BSKT is a restaurants & cafes in Mermaid Beach, NSW, Australia, with a price range of $$. It has a 4.1/5 rating from 1048 Google reviews. Contact: +61 455 266 544. Website: https://bskt.com.au/.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.
BSKT
Mermaid Beach · Restaurants & Cafes
Family FriendlyVegan OptionsGluten Free OptionsOcean View
4.1/5
(1,048 reviews)
$$
The avocado on toast with halloumi has a following here, and once you've had it watching the sun come up over Mermaid Beach, you'll understand why. BSKT has been feeding the Gold Coast's health-conscious crowd since 2013, and the formula holds: a menu that covers vegan, gluten-free, keto, and paleo without feeling like a compromise, served across a sprawling mix of indoor tables, outdoor patio, and curbside spots. The Byron Bay Hallowed Salad and the Spiced Tofu Poke Bowl both earn their place. Coffee is reliable, smoothies are fresh, and brunch for two lands around $70. Service is generally warm, though a handful of reviews suggest the ordering system can occasionally misfire. The kids' playground out the back makes it a genuine family stop. Skip the WiFi and order at the counter to avoid any confusion.
Opening Hours
- Monday5am – 3pm
- Tuesday5am – 3pm
- Wednesday5am – 3pm
- Thursday5am – 3pm
- Friday5am – 3pm
- Saturday5am – 3pm
- Sunday5am – 3pm
Contact
- +61 455 266 544
- bskt.com.au
- 17 Lavarack Rd, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
- View on Google Maps →
What People Say
Himalay Patel5 months ago
We stopped into BSKT for the first time today and it honestly lived up to everything people say about it. The location is hard to beat: right next to the beach with a mix of indoor tables, outdoor spots, curbside seating, and even a kids’ playground tucked out the back. We started with mochas and an almond croissant, and both were solid. For mains we went with the Byron Bay Hallowed Salad and the Spiced Tofu Poke Bowl. You can tell they put real effort into the healthy side of the menu without making it feel boring, 5/5 in food and service. If I’m being honest, prices across the Gold Coast have crept up everywhere, and good brunch for two hitting around the $70 mark feels like the new normal. That said, the experience here makes it feel worth the visit. Good first impression, and we’ll definitely be back.
Sam Malik5 months ago
The coffee is solid, and I’ve only dealt with lovely wait staff. There is tons of outside patio seating as well as an indoor space that’s overflowing with natural light and usually has windows open, letting in the breeze from the ocean which is just steps away. They also have outlets which is nice if you’re working. However, I’m rating this 4-stars because the WiFi literally never works and none of the staff ever seem to have an answer as to why. The attitude is generally “some days it works, some days it doesn’t.” If you’re looking to chat with a friend or read a book, it’s not an issue, but not a reliable place to get some work done if that’s your goal.
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