Cafes Broadbeach

Alkemist

A much-loved cafe at Broadbeach Waters on the Gold Coast, rated 4.4 across nearly 700 reviews.

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4.4(696)· GoogleClosed$$$$

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Why it's worth checking out

Alkemist sits on Sunshine Boulevard at Broadbeach Waters, on the central Gold Coast. A much-loved cafe, it's become a genuine local favourite — combining quality food and good coffee with a relaxed, characterful setting, the kind of welcoming spot that draws a steady stream of regulars.

The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed atmosphere in a convenient Broadbeach Waters location, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a morning coffee or a casual catch-up. A cafe that's nailed both its food and its coffee becomes a real local fixture, and Alkemist has clearly won over a loyal following.

With a 4.4 rating from nearly 700 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe gets busy on weekend mornings, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great brunch and a quality coffee, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Alkemist at Broadbeach Waters.

Reviewed by Iyan B.