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Best Cafes in Coolangatta

Looking for the best cafes in Coolangatta? We've gathered 20 standout spots in this corner of Gold Coast, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Coolangatta 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.

20 spots in Coolangatta

Luna's Deli — Coolangatta, Gold Coast
64Spot

Luna's Deli

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Bakeries in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.

4.8(261)View details →
Haig Street Cafe Kirra
63Spot

Haig Street Cafe Kirra

$$
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Brekkie & cafe lunches offered in a relaxed environment featuring outdoor tables & ocean views.

4.4(1,277)View details →
Vanilla Lily — Coolangatta, Gold Coast
63Spot

Vanilla Lily

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Cafes in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.

4.7(278)View details →
Kefi Cafe
63Spot

Kefi Cafe

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Cafes in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.

4.7(305)View details →
Love Street Store — Coolangatta, Gold Coast
62Spot

Love Street Store

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Cafes in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.

4.7(221)View details →
Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - Coolangatta — Coolangatta, Gold Coast
62Spot

Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - Coolangatta

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Cafes in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.

4.9(123)View details →
Black Dingo Cafe — Coolangatta, Gold Coast
60Spot

Black Dingo Cafe

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Cafes in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.

4.4(362)View details →
Espresso Cooly — Coolangatta, Gold Coast
60Spot

Espresso Cooly

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Cafes in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.

4.5(252)View details →
Ground Coolangatta — Coolangatta, Gold Coast
60Spot

Ground Coolangatta

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Cafes in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.

4.4(405)View details →
Hidden Gem Coffee — Currumbin, Gold Coast
59Spot

Hidden Gem Coffee

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Cafes in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.

4.8(307)View details →
Golden Times — Coolangatta, Gold Coast
59Spot

Golden Times

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Cafes in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.

4.9(214)View details →
Good Garden Cafe — Coolangatta, Gold Coast
58Spot

Good Garden Cafe

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Cafes in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.

4.6(102)View details →
MOJO — Coolangatta, Gold Coast
58Spot

MOJO

$$
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Cafes in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.

4.7(392)View details →
PointBreak Cafe & Co — Coolangatta, Gold Coast
57Spot

PointBreak Cafe & Co

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Cafes in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.

4.8(191)View details →
Our Tribe Cafe — Coolangatta, Gold Coast
55Spot

Our Tribe Cafe

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Cafes in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.

4.9(86)View details →
Awaken Cafe — Coolangatta, Gold Coast
53Spot

Awaken Cafe

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Cafes in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.

4.0(177)View details →
Balaboosta cafe — Coolangatta, Gold Coast
52Spot

Balaboosta cafe

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Cafes in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.

4.8(50)View details →
Switchfoot Cafe Coolangatta — Coolangatta, Gold Coast
52Spot

Switchfoot Cafe Coolangatta

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Cafes in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.

4.6(77)View details →

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Cafes in Coolangatta — FAQs

What are the best cafes in Coolangatta?+

The cafes in Coolangatta 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 Coolangatta?+

We currently feature 20 cafes in Coolangatta, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.

How do I get to Coolangatta in Gold Coast?+

Coolangatta 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.