Best Cafes in Burleigh Heads
Looking for the best cafes in Burleigh Heads? We've gathered 21 standout spots in this corner of Gold Coast, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Burleigh Heads has its own character, and the cafes here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
Australia takes its coffee seriously, and Gold Coast is no exception — think flat whites pulled to order, single-origin beans and a brunch culture that runs all morning. The spots below range from tucked-away specialty roasters to all-day cafes worth a slow weekend visit.
21 spots in Burleigh Heads

Commune Cafe
$$Lively cafe with quirky vintage decor, serving light meals and coffee, with an organic food focus.

Street Corner Espresso
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Palm Springs Burleigh
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Pretty Handsome
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The Burleigh Cafe
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Plantation House Cafe
$$This vibrant cafe/shop with recycled-timber decor offers inventive, upscale brekkie & lunch.

Tarte Bakery & Cafe
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Llamas to the Sky - Burleigh
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Social Brew
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Mohr Cafe & Deli
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The Koffee Shack
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Magnolia Lane Burleigh Heads
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Fuel Bakehouse Burleigh
Bakeries in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.

Memento Burleigh
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Metro Coffee Burleigh
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Lakeview Espresso Burleigh
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Choubidou Café
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Hidden Perk
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Cafes in Burleigh Heads — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Burleigh Heads?+
The cafes in Burleigh Heads listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many cafes are there in Burleigh Heads?+
We currently feature 21 cafes in Burleigh Heads, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Burleigh Heads in Gold Coast?+
Burleigh Heads is one of Gold Coast's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.
What's the coffee culture like in Gold Coast?+
Specialty coffee is the norm rather than the exception — most cafes roast or source quality beans and turn out espresso-based drinks like the flat white, long black and piccolo. Brunch is a weekend institution, so expect queues at the most popular spots mid-morning.