Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Tweed Heads

"You may recognise Bam Bam Bakehouse as the place where Margot Robbie and friends sipped Ink Gin cocktails and took a pastry-making masterclass for her hen’s party. With the focus on refined pastry techniques (but also serving a breakfast menu that dances the line between nasi goreng and karaage-stuffed croissants), Bam Bam is the Gold Coast equivalent of your favourite Parisian boulangerie. Pop in to buy one of the double-baked Snickers croissants, but be sure to time your arrival for 8am before they’re all but cleared out by 9am."

"Artisan bakehouse and patisserie Bam Bam Bakehouse is the talk of the town for good reason. Their authentic croissants and mind-blowing pastries have earned them the rep as one of the best bakeries around. Never one to shy away from a good ol’ Easter bake-off, this year, Bam Bam pastry chefs are injecting the freshly baked hot crossies with creme patissiere (aka the best custard ever) so there’s a pocket of goodness inside."

"The baked goods that come out of this joint are truly next level, and so are the breakies!. Whatever you do, make sure you snag a serve of the croissant French toast."

"These guys haven taken brunch to the next level and are bringing you the ultimate deal. Every day from 10am you can snag a meal and bottomless mimosas for just $39 per person – bargain!. To make it even more irresistible, Elk Espresso offer three different mimosa flavours – the trusty classic, grapefruit or strawberry and lime *drool*."

"Stroll across the road from the beach and brush off your sandy feet for some seriously good breakfasts at this breezy corner cafe, generously garlanded with hanging plants. A beloved local institution, Elk serves..."

"Whether you're after a quick bite - cookie and a coffee or a sit down meal, Mrs. Fields has you covered!. With a gourmet toastie range, pies, sausage rolls and a delicious savoury menu featuring Bacon & Egg Rolls, Egg Benedict Rolls and more."

"This Mermaid Beach hot spot preaches slow eating, mindful meals, wellness, and relaxation. Serving up some of the best veggie breaky on the Coast, their menu is made up of delicious healthy treats like apple pie porridge. When we’ve got a big day ahead of us, the vegan nachos are always the option, topped withvegan cheese, house baked beans, house habanero jam, chimichurri, house salsa and guacamole."

"This spot can only be described as the café equivalent of a long, meditative stroll on the beach. Set mere streets back from the sand, here you can enjoy wholesome vegetarian food amongst the crisp white décor and lush plants. Take your morning coffee to the next level with their velvety blend, featuring hints of tangy apricot, brown sugar and chocolate almonds."

"Food doesn’t get much more beautiful than the stunning dishes served up at Mermaid Beach spot, The Milkman’s Daughter. This gorgeous space focuses on wholesome and honest food, serving up vegetarian and vegan meals almost too perfect to eat."

"Tweed HeadsThis family owned, local artisan brewery situated in Tweed Heads proudly produces a selection of lagers, ales, pilsners and dark beers, as well as a popular alcoholic Jinja Beer, using the finest malts, hops and grains available. Pop in for brewery tours, beer tasting, party keg hire and specialised brewing services."

"It started with three Brisbane mates – Dan, Eddie and Michael – who loved to drink beer together. Nothing too unusual about that in Australia – but what’s different about these buddies is that they’ve now created a brewery that’s rated among Australia’s top 10 breweries. Located just two blocks from the waves at Burleigh Point, Black Hops Brewing is all about keeping it real – you’ll be drinking from one of eight taps among stacks of kegs, fermenters and malt sacks."

"Where:15 Gardenia Grove, Burleigh Heads, (Black Hops II, a second production brewery and taphouse is at 671 Pine Ridge Road, Biggera Waters). When: Wednesday – Friday 12pm – 7pm, Saturday – Sunday 12pm-6pm. Black Hops started as a simple idea over a beer with three good mates Dan, Eddie and Govs."

"Brewed by three mates on the Gold Coast, if you like supporting local businesses Black Hops is the brewery for you. With a new and creative craft beer every month, you'll never get bored of their brews."

"What could scream Gold Coast more than a brewery set up by four of the Gold Coast’s best-ever pro surfers, including three-time world champ, Mick Fanning, and his best mate, 2012 world champ Joel Parkinson?. They set up Balter Brewing Company in Currumbin Waters’ formerly very unfashionable industrial estate and now it’s the place to be on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. But this is one brewery that doesn’t rely solely on its star power: Balter won Champion Medium Size Brewery in Australia at the 2017 Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA), as well as Best International Pale Ale."

"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."

"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."

"Inspired Italian food including antipasto, wood fired pizzas, salads, a wide range of pasta dishes, classic main courses and indulgent desserts."

"More than ‘just a market’, the Village Markets describe themselves as collaborative community of budding businesses, sustainable shoppers, culture seekers and creative souls. The brainchild of former marketing mavens Marissa Bowden and Sarah Schoeller, the pair sought to design a cultural community event that fosters local talent and connects like-minded creatives across all forms. Here you’ll find a curated line-up of carefully crafted homewares, unique pieces of art, clothing and accessories from local designers, live music, and gourmet bites."

"Talented local creatives come together on the first and third Sunday of every month to sell vintage and original designer fashion, art, homewares and handcrafted furniture at The Village Markets. Food trucks and great live music add yet more reasons to visit."

"Positioned on popular foodie strip James St, Scoop offers a staggering 37 unique and refreshing flavours for locals and tourists to enjoy (we’re talking Ferrero Rocher, strawberries and cream, and musk just to name a few). Another locally owned and family-run business, it provides an appetising and irresistible option for dessert or really, for any time of the day (who are we kidding? We’re always screaming for ice cream!)."

"South East Queensland’s second location for the breakthrough dessert bar and the ultimate venue to treat yo’ self, Cowch certainly knows what they’re talking about when it comes to ice cream. To construct your creamy masterpiece, you’ll need to choose one, two or three scoops (from flavours such as crunchy peanut butter and caramelised condensed milk) and then pick one (or as many as you like) of their tasty toppings. Who says you can’t put a price on happiness?"

"Double down on the decadence at Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar in Broadbeach. This vibrant venue features bright pops of neon, comfy banquette seating where you can relax with a whole posse of friends and a menu to make your mouth water. Dessert pizzas and sundae bowls can be customised to your taste and the cheese board is an excellent option if you’re not such a sweet tooth."

"Cowch Dessert Bar in Pacific Fair is an absolute must for those with a sweet tooth. With its visually unique interior and sickeningly-sweet menu, you’ll be coming back for more at Cowch. Try out local favourites such as the toasted waffle sandwich, cheat day pancakes or fruit tingle crepes."

"Amy and Holly Prosser’s addictive frozen treats have formed a solid following and locals flock to Heven-Yah’s 1950s-style corner building on hot days. The most charming gelato place on the Gold Coast, it’s the only venue that uses a traditional “pozzetti” for storing its frozen products. Flavours include orange and poppy seed, chocolate almond (vegan-friendly and made on almond milk), mascarpone with cherry, and refreshing sorbets like strawberry, mango, rockmelon and apricot – all of which use fresh, local ingredients."

"If you’re not sure whether you’ll ever get to heaven, fear not, because we’ve found heaven on Earth. Sisters, Holly and Amy Prosser, opened the doors to this industrial-style gelataria after a dessert-filled sojourn through Europe. They came back to their home base, rented a cart and traveller with it for 18 months, then realised a standalone shop front was worth the investment."

"The newest addition to the Gold Coast’s gelato scene, Heven Yah, have added their own heavenly (yes, we went there) touch to gelato as we know it. Their fresh flavours featuring honey fig and pear moscato (who knew that would be a match made in heaven?) sorbet are enough to have you asking ‘why has no one thought of this combo before?"