The best cafes in Gold Coast

3 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Southdown Coffee - Oyster Bay

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Casual cafe and coffee shop known for locally roasted beans and baked goods served all day.

49 Audrey Ave (Oyster Bay)

“Casual cafe and coffee shop known for locally roasted beans and baked goods served all day.”

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Karmic Grind

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Quaint coffee shop with a train-station view offering drinks, desserts, and a selection of art for sale.

2 Birch Hill Rd (Locust Valley)

“Quaint coffee shop with a train-station view offering drinks, desserts, and a selection of art for sale.”

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Espurresso Cat Cafe 有「意式」猫咖

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Need a reset this week? Slip into Espurresso Cat Cafe 有「意式」猫咖 for specialty-grade For Five Coffee, pastries, and quality time in their cat…

208-03 35th Ave (Bayside)

“Need a reset this week? Slip into Espurresso Cat Cafe 有「意式」猫咖 for specialty-grade For Five Coffee, pastries, and quality time in their cat lounge with adoptable “managers” like Patrick, Asher, and Bob... sips, scritches, maybe a new roommate or at least some soothing purr therapy.”

From the Queens newsletter, August 7, 2026

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