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30 Of The Absolute Best Gold Coast Restaurants In 2026

There’s no doubt about it—the Gold Coast in 2026 is a full-blown culinary paradise. But when it comes to choosing the perfect spot for a special night out, it can still feel a little overwhelming. That’s where we come in.

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40 Of The Best Breakfast Cafes On The Gold Coast In 2026

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

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

Here are the top spots perfect for a long, lazy, so-good-we-could-cry weekend lunch.

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The Best Tiramisu On The Gold Coast Worth Saving Room For

Tiramisu is famous for a reason, and here's where to find the best ten tiramisus on the Gold Coast.

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14 Of The Best Bakeries On The Gold Coast For 2025

Here are 14 of the best bakeries on the Gold Coast to get your next fix.

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14 Of The Best Sunshine Coast Breweries To Sink A Cold One At

Calling all seasoned beer appreciators, sippers and clinkers. Here are the best breweries on the Sunshine Coast worthy of your next sip.

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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 already famished and heading out for a friendly catch up is on the cards.

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From Cafés To Community Hubs: The Black-Owned Businesses Driving Culture And Community Right Now

Here’s the thing: belonging isn’t up for debate. And if you really want proof? Just look at these nine Black-owned businesses and cultural spaces—serving up suya skewers, good coffee, big art, and even bigger vibes.

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21 Of The Absolute Best Restaurants In Burleigh Heads In 2025

To help get your next catchup, weekend or holiday sorted, here are 22 of the best Burleigh restaurants in 2025.

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11 Of The Best Paradise Point Restaurants And Cafes In 2025

You want a wine bar, a Euro pizza joint or neighbourhood haunt? Paradise Point is the up-and-coming suburb to sip, chomp and check out.

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20 Of The Best Gold Coast Restaurants With A View in 2025

From coastal horizons to the lush landscape in more secluded regions—here are 20 of the best restaurants on the Gold Coast for a view.

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15 Of The Best Restaurants In Coolangatta And Surrounds In 2025

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

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20 Of The Best Restaurants In Surfers Paradise

With ample choice but varying quality, let us guide you to all of the very best restaurants in Surfers Paradise that'll keep you fed and watered year 'round.

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20 Of The Absolute Best Broadbeach Restaurants To Visit In 2025

If you haven’t figured out that Broadbeach is one of the Gold Coast’s central destinations for all things scrumptious, it's time you check out one of these 20 restaurants.

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11 Of Southport’s Best Cafes For Your Next Brunch Date

These are the top 11 cafes and coffee shops in Southport, in no particular order.

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Where To Find The Gold Coast’s Best Pho

These are the Gold Coast’s eleven best pho joints—perfect for winter. Grab your chopsticks and get ready to slurp.

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30 Of The Best New Openings On The Gold Coast In 2025

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.

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30 Of The Best Dog-Friendly Cafes On The Gold Coast In 2025

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 on the Gold Coast.

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14 Of Coolangatta’s Best Cafes For Brunching In 2025

Coolangatta, the southern gem of the Gold Coast, is teeming with vibrant cafes that offer much more than just a caffeine fix.

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18 Of The Best Cafes In Currumbin And Tugun For Brunch Dates

It’s time for a round or three of cafe-hopping in Currumbin and Tugun.

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Where To Buy The Gold Coast’s Best Fresh Seafood

With an abundance of local fishing spots, the ocean’s finest fresh seafood is dished up right across the Gold Coast.

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12 Of Mermaid Beach’s Best Cafes For Brunch Dates

These are the best cafes and coffee shops in Mermaid Beach, dished up in no particular order.

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11 Of Mudgeeraba’s Best Restaurants And Cafes In 2025

Despite Mudgeeraba's cosy, small-town charm, its quiet streets are home to some serious culinary gems.

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20 Of The Best Gluten-Free Cafes And Restaurants On The Gold Coast

Gone are the days of sad, boring gluten-free food. More recently, mouthwatering gluten-free dishes have rolled out in force across the Gold Coast.

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30 Of The Gold Coast’s Hottest New Year’s Eve Events To Ring In 2026

When it comes to ringing in 2026, you don’t want to be stuck just anywhere.

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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 cream and gelato—cold, sweet, delicious goodness.

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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, here are the best breweries on the Gold Coast and nearby.

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14 Gold Coast Christmas Markets To Get You In The Festive Spirit

Get your gifts, eat a mince pie and listen to some carols at these Gold Coast Christmas markets.

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Where To Find The Gold Coast’s Best Matcha In 2025

Matcha has taken over the Gold Coast and it only seems to be growing in popularity. What was once an outlier in the morning beverage scene is now a firmly established drink of choice for many.

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Wrap Two Hands Around 20 Of The Gold Coast’s Best Sandwiches

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

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10 Stunning Wineries Within Driving Distance Of The Gold Coast

Many sips and nibbles later, we’ve identified the top ten wineries on the Gold Coast and surrounds.

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11 Of Palm Beach’s Best Cafes For Brunching In 2025

There’s more to Palm Beach than just sun-kissed shores and epic surf breaks—it's a gem for coffee lovers and brunch fanatics alike.

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12 Of The Best Mermaid Beach Restaurants To Hit In 2025

Snuggled between Broadbeach’s glitz and Nobby’s beach town vibe, Mermaid Beach has my heart for many reasons.

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16 Of The Best Southport Restaurants To Hit In 2025

Southport is best known for its dazzling Broadwater, but, in recent years, it’s also transformed into a fierce contender on the Gold Coast dining scene.

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12 Of Palm Beach’s Best Restaurants To Hit In 2025

Palm Beach has put its hat in the ring as the culinary gem in the Southern Gold Coast's crown.

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10 Of The Best Cafes In Tweed Heads In 2025

From waterside haunts to laneway gems, Tweed Heads almost feels like Burleigh Heads of old, with Bay Street a real contender for the next James Street.

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14 Of The Best High Teas On The Gold Coast In 2025

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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20 Of The Best Gold Coast Markets To Visit In October 2025

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

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12 Of The Gold Coast’s Best Steak Restaurants In 2025

These are the Gold Coast’s top 12 steakhouses, curated for your carnivorous pleasure. Bon appétit.

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Where To Find The Best Burleigh Cafes In 2025

When it comes to stunning seaside brunch spots, Burleigh Heads is where it’s at.

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Where To Find The Best Cookies On The Gold Coast In 2025

From ooey gooey goodness to chewy-chunky discs of heaven. Here's where to find the best Gold Coast cookies in 2025.

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Your 2025 Guide To Mullumbimby—Where To Eat, Play And Stay

Mullum is big on charm, slow living and character in equal measure. Here's your 2025 guide to Mullumbimby restaurants, things to do and accommodation.

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18 Of The Absolute Best Lismore Restaurants And Cafes In 2025

Breakfast noodle houses to late night taquerías. Here's your complete guide to the best Lismore restaurants.

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14 Of The Best Seafood Restaurants On The Gold Coast

As a jewel on the Australian East Coast, the Gold Coast's seafood restaurants are naturally brimming with world-class fare. Here's our round up of the best.

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15 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 insides. Gold Coast Indian delivers.

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17 Of The Gold Coast’s Best Thai Restaurants For A Spicy Feast

It’s nearly impossible to resist the urge to chow down on Pad Thai and slurp up Tom Yum soup, and thankfully there is a plethora of top Thai restaurants on the Gold Coast.

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Broadbeach’s Best Cafes For Your Next Brunch Date (Updated 2025)

Whether you're a local or just visiting, these Broadbeach cafes should be on your radar—here are eight of Broadbeach's best cafes that you simply cannot pass up.

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Murwillumbah’s Best Restaurants That Are Worth The Road Trip

Riverside views, a sleepy country vibe, and Mount Warning in the backdrop—Murwillumbah has all the ingredients for a great dining experience, and it doesn’t disappoint.

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Where To Find The Best Oyster Happy Hours On The Gold Coast

If there’s one thing all oyster lovers can agree on, it’s the pure bliss of smashing through a dozen (or two) without blowing the budget—leaving plenty of coin for a cheeky glass of sparkling to match.

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Wrap Your Mitts Around 15 Of The Gold Coast’s Best Hot Chocolates

We’ve done the hard work for you and sipped our way around to find the best hot chocolates on the Gold Coast.

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9 Places To Get Your Hands On Dubai Chocolate-Inspired Desserts On The Gold Coast

If there’s one thing the Gold Coast doesn’t hold back on, it’s indulgence, and the latest dessert craze to hit local menus is no exception. Say hello to Dubai chocolate—the rich, pistachio-laced treat that’s been flooding social media feeds and dessert cabinets across the globe.

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