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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 Currumbin

A hole-in-the-wall coffee shop that serves great coffee, fresh juices and tasty breakfast and lunch options.

Currumbin Beach Vikings

Currumbin Vikings Currumbin

Perched next to the famous Elephant Rock lookout, right on the ocean, is the iconic Currumbin Beach Vikings

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

Dust Temple Currumbin Waters

In between Currumbin Alley and the magic of its valley you can find this cool and quirky reclaimed warehouse

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

Zipang Currumbin Waters

A hidden gem of a casual Japanese diner tucked away in a little shopping centre

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

Currumbin RSL

This family-friendly waterfront dining destination is one of the Gold Coast's hidden gems

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

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

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

Fuel Bakehouse, Currumbin

In the heart of the foodie precinct, let your nose follow the sweet aromas to much-loved Fuel Bakehouse

People sitting outside Kinship Cafe Currumbin

Kinship Cafe is Currumbin SLSC's new beachfront nook serving good vibes and great food

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

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

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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