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The Gold Coast’s Best Cafes To Work From

This is your sign to get up out of your office chair and hit these top cafes to work from. 

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What’s On In The Gold Coast This Weekend, Month And Beyond

Here are the best events you don't want to miss happening on the Gold Coast this weekend. 

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Wrap Two Hands Around 17 Of The Gold Coast’s Best Toasted Sandwiches

Everyone loves a good sanga, but something magical happens when you slather the outside with butter and fry that bread to golden, crisp…

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The Feed | The Gold Coast Food & Drink News You Need To Know

The food news has been coming in thick and fast on the Gold Coast, to make sure that you're on top of all the tasty things happening…

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20 Of The Gold Coast’s Most Beautiful Long Lunch Restaurants

We are shining a light on all the top spots perfect for a long, lazy, so-good-we-could-cry weekend lunch. 

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25 Of The Absolute Best Gold Coast Restaurants In 2024

There’s no denying the Gold Coast of 2024 is a foodie’s paradise. But finding the right restaurant to suit that special…

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14 Of The Best Restaurants In Coolangatta And Surrounds In 2024

We’ve tasted our way through this seaside suburb to bring you the best restaurants in Coolangatta totally worth opening your wallet…

Local Escapes

10 Of The Best Things To Do In Maleny And Montville

From walks and hikes to tasty eats and the Sunshine Coast’s most scenic mountain view, here are all the best things to do in Maleny…

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35 Of The Best Breakfast Cafes On The Gold Coast In 2024

We’ve got you covered from north to south, with the best cafes on the Gold Coast to keep you caffeinated and re-fuelled. 

Gifts

Where To Find The Gold Coast’s Coolest Gift Delivery Services

There are a range of local gift delivery businesses that will deliver right to your door, perfect for every occasion. From flowers…

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12 Of The Best High Teas On The Gold Coast In 2024

Whether you're treating mum or just feeling fancy, here's where to find the best high tea on the Gold Coast.

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13 Of Tamborine Mountain’s Best Cafes And Restaurants

Nestled within the Gold Coast’s pristine hinterland, here you’ll find a foodie wonderland of breakfast nooks, coffee hot spots,…

Bakeries & Delis

The Gold Coast’s Best Hot Cross Buns To Devour This Easter (2024 Edition)

In true Urban List fashion, we’ve done the hard work and hunted down the best hot cross buns on the Gold Coast. Thank us later.

Food & Drink

A Sleek Beachfront Cafe And Mediterranean Restaurant By The Gambaro Group Have Opened In Coolangatta

Two new venues have opened at DBar, Coolangatta, including a beachfront cafe and a chic coastal Mediterranean restaurant. 

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Where To Find The Gold Coast’s Best Yum Cha

On the Gold Coast there is a veritable banquet of boldly modern and authentically traditional yum cha places to check out. 

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Sip Cocktails In The Sunshine At The Gold Coast’s Best Rooftop Bars

With an average of 300 days of sunshine a year—a scorching summer, delightful autumn, mild winter and stunning spring—it’s…

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20 Of The Best Gold Coast Cheap Eats For A Frugal Fix

Low on funds? Don’t sweat it, because we’ve done you and your back pocket a major solid, penning a list of the best cheap eats…

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20 Of The Absolute Best Broadbeach Restaurants To Visit In 2024

If you haven’t figured out that Broadbeach is one of the Gold Coast’s central destinations for all things scrumptious,…

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15 Of The Best Dog-Friendly Cafes On The Gold Coast

To ensure you and your pooch have a ball sampling the Coast's finest fare, we've put together a list of the best dog-friendly cafes…

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The Gold Coast’s Best Valentine’s Day Dinners And Date Ideas In 2024

Want to take your hot date to one of the best restaurants on the Gold Coast for Valentine's Day? Here's a helpful list of some of…

Things To Do

The Best Gold Coast Picnic Spots To Throw A Rug Down At

While we could probably list 100 worthy spots, we’ve honed this down to six of the very best picnic spots on the Gold Coast to get you…

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What’s Open On The Gold Coast On Christmas Day 2023

Catering for the clan on Christmas Day can really take the fun out of festive season. So why not hang up your novelty apron and leave it to…

Things To Do

50 Free (Or Cheap) Things To Do On The Gold Coast

We’ve foraged together 50 awesome things to do on the Gold Coast that are fun, sometimes tasty and maybe even free.

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30 Of The Best Gold Coast Markets To Visit In December 2023

If there was ever a time to shop local on the Gold Coast, it's now.

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The Gold Coast’s Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffets Right Now

Forks at the ready. Serve yourself a plate (or 20) at one of these 11 best buffets on the Gold Coast right now.

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10 Of The Best Brunswick Heads Restaurants Worth The Drive

Byron Bay’s lesser known litte sister, Brunswick Heads is the sleepy coastal town we at Urban List are utterly obsessed with.…

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Scoop It Up The Gold Coast’s Best Gelato And Ice Cream Shops

If there’s one thing Gold Coasters are obsessed with it’s euphoric treats of the frozen variety. We’re talking ice…

Local Escapes

The Gold Coast’s Best Glamping Spots To Kick Back Under The Stars

Equal parts glam and camping, glamping is the best of both worlds, with proximity to nature minus the sacrifice of your favourite…

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Where To Find The Best Northern Rivers Restaurants In 2023

Stretching from Tweed through to Kyogle, the Northern Rivers' best restaurants range from family-owned hideaways to hatted…

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The Best Southport Restaurants You Need To Try, 2023 Edition

Southport is best known for its dazzling Broadwater, though it’s transformed to firmly plant its position as a fierce contender on the…

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37 Of The Best New Openings On The Gold Coast In 2023

These openings on the Gold Coast are set to shake up a scene that’s already bursting at the seams with wining and dining goodness.

Restaurants

21 Cool Christmas Party Venues On The Gold Coast That Don’t Suck

So you’ve been enlisted to organise the office Christmas party—gulp. The pressure is on and chances are you’re…

Local Escapes

This Tamborine Winery Is Doing $20 Wine Tastings And Epic Cheese Boards

Witches Falls Winery, located just a hop skip and a jump away in Tamborine, is quietly making some seriously good wines from their…

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Where To Head For Taco Tuesdays On The Gold Coast

Here’s the full roundup for where you can find the best tacos on the Gold Coast for cheap.

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Dive Into 12 Of The Best Seafood Restaurants On The Gold Coast

With Gold Coast having access to some of the world’s finest, freshest seafood straight from our pristine oceans, the hardest…

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Where To Treat Dad On The Gold Coast This Father’s Day

We’ve unearthed 11 of the best Dad Day specials happening across the Gold Coast this Father's Day, which are guaranteed to…

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kōst Is The Sleek New Coastal Bar And Grill Venue Bringing Fire-Kissed Cuisine To Broadbeach

kōst seamlessly blends elevated bar and grill cuisine with playful cocktails, fine wine and live fuel cooking methods, to deliver a…

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14 Bottomless Boozy Brunch Spots To Hit On The Gold Coast

Brunch is basically the cheekiest meal of the day. You’ve secretly already had brekky, it’s not quite lunch, yet you’re…

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The Gold Coast’s Best Teppanyaki Restaurants Worth Grabbing Your Chopsticks For

Teppanyaki isn’t a food; it’s a way of preparing and cooking food that is distinctly Japanese, but heavily influenced by…

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Pass The Chopsticks: The Best Korean BBQ Joints On The Gold Coast In 2023

Cheap yet delicious, there’s few things that bring us as much joy as an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ buffet washed down with a few…

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The Best Vegan And Vegetarian Restaurants On The Gold Coast In 2023

The Gold Coast is a hub for tasty vegan eats, with vegan cafes, restaurants and bakeries popping up on the regular. 

North America

Gather Your Crew, Here’s Why LA Needs To Top Your Must-Visit List

It’s easy to write off Los Angeles as a short stopover on the way to your final destination but we’re here to convince you…

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10 Of The Gold Coast’s Best Indian Restaurants For A Spicy Feast

Let’s face it, we all love a good curry, whether it’s a plain old butter chicken, or a fiery vindaloo capable of singeing your…

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Where To Slurp Up The Best Ramen On The Gold Coast In 2023

Dreaming of an overseas getaway but the ol’ pockets are a little dry? Luckily the Gold Coast has some seriously slurp-worthy ramen…

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Devour This Seriously Stunning 1kg Brie Cake

Cheese-lovers listen up, we have some incredibly tasty news for you. The crew at Salt Meats Cheese have just dropped the cake to end all…

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Tokoh Is Mermaid’s Playful New Indonesian Restaurant Where Opulence Meets Authenticity

If you haven’t heard of the name Tokoh, get used to it because you’ll soon be hearing it everywhere.

Features

Massive $75M Costco Coomera Opening Date Announced For June

Cult-favourite American retail giant, Costco might just be answering our prayers with the opening of their new Coomera warehouse store.

Things To Do

The Crafted Beer Festival Is Back For Two Massive Days With 400+ Brews In 2023

The beloved Crafted Beer Festival is returning to the Gold Coast over two huge days on September 9 and 10 2023.

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10 Of The Gold Coast’s Best BYO Restaurants For When You’re Trying To Save

We’ve hunted down the best BYO restaurants on the Gold Coast, because food tastes better when you can get boozy at dinner for a…

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All Aboard The Gold Coast’s Best Sushi Trains

There's something uniquely exciting about sushi trains, where culinary delights roll by on a conveyor belt, awaiting your…

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21 Of The Absolute Best Restaurants In Burleigh Heads In 2023

To help get your next weekend or holiday sorted, here are 21 of best restaurants in Burleigh Heasds.

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14 Of The Best Bakeries On The Gold Coast For 2023

We're bringing you the best thing since sliced bread; 13 of the best bakeries on the Gold Coast to get your next fix.

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Okawari House Is Mermaid Beach’s Slick New Japanese Restaurant From The Imlach Team

If you haven’t heard the name Okawari House yet, remember it, because you’re about to be hearing a whole lot about it.

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30 Things To Do With Mum This Mother’s Day On The Gold Coast

Get ready to earn fave child status with these 30 awesome things to do on the Gold Coast this Mother’s Day.

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19 Of The Best Gold Coast Restaurants For Mother’s Day Feasts

This Mother’s Day, treat your mum like the queen she is and spoil her with an indulgent lunch at one of the Gold Coast’s best…

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What’s Open This ANZAC Day Public Holiday On The Gold Coast

ANZAC Day is all about commemorating our diggers, past and present, but, it is also the crown jewel in a string of public holidays that…

Things To Do

Hike With Alpacas And Ride Camels On The Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail

It's the perfect excuse to jump in the car, directly support the primary producers that feed us, and take in some fresh countryside air.

Markets & Food Events

Get These Messina Salted Caramel Easter Egg Cocktail Kits Delivered To Your Door

Cocktail Porter has launched perhaps their most delicious cocktail kit yet: DIY Easter Cocktail Kits complete with chocolate…

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Get Hooked On 13 Of The Gold Coast’s Best Fish And Chips

Best consumed overlooking the beach or let’s be honest, anywhere on our beautiful Coast, we’ve rounded the best fish and chip…

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Sink A Few Cold Ones At Tank Beer Bar, Palm Beach’s New Two-Storey Watering Hole

The freshly-opened Tank Bar & Dining overlooks the bustling Gold Coast Highway in Palm Beach, occupying the two-storey building formerly…

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10 Of The Best Gold Coast Beer Gardens Worth Frothing Over

Day drinking. It’s the hobby of many locals here on the Gold Coast and for good reason. The moment mates, sunshine and cold beer mix,…

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18 Of The Gold Coast’s Best Mexican Restaurants For Margarita-Filled Feasts

When it comes to Mexican fare, Gold Coast has an insatiable appetite. Bowls of guacamole, burrito bowls, loaded nachos, plenty of queso,…

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Mozza Mozza Is The Hip New Restaurant Bringing Reimagined Italian To Southport

Mozza Mozza is the hip new pizza-slinging, pasta-twirling restaurant bringing a splash of good times, good food and classic Italian dining…

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Inside La Luna Beach Club, Australia’s First Floating Luxury Beach Club

La Luna is Australia’s first luxury beach club and restaurant and if that wasn’t cool enough already, it’s built on…

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Wrap Two Hands Around The Gold Coast’s Best Bagels

Bagels are the doughnut of the bread world: a little ring of all that is good and pure. We've found the best bagels on the Gold Coast…

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Wrap Your Chompers Around The Best Burgers On The Gold Coast

Small, XXL, super-sized, stuffed, in brioche, with bacon and extra brie…on the Gold Coast we like burgers any which way. 

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Where To Find 17 Of The Gold Coast’s Best Japanese Restaurants

Ramen slurping, bowl sipping and sashimi devouring—there’s something particularly magical about Japanese cuisine. Perhaps…

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COAST Beach Bar & Restaurant Is Surfers’ Glam New Dining Spot With Oceanfront Views

Adorning the first floor of the jaw-dropping 76-storey Ocean by Meriton in Surfers Paradise, COAST Beach Bar & Kitchen houses…

Bars & Pubs

The Gold Coast’s Best Craft Breweries Worth Frothing Over

Whether you’re a seasoned beer swiller or just love a reason to get out and socialise; we’ve rounded up the best breweries on…

Cafes

10 New Gold Coast Cafes You Should Check Out ASAP

From quaint coastal-inspired joints to well-loved holes in the wall, here are 12 new (or newly revamped) Gold Coast cafes you should…

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An Inside Look At Palm Beach Avenue, From Little Truffle’s Daniel Ridgeway

Brought to you by award-winning restaurateur and chef Daniel Ridgeway and his wife Ruggie, comes the Gold Coast’s most…

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Sink A Cold One At 10 Of The Best Old-School Pubs Around The Gold Coast

Classic, simple, unpretentious. Check out our round up of ten awesome old-school pubs on and around the Gold Coast.

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An Inside Look At Isoletto, The Star’s New Sky-High Luxury Pool Club

One of the most hotly anticipated venue launches of 2022, Isoletto has finally swung open its doors and we can’t get enough…

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Inside Rubi Red, Award-Winning Chef Michael Lambie’s Stunning New Asian-Fusion Restaurant

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you would have heard about the opening of Rubi Red Kitchen & Bar, the eclectic Asian…

Bars & Pubs

Venture Behind The Hidden Door At This Stunning Revamped Burleigh Speakeasy

La Bella Cellar on Deodar Drive in Burleigh Heads recently got a stunning makeover and it’s been the talk of the town ever since.

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Inside Byron Bay’s Dreamy New Seaside Italian Restaurant

Belongil Beach Italian Food is a dreamy seaside dining experience that puts a modern twist on classic Italian dining and showcases the…

Bars & Pubs

Sip On A Frozen Grape Nerd, Gummy Bear Or Musk Margarita At This Tex-Mex Spot

This famed Tex-Mex joint is rounding out the year with a new series of candy-inspired margaritas just for summer. 

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This Local Fine Booze Label Just Released A Ready-To-Serve Negroni With An Aussie Twist

In the not too distant past, the idea of a bottled cocktail would nary raise an eyebrow, though since the event of lockdowns and a few quick…

Restaurants

Dig Into A Banquet Of Tapas At Tugun’s New Spanish Restaurant

Located in the heart of Tugun, Lucia pays homage to the dreamy tones of northern Spain and seamlessly blends refined European-style…

Bars & Pubs

The Crew At Labart Are Set To Open Paloma Wine Bar In Burleigh Next Month

When someone asks you to name the best restaurant on the Gold Coast, there’s always a special few that come to mind—and one of…

Food & Drink

20 Of The Best New Openings On The Gold Coast You Need To Check Out

Whether you’re looking for a classy dinner or just a casual catch-up with mates, we've got you covered here with our rundown of…

Features

Recipe: Gemelli Brothers’ Iconic Rigatoni Salsicce

Is there a better time to start recreating your fave Gemelli dish than while in lockdown? Nope, we don't think there is. Here's…

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Load Up On The Gold Coast’s Most Drool-Worthy Chocolate Treats

Here’s the skinny on a favourite that will never get old, as we bring you seven of the Gold Coast’s best chocolate desserts.

Restaurants

This Crazy Burger Joint Just Dropped A Lotus Biscoff Espresso Martini

Plan a cheat day in the near future because Milky Lane is back at it with a brand new menu of 12 mind-blowing,…

Restaurants

Inside Byron Bay’s New And Vibrant “Unauthentic” Indian Restaurant

Acclaimed chef-owner Jessi Singh just opened his “unauthentic Indian” restaurant Daughter in Law on Fletcher Street in Byron…

Bakeries & Delis

This Gold Coast Business Delivers Fresh Cookies Straight To Your Door

The Milkman’s Cookies is a sweet-as-can-be small business that first started out as two Gold Coast locals with a desire to join…

Cafes

Burleigh Gelato Co’s Gelato Panini Is Back For The Winter

If you’re craving gelato in the middle of winter but don’t want hypothermia, then we’ve got a foolproof solution for…

Bars & Pubs

Inside Miami’s Charming New Open-Air Beer Garden

Prepare to soak up the industrial-chic vibes of Miami’s hottest new kid on the block, SPEC. The stylishly grungy open-air beer…

Features

HOTA’s Rooftop Bar With Panoramic Views Is Opening This Weekend

The Exhibitionist Bar, HOTA Gallery's new venue, is opening its doors this weekend.