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The Cardamom Pod

Name: The Cardamom Pod
Address: 3/3 Brolga Ave, Southport QLD 4215, Australia, Southport, Queensland, 4215, AU
Telephone: 0451 893 008
Price range: $$

A much-loved vegetarian restaurant in Southport, rated 4.6 across more than 1,100 reviews.

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4.6(1,179)· GoogleClosed$$$$

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Why it's worth checking out

The Cardamom Pod sits on Brolga Avenue in Southport, one of the Gold Coast's central hubs. A much-loved vegetarian and plant-based restaurant, it's built a devoted following for its flavour-packed, generous meat-free cooking — the kind of place that wins over committed vegetarians and curious first-timers alike with food that doesn't feel like it's missing anything.

The appeal is that combination of vibrant, satisfying plant-based food and a relaxed, welcoming setting, often in a casual buffet-style format that lets you pile up a hearty, varied feed. In a category where it can be hard to find genuinely exciting options, it's become a standout on the Gold Coast.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,100 reviews, it's clearly resonating well beyond just the vegetarian crowd. Menus, opening hours, the format and pricing change, and a popular spot gets busy at peak meal times, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a casual plant-based feed, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well loved.

Reviewed by Iyan B.