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MADE barber & barista brings fresh cuts and cups to a breezy new outpost in Kirra
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MADE barber & barista brings fresh cuts and cups to a breezy new outpost in Kirra

28 Feb 2024

On paper, August 2020 was perhaps not the ideal time to open a brand-new cafe/barber concept, but for Josh Blair and Brit Westcott, the clever duo behind Tugun institution MADE barber & barista, it proved to be a bold move that paid off. Perched along Golden Four Drive, the espresso-bar-meets-barber has become a hit with locals who are keen to keep their manes maintained and energy levels high. Now, the crafty duo has opened the doors to a second spot a little further south. If you're in need of a brew and a new 'do, here's everything you need to know ... more

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The round up: best eats in Brunswick Heads
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The round up: best eats in Brunswick Heads

18 Jan 2024

Where the river meets the sea – Brunswick Heads has the best of both worlds, so you don’t have to choose between spending your weekend on the beach or by the river, you can do both. With everything in one spot there’s no need to leave, and you won’t want to once you’ve tried these coastal town eats. more

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The round up: some of the Gold Coast's best kid-friendly restaurants
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The round up: some of the Gold Coast’s best kid-friendly restaurants

07 Nov 2023

Anyone with little humans in tow knows how challenging it can be to eat out at an actual restaurant. Sure, you will probably spend most of your meal trying to get your offspring to stop mashing miscellaneous food into the table, or making a speedy bee-line for the nearest exit, but you don't have to do the cooking or washing up so it's still a win. Whilst most restaurants do their best to accommodate tiny tribes with the addition of high chairs and kid's menus, some places have kid-friendly dining down to a fine art. To help make things a little easier on parents and carers, we've compiled a handy list of family-friendly restaurants and cafes that make eating out a breeze. Okay, maybe not a breeze, but breezier perhaps. more

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Experience top-tier Colombian coffee at Willy's Warehouse in Burleigh Heads
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Experience top-tier Colombian coffee at Willy’s Warehouse in Burleigh Heads

12 Jul 2023

Whether you're a fervent caffeine fiend that's known to down multiple cups a day, a once-in-the-morning drinker or a social bean-juice imbiber, there's lots to love at Willy's Warehouse, Burleigh Heads' new haven of speciality coffee. It's here where you can learn, taste and celebrate speciality single-estate Colombian coffee, which is imported and distributed straight from the farm to your cup – and made with love. more

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Profile Coffee Co-Lab brings the wine-shop experience to specialty coffee
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Profile Coffee Co-Lab brings the wine-shop experience to specialty coffee

04 Jul 2023

When you walk into a bottle shop, unless you're the kind of person that thrives on consistency and know exactly what you're there to get, it's likely you head to the general section that contains your beverage of choice and then let your eyes wander across labels, regions and varietals before landing on one that piques your interest. Burleigh Heads' newly launched Profile Coffee Co-Lab is bringing a similar experience to the world of coffee. Read on for all of the delicious details ... more

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Embrace those sweet vacay vibes at Nobby Beach's The Holliday. Coffee
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Embrace those sweet vacay vibes at Nobby Beach’s The Holliday. Coffee

21 Jun 2023

Is there any greater feeling than the one that envelops you when you're on holidays? We think not. Time suddenly becomes somewhat superfluous and ultimately comes down to the question – is it too late for coffee, or too early for wine? Things taste better when you're on holidays, too. If you're in need of a holiday but island hopping in Greece isn't on your travel bingo card for this year, sashay into the new coffee spot in Nobby Beach and soak up all of those sweet, sweet vacay vibes, it's almost as good as the real thing. Here's everything you need to know about The Holliday. Coffee ... more

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Experience the GOAT of coffee at Southport's new Eight-Fifty Espresso
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Experience the GOAT of coffee at Southport’s new Eight-Fifty Espresso

17 May 2023

Legend has it that in the year 850AD, a farmer noticed a bunch of goats frolicking a little more enthusiastically than normal and went to investigate. What he discovered would alter the trajectory of history forever, as this was the genesis of what we fondly refer to as coffee. While that may or may not be true, one thing that is not up for question is the energy-boosting properties coffee yields. If your eyelids are getting heavy, make haste to Southport's new nook Eight-Fifty Espresso for a cup of liquid motivation. 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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WavyBone brings specialty sips to Southport's new Queen Street Village
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WavyBone brings specialty sips to Southport’s new Queen Street Village

02 Nov 2022

Since the closure of the Gold Coast Hospital at Southport in 2013, the long-dormant site has drawn curious whispers about its future. At long last, the first stage of Queen Street Village has sprung to life following the opening of anchor tenant Jones & Co Grocer. The impressive new gourmet grocer has been joined by specialty coffee slinger WavyBone and Barber Bro's & Co to give shoppers a little pep in their step before they tackle that walk-in fromagerie. more

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After a decade in its Mermaid Beach shack, Alfred's Apartment has moved
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After a decade in its Mermaid Beach shack, Alfred’s Apartment has moved

10 Oct 2022

There are a few places on the Gold Coast that have become firmly etched in the culinary fabric of the city. You know the ones – the pioneers, the old faithfuls. The places that have stood the test of time and continue to be front of mind for their loyal customer base, despite the constantly evolving landscape around them. Alfred's Apartment is undoubtedly one of those. An OG in the city's burgeoning specialty coffee scene, the venue amassed a cult following of folk who couldn't get enough of its seriously loaded burritos, coffee and curated collection of wares. After a decade in its original home in Mermaid Beach, the time has come to farewell its once-bright beach shack and say hello to a slick new spot a little further south in Nobby Beach. more

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Wake up and smell the single origin from Parallel Roasters' new Cararra HQ
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Wake up and smell the single origin from Parallel Roasters’ new Cararra HQ

19 Jul 2022

If you're a regular traveller along the Pacific Motorway, it's pretty likely you already have a running list of preferred sip spots where you can easily detour to caffeinate and get back on the road. Allow us, if we may, to introduce you to a brand-new player on the bean scene – it's called Parallel Roasters and if that name sounds familiar, it's because they've built a cult-like following in Brisbane thanks to its superb single origins and beautiful blends. Parallel Roasters has opened a brand-new roasting facility in Carrara that is open to the public, essentially eliminating the gap between roaster and sipper. Whether you're an at-home barista looking to level up your home brewing game or you'd prefer someone to make it for you, Parallel Roasters is destined to become a favourite for motorists and local caffeine cravers.  more

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Snips and sips – WavyBone opens a second outpost adjoining Barber Bro's & Co
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Snips and sips – WavyBone opens a second outpost adjoining Barber Bro’s & Co

12 Jul 2022

Controversial opinion, we love a good two-in-one. Whether it's a shampoo/conditioner hybrid or this Vegetmite Butter – we're here for it. While we're on the subject of two birds one stone, there's a brand-new coffee-slinger/barber that is here to have you looking and feeling sharp with top-notch brews and slick ’dos – say hello to the new WavyBone Barber Bro's & Co collab on Charles Avenue in Broadbeach. more

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Brews, bites and good vibes abound at The Ranchero – the new home of Morena Espresso
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Brews, bites and good vibes abound at The Ranchero – the new home of Morena Espresso

12 Oct 2021

If you're a Gold Coast local with a penchant for live music, it's pretty likely that you've found yourself grooving away at Mo's Desert Clubhouse on more than a couple of late-night occasions. The Burleigh Heads-based live music locale serves up myriad events each weekend, from vintage markets to local music shows and even the occasional wedding, all with Mo's signature rainbow flair. Well, now it is also host to an equally colour-drenched Gold Coast venue, Morena Espresso's newest outpost. Say hello to Morena at Mo's! more

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Sparrow Coffee Co flies into Nobby Beach to fill your morning with quality brews on the fly
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Sparrow Coffee Co flies into Nobby Beach to fill your morning with quality brews on the fly

16 Sep 2021

Coffee is a non-negotiable part of our day – the only variable is where to get it. That in itself requires some forethought, because, as any coffee drinker (addict) can attest, a bad brew can ruin your day. If you have no time for a mediocre morning sip – go ahead and get excited for Sparrow Coffee Co's brand-new coffee dispensary in Nobby Beach. The new takeaway nook is here to fuel your morning with quality brews on the fly.  more

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Wine and cheese – yes please! Wrap your mitts around a gourmet toastie from Mermaid's newbie Cheese Me Baby
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Wine and cheese – yes please! Wrap your mitts around a gourmet toastie from Mermaid’s newbie Cheese Me Baby

31 Aug 2021

A mantra we Gold Coasters tend to live by, particularly as we head towards the steamy months, is that happiness is best served melted. And that's precisely what you'll find at Cheese Me Baby in Mermaid Beach – gooey, melty happiness in sandwich form. Sitting pretty on the corner of the Gold Coast Highway and Tamborine Street, in the same complex that also houses Poké Poké, Goccia Italian and Som Tam Gai, the converted container kitchen has transformed a previously underutilised grassy knoll into a vibin' coffee slinger. Let's be honest, they had us at wine and cheese but there's plenty more to love about this nifty newcomer ...  more

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Get caffeinated at Paradise Point's brand-new coffee slinger Sweet Bambino
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Get caffeinated at Paradise Point’s brand-new coffee slinger Sweet Bambino

22 Jul 2021

Three-quarter strength flat white, extra-strong decaf, double macchiato – the list of coffee preferences is endless. One thing that all coffee drinkers can agree on, however, is the fact that not all coffee is created equal. If you find yourself in Paradise Point with a hankering for a little liquid motivation, make a pit-stop at Sweet Bambino. The super-cute new hole-in-the-wall cafe proves once and for all that good things do indeed come in small packages.  more

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Hudson & Rosie's Table brings coffee and bites to Highland Park
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Hudson & Rosie’s Table brings coffee and bites to Highland Park

25 Mar 2021

Nestled within Highland Park Shopping Plaza on Alexander Drive, Hudson & Rosie's Table is dishing up a bounty of brews and chews from a bright, light and breezy new cafe. The pretty new eatery opened its doors on Friday March 19, much to the delight of eager locals who braved the wild weather to take a peek over the weekend. Here's what you need to know about Hudson & Rosie's Table ... more