Le Cafe Gourmand

Le Cafe Gourmand sits on the Gold Coast Highway at Mermaid Beach, on one of the coast's most established and sought-after stretches between Broadbeach and Burleigh. A charming French-style cafe, it's earned a strong reputation for its French-inspired fare and quality coffee — the kind of relaxed yet refined spot that brings a touch of Gallic charm to the beachside.

The appeal is that combination of French-influenced cooking and baking, good coffee and a welcoming setting, ideal for a leisurely breakfast, a light lunch or an afternoon treat. In an area with plenty of cafe options, a distinctive French offering has helped it carve out a loyal following.

With a 4.7 rating from more than 800 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe gets busy on weekend mornings, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a coffee and a French-style treat, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated at Mermaid Beach.