Cafes Surfers Paradise

Stairwell Coffee

In Alley to the North of the Hilton, Centre Arcade, Shop 67/3131 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

4.8(679)· Google

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ClosedToday 07:00 – 14:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours

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Opens early (before 7am)Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen Sundays

A hidden laneway coffee spot in Surfers Paradise, rated 4.8 across more than 600 reviews.

Practical details

In Alley to the North of the Hilton, Centre Arcade, Shop 67/3131 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

0405 386 147

Opening hours

Closed

Monday: 06:00 – 16:00
Tuesday: 06:00 – 16:00
Wednesday: 06:00 – 16:00
Thursday: 06:00 – 16:00
Friday: 06:00 – 21:00
SaturdayToday: 07:00 – 14:00
Sunday: 07:00 – 14:00

Why it's worth checking out

Stairwell Coffee is tucked down an alley near the Hilton in the heart of Surfers Paradise, a hidden-gem coffee spot that rewards those in the know. In the middle of the Gold Coast's busiest tourist precinct, it offers a quality coffee escape away from the bustle — the kind of in-the-know little spot that's become a genuine local favourite.

The appeal is that combination of genuinely good coffee and a hidden, characterful location, a refreshing change from the crowds of the main strip. For anyone after a proper cup in the heart of Surfers, finding it is part of the charm, and the strong following speaks to the quality in the cup.

With a 4.8 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change, and a small, popular spot gets busy at peak times, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a coffee on the go, it's often just a matter of finding the laneway and seeing why it's so well rated, perhaps with a short wait at the busiest times.

Spot Score

The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.8 from 679 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.