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Wrap your mitts around a stacked sandwich from new Burleigh nook Piknik
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Wrap your mitts around a stacked sandwich from new Burleigh nook Piknik

26 Apr 2023

Piknik started with a simple question – “Where can I get a salad sandwich?” While it might seem like a simple enough request, it turned out to be way harder than it should be for Maddi Turner. This sparked the idea for the Gold Coast’s newest sandwich shop on Deodar Drive in Burleigh Heads. If you’re a plant-based eater or possess an appreciation for terrific toasties, here’s everything you need to know about the neighbourhood nook … more

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Melbourne's The Winey Cow brings its award-winning brunch bites to Main Beach
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Melbourne’s The Winey Cow brings its award-winning brunch bites to Main Beach

28 Mar 2023

As much as we enjoy breakfast and lunch, brunch is the real MVP. Crisp fried chicken perched atop housemade waffles, bathed in maple syrup sided with a slab of thick-cut bacon, what's not to love? Perhaps a bowl brimming with scrambled tofu, zucchini and corn fritters and avocado or prosciutto-topped chilli scramble is more your vibe – no matter which way you turn, Main Beach's newest eatery The Winey Cow delivers, spectacularly. Born in Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula, the much-loved brunch spot has made a seachange to take over the former Beaches Off Tedder space on Woodroffe Avenue. Take a look inside ... more

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ICYMI – Broadbeach institution Elk Espresso has expanded to open a dedicated takeaway bar and drops a delicious new menu
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ICYMI – Broadbeach institution Elk Espresso has expanded to open a dedicated takeaway bar and drops a delicious new menu

27 Mar 2023

Hospitality venues, on the whole, are generally subject to ebbs and flows in patronage. Every now and then, a cafe or restaurant comes along that defies the troughs to remain perpetually busy. Elk Espresso in Broadbeach is undoubtedly one of them. Since moving to its prized spot at the beach end of The Oasis Shopping Centre, it's not uncommon to find the breakfast and brunch slinger bursting at the seams with a line of caffeine-craving locals lingering out the front. If you're fond of the Broadbeach institution, we have some exciting Elk-related news ... more

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Beachside brews and bites abound at Memento Burleigh
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Beachside brews and bites abound at Memento Burleigh

22 Mar 2023

If you like pairing your beachside walks and ocean dips with a delicious brew, then we urge you to pay attention to this next titbit. Burleigh Heads' much-loved coffee spot Borough Barista has undergone a transformation, reopening as Memento Burleigh. You can expect a new-look cafe but the same friendly service, top-notch coffee and tasty treats. more

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Elevate your taste buds at hinterland gem Tamborine Mountain Gelato Co
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Elevate your taste buds at hinterland gem Tamborine Mountain Gelato Co

14 Mar 2023

A trip to the green behind the gold aka Tamborine Mountain is always a good time. Lush landscapes, fresh air and plenty to see and do make this hinterland gem well worth the roadtrip. Another reason to head up the mountain is Tamborine Mountain Gelato Co, a new arrival that's serving up authentic artisan gelato made fresh with locally sourced ingredients. more

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Quench your thirst at smoothie and tea bar Crave on Chevron
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Quench your thirst at smoothie and tea bar Crave on Chevron

06 Mar 2023

Perhaps the best part of a sweaty workout sesh is the post-gym refuel treat. If your protein shaker has been left in the car unwashed for a little too long and you're seeking a good-for-you sip that'll energise your body and taste amazing, then put Crave on Chevron on your must-try list. This quaint smoothie and tea bar is serving up low-calorie, high-protein drinks in the middle of Chevron Island. Oh, and did we mention that they're damn delicious? Because they are. more

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Foster & Black is pumping out top-tier caffeinated brews in Robina
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Foster & Black is pumping out top-tier caffeinated brews in Robina

03 Mar 2023

Ever wandered through Pacific Fair or Westfield Coomera and been hit with a wafting scent of seriously enticing caffeine? That would be courtesy of coffee pit-stop Foster & Black. Not content with tempting our senses at two of the biggest shopping centres on the coast, the kick-ass coffee maker has opened a new brew slinger at Robina Town Centre. Here's all the need-to-know information ... more

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Beer, burgers, bikes – check out Currumbin's new-look Iron & Resin Garage
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Beer, burgers, bikes – check out Currumbin’s new-look Iron & Resin Garage

18 Jan 2023

Currumbin's Iron & Resin Garage has changed a lot in seven years. What started as a humble retail operation with a coffee machine has grown into something far greater than owners Bruce Robson and Luke Young had dared to imagine. The venue – an ode to motorcycles, burgers and brews (both the caffeinated kind as well as the beer kind) – is more than just a coffee slinger and a boutique store. It is both of those things, but it's also a place where like-minded riders and burger devotees congregate to blow the froth off a beer and have a chat. It's this community-first approach that has clearly struck a chord with riders and non-riders alike, with the cafe, retail and online offshoots all becoming so popular that they needed more space in order to continue to thrive. As luck would have it, an opportunity to amalgamate the former Taekwondo studio next door presented itself,… more

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The year in review: the Gold Coast's best cafes and casual eateries of 2022
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The year in review: the Gold Coast’s best cafes and casual eateries of 2022

21 Dec 2022

Wow, 2022 – what a whirlwind! It's been a massive year for the Gold Coast's food scene at large, but throughout the course of 2022, we were gifted some truly mouth-watering cafes and casual eateries to satiate our starvations. From delightful delis and sandwich slingers to specialty coffee spots and bakeries – we're salivating just thinking about all of the year's new arrivals! Before we close the book on this year, we thought we'd take a minute to look back at some of the year's best cafes and casual eateries. You can peep our lists of best restaurants here and best bars here. more

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Farm to plate – soak up the valley vibes at Currumbin's new-look Pasture & Co
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Farm to plate – soak up the valley vibes at Currumbin’s new-look Pasture & Co

22 Nov 2022

More often than not, we Gold Coast folk are drawn to the sun-soaked allure of beachside dining. That said, there's something equally as satisfying and cup-filling about heading away from the water to spend a day amongst nature. If you're keen to swap rolling sets for rolling out a rug under the shade of an enormous fig tree, disconnecting from the rat race and reconnecting with mother Earth – allow us to divert your attention, if we may, just ten short minutes inland to Currumbin Valley. This is where you will find the new-look Pasture & Co, which has recently opened the doors to a spacious new outpost. The coffee is pouring and the resident kangaroos are ready to greet you – here's everything you need to know ... more

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Harlem Specialty Diner in Burleigh Heads is bringing bagels and brews to Stockland
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Harlem Specialty Diner in Burleigh Heads is bringing bagels and brews to Stockland

09 Nov 2022

If you’re the kind of person who plans their journey based entirely around where you can get a decent coffee on the way, listen up – Harlem Specialty Diner has recently opened outside of JB Hi-Fi at Stockland Burleigh Heads. The pint-sized kiosk has arrived just in time to fill your festive shopping trips with excellent coffee and beautiful bagels. Trust us when we say this is one caffeination station that needs to be on your radar. more

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Kennedys brings specialty coffee, charcuterie and refined cafe fare to Tweed Heads
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Kennedys brings specialty coffee, charcuterie and refined cafe fare to Tweed Heads

09 Nov 2022

Heading south in search of new spots to satiate our cravings for coffee and breakfast (read: brunch) bites is undoubtedly one of our favourite weekend activities. If you too share our enthusiasm for morning meals, there's a brand-new daytime espresso bar nestled on the Tweed Heads border called Kennedys. Serving Sydney's Gabriel Coffee and fresh cold-pressed juice alongside a menu that takes a refreshing shift from the norm, we reckon this new southern hang is definitely one to add to your must-hit list ASAP.  more

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La Playa dishes up salty, summer vacay vibes with a Mediterranean menu and refreshing sips
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La Playa dishes up salty, summer vacay vibes with a Mediterranean menu and refreshing sips

19 Oct 2022

The Gold Coast is more than a place to live – it's a lifestyle. Unlike our southern neighbours, generally speaking, we don’t wait until mid-morning to venture out for a strong coffee. We’re up with the sun and eat dinner before 9:00 pm. It's a Gold Coast thing. Whether you're new to town, just visiting or you've been here your whole life, one thing that never gets old is whiling away an afternoon with a cocktail in hand, getting lost in the perpetual motion of the ocean. The Gold Coast has an abundance of sublime sipping spots, but we have one more you should add to your go-to list – it’s called La Playa and it’s just opened in Surfers Paradise. Here’s everything you need to know … more