Mad about Coffee
A much-loved coffee spot at Parap in Darwin, rated 4.8 across more than 180 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Mad about Coffee sits on Parap Place at Parap, near Darwin's CBD and the famous Parap markets. A much-loved coffee spot and cafe, it's earned an outstanding reputation — combining genuinely good coffee with quality cafe fare and a relaxed, welcoming setting, the kind of standout local that draws devoted regulars in the tropical-north capital.
The appeal is that combination of excellent coffee, quality cafe fare and a relaxed atmosphere in a convenient Parap location, ideal for a morning coffee, a casual bite or a relaxed catch-up, especially handy when exploring the Parap precinct and its markets. A spot that's nailed its coffee really stands out, and the outstanding feedback speaks to a place that's genuinely delighting its customers.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 180 reviews, it's clearly a real favourite. The coffee offering, any food, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular spot gets busy in the mornings (and the tropical climate means early starts are popular), so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for an excellent coffee, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Mad about Coffee at Parap.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 07:30 – 16:00
- Tuesday
- 07:30 – 16:00
- Wednesday
- 07:30 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 07:30 – 16:00
- Friday
- 07:30 – 16:00
- Saturday
- 07:30 – 13:30
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 69
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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