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Top Five Coffee Spots on the Sunshine Coast

Best Cafes Sunshine Coast for Coffee Cakes and Friendly Service

April 14, 2017 By Jan Robinson 11 Comments

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Since shifting from Townsville in North Queensland to Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast, we’ve been exploring near and far and have learned a lot. Many hours have been spent chasing furniture for our home and in the course of our travels we’ve inadvertently found the best Cafes on the Sunshine Coast. It is not surprising really because we both love coffee and cakes. We’re not keen on takeaway coffees, we much prefer to enjoy the ambience that each Sunshine Coast Cafe offers.

What You Will Find in This Post

Best Cafes Sunshine Coast Must Haves:

a) we both enjoy the coffee

b) it has Food to Love

c) friendly service and atmosphere.

As we live in Coolum it is no surprise that our go-to Coffee Spot is right here. Caf is a walkable distance from our home, although I confess that we do currently drive there. However, the idea is that when my Cruiser bicycle (very on-trend on the coast) arrives we will cycle there – Marty is already pedalling his way around the different beaches.

Coolum Cafes

The Caf Coolum

21 Birtwill Street.

Caf is where we go for great coffee. The breakfast and lunch menus are interesting also, with the ability to build your own cooked breakfast – perfectly suited for those with calorific requirements. We take all of our visitors to Caf and they love it. We try broadening their horizons but they just want to come to Caf!

Some seating inside (A/C), but there are two popular outside areas that we always gravitate to. The side breezeway is perfect for large groups (you can book a table) and the frontage on Birtwill Street for people watching. My preferred is the Birtwill Street area.

They have the same old favourites in their Sweets Bar, but have daily specials that vary up on the countertop. The countertop is where you will find Great Muffins and Cakes by the slice.

  • Some vegan options.
  • Friendly fast service even when busy.
  • Dogs are welcome and water bowls are supplied.

Open: 6.30 am – 4 pm

Quirky Monthly Events: Beer and Beets. Wine and Cheese. Messy Art.

Coolum Beach Cafes Caf

Coolum Beach Cafe Caf

Peregian Cafes

Le Bon Delice French Patisserie.

224 David Low Way.

A patisserie with a quality range of French awesomeness. Those little lemon coconut cakes – Ooh la la.

It’s Francophile heaven with generously sized cakes and slices, but for $3 you can get a smaller sized treat too which I always find a better option for my waistline. Breakfast and lunch are catered for and

I noticed an iconic Croque Monsieur on the menu.

  • Authentic French Cakes
  • French style bread, croissants and pain aux raison are baked on site and can be purchased over the counter.
  • Friendly Aussie welcome here.

Open: 7 am – 4 pm

Quirky – Orders written directly onto the Counter top.

Cafe Le Bon Delice Peregian Beach

Marcoola Cafes

Cuba Street Marcoola

970 David Low Way.

The coffee is great every time and top marks for the budget friendly super-sized free-form orange and date scone. Served with butter in a paper twist, fresh orange and did I mention the coffees come with a complimentary jelly bean.

  • A beautiful sea breeze
  • Handy spot on David Low Way, the coastal highway.
  • Limited undercover seating.

Open: 6am – 3pm

Quirky – Old cars – Cuba style.

Cuba Street Marcoola Beach Sunshine Coast

 

Mudjimba Cafes

The Island Surf and Espresso.

6/15 Mudjimba Esplanade.

Situated opposite Old Woman Island and in a great spot for the family opposite Power Memorial Park, this Cafe doubles as a surf/skate shop and apart from the cake cabinet, may feature a baked bench top special if you arrive early. The muffin we tried up front was far too addictive. Luckily for my waistline it wasn’t available the next day.

  • Love the long polished concrete table top
  • Casual atmosphere and
  • Proximity to the Mudjimba beach and park.

Open: 6 am – 1 pm

The Island Surf and Espresso Bar

Yandina Cafes

Lawn Espresso.

1/18 Farrell Street.

We came for the air-conditioning on a stinking hot Market day and stayed for the friendly service, good coffee and the exceptionally good lime tart. It tasted like a condensed milk tart your Mum would make, with a punch of tangy lime and pastry that tried to steal the show.

But this is a cafe for all seasons.

  • Delicious cakes
  • We keep on returning because it is consistently good.
  • Air-conned in Summer and cosy in Winter.

Open: 6.00 am – 3.30 pm

Lawn Espresso Yandina Sunshine Coast

It’s fun trying to find the perfect coffee – there are so many places to try! Luckily we’ve done the work for you here on the Coast. Where is your favourite coffee spot?

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Jan Robinson writes about travel on her Budget Travel Talk blog. A solo traveller in her teens, for the last 40 years Jan has travelled through Australia, Asia, Europe, Turkey and New Zealand with her husband. They specialise in road trips, caravanning and Independent travel without spending a fortune. Her favourite destination is Turkey and she is currently dreaming of Myanmar and Mexico.

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  1. Nancie

    April 14, 2017 at 7:07 am

    These all look and sound like they are worthy of a visit or two. I wonder what happens on “beer and beets” day? Could it be music with your beer? Thanks for co-hosting this week. #TPThursday

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    • Jan

      April 16, 2017 at 2:32 pm

      Yes Nancie, It’s live music with beer!

      Reply
  2. Krista Bjorn

    April 14, 2017 at 10:45 am

    I’m so happy to know you live closer to me!! 🙂 Hopefully one day soon we can meet up in person for a good ol’ visit. Such great coffee spots you’ve found already!

    Reply
  3. Kathy Marris

    April 14, 2017 at 12:49 pm

    I always like to get recommendations of places to have good coffee and light meals on the Sunshine Coast as we visit fairly often. Although I haven’t been up your way since I had coffee with you at Caf! We were supposed to visit our daughter last weekend but it never eventuated. We met her in Brisbane yesterday instead. My daughter took me to Little Boat for breakfast at Marcoola and I found it very quirky with lots of unusual breakfast options. You should try it.

    Reply
  4. Sharon Wagner

    April 14, 2017 at 11:11 pm

    Such deliciousness! Good photography too.

    Reply
  5. Jill

    April 15, 2017 at 12:05 am

    So fun to find new places to check out! I love coffee house culture and seek them out wherever we travel. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Ruth

    April 15, 2017 at 1:54 am

    These places look incredible! I like when things are presented in a very appealing way. I think cafes are one of the things I enjoy more about coastal living. The beach area where I live is full of them. There is always a new place to check and then, you can walk around the beach. #TPThursday

    Reply
  7. Jackie Smith

    April 20, 2017 at 11:05 pm

    What a delightful way to learn more about a place and meet new folks! And I love those coffee shops and nibbles — all of which call out to me!

    Reply
    • Jan

      April 21, 2017 at 8:06 am

      I know Jackie. We never thought that would happen but it did. We really got out exploring.

      Reply

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