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Best Cafes & Bars in Currumbin

Currumbin Beach Gold Coast

Updated: Jan 01, 2025

From the Alley to the valley, Currumbin is a Gold Coast jewel, with its crystal-clear water extending from the iconic Currumbin Vikings Surf Club at Elephant Rock lookout, north to Currumbin Alley and the Currumbin Creek Estuary upstream to the deep-green rock pools of Currumbin Valley.  It is no surprise that Currumbin is also home to some of the coast's best water-front cafés and a wonderful diversity of cool and quirky cuisine all within a stone’s throw of the water:

The Salt Mill
The Salt Mill Currumbin
A hole-in-the-wall coffee shop that serves great coffee, fresh juices and tasty breakfast and lunch options.
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Currumbin Beach Vikings
Currumbin Vikings Currumbin
Perched next to the famous Elephant Rock lookout, right on the ocean, is the iconic Currumbin Beach Vikings
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Bridges MD - Belgian Dining
Bridges MD Currumbin
The only Belgian restaurant and bar on the Gold Coast, this hidden gem is well worth a visit
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Dust Temple
Dust Temple Currumbin Waters
In between Currumbin Alley and the magic of its valley you can find this cool and quirky reclaimed warehouse
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Iron & Resin Garage
Iron & Resin Garage Currumbin
For an early morning cup of joe and unique locally inspired menu, you need to visit this reclaimed industrial space
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Zipang
Zipang Currumbin Waters
A hidden gem of a casual Japanese diner tucked away in a little shopping centre
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Tommy's Italian
Exterior facade of Tommy's Italian Currumbin
Tommy’s Italian offers familiar favourites of the Italian culinary world, served with ocean views
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Currumbin RSL
Currumbin RSL
This family-friendly waterfront dining destination is one of the Gold Coast's hidden gems
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Aperitivo Café
Aperitivo Café & Bar Currumbin
Aperitivo, the best focaccia and panino café on the coast, bakes all the breads for their amazing sandwiches in house
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Stones Throw Cafe
Stones Throw Cafe Currumbin Waters
A garden cafe oasis in Currumbin Waters, with two entrances - one via an old shop front and the other via the backyard
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Currumbin Valley Harvest
Currumbin Valley Harvest
A virtual garden of Eden in the heart of Currumbin Valley incorporating a local growers market and cafe with stunning views
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Fuel Bakehouse
Fuel Bakehouse, Currumbin
In the heart of the foodie precinct, let your nose follow the sweet aromas to much-loved Fuel Bakehouse
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Kinship Cafe
People sitting outside Kinship Cafe Currumbin
Kinship Cafe is Currumbin SLSC's new beachfront nook serving good vibes and great food
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Tarte Beach House
Tarte Beach House Currumbin
Tarte Beach House, nestled on the banks of Currumbin Creek, offers a dual dining experience destined to captivate your senses
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Pasture & Co Cafe
Exterior of Pasture & Co Currumbin Valley
Nestled within the grounds of Currumbin Valley’s community known as the Ecovillage, where kangaroos graze nearby
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Little Vine Room
Little Vine Room Currumbin
Little Vine Room is a hole-in-the-wall wine bar that boasts a menu of new-age Australian wines and small bites
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