Being able to sip coffee and enjoy breakfast while overlooking the ocean has got to be one of the best parts about living on the Gold Coast. One of the latest arrivals to offer such a dreamy situation is Vanilla Lily, a new daytime hang (and soon-to-be casual night spot) that you'll find just a few sandy footsteps away from the pristine Coolangatta beach. more
Way back in early March, we gave you a hot tip-off that the former Burleigh Co-Op site (the original Burleigh Social premises, up from Paddock Bakery) would soon be home to a leafy new brunch spot called Common Ground. Well, 'soon' it was not. COVID reared its ugly head and pushed the opening back a few months but here we are, in July, finally bringing you the thrilling news that Common Ground is officially open! more
While this (temporary) world of self isolation, virtual catch ups, not touching our faces and 1.5-metre gaps sure is pure craziness, there has been one constant amid the chaos – coffee. Like a warm hug, that morning hit of caffeine has certainly helped to keep us all somewhat sane during these less-than-ideal times – and now southern locals have even more of that sweet jitter juice within reach thanks to the new kid on the Palm Beach block, Watson Bloom. more
Sandwiches are the most underrated of menu items. There, we said it. For far too long, the humble sanga has been sitting on the sidelines, while spotlight-stealers like burgers and tacos take centre stage – but the team at Mr PP's in Southport is determined to catapult sandwiches back into the limelight (where they belong) with its new dedicated sandwich bar, deli and coffee dispensary. more
In terms of new cafes (and restaurants, for that matter) much of the activity generally gravitates down the southern end of the Gold Coast. So, when we hear about new arrivals up north, we jump at the chance to share the news with you guys. Allow us to introduce you to Bear Boy Espresso, a sleek new daytime hang that has recently opened on Hope Island Road in Helensvale, just a stones throw from the M1. more
The plant-based-food movement is continuing to gather steam across the Gold Coast – and it's not just dedicated vegans adding to the rise. More and more carnivores are exploring the realms of plant-based eating. They aren't fully taking the leap, but they are curious and willing to try something different. It's the little things – like a staunch meat eater ordering jackfruit on a taco instead of pulled pork – that are slowly closing the gap between non-vegans and vegans, and it's also creating an even wider market for dedicated plant-based eateries – like Paradise Point's brand-new (and aptly named) Plant Based Cafe – to flourish. more
Long, salty, sun-kissed days at Tallebudgera Creek just got a whole lot sweeter – Custard Canteen is finally here! The highly anticipated waterside bakehouse and cafe, which enjoys prime position at the front of the Tallebudgera Leisure Centre, is the latest venue from the dream team that brought us Bam Bam Bakehouse in Mermaid Beach and Cubby in Chinderah. more
Look, we're all for optimism and chasing goals, but we still want to be able to go out for lunch with friends and have breakfast with the crew because, well, that's how we roll. If you too like to socialise over food, but also want to uphold your (new year, new me) healthy-eating crusade, then we've got you. Here are a bunch of top spots for healthy eats on the Gold Coast. more
Florida Gardens – the island pocket within Broadbeach Waters – has welcomed a new neighbourhood hub. What was originally the site of Society of Florida cafe (and most recently the Trembling Cup) has fallen into the hands of local duo Nenad Miljkovic and Sandra Ostojic, who quietly opened the doors to their first cafe venture Sandrino Kitchen & Bar earlier this month. more
When news broke last week of the new 4 Pines x Boardriders venue, plenty of Cooly locals were chomping at the bit to know more, well friends here it is! The new watering hole has officially opened its doors and is set to decimate post-surf hunger with top-notch sangas, pub grub and breakfast beers. more
A new family-run specialty coffee house dishing up a food menu dotted with highlights of Serbian cuisine has opened in the heart of Runaway Bay. Pod 6 Coffee is the new kid on the block, joining Vietnamese favourite Can Tho Kitchen in the Runaway Oasis precinct, located just a stone's throw from Harbour Town Shopping Centre. more
Earlier this year, we put out the call for our readers to nominate their favourite places for the Gold Coast EAT/drink Awards. One tasty category was Best Cafe – which attracted a record number of votes. We've already announced the winners, but now it's time to reveal the top ten. So, friends, here it is – the Gold Coast's ten best cafes, as voted by you! more
It's been drilled into us since we were young – breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well, you don't have to tell us twice, because we're all for kick-starting our daily adventures with a hearty meal. As part of the EAT/drink Awards 2019, we put the call out to the fine people of the Gold Coast to nominate and vote for the places where you (and your stomach) reckon serves the city's best breakfast. So, here it is – the Gold Coast's best breakfast spots, as voted by you. more
Robina locals have this week scored a new specialty coffee spot in the form of the aptly named caffeine haven Dark Fluid Espresso. Boasting an all-day menu with a slight European lean, the new arrival is a breath of fresh air for the suburb's Easy T Centre, which is also home to the likes of Middle Eastern eatery Taboon and Tuk Tuk Thai restaurant. more
For the past few months, we've all been patiently waiting for what would fill the expansive space left vacant by Spendelove cafe at The Brickworks Centre on Ferry Road. Last week, the lid was lifted on the precinct's fresh new face – a cafe and wine bar by the name of Pearl & Ash. more
You're forgiven if a shopping centre isn't the first place you think of when you're hunting for specialty coffee. Though, there's a new addition to the coast's caffeine scene that is aiming to shift your thinking – it's called Barcode Espresso and its fresh new digs have just opened up at The Oasis in Broadbeach. more
Gold Coast-born health-food hub Brio Emporium, known for its gut-friendly bone broths and eye-popping Fay Boy Sundaes, is going from strength to strength. Buoyed by demand from health-conscious foodies and ketogenic eaters, the owners of the popular low-carb and full-fat cafe have recently opened its third venue – this time venturing a little further north to give Southport locals a taste of its goodness. more
Coffee connoisseurs, caffeine addicts and (most importantly) those of you that simply appreciate a darn-good morning brew – let us introduce you to the coast's new neighbourhood coffee haven, Wild Cherry Coffee Bar. Tucked away right under our noses in the heart of the Burleigh-Varsity area, this new hidden gem is bringing top-end coffee and house-made delights to the suburbs. more
Just a few sandy footsteps from Coolangatta's pristine beachfront lies Earth Pantry, a newly opened sun-kissed hang where you can tuck into everything from acai bowls and turmeric lattes to kombucha-soaked bircher and loaded bagels. After sweeping Kingscliff locals off their feet with its flagship space, the health-conscious hub has now ventured north to open its second outpost. more
Incorporating booze into breakfast outings or brunch dates is a wonderful concept. While it's yet to reach its full potential here on the Gold Coast, the boozy brunch is growing in popularity as people realise that it is, in fact, socially acceptable to sip mimosas and martinis before midday. Interested in subbing out your mid-morning long black for a negroni sbagliato? Get yourself to Paradise Point's newest cocktail-slinging cafe, Cross + Feather. more
