Best Cafes On The Gold Coast

Cafes & Restaurants
Written By Ioana Dragnef

While Google is always handy, sometimes it’s nice to know where the Gold Coast locals go.

Sure, places like Tarte and Paddock will always be overflowing with people, but are they worth the hype? (The answer is: it depends!)

Anyway, for a cafe to make the “best cafe” list, they have to have good food, good coffee, and good vibes - all these three elements are *a must*.

Sooo without further ado, here’s a list of some of my favourite cafes on the Gold Coast, North to South!

PS: If you’re looking for strictly Gold Coast coffee recommendations, head here.

North

  • The Brick Cafe - Moledinar

  • Cruize Espresso - Labrador

  • Daark Espresso - Southport

  • Wavybone Coffee - Southport & Broadbeach

  • Olive Coffee - Surfers Paradise

  • ELK Espresso - Broadbeach

  • No Name Lane - Broadbeach

  • Cardamom Pod - Broadbeach, Southport

  • Espresso Moto - Mermaid Waters

  • Morena Espresso - Mermaid Beach

  • Rafiki - Mermaid Beach

  • Bam Bam Bakehouse - Mermaid Beach

South

  • Commune Cafe - Burleigh

  • Next Door Espresso - Burleigh, Tweed Heads

  • Parlour Coffee - Burleigh

  • Sisterhood Coffee - Palm Beach

  • Barefoot Barista - Palm Beach, Currumbin

  • Caffeine Kings - Miami

  • Pretty Handsome - Miami

  • Niche & Co - Tugun

  • Stable Coffee Kitchen - Tugun

  • Rockleigh Cafe - Coolangatta

Influencer Vibes/A Tad Overrated

  • Paddock - Burleigh (I loooove Paddock but it’s just not my go-to)

  • Tarte - Burleigh (again, Tarte has awesome food but can get really crowded/is exxy)

  • Palm Springs - Burleigh (really nice decor and decent food but honestly, a bit of an influencer trap)

Ioana Dragnef
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