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Gold Coast Cafes

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From the northern Gold Coast to the south, your guide to the best cafes on the coast:

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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View from river Dayo Cafe Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads
Dayo Cafe
Dayo Cafe is a charming boathouse-style cafe with a Filipino-fusion menu perched on the Tweed River
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Interior of Supermarcat Cat Cafe
Southport
SupermarCat Cat Cafe
Supermarcat Cat Cafe is a sleek and chic cat cafe that is a must-visit for cat lovers, located in Southport's Chinatown
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Deck on The Galley Coomera
Coomera
The Galley
The Galley is a rustic nautical themed boathouse-style cafe and restaurant located within the Boat Works at Coomera
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People seated in garden at Tarte Tea Garden
Currumbin
Tarte Tea Garden
Tarte Tea Garden is a gorgeous lush European style tea salon nestled alongside sibling Tarte Beach House on the shores of Currumbin Creek
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Side view with mural of Palomino's Deli
Tugun
Palomino's Deli
Palomino's Deli is a funky little pocket-sized gourmet deli cafe located in the middle of Tugun village
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People sitting outside 94 Morning Club
Palm Beach
'94 Cafe
'94 Cafe is a charming pocket-sized cafe drawing a crowd for its matcha, coffee and unique and delicious light brunch dishes
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External venue with outdoor seating
Labrador
Butter Bodega
Labrador’s Butter Bodega will have you feeling like you’ve stepped right into New York City with this one-stop shop!
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Exterior of Bean Surfing Tallebudgera
Tallebudgera
Bean Surfing
Tallebudgera's Bean Surfing is the cutest little cafe, surrounded by playgrounds and located mere steps from the beach
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External venue shot
Mermaid Beach
Sunnyboy Espresso
Making the most of the beautiful GC coastline, Sunnyboy Espresso in Mermaid Beach sits right on Hedges Avenue
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10 of the Best Coffee Spots with a View on the Gold Coast

From ocean and creeks to the hinterland and bush - here are 10 of the best coffee spots with a view on the Gold Coast:
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Internal venue shot with counter at Dipcro Pastry, Main Beach
Main Beach
Dipcro Pastry
Dipcro’s second venue in Main Beach, is the perfect spot to grab a coffee and delight in one of their unique pastries
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Garden pavilion seating at Harvest Foodhouse
Robina
Harvest Foodhouse
Harvest Foodhouse is a gorgeous garden restaurant with a menu to impress all foodies, tucked away in the heart of Robina
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Facade of Sonder Broadbeach
Broadbeach
Sonder
Sonder is an oasis of urban chic tucked away in the heart of Broadbeach, serving up Toby's Estate coffee and delicious bites in a designer space
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Interior ground floor of Lobby Currumbin
Currumbin Waters
Lobby
Lobby is a minimlalist chic split-level cafe serving top notch coffee and gourmet jaffles in The Warehouses
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Dark Fluid Espresso Robina
Robina
Dark Fluid Espresso
Dark Fluid Espresso is a funky cafe specialising in all-day eats and top notch coffee
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Broadbeach
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Sanctuary Cove
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Main Beach
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Mermaid Beach
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Nobby Beach
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Miami
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Burleigh Heads
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Palm Beach
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Currumbin
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Tugun
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Coolangatta
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Tallebudgera
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Kirra
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Bilinga
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Nerang
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Labrador
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Southport
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Surfers Paradise
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Varsity Lakes
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Top Things To Do On The Gold Coast This Week

Dancer in tutu Hamlet

Hamlet

Love turns deadly and power corrupts all in Queensland Ballet’s Hamlet
Jun 19 - Jul 18
Fireworks at Seafire

Seafire 2026

A spectacular fireworks competition is returning to Surfers Paradise foreshore
Jun 20
Westin Wellness Weekend

Westin Wellness Weekend

Brisbane’s most sought-after wellness event, Westin Wellness Weekend returns
June 20-21
Artsian picnic spread by river at O'reilly's Canungra

Artisan Picnic at O'Reilly's

Indulge in a premium picnic experience by a clear flowing waters of Canungra Creek
Circus tents by night

Ashton's The Great Australian Circus

Ashton’s Great Australian Circus is lighting up the Gold Coast with a brand-new production
Jun 26 - Jul 12
Performers on stage 360-ALLSTARS

360 Allstars

BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing and more combine at 360 ALLSTARS
Jun 30-Jul 10
Orchestra performing overview

Italian Serenatas

A dramatic journey with The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra through the heart of Baroque Italy.
Jul 2
Inside Door Seven Haunted House

Door Seven Haunted House

A spine-chilling immersive experience that is like stepping into a horror movie
GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!
Jul 31 - Aug 2
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Woman walking Tugun Bulimba
EDITOR'S PICK

6 Best Coastal Walks

From Burleigh to Coolangatta and up to The Spit, these coastal walks give you the chance to explore some of the Gold Coast’s most beautiful stretches of coastline
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6 of the Best Coastal Walks on the Gold Coast
Circus tents
MUST DO

Ashton's The Great Australian Circus

Ashton’s Great Australian Circus is lighting up the Gold Coast with a brand-new production at Broadwater Parklands
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Ashton's The Great Australian Circus
Facade of The Westin Brisbane
WEEKEND AWAY

The Westin Brisbane

Treat yourself to a getaway at this unique and refreshing urban retreat with a focus on wellbeing, relaxation and effortless luxury, located in the heart of Brisbane's CBD
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The Westin Brisbane
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