
The Market Place Cafe
A well-liked cafe at Robina on the Gold Coast with a 4.6 rating across 230 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Market Place Cafe is a neighbourhood cafe in Robina, set on Arbour Avenue about two minutes from Robina Town Centre. Its focus is straightforward and broad: specialty coffee, all-day breakfast, lunch, house-baked goods and friendly service in a warm community setting. The cafe also takes orders for pickup or delivery, making it suitable for a quick coffee, a relaxed meal or something to take home.
Breakfast is served throughout the day, with options ranging from eggs on thick bread and omelettes to smashed avocado, pancakes, eggs Benedict and a substantial big breakfast. Lunch covers open melts, salads, burgers, sandwiches, fish and chips, quiche and vegetarian choices. Among the more distinctive options are the Market Place Brekky Burger, the Mega Burger, the haloumi burger and the roast pumpkin and feta salad. There is also a kids’ menu with eggs, pancakes, crumbed chicken tenders, a cheeseburger and fish and chips, so families are well catered for.
The front cabinet is a major part of the offering, with freshly made sweet and savoury items available to choose from. The cafe lists house-made pies, quiches, sausage rolls, lasagne, toasties, wraps and egg-and-bacon muffins, alongside carrot cake, Biscoff cheesecake, muffins, brownies, banana bread, doughnuts and assorted slices. Coffee is available in familiar cafe styles including cappuccino, latte, flat white, long black and mocha, with brewed tea, smoothies, iced drinks, milk alternatives and decaf also listed.
The team says its chefs and baristas have been serving the Robina community for more than seven years, with an emphasis on care, consistency and connection. The space is intended to feel uplifting and welcoming rather than formal, and the venue suits different types of visits: solo coffee stops, casual breakfasts, family meals and catch-ups with friends. For larger occasions, The Market Place Cafe offers customised sweet and savoury platters, cakes for celebrations and venue hire. Its catering can be arranged around wraps, sandwiches, Turkish rolls, croissants, gluten-free bread, mini quiches, fruit, cakes and slices, giving local groups and workplaces another reason to consider it.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:00 – 14:30
- Tuesday
- 06:00 – 14:30
- WednesdayToday
- 06:00 – 14:30
- Thursday
- 06:00 – 14:30
- Friday
- 06:00 – 14:30
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 12:30
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 81
- Popularity
- 72
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
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