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Best cafés, bars & eateries in Coolangatta

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Updated: Feb 05, 2024

Coolangatta is the southernmost suburb of the Gold Coast, named for the schooner that wrecked here in 1846. With the Gold Coast airport nearby, iconic Coolangatta Beach or ‘Cooly’ has been a long-time holiday favourite and step-off point for visitors exploring the golden coastline. Over the years Cooly has developed one of the most popular and diverse café, bar and restaurant scenes on the Gold Coast, running the length of Marine Parade and the beachfront. Whether you’re seeking serious coffee, a satisfying meal or a sunset cocktail Cooly has you covered. Check out eight of Cooly’s best cafes, bars and eateries.

Baskk Italian

Baskk Italian is Coolangatta's stunning and sophisticated beachfront restaurant and bar

4 Pines Brewing Co.

Fancy having an Australian craft brewery with its doorstep practically on the beach

Little Mali

Cool cafe at Rainbow Bay popular for its serious coffee & healthy menu

Espresso Cooly

One of the best cafes in Coolangatta for great coffee & tasty breakfasts

Vanilla Lily

Coolangatta's boutique café & cocktail bar

Bellakai

Bellakai is a breakfast and brunch spot in Coolangatta, dishing up great brews and ocean views seven days a week

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Popular hole-in-the-wall café in the park on the beach

Eddie's Grub House

Eddie's Grub House is a grunge-centric rock 'n' roll bar, live music venue and American-inspired noshery

Choofa's Smokehouse

An American-style restaurant with a massive menu of BBQ local seafood and meat dishes and rum & cocktail bar

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