is here, it’s the best time to sit out on our patio, grab a fresh squeezed juice, and relax 😎🧘‍♀️

01/06/2026

If you’re a regular, you’ll have already met Nehuen, and know that hes got great taste😉

As recommended by Nehuen, the Smoked Barra & Rocket Salad is a refreshing dish consisting of hot smoked local barramundi, tossed with rocket, fresh herbs, pickled onion and ginger limes, built on nori-salt smashed chats, garnished with sweet potato crisps, beetroot puree and aioli.

Come in at lunch and try it for yourself 🐟🍴

Address

2 Smith Street (corner Of Esplanade)
Cairns, QLD
4870

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 2:30pm
Thursday 7am - 2:30pm
Friday 7am - 2:30pm
Saturday 7am - 2:30pm
Sunday 8am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+61450582040

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