Cafe Madeleine
A highly rated cafe at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast with a 4.9 rating across 239 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Cafe Madeleine brings a quality cafe to Elkhorn Avenue in the heart of Surfers Paradise, the beating heart of the Gold Coast. A near-perfect 4.9 rating across 239 reviews — a remarkable score for that many — marks it as a genuine standout.
The appeal is a properly made coffee and a relaxed cafe experience with a devoted following — the sort of place to start the day, grab a quality cup or settle in with a catch-up. Its central Surfers location, close to the famous beach and nightlife, makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and it gets busy in holiday periods. 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
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- WednesdayToday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 15:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 92
- Popularity
- 72
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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