Best Coffee On The Gold Coast | Must Do Gold Coast

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Paradox Coffee Roasters

A unique space with an industrial-exposed-brick finish and high ceilings, serving coffee sourced from around the world

Your curated guide to where to find the best coffee on the Gold Coast, from espresso bars and cafes to coffee roasteries

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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Tamborine Mountain

Franquette

Franquette is a French boulangerie located in the lush surrounds of Tamborine Mountain

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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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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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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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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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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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Burleigh Heads

Metro Coffee

A hidden gem of a cafe tucked away in a home centre and serving delicious all-day breakfast

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Burleigh Heads

Fleay’s Café & Events

Relax amongst nature at the rainforest café within David Fleay Wildlife Park or host your next special event in this idyllic location

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Best cafés, bars & eateries in Main Beach

A guide to the best places to drink and dine in Main Beach

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Best cafés, bars & eateries in Labrador

A guide to the best places to drink and dine in Labrador

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Main Beach

Seaway Kiosk

Tasty treats at the end of Spit come with an amazing outlook of the Seaway

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Main Beach

Main Beach Pavilion

Good food, good coffee a step off main beach

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Main Beach

Hot Shott

For lovers of fantastic food, fine coffee, and fun times

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Main Beach

Le Jardin Cafe Restaurant

Le Jardin is a beautiful French inspired café with an outdoor garden setting

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Main Beach

Main Beach Bakery

The Gold Coast's favourite bakery

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Top Things To Do On The Gold Coast This Week

Door Seven Haunted House

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

Queensland Garden Show

The much-loved Queensland Garden Show will return to Nambour from 10 to 12 July for its 42nd year.

10-12 Jul

Jumpers & Jazz in July

Looking for a colourful, country winter experience?

Jul 16-26

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!

Jul 31 - Aug 2

Second Coming

La Boite Theatre presents Second Coming, a love letter to Earth wrapped in corporate salvation

Aug 6-22

School Holidays at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

School holidays are sorted with endless family fun waiting at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

School Holidays at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

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

Ashton's The Great Australian Circus

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

The Westin Brisbane

A stunning tribute to Barbra Streisand