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Elston Restaurant & Bar

A Gold Coast food institution, nostalgically named for the 1920’s land we know now as Surfers Paradise, is directly across from the famous beach

Read On Elston Restaurant & Bar

A Gold Coast food institution, nostalgically named for the 1920’s land we know now as Surfers Paradise, is directly across from the famous beach

Read On Elston Restaurant & Bar

A curated guide to the best places to eat drink and get coffee in Surfers Paradise

Woman sitting on balcony with cat Crazy Cat Cafe
Surfers Paradise
Crazy Cat Cafe
Crazy Cat Cafe is a unique and cosy licensed cat cafe, with 23 resident cats, located upstairs in the heart of Surfers Paradise
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Woman seated outside Uni's Bakehouse
Surfers Paradise
Uni's Bakehouse
Uni's Bakehouse is a bright and cheery little vegan bakehouse and cafe located just off the main strip in Surfers Paradise
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Exterior, Velaa Cafe Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Velaa Cafe
Velaa Cafe is a trendy Asian Fusion cafe dishing up super fun and unique food and beverages in the heart of Surfers Paradise
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Janus Deli Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Janus Deli
Janus Deli is a sandwich, sweets and sips slinging eatery, located just a short stroll from Surfers Paradise beach on Hanlan St
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Alma Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Alma
Located opposite Surfers Paradise beach, Alma is a Mexican restaurant serving delicious eats all day, tasty tipples and ocean views
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La Playa Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
La Playa
La Playa is a Mediterranean restaurant dishing up delicious bites and beachside vibes on Cavill Avenue
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Dipcro Pastry Chevron Island
Chevron Island, Surfers Paradise
Dipcro Pastry
Dipcro Pastry is a patisserie specialising in perfectly puffy pastries and top-tier coffee
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Blue House Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Blue House
Blue House at Budds Beach is a charming cottage cafe and restaurant, attached to the iconic Bumbles Cafe
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Beach Cafe Surfers Paradise

Best cafés, bars & eateries in Surfers Paradise

A guide to the best places to drink and dine in Surfers Paradise
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Bumbles Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Bumbles Café
Quirky venue on Budds Beach offering modern Australian eats with bright decor
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Beach Café & Bar Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise Beach Café (and The Beach Bar)
Adjoining venues – a modern cafe and bright bar – sharing the Soul Boardwalk
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Sandbar Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Sandbar
Enduring institution serving up traditional pub fare, wine & beer in a relaxed setting
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Stairwell Coffee Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Stairwell Coffee
A hole-in-the-wall coffee shop in the heart of Surfers Paradise, specialising in espresso and cold-brew
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Elston Restaurant & Bar Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Elston Restaurant & Bar
The art of tapas - unwind as the sunlight glistens over the shoreline
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ESPL Coffee Brewers Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
ESPL Coffee Brewers
Specialty coffee and artisan bakery - awesome brews with ocean views
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Paradox Coffee Roasters Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Paradox Coffee Roasters
Paradox Coffee Roasters Cafe - superb coffee and delicious handcrafted food
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