Nestled in the heart of Currumbin Creek Road is where you'll discover Portside Coffee, a local's favourite and perhaps the area's best-kept secret (sorry for spilling the beans, regulars). This special little spot has just become a little bigger in both its venue size and menu, with its loyal legion of coffee-sipping customers hoping to grow a little too. more
It's said that good things come in small packages and Palm Beach's brand-new caffeination station is definitive proof. ittybar Caffeine popped up in a tiny nook on Eighth Avenue, with the view to give back to the community by way of excellent espresso, caramel slice and jovial hospitality. Here's everything you need to know ... more
There is so much hype leading up to Christmas and we often forget one of the most vital things – where the heck do you get coffee on Christmas morning? Luckily there are a handful of amazing local cafes that are swinging open the doors so we can all get caffeinated for the big day of festivities! Put down the tin of International Roast, here are some spots open for (real) coffee on Christmas Day. Oh, and a big shout out to the talented baristas and hospo mates working on Christmas – you guys rock! more
Coffee is a non-negotiable daily ritual for many. In fact, three in four Australians are reported to enjoy at least one cup of coffee per day. If you're anything like us, you straight-up refuse to contemplate any kind of productivity until sufficient levels of caffeination have been achieved. Sure, some might say 'addicted' to coffee, but we'd prefer to look at it as a committed and mutually rewarding relationship. If you too are fond of a brew and are a regular traveller along the Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach, listen up – there's a new coffee slinger in town that you need to know about, it's called SERVED. and it's here to do good, one coffee at a time. more
Not all coffee is created equal. The truth is, our 'daily happy' has a long journey from crop to cup. Unfortunately, in many instances, the farmers that grow and harvest the beans are often the most vulnerable in the supply chain, contending with Mother Nature's unpredictable fury as well as external market forces beyond their control. As the bean industry continues to boom, it's more important than ever before to ask what's really in your cup. One Ballina-based company called Old Quarter Coffee Merchants is on a mission to change the world, one coffee at a time. Here's its story ... more
Having won over Brisbane's bayside with specialty sips of the caffeinated kind and freshly baked morsels, the team behind Blue Tongue Pantry cafe has headed down the M1 to open a beautiful light-filled bakehouse and cafe in Helensvale. It's called Blue Tongue Bakery Cafe and it's here to fill your days with quality coffee, impossible-to-resist sweets, treats, beautiful baked goods and lunches to-go. Here's everything you need to know about this mouth-watering northern noshery ... more
It's often said that change is as good as a holiday. After 14 years slinging coffees from its original home on Goodwin Terrace, the owners of Nook Espresso – Paola Pearse and Marcus Wilkins – have embraced the manta and relocated across the road. Now, you’ll find the new-look Nook Espresso (and its spectacular brews) nestled at the entrance of the Old Burleigh Theatre Arcade. more
No matter your personal preferences, it's undeniable that dairy milk alternatives for a morning brew are becoming more prevalent. Whether you're partial to macadamia, can't go past oat milk or you've got a soft spot for soy, there's one issue – generally, coffee has been roasted with dairy milk envisioned as its eventual partner. Well, caffeine lovers, you're in luck – the legends at Uki's Bastion Lane Espresso have delivered a solution to the milk dilemma – Alt Coffee , which has been purposely created with milk alternatives in mind. more
For many (us), coffee is a non-negotiable part of the morning routine. Whether you need it to roll out of bed, shake the incessant brain-fog or you're more of a mid-arvo sipper, there's a new brew that's guaranteed to give you a little extra kick with your caffeine. Now that we've got your attention, allow us to introduce you to the Octane blend by Beforeyouspeak Coffee. more
We could all do with a laugh right about now, and if you’re anything like us, you’re also probably in need of a good ol' cup of Joe. Combining these two essentials is Funnybone Coffee, Helensvale’s newest haunt from the coffee connoisseur behind Good Day Coffee in Tugun. more
In the immortal words of Nelly, it's getting hot in here but instead of taking off all of your clothes (which may or may not be appropriate depending on your current setting), Industry Beans is here to help you keep your cool with two exciting new ready-to-drink products – Single Origin Cold Brew and for something a little extra, a Sparkling Single Origin Cold Brew. more
If you're a committed coffee consumer like us, it's highly likely that you too know the pain of firing up your coffee machine for that sweet, delicious energy hit you so desperately need only to discover you're fresh out of beans. It's enough to ruin your day, but the good news is, Barker St is here to save you from caffeine withdrawals with a dedicated online marketplace and subscription service. more
Whether you love a simple latte or are a self-confessed coffee connoisseur, chances are you'd scoff at the thought of drinking instant coffee. Well, dear readers, as Bob Dylan once mused, the times they are a-changin' because Blackboard Coffee Roasters has gone and made instant coffee cool again. Yes, really. more
If you give a damn about the quality of your morning brew, then you can thank the coffee gods for dudes like Isaac Quade. The local lad and talented barista is opening the doors to his first venture in Miami this weekend called Quade & Co. Pals, it's time to get caffeinated. more
Coffee, pre-1970s guitars, vintage clothing and 60s music. What a glorious combination, right? Well, that's exactly what you'll find when you step inside the Gold Coast's coolest new hang – Hula Girl Espresso, which has just opened off the beaten track in the residential pocket of Koala Park in Burleigh Heads. more
Do you have a Nespresso machine? Do you? Come on, be honest, we're all friends here. Whilst we never (ever) assume, we're going to go out on a limb and say that there are a fair chunk of you that DO have a Nespresso in your possession. Well, it doesn't have to be your dirty little secret anymore, because Blackboard Coffee has just launched its first collection of coffee pods. Not only can you enjoy the Blackboard goodness at home, you'll also be changing the world, one pod at a time (for real). more
Coffee is a big deal – we drink so much of it that it practically pumps through our veins. The nectar of the gods is crucial to so many aspects of our weekly routine (that early morning wake up, the deadline push, the Sunday brunch) that we only accept the good stuff. Now, don’t get us wrong – Queensland is flush with great coffee roasters, but we’ve decided to break it down to five great boutique operations that treat coffee roasting like an art form. If you take your coffee as seriously as us, we suggest you seek out these five Southeast Queensland-based roasters immediately. more
If you're a self-professed coffee connoisseur or you just flat-out give a damn about what goes into a cup of coffee, then you need to get your caffeine-loving self acquainted with the new kid on the Karen Avenue block – KoKo Coffee Roasters. more
With lots of action on the southern end of the Gold Coast of late, we’re pretty pumped with the news that Pickers & Co. has officially opened its 100-year-old doors, giving the northern end an exciting new coffee, retail and event space. more
Uncle Joe’s Coffee House has been crowned the winner at the world’s largest coffee roaster competition, the Compak Golden Bean. more
