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Best Cafes to Open on the Gold Coast

2025

Updated: Dec 22, 2025

Looking for some new cafes to try? Here's twelve fantastic new cafes that opened on the Gold Coast in 2025, including a riverfront cafe with a Filipino flavour and a Mexican brunch cafe:

Mohr Cafe & Deli

Mohr Cafe & Deli combines a cool beachy neigbourhood vibe with a delicious chef-led menu in the back streets of Burleigh Heads

Velvet Cafe & Lounge

Velvet Cafe & Lounge offers a delightful and creative mix of breakfast, lunch and cocktail options in the heart of Miami

Conkabar

Conkabar introduces 'Brexican,' a mash-up of classic Aussie brunch with a Mexican twist, in the heart of Burleigh Heads

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

Palomino's Deli

Palomino's Deli is a funky little pocket-sized gourmet deli cafe located in the middle of Tugun village

'94 Cafe

'94 Cafe is a charming pocket-sized cafe drawing a crowd for its matcha, coffee and unique and delicious light brunch dishes

Butter Bodega

Labrador’s Butter Bodega will have you feeling like you’ve stepped right into New York City with this one-stop shop!

Harvest Foodhouse

Harvest Foodhouse is a gorgeous garden restaurant with a menu to impress all foodies, tucked away in the heart of Robina

Sonder

Sonder is an oasis of urban chic tucked away in the heart of Broadbeach, serving up Toby's Estate coffee and delicious bites in a designer space

Sunnyboy Espresso

Making the most of the beautiful GC coastline, Sunnyboy Espresso in Mermaid Beach sits right on Hedges Avenue

Tarte Tea Garden

Tarte Tea Garden is a gorgeous lush European style tea salon nestled alongside sibling Tarte Beach House on the shores of Currumbin Creek

Dayo Cafe

Dayo Cafe is a charming boathouse-style cafe with a Filipino-fusion menu perched on the Tweed River

Hamlet

Love turns deadly and power corrupts all in Queensland Ballet’s Hamlet

Jun 19 - Jul 18

Seafire 2026

A spectacular fireworks competition is returning to Surfers Paradise foreshore

Jun 20

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

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

360 Allstars

BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing and more combine at 360 ALLSTARS

Jun 30-Jul 10

Italian Serenatas

A dramatic journey with The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra through the heart of Baroque Italy.

Jul 2

Door Seven Haunted House

A spine-chilling immersive experience that is like stepping into a horror movie

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!

Jul 31 - Aug 2

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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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