BELLAAYU CAFE
A relaxed cafe in Surfers Paradise, rated 4.6 across more than 600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Bellaayu Cafe sits on Elkhorn Avenue in Surfers Paradise, in the heart of the Gold Coast's most famous precinct. A much-loved cafe, it's become a genuine local favourite — the kind of welcoming, quality spot that draws a steady stream of regulars for good coffee and food in a relaxed, friendly setting just off the busy Surfers strip.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed, characterful setting in a convenient Surfers Paradise location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up. A quality cafe with a genuine community feel stands out in a busy tourist area, and Bellaayu has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 600 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 coffee and a casual bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated in Surfers Paradise.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:30 – 13:00
- Tuesday
- 06:30 – 13:00
- WednesdayToday
- 06:30 – 13:00
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 13:00
- Friday
- 06:30 – 13:00
- Saturday
- 06:30 – 13:00
- Sunday
- 06:30 – 13:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 85
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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