Double Barrel Kitchen

Double Barrel Kitchen is a locally owned café in Mermaid Waters on the Gold Coast, serving modern Australian breakfast, brunch and lunch in a relaxed neighbourhood setting. The menu changes with the seasons and is built around fresh local produce, familiar café favourites and new flavours. The kitchen’s named dishes include Lamb Croquette, Peach Cobbler Porridge, Truffle Mushroom Rueben Melt on Focaccia and Steak Frites, giving a sense of the varied, generous style the café aims for without being tied to a permanent menu.

Coffee is a central part of the offering. Baristas prepare specialty coffee using beans sourced from Australian roasters, with a house blend described as smooth and balanced. The drinks list also includes teas, smoothies, juices and cold drinks, while DBK Cold Foams are among the venue’s highlighted favourites. It works equally well for a morning coffee on the go, a proper breakfast, brunch with friends or a relaxed lunch.

The space is designed to feel welcoming rather than formal, with a warm fit-out, friendly service and indoor and outdoor seating. The café is family-friendly, dog-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it a practical option for a range of visits. Families can settle in for a meal, while solo diners have an easy spot for coffee and food; the venue also suits casual catch-ups and groups looking for an unhurried café meal.

Double Barrel Kitchen has been part of the Mermaid Waters community since 2015. Its stated focus is simple: good food, good coffee and genuine connection, with the team aiming to make guests feel welcome from the moment they arrive. The café also outlines environmental measures including responsibly sourced paper products, FSC-approved materials, plant-based and compostable packaging, and controlled-dose sanitation systems. For Gold Coast locals, families and visitors, it offers a seasonal café menu and approachable service in the Waterways Village Shopping Centre.