Cafes

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

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.

Injecting even more life into Brisbane’s burgeoning food scene is Spanish Executive Chef Nacho Castells. This season, he's…

Dust off your passport—Urban List Vacays has arrived. 

We want to help you live the dream in WA, so we asked the passionate locals who call it home to share all their must-visit experiences…

Tarte Bakery has dropped a sweet, sweet bombshell on us with the opening of a second venue in Currumbin, Tarte Beach House.

Get out and about at this inner-city destination this winter.

Thirsty? Then you’re in luck, because we’ve got the scoop on the best bubble tea cafes the Gold Coast has to offer.

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…

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

We love cake. We love thinking about cake, planning how to get cake, and obviously, eating cake; especially from the best cake shops on the…

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

 Take a sneak peek at a lineup of events coming to The Star this May.

Throughout June, the restaurants and bars of Brisbane City will unite to provide food lovers with a procession of delicious flavours.

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

Dine BNE City is about to take you on a month-long culinary journey that will make all your mouth-watering dreams come true.

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

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

If you want to make the most of your time on the Gold Coast by exploring the best foodie options in town (which is arguably the best way to…

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…

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

This Easter long weekend on the Gold Coast, we’re pointing you in the direction of some of our favourite cafes, restaurants and bars,…

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.

We’ve wrapped up a stack of free events taking over The Star Gold Coast this February so you can eat, sip, laugh and dance…

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Between some seriously breathtaking natural gems, uber-exciting eats, and a range of stays to satisfy all kinds, Townsville has…

Two new venues will open at D Bar, Coolangatta by November 2023, including a beachfront cafe and a chic coastal Mediterranean…

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

Saturday, October 15 is National Mushroom Day, reminding us to pay homage to the mighty mushrooms in our lives. Whether…

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…

Every now and then, a new dining spot pops up that you just know is going to be a keeper. The latest newcomer on the Burleigh…

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…

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

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

Fill your stomach and your soul. 

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

Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live…

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

Tick-off your restaurant wish list in a way that’s a little more wallet-friendly. 

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…

We love to impress our mates at dinner parties and throw around our wine knowledge like it’s an Olympic sport, but we’ll admit…

Whether you’re craving eats from your local cafe or just don’t want to dive into experimental lockdown cooking again, here's…

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.

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

If you’re a big fan of Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar, then listen up: the venue just relocated from its home at Pac Fair to…

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

It’s no easy feat hunting down the best breakfasts in Burleigh, but we’ve happily knocked back plenty of weekend brekkies all in…

Nestled in Highland Park, Hudson & Rosie’s Table is a bright, breezy breath of fresh air and is mixing things up with…

In case you haven’t noticed, Mermaid Beach is blowing up with funky new coffee shops. And it’s thanks to places like Morena…

There are more than 100 to choose from. 

The crew behind Barefoot Barista just opened a fourth venue and it’s sure to be a massive hit.

You might not be able to doze in the European sun this year, but you can still soak up the magic at this relaxed eatery taking the Brunswick…

It’s no easy feat hunting down the best coffee around here but we’ve happily knocked back plenty of cups of the good stuff, all…

It’s shaping up to be the summer of good food news and we’re here for it. Besides their amazing Christmas…

To save you trawling through Instagram to find your next good-looking pit stop for breakfast or lunch, we’ve pulled together the most…

We’ve seen some pretty outrageous collaborations in 2020 (no we’re not talking about Crocs X Post Malone), but this latest…

A match made in luxe heaven, we’ve partnered with Pure Origin, the handcrafted Tasmanian vodka made from the purest water on earth, to…

Prepare to be transported to the luxe cool land of LA at Burleigh’s hottest new cafe and lunch establishment, Palm Springs. The…

Sea levels and temperatures aren’t the only things rising year-on-year. So too are a selection of the Gold Coast’s restaurants…

If there’s one thing we’re passionate about at Urban List, it’s helping you make the most of your weekend and the best way…

Brand-new kid on the block Nectar Juice House is making waves just over the border in Cabarita and it’s got both locals and…

Some call it the green behind the gold or Queensland’s Emerald City, and it’s easy to see why. If you still need…

Mrs. Frost’s Kitchen is the hidden hinterland dream we’ve all been waiting for. The picturesque farm offers outdoor dining…

Launching tomorrow, Tuesday 1 September, dessert and cocktail bar Cowch is launching an entire menu dedicated to Caramilk.

Joining forces with sugary cereal favourite Coco Pops to celebrate the launch of their brand new Coco Pops White Choc Flavour, Gelato…

Tongues were wagging last year when news spread the Coast’s most iconic cafe, Paddock Bakery, had been sold to new owners. All eyes…

Scott Imlach and the notorious Imlach Group are at it again with another hospitality project that’ll no doubt get crowds hyped and…

Your mouth is drier than the Sahara Desert. Your head is on the brink of explosion. Your bank account is devastatingly low. It’s…

Okay, we admit it. We have sort of become acai snobs. It’s always a risk trying a new place, do they have good granola? Do they put a…

Grab your basket, Tropical Fruit World in the Tweed Valley has opened its avocado orchid and cactus garden for picnics. And you…

It goes without saying, the food and beverage industry has been through the wringer in 2020, and while it may seem like we’ve…

Get your sweet tooth ready because a Krispy Kreme concept store is opening on the Gold Coast this week and will be dishing up mountains of…

Whether it’s getting farm-fresh local produce delivered to your doorstep or ordering handcrafted gin online, here's how you can…

Grab your mates, warm up the car engine, pack a cut lunch, and hit the road with our pick of the Gold Coast's best day trips.

In the most exciting news of the weekend, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has just announced that travel within Queensland will be allowed…

Take the night off cooking, support your local, and enjoy some delicious eats from the comfort of your couch. 

Get comfy and grab your notebook, because you’re going to want to add these tiny Tweed towns to your post-corona travel bucket list.…

Thanks to the Bubble Tea Club, you can now make your own bubble tea at home, with DIY packs and Australia-wide delivery.

Lockdown might be getting to you, but Elk Espresso has created something special to bring a dash of extra joy to your Easter long…

Available for takeaway and delivery, these are the Gold Coast restaurants and cafes to call on for your ultimate Easter long weekend feast…

You may not be able to visit your local cafe for a flat white, enjoy a beer with your buddies or catch a film with friends, but we’re…

In celebration of Mr P.P.'s official deli launch in Southport, drop by this Wednesday 18 March to score a new gourmet sandwich and…

Charged by an insatiable desire to escape the office, we’ve found the very best Gold Coast cafes with Wi-Fi to pull out your laptop…

There’s no shortage of leading ladies killing it in the Gold Coast’s hospitality scene. And while we can’t get enough of…

It’s a good day when one of the Gold Coast’s most prolific hospitality teams opens a new venture. Custard Canteen is the tasty…

This year Boxing Day falls on a Thursday. And there’s nothing we love more than a midweek weekend! But because of penalty rates coming…

Nestled on the picturesque Tweed River, Baked at Ancora is preparing to celebrate its first birthday with an exclusive line up of…

Tweed, glorious Tweed! From the mountains to the river mouths, the sand dunes to the red earth hills, this little slice of paradise really…

It’s time to round up your crew and put a boozy brunch in the diary, because Elk Espresso has dropped the bombshell that…

Originating on the sunny shores of Manly in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, 4 Pines has just announced it is branching out with its first…

‘Grammers eat your heart out; the Gold Coast is soon to have its very own dreamy pink paradise. That’s right, if your brunching…

While reports are unconfirmed and details are scarce, whispers have started to swirl that a new destination cafe project is in the works for…

St Barts—a brand that’s synonymous with flawless interior style and design—has just revealed its third store and new…

After a weekend of tacos and margaritas (and hangovers), or a few too many nights in the grips of pillowy baos, this is the list you need to…

Satisfy your dessert cravings at Industry Beans with this exclusive dessert. 

We caught up with Marissa to find out where and what she’s eating in between being a busy mum to two adorable girls and curating her…

A few months back, an incredible farm cafe quietly opened with little fanfare and utmost modesty. It’s been flying under the radar…

The Sunshine Coast’s cult poke bar, Raw + Rice, has just opened its first Gold Coast store—in Coolangatta.  If you…

Now all you've got to do is grab a reusable cup and take it places with you. Plus, you can even save yourself some coin!

Among the many excellent things we offer here on the Gold Coast, smooth coffee and epic little eateries are absolutely at the top of the…

If you needed further proof that rum was having a serious moment, then the opening of Husk Distillery is it.

Fact: Brisbane is one of Australia's most beautiful cities. Also, fact: we have some of the best cafés in the country,…

Let’s chat about breaking a dirty, little habit. No, we don’t mean your daily 3pm chocolate binge, we’re talking about…

The humble pie just got a serious makeover and we’re digging it. While we’d usually say you shouldn’t mess with a classic,…

With the cooler months comes the perfect excuse to indulge in all kinds of comfort food. And few eats bring greater comfort and joy than a…

These days, it seems like we’re all becoming more aware of the impact we’re having on the environment. And we’re proud to…

The trend of Poké bowls wasn’t just a phase, these glorious bowls are here to stay and you can find one on every menu that…

Eating habits got you famished? Bored? Break the fast with these diet-ditching treats, some of the best desserts on the Gold Coast.

We’ve been absolutely spoilt with a slew of long weekends and deliciously short working weeks as of late, so why not celebrate with…

Brunch, that amazing, leisurely meal where you get the best of both the breakfast and lunch worlds and it’s totally acceptable to pair…

Easter, that beautiful time of year where consuming copious amounts of chocolate is applauded and long weekends are the norm. 

When Sunday morning rolls around again, stray from your usual neighbourhood go-to and call on our pick of the best breakfasts in Broadbeach.

Whether you’re looking for a quick takeaway or a long, lazy brunch with mates, we’re seriously spoilt for choice when it comes…

The best thing about vegan food is that it’s for everyone. Because, newsflash, you don’t actually have to be vegan to eat vegan,…

When we broke the news last month that some of our favourite businesses were banding together to create a community café, you were…

There’s nothing better than a freshly baked pastry. It’s sweet and flaky and literally melts in your mouth. In fact, you’d…

Tugun is a glorious little slice of the Gold Coast pie located at its very most southern tip. Known for its village like atmosphere,…

The second marker of free space this year is closing in; the Australia Day long weekend is coming in hot. The Hottest 100 has been moved to…

With the Australia Day weekend so close we can almost taste it, a bunch of our favourite eateries have created special treats to celebrate.…

It’s safe to say we’re not short of a good brekky joint on the Coast, but we’re always excited to welcome a new eatery…