If you’re passionate about your coffee, you’ll meet your caffeine-loving counterpart at Paradox Coffee Roasters at The 4217 in Surfers Paradise. A far cry from churn-and-burn style coffee shops, Paradox is a place to sit and savour the experience. more
Constructed entirely from scraps collected from the council’s clean-up, Little St Kilda Cafe is not your average cafe fit-out. From discarded welding helmets to old scales and a bucket turned light fitting, the eclectic venue proves that everything, no matter how odd, has a place in this world. The venue’s owner, Katie, is the brains behind the madness and has envisioned every part of the space from the synthetic grass up. more
Tequila tends to get a bad rap as a drink that is endured rather than enjoyed and is generally accompanied with a salt shaker, lemon wedge and a pained expression. If this scenario sounds familiar, allow Stingray Lounge at QT to kindle an appreciation for the distilled beverage. more
The former Surfers Paradise Transit Centre has been transformed into an urban micro-village that houses artisan coffee roasters alongside curators and creative folk and is aptly named The 4217 after the suburb in which it resides. more
A comforting new autumn/winter menu has rolled out at Canteen Kitchen offering a delicious introduction to Middle Eastern-inspired fare and adding a unique dimension to Burleigh Heads’ culinary offering. more
If dessert is your favourite meal of the day then you’re in for a deliciously sweet treat at the Gold Coast’s newest chocolatier at Soul Surfers Paradise, Oliver Brown Belgian Chocolate Cafe. Just be prepared to leave in a chocolate-induced state of euphoria. more
Slurping Panda is forgoing the cheerios and sausage rolls for some more authentic Asian-inspired delights to celebrate its third birthday. The Asian-fusion restaurant has become an institution for deliciously fragrant curries and flavourful noodle dishes. more
Finders Keepers, tucked away behind an unassuming weatherboard facade on James Street in Burleigh Heads, offers a beautiful paradox of sorts that brings together the old-world charm and warmth of your nana’s dining room with moreish modern Australian cuisine. more
As you drive into Byron, you’ll find it hard to miss the latest member of the community welcoming your arrival. Stretched out over 80 glorious acres on Ewingsdale Road, The Farm Byron Bay is now open, bringing the true meaning of paddock to plate to the heart of Northern New South Wales. more
Pull up a stool at the bar or take a seat in the dining area and allow the culinary maestros at K Bar & Meze to take you on a journey to the Mediterranean. The restaurant and bar recently launched a brand new seasonal menu of share plates that will have you wondering whether your present company would judge you if you ordered one of everything, to yourself. more
Enjoy a feast with a side of excitement at the Gold Coast’s own guerrilla dining society, Goldtoast Supper Club. The secret supper club or ‘guestaurant’ takes the ritual of dining outside traditional establishments and offers an alternative for those who like meeting new people and feasting on delicious food. more
The humble doughnut, in all its pillowy sugar-encrusted perfection, is often dismissed as just a treat to keep kids quiet in the supermarket but doughnuts can be delicious treats for adults too. Whether you prefer the simplicity of a modest cinnamon variety or something a little fancier and more decadent with a little more icing, we’ve round up a bunch of local cafes, bakeries and market stalls that serve up delightfully fresh adult-appropriate doughnuts for your eating pleasure. more
Overlooking a pristine stretch of Coolangatta beach, Cafe 28 Cooly has opened at The Strand and has become an instant hit with locals seeking post-surf caffeine hits and munchies. more
While $3.00 may have seemed like quite a lot of money as a kid, these days, it doesn’t go very far. Sure, you could get a can of tuna and maybe a roll to put it on, or something that kind of resembles food from your local fast-food chain but if that doesn’t sound particularly appetising, head along to Stingray Lounge bar at QT Gold Coast for Taco Tuesdays. more
If the signatures on the far wall are anything to go by, you’re in good company, with Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning and Steph Gilmore among the cafe’s clientele. And given there isn’t a beach in sight; it speaks volumes about the quality of the offering at Bambi Deluxe. more
Popular Gold Coast eatery, Elk Espresso, has rolled out a new autumn menu that offers some new takes on old favourites as well as some exciting new additions that are well-suited to crisp mornings and warm days. more
JaMm is the latest restaurant to open its doors at The Oracle in Broadbeach and offers a sophisticated dining experience that will challenge, delight and enliven your senses. Take a seat in the main dining area or sneak into the private lounge out the back for a more intimate setting. Get comfortable, you'll be here a while as you taste your way around the fanciful new menu that was personally created by owners Jamie and Andrew and head chef Brad. more
The Outcider in Kirra has celebrated its first birthday with a delicious new all-day menu that includes some new twists on old faithfuls as well as some exciting new additions that will no doubt become cherished favourites. more
Siguenos has been rolling around the streets of the Gold Coast dishing out plates of happiness in the form of tasty tacos from their mobile eatery for the past year. more
Every Friday and Saturday night from 6:00 pm, Espresso Moto, on the Gold Coast highway in Palm Beach, transforms into the Gold Coast’s newest burger bar under the moniker Bobbed Burgers. more
