Forest フォレスト
A much-loved cafe at Southport on the Gold Coast with a 4.7 rating across 137 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Forest sits on Scarborough Street in Southport, a central hub on the Gold Coast. A strong 4.7 rating across 137 reviews — a remarkable score for that many — marks it as a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is a consistently well-loved cafe with a devoted following — somewhere to settle in for a great coffee, a bite and a catch-up, often with a Japanese-inspired touch. Its Southport 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
- 08:30 – 20:00
- Tuesday
- 08:30 – 20:00
- WednesdayToday
- 08:30 – 20:00
- Thursday
- 08:30 – 20:00
- Friday
- 08:30 – 20:00
- Saturday
- 08:30 – 20:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 17:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 65
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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