Buoy
A much-loved cafe at Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast with a 4.3 rating across 117 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Buoy sits on Lavarack Road in Mermaid Beach, one of the Gold Coast's lovely central beachside suburbs. With 117 reviews behind its 4.3 rating, it's a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is a relaxed, quality cafe with a devoted following — somewhere to settle in for a great coffee, a bite and a catch-up, in the handy Mermaid Beach area near the coast. Its location makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and weekends can get busy. If you're after a particular dish or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly with the cafe before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 05:00 – 15:00
- Tuesday
- 05:00 – 15:00
- WednesdayToday
- 05:00 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 05:00 – 15:00
- Friday
- 05:00 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 05:00 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 05:00 – 15:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 69
- Popularity
- 63
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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