
The Burleigh Cafe
A much-loved cafe at Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast, rated 4.6 across more than 410 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Burleigh Cafe sits on the Gold Coast Highway at Burleigh Heads, one of the Gold Coast's coolest and most beloved suburbs. A much-loved cafe, it's become a genuine local favourite — the kind of welcoming, quality spot that draws a steady stream of regulars for good coffee and food in a relaxed, characterful setting.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed atmosphere in a convenient Burleigh Heads location, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a morning coffee or a casual catch-up. In food-savvy Burleigh, a cafe that's nailed both its food and its coffee really stands out, and the Burleigh Cafe has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 410 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 great brunch and a quality coffee, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated at Burleigh Heads.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:00 – 13:30
- Tuesday
- 06:00 – 13:30, 16:30 – 20:30
- WednesdayToday
- 06:00 – 13:30, 16:30 – 20:30
- Thursday
- 06:00 – 13:30, 16:30 – 20:30
- Friday
- 06:00 – 13:30, 16:30 – 20:30
- Saturday
- 06:00 – 13:30, 16:30 – 20:30
- Sunday
- 06:00 – 13:30, 16:30 – 20:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 82
- Popularity
- 79
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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