6 Gold Coast Cafes with Outdoor Seating Worth Visiting
Whether you're after a beachside brew or a quiet spot to work with a coffee, Gold Coast has plenty of cafes where you can settle in outdoors. Here are six local favourites across the coast, from Coolangatta to Broadbeach, each offering its own reason to pull up a chair.
- 1Cafes Broadbeach
1. Urban Eatery & Cafe
Located in Broadbeach, this cafe offers outdoor seating in one of the coast's most popular beachside precincts, making it convenient if you're already in the area for shopping or beach time.
Opens early (before 7am)Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.5(416)· Google61Spot ScoreWorth a Look 
2Cafes Palm Beach2. Dune Cafe, Currumbin
Situated in Palm Beach, this spot provides a relaxed outdoor setting near the northern beaches if you're exploring that stretch of coast.
Opens early (before 7am)Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.2(1,323)· Google$$$$60Spot ScoreWorth a Look
3Cafes Mermaid Beach3. Double Barrel Kitchen
Based in Mermaid Beach, this cafe gives you outdoor seating in a quieter, more residential beachside suburb—good if you want to avoid the busiest precincts.
Opens early (before 7am)Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.5(273)· Google$$$$60Spot ScoreWorth a Look
4Cafes Miami4. UE Bagels Miami
Miami's offering includes outdoor seating and is worth visiting if you're in the central beachside area looking for a casual spot with a food focus.
Opens early (before 7am)Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.9(47)· Google57Spot ScoreWorth a Look
5Cafes Southport5. Broadwater Cafe
In Southport, this cafe provides outdoor seating near the Broadwater waterfront, offering a different vibe from the ocean beaches if that appeals to you.
Opens early (before 7am)Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.2(278)· Google57Spot ScoreWorth a Look
6Cafes Coolangatta6. Awaken Cafe
Down in Coolangatta, this cafe offers outdoor seating on the southern end of the coast—ideal if you're based that way or exploring the quieter southern beaches.
Opens early (before 7am)Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.0(177)· Google53Spot ScoreWorth a Look
At a glance
| Venue | Spot Score | Price | Suburb | Top feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Eatery & Cafe | 61/100 | 4.5(416) | — | Broadbeach | Opens early (before 7am) |
| Dune Cafe, Currumbin | 60/100 | 4.2(1,323) | $$ | Palm Beach | Opens early (before 7am) |
| Double Barrel Kitchen | 60/100 | 4.5(273) | $$ | Mermaid Beach | Opens early (before 7am) |
| UE Bagels Miami | 57/100 | 4.9(47) | — | Miami | Opens early (before 7am) |
| Broadwater Cafe | 57/100 | 4.2(278) | — | Southport | Opens early (before 7am) |
| Awaken Cafe | 53/100 | 4.0(177) | — | Coolangatta | Opens early (before 7am) |
Frequently asked questions
Do all these cafes have outdoor seating?+
Yes—outdoor seating is the common thread across all six venues listed here. However, it's worth checking ahead if weather or specific setup matters for your visit.
Which cafe is best for families?+
We don't have specific family-friendly detail for each venue, so it's worth ringing ahead or checking social media to see which suits your group best.
Are these cafes open every day?+
We don't have confirmed opening hours for these venues. Contact them directly or check their website or social media for current trading times.
Do any of these serve specific food or drinks I should know about?+
UE Bagels Miami clearly focuses on bagels based on its name, but for detailed menus at the others, check their social media or give them a call.
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