Cafes Coolangatta

Ground Coolangatta

A well-regarded cafe at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast with a 4.4 rating across 405 reviews.

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4.4(405)· GoogleClosed$$$$

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Why it's worth checking out

Ground Coolangatta is a beachside cafe in Coolangatta, located at Shop 7/110 Reflection Tower 2 on Marine Parade. Its offering centres on freshly brewed coffee, wholesome bites and a relaxed atmosphere designed to feel welcoming and homely. The cafe is open from 6am to 3pm daily, making it suited to an early coffee, breakfast or an unhurried daytime visit.

The website’s customer feedback gives a useful sense of the food, with breakfast favourites including the big brekkie, eggs benny and potato rosti, served with sourdough toast. Smoothies are also mentioned positively, while other visitors highlight burgers, including beef and brisket and house wagyu options, alongside sweet potato fries. These comments suggest a menu that covers both breakfast and more substantial casual meals, rather than focusing solely on coffee and light cafe fare.

Inside, Ground Coolangatta is described as warm and inviting, with plenty of seating and friendly, energetic staff. Its location near the beach adds to the relaxed Coolangatta setting, whether you are stopping in after time by the water or meeting others for a meal. With its broad daytime offering and seating capacity, it could work well for a casual breakfast with friends, a quick solo coffee or an easygoing catch-up.

Reviewed by Iyan B.