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Espresso Cooly

A popular community cottage café located a block back from Coolangatta’s busy beachfront food strip

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A popular community cottage café located a block back from Coolangatta’s busy beachfront food strip

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A guide to the best cafés in Coolangatta 

 

Exterior of Luna's Deli Coolangatta
Coolangatta
Luna's Deli
Luna's Deli is like a bright yellow ray of sunshine on Coolangatta's Marine Pde - an artisan bakery, gourmet sandwich and gelato shop
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Black Dingo Cafe Coolangatta
Coolangatta
Black Dingo Cafe
Perched underneath the Point Danger lighthouse with some of the most spectacular views to be had on the Gold Coast
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Awaken Cafe Coolangatta
Coolangatta
Awaken Cafe
A casual contemporary cafe with a coastal vibe, perched on the Duranbah Beach headland
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Beach 'n Bean Cafe, Coolangatta
Coolangatta
Beach 'n Bean Cafe
A hidden gem of a beachfront cafe, attached to Greenmount Surf Club and with stunning beach views
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Bellakai Coolangatta
Coolangatta
Bellakai
Bellakai is a breakfast and brunch spot in Coolangatta, dishing up great brews and ocean views seven days a week
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Best cafés, bars & eateries in Coolangatta

A guide to the best places to drink and dine in Coolangatta
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Board Short Barista Coolangatta
Coolangatta
Board Short Barista
Popular hole-in-the-wall café in the park on the beach
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Vanilla Lily Coolangatta
Coolangatta
Vanilla Lily
Coolangatta's boutique café & cocktail bar
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Espresso Cooly Coolangatta
Coolangatta
Espresso Cooly
One of the best cafes in Coolangatta for great coffee & tasty breakfasts
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Little Mali Coolangatta
Coolangatta
Little Mali
Cool cafe at Rainbow Bay popular for its serious coffee & healthy menu
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