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Billy Chow

Where to find all the best restaurants, cafes, bars and coffee on the Gold Coast. 

Read On Billy Chow

Where to find all the best restaurants, cafes, bars and coffee on the Gold Coast. 

Read On Billy Chow

Where to find all the best restaurants, cafes, bars and coffee on the Gold Coast. 

Exterior seating
Burleigh Heads
The Laneway Burleigh
A cosy Burleigh favourite for stone-baked pizzas, fresh pasta, cocktails and relaxed local dining.
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Outdoor seating
Burleigh Heads
Choubidou Café
Choubidou is a sunny pocket of France with delicious eats tucked away in Burleigh Heads.
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Garden statue in front ot Bonappatea
Mudgeeraba
Bonappatea
Bonappatea is a charming cafe and tea house in a 1900's Queenslander cottage, surrounded by greenery in Mudgeeraba
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Elanora
YOMG
Popular dining destination Yo My Goodness has opened its third Gold Coast store at The Pines Elanora Shopping Centre
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DJ spinning vinyls at Bar Junie
Carrara
Bar Junie
There’s a new reason to head to Carrara after dark, with beloved brunch hotspot Cafe Junie transforming into an intimate wine bar called Bar Junie, every Thursday night
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Customer at BSKT Cafe
Nobby Beach
BSKT Cafe
BSKT Cafe has reopened in The Oxley, and it’s serving up everything you love, from all-day breakfast and nourishing wholefoods
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Girl making coffees behind a counter, Day Off Southport
Southport
Day Off
Sub-zero sips and sourdough slabs take centre stage at Southport's Day Off
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Laneway entry to La Stradina
Coolangatta
La Stradina
La Stradina is a cosy and charming old world European restaurant and bar hidden away in a fairylit Coolangatta laneway
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Lexus-X-Nobby-Beach
Nobby Beach Dining
If there's one pocket of the Gold Coast that seriously has it all, its Nobby Beach
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Woman sitting on balcony with cat Crazy Cat Cafe
Surfers Paradise
Crazy Cat Cafe
Crazy Cat Cafe is a unique and cosy licensed cat cafe, with 23 resident cats, located upstairs in the heart of Surfers Paradise
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Main Beach
Birdcage Dining Room & Garden Bar
Located on Main Beach's iconic Tedder Ave, Birdcage Dining & Garden Bar is a vibrant Gold Coast dining destination
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Exterior view of Barrow
Mount Nathan
Barrow
Barrow is one of the Gold Coast's hidden treasures - a rustic and unique retro style restaurant and cafe, nestled within lush gardens in Mount Nathan
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Render of the Fig'n'Fox exterior
Surfers Paradise
Fig'n'Fox
Fig'n'Fox is a stunning British-style pub set to open in the heart of Surfers Paradise just before Easter 2026.
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Interior of YUM Bakery
Mermaid Beach
YUM Bakery
YUM Bakery is a cute little artisan cake shop located in a line-up of shops on the Gold Coast Highway
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Exterior view of Bar Ricci
Main Beach
Bar Ricci
Bar Ricci is a stunning contemporary Italian restaurant, located on the bustling Tedder Avenue in Main Beach
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Exterior view of Shiraz Persian Restaurant + Bar
Surfers Paradise
Shiraz Persian Restaurant + Bar
Shiraz Persian Restaurant + Bar has been dishing up delicious authentic Persian food in the heart of the Gold Coast since 2011
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Top Things To Do On The Gold Coast This Week

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
EDITOR'S PICK

School Holidays at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

School holidays are sorted with endless family fun waiting at Village Roadshow Theme Parks
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School Holidays at Village Roadshow Theme Parks
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
WINTER FAMILY HOLIDAY

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Make the most of the cooler months with their Winter Magic offer. Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3 on stays until 25 June 2026!
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BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
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
A stunning tribute to Barbra Streisand
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