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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:

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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Alma Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Alma
Located opposite Surfers Paradise beach, Alma is a Mexican restaurant serving delicious eats all day, tasty tipples and ocean views
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Franquette Tamborine Mountain
Tamborine Mountain
Franquette
Franquette is a French boulangerie located in the lush surrounds of Tamborine Mountain
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Bean N Brunch Tamborine Mountain
Tamborine Mountain
Bean N Brunch
Bean N Brunch is a beautiful Scandi-style cafe located on the iconic Gallery Walk in Tamborine Mountain
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Wild Plum Kitchen Tamborine Mountain
Tamborine Mountain
Wild Plum Kitchen
Wild Plum Kitchen is a charming cafe located on Tamborine Mountain specialises in fresh and flavoursome fare
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La Playa Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
La Playa
La Playa is a Mediterranean restaurant dishing up delicious bites and beachside vibes on Cavill Avenue
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Entrance to the Tamborine Diner Tamborine Mountain
Tamborine Mountain
Tamborine Diner
Take a step back in time to the 50s at Tamborine Diner, a retro-style restaurant located in Tamborine Mountain
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Dipcro Pastry Chevron Island
Chevron Island, Surfers Paradise
Dipcro Pastry
Dipcro Pastry is a patisserie specialising in perfectly puffy pastries and top-tier coffee
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Blue House Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Blue House
Blue House at Budds Beach is a charming cottage cafe and restaurant, attached to the iconic Bumbles Cafe
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Lakeview Espresso, Burleigh Waters
Burleigh Waters
Lakeview Espresso
Nestled on a quiet corner across from Burleigh Lake, Lakeview Espresso is a great spot for brunch and great coffee
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Doko Demo V, Burleigh Waters
Burleigh Waters
Doko Demo V
DokoDemo V offers healthy, animal-friendly whole foods with a twist
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Blackboard Varsity, Varsity Lakes
Varsity Lakes
Blackboard Varsity
The line-up at Blackboard Varsity espresso house and cafe tells you this is the place for breakfast, brunch or lunch
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Cheese Me Baby, Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach
Cheese Me Baby
Cheese Me Baby in Mermaid Beach specialises in gooey gourmet toasties and melty happiness in sandwich
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UE Bagels, Varsity Lakes
Varsity Lakes
UE Bagels
UE Bagels brings a "hole" lot of boiled dough goodness to Varsity Lakes and it's all about the toppings
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Chut and Co., Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach
Chut and Co.
Chut and Co. brings a fresh vibrant cafe to Mermaid Plaza, the newest working hub on the coast
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Side Piece Coffee, Varsity Lakes
Varsity Lakes
Side Piece Coffee
Varsity's gem Side Piece Coffee is for seekers of superb chews and elevated brews with an equally stunning view
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