Paddock Bakery

Paddock Bakery sits on Hibiscus Haven in Burleigh Heads, one of the Gold Coast's coolest and most beloved suburbs. Housed in a charming converted cottage with a leafy garden, it's become one of the coast's most popular bakery-cafes — famous for its beautifully made pastries, baked goods and brunch, with a relaxed, characterful setting to match.

The appeal is that combination of quality baking, a great brunch offering and a delightful, laid-back garden-cottage atmosphere, the kind of place that draws queues and has people travelling across the coast for a treat. It's become a genuine Burleigh institution, equally good for a coffee-and-pastry stop or a leisurely brunch.

With a 4.5 rating from nearly 4,000 reviews, it's clearly keeping its big crowd happy. The range, daily specials, opening hours and pricing change, and a popular bakery-cafe gets very busy on weekends — and can sell out of favourites — so it's worth checking current details and arriving early before a special trip, particularly if you've got your heart set on a specific pastry or want a table at brunch.