Best Cafes in Palm Beach
Looking for the best cafes in Palm Beach? We've gathered 15 standout spots in this corner of Gold Coast, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Palm Beach 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.
15 spots in Palm Beach
Tarte Beach House
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Vegepatch Studios
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Custard Canteen
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CHANOYU Cafe Nerang – Matcha, Japanese Desserts & Pet-Friendly
$$Easygoing restaurant offering burgers & sandwiches, plus noodle soups & desserts.
STABLE
Cafes in Palm Beach, Gold Coast.
UE Bagels Palm Beach
Bakeries in Palm Beach, Gold Coast.
Dune Cafe, Currumbin
$$Bright, airy eatery with scenic views, focusing on locally sourced, organic breakfast & lunch fare.
Barefoot Barista
$$Artisanal coffee, plus brekkie, burgers and smoothies, served in a hip cafe with outdoor seats.
Cafe Twelve91
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Canvas Palm Beach
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The Salt Mill
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'94 Cafe
Cafes in Palm Beach, Gold Coast.
Chill In Cafe
$Warm locale with wooden tables & art-covered walls serving all-day breakfast, burgers & steaks.
Third Base Cafe
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Roots And Culture Cafe
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More in Palm Beach
Cafes in other Gold Coast suburbs
Cafes in Palm Beach — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Palm Beach?+
The cafes in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach?+
We currently feature 15 cafes in Palm Beach, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Palm Beach in Gold Coast?+
Palm Beach 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.