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

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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. 

Velvet Cafe & Lounge's building with people sitting outside
Miami
Velvet Cafe & Lounge
Velvet Cafe & Lounge offers a delightful and creative mix of breakfast, lunch and cocktail options in the heart of Miami
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Facade of Fire Baby Southport
Southport
Fire Baby
If you’re after a dining experience that’s equal parts flavour and fire, Fire Baby in Southport is one for the must-do list
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Woman seated outside Uni's Bakehouse
Surfers Paradise
Uni's Bakehouse
Uni's Bakehouse is a bright and cheery little vegan bakehouse and cafe located just off the main strip in Surfers Paradise
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Conkabar's outdoors seating with tables and chairs on Connor St Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Heads
Conkabar
Conkabar introduces 'Brexican,' a mash-up of classic Aussie brunch with a Mexican twist, in the heart of Burleigh Heads
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Interior of Mamasan Broadbeach
Broadbeach
Mamasan
Gold Coast dining icon Mamasan has reopened in Broadbeach after a stunning transformation that redefines the Mamasan experience
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Entry to The House of Bamboo
Coolangatta
The House of Bamboo
The House of Bamboo is a funky Asian street food restaurant and bar with a tropical tiki vibe and a disco soundtrack,
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View from upstairs Lil Ego Cafe
Ormeau
Lil-Ego Cafe
Lil Ego is a hidden treasure of a stunning foodie's cafe hidden away in the industrial back streets of Ormeau
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Exterior of The Kai Kitchen Coomera
Coomera
Kai Kitchen
The Kai Kitchen is a bakery cafe that is a little slice of New Zealand found tucked away in the northern Gold Coast suburb of Coomera
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People seated at entrance of Rise & Set Coombabah
Coombabah
Rise & Set
Rise & Set is a funky foodie's cafe in a stunning architectually designed warehouse style space, found off the beaten track
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Outside view of Refinery Coffee behind fence
Currumbin Waters
Refinery Coffee
Refinery Coffee is a stunning split-level warehouse cafe located behind a white picket fence in Currumbin Waters
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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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Front exterior view of St Marthe
Tamborine Mountain
St Marthe Brasserie
St Marthe Brasserie is a charming and authentic slice of France found nestled on the main street of Tamborine Mountain
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Facade of George's Paragon Tamborine
Tamborine Mountain
George's Paragon
George's Paragon has reopened on Tamborine Mountain's Gallery Walk, four years after it closed
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Exterior of Manny's Wine & Fish Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Heads
Manny's Wine & Fish
Manny's Wine & Fish is a rustic little Greek taverna-style restaurant and bar that is like finding a true slice of Greece in the heart of Burleigh Heads
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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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Exterior street view of La Fira Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Heads
La Fira
La Fira is a chic little Greek-Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Burleigh Heads, with a menu that takes diners on a flavoursome journey
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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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