Best cafés, bars & eateries in Main Beach

Just north of the glitzy party strip of Surfers Paradise, beyond the high rises, clubs and fun arcades, you'll find magnificent Main Beach – the laid-back gem of the northern tip of the Gold Coast.  While other suburbs take their names from Aboriginal words for the land or other famous seaside landmarks, Main Beach was literally the main surf beach for Southport town. Don’t assume it’s mainstream though, boasting a slew of cool and quirky cafés, modern bars and fun eateries, Main Beach draws socialites and surfies alike to the new and reincarnated hidden gems clustered around Tedder Avenue. Make sure you bring your appetite and try out 8 of Main Beach's best places to drink or dine.

An iconic Main Beach cornerstone cafe that offers premium products and bad ass coffee
Meet you at the local! This new kid on the block serves up fab food and killer coffee
The Gold Coast's favourite bakery
Le Jardin is a beautiful French inspired café with an outdoor garden setting
For lovers of fantastic food, fine coffee, and fun times
A little gem just off main beach where the food is stunning and the view is brilliant
Good food, good coffee a step off main beach
Tasty treats at the end of Spit come with an amazing outlook of the Seaway

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The Arc is the the perfect spot for afternoon sippers, local diners and after-dark revellers
Little Barista is all about killer coffee made with love!
Caffeine Kings is a house of worship for interesting food, cool tunes and exceptional coffee
Enjoy a meal or beverage in the open-air as you watch the waves roll in.
Canteen Kitchen plus Canteen Coffee equals Middle Eastern flavours with a premier espresso bar
On a leafy corner, a few blocks back from the beach, you’ll find this local’s favourite
A vibrant and funky breakfast hotspot, Commune is a must do
Seafood lovers - Fishmongers is a classic Burleigh fish and chips gem!
Spectacular sunrise over Burleigh Beach
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