Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Gold Coast

"The humble croissant is the star of this show, featuring in a host of unique breakfast and sweet treat menu options. No surprise they’re popular, as these buttery beauties take three days to bake and perfect, before they’re dished up as the star of the eggs benny or French toast (they also do just fine on their own). Since 2015, this talented team of bakers, patissiers, chefs and makers have turned the Mermaid Beach bakehouse into a cult-followed pastry destination."

"Bam Bam Bakehouse has pastries that look so good you will want to try them all, and that’s after you have worked your way through the breakfast menu. It is reputed to be the Gold Coast cafe that actress Margot Robbie and food critic Matt Preston can go past and I can well understand why they would stop here. The food is a bit addictive."

"Whether you’re stepping off the beach or hitting the shops, Elk is conveniently located and definitely worth a try. Drop into the beachfront corner of the Oasis Shopping Centre for a seasonal menu of sweet bowls, savoury favourites with inventive twists and, of course, some quality coffee. They use Single O beans and feature roasters from around Australia in alternative brew methods, so you know you’re getting more than the standard caffeine hit."

"Another of my favourite brunches was had at Elk Espresso in Burleigh Heads. I opted for the bircher museli, a colourful creation topped with all sorts of wonderful (though if I could have left anything out I would have skipped the sprouts). Truthfully, however, it was the caramello koala thick shake that really stole the show (and yes, it comes with a full caramello koala in your drink. Winning!)"

"Located in a heritage listed building by Tallebudgera Creek, Plantation House Cafe offers locals a country style cafe and gourmet grocer just off the Pacific Motorway. Revive with a freshly squeezed j..."

"Soaring above the sweeping golden beaches of Surfers Paradise is the Waves Seafood Buffet, Voco Hotel, a stylish contemporary retreat with every comfort provided for guests. The hotel boasts an array of facilities to enjoy including a day spa and hairdresser, two pools and a gymnasium. There is also a cafe, bar area with Social House, Clifford’s Grill & Lounge, Waves Buffet Restaurant that offers hungry diners an extensive all-you-can-eat buffet of colourful cuisines from across the globe."

"Families on the hunt for a seafood buffet Gold Coast can head over to the Waves Buffet Restaurant, located on Surfers Paradise Boulevard. Families can look forward to a variety of favourites, including prawns and oysters alongside International cuisines. Plus, adults and children can finish off the meal with a trip to the extensive dessert bar."

"Start the day right at the Waves Buffet Restaurant with a variety of classic breakfast dishes. Enjoy eggs (cooked to your liking), tropical fruit, and much more, opening from 6:30 am. Alternatively, make your way down in the evening for the seafood buffet."

"For café fare that’s a cut above the rest, Pacific Pines locals head to Cut & Grind Café on Pitcairn Way. Nestled in the Stockland Shopping Centre, this unique community-focused diner incorporates a u..."

"We are lucky enough, along with New Zealand, to be the only place in the world to find glow worms!. You can take a guided tour around the glow worm caves of Mount Tamborine to discover the amazing formations these little critters can create. By booking a tour you are contributing to the conservation of these rare and wonderful creatures."

"Glow Worm Caves on Tamborine Mountain are a popular attraction in the Gold Coast Hinterland and is located just 40kms west of Surfers Paradise. The Glow Worm Caves are a unique attraction with stalactites, water..."

"Explore the world of bioluminescence at the Glow Worm Caves, located just 40 minutes from the Gold Coast on beautiful Tamborine Mountain."

"At Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, you can take part in the lorikeet feeding and meet some of Australia’s birds. There’s also a daily Aboriginal Culture Show plus interactive keeper presentations. Children will love being able to hold a koala and hand-feed the kangaroos."

"Sea World is the top pick for animal lovers and younger families. As well as seeing polar bears, the world's largest man-made shark lagoon, getting up close with playful seals and getting hands-on at Ray Reef, there's also plenty of rides and entertainment for families that will appeal to pre-tweens. At Nickelodeon Land, there are kid-sized rides including a mini rollercoaster, and meet-and-greets with all your favourite characters, plus live Ninja Turtle and Dora the Explorer shows, and Castaway Bay, a giant, interactive water playground!"

"Sea World on the Gold Coast is the largest marine park in Australia. Young and old alike will enjoy the exhibits and busy agenda of shows here, with favorites like performing dolphins, sea lions, and Jet-Ski stunts. Other highlights include the polar bears, penguin feeding presentation, as well as the tropical fish, shark, and ray exhibits."

"The Gold Coast is home to an amazing marine animal park known as Sea World. With hundreds of marine animals, live shows and aquariums, Sea World is a wonderful choice for a day out on the Gold Coast. In addition to its..."

"BOBs Beer brings the best craft beers from Australia and New Zealand to one location, making it the perfect spot for sampling. It is Surfers Paradise’s first and only brewery and is the perfect pitstop for a relaxing beer and bite to eat. Whether visitors are flying solo post-surf, hanging with the locals or just looking for a chilled out afternoon, they drop into BOBs Beer and soak up the sunny GC vibes."

"Stroll up from the golden sands of the GC’s most iconic beach to assuage thirst and hunger at Surfers Paradise’s first and only brewery BOBs Brewery & Restaurant on Elkhorn Avenue. BOBs is an acronym ... "So many delicious seafood choices"

"Stroll up from the golden sands of the GC’s most iconic beach to assuage thirst and hunger at Surfers Paradise’s first and only brewery BOBs Brewery & Restaurant on Elkhorn Avenue. BOBs is an acronym ... "Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"

"CurrumbinBALTER was famously brought to life on the Gold Coast by local pro surfers Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Bede Durbidge and Josh Kerr, together with head brewer Scott Hargrave. Heavily awarded and now readily available in pubs, bars and bottle shops across Australia – it’s incredible to think that this fun-loving brew just launched in 2016. The spacious warehouse style Balter HQ has become a popular watering-hole for locals and visitors alike with tours, beer tasting, special events, music and food vans adding to the good vibes."

"If you’re not familiar with the Balter brand, it’s a brewing company founded by a crew of Aussie surfing legends, including Mick Fanning. In true Gold Coast style, they have opened up Balter, the ultimate spot to enjoy a beachside beverage. Nestled in the backstreets of Currumbin, it offers chilled vibes and a range of tasty brews."

"Balter is a favourite amongst locals, and established by a couple of surfing legends. With a ten-fold expansion, this brewing company is going nowhere but up in the coming years."

"Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening the Grand Lobby comes alive with “music della vita” performed by Cassidy Wilson on the grand… Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening the Grand Lobby comes… Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening the Grand Lobby comes alive with “music della vita” performed by Cassidy Wilson on the grand piano. ABOUT CASSIDY WILSON Cassidy Wilson is a Gold Coast based musician whose passion and…MORE"

"House of Brews is a 32 beer-tap drinking and dining establishment in Surfers Paradise. It is the brainchild of enigmatic brothers Sacha, Damien and Ben Kanaghines. View this post on Instagram"

"Broadbeach Markets is at Kurrawa Park opposite the Oasis Shopping centre (8 am to 2 pm on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month). The beachfront location of Broadbeach Markets, next to theKurrawa Surf Club, makes it an excellent spot to visit. From handmade toys to leather bags and plenty of locally designed clothing, the Broadbeach market is the place to shop for Australian-made products."

"Image SourceThe Coolangatta Art and Craft Markets are held on every second Sunday of the month, all through the year. At the 150+ stores, you will find everything you name, right from hand-made crafts, farm fresh produce, cookies, cakes and preserves to hand-made jewelry, skincare products, toys, home decor and lots more. The market is held around the Queen Elizabeth Park, right on the beachfront of Coolangatta and has something in store (quite literally!) for everyone."

"Listen to talented local musicians and browse artworks, jewellery and homewares made by artists from the Gold Coast and nearby Northern Rivers at this attractive beachfront market. The Coolangatta Art & Craft Market is on the second Sunday of every month."

"Best market to spend half a day discovering the southern end of the Gold Coast and finish your day with a barbeque or picnic by the beach"

"Carrara Market is at Corner Gooding Drive and Manchester Road, Carrara (7 am to 3 pm every Saturday and Sunday). Australia’s largest permanent market is the market to beat all markets. With more than 400 stalls, Carrara Markets has become a Gold Coast tourist destination and another plus about it is the Carrara Markets opening hours is longer than most other markets."

"Image SourceOnly about a stone’s throw away from Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise is the Carrara Markets of Gold Coast which is one of the biggest permanent markets of Australia. Spread over a humongous ten acres, the Carrara markets have over 350 stalls. You can buy fresh farm produce, gardening materials, innovative arts and crafts, and lots more from these markets."

"The mighty Carrara Markets includes everything from bric-a-brac to one-off fashions and the world’s most venomous snakes (thankfully, these aren’t for sale!). More than 400 stalls can be found here every Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 3pm."