Cafes Coolangatta

Vanilla Lily

A relaxed beachfront cafe in Coolangatta, rated 4.7 across more than 270 reviews.

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4.7(278)· GoogleClosed

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Why it's worth checking out

Vanilla Lily sits on Marine Parade in Coolangatta, on the southern Gold Coast's beachfront near the NSW border. A much-loved cafe, it makes the most of its lovely beachside location — combining quality food and good coffee with a relaxed, beachfront atmosphere, the kind of welcoming spot perfect for a bite by the beach.

The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed setting in a great beachfront Coolangatta location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual bite near the beach. The relaxed beachside mood pairs perfectly with a quality cafe, and Vanilla Lily has clearly won over both locals and visitors.

With a 4.7 rating from more than 270 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular beachfront cafe gets busy on weekend mornings and over holidays, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great coffee and a casual bite near the beach, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Vanilla Lily in Coolangatta.

Reviewed by Iyan B.