Mermaid Beach$$
Bam Bam Bakehouse
The chicken karaage croissant alone justifies the detour to Mermaid Beach. Bam Bam Bakehouse does all-day brunch with serious pastry credentials, Single O coffee, and a menu that roams from açai bowls to green tea noodles. Bright room, relaxed pace, good baked goods to take away.
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Mermaid Beach$$
BSKT
The avocado on toast with halloumi has a loyal following, and the beachside patio explains why. BSKT runs a broad menu covering vegan, keto, gluten-free, and paleo without the joyless health-cafe energy. Open from 5am, kitchen closes at 2:30pm.
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Currumbin Valley
Currumbin Valley Harvest
Tortoises in the creek, coffee trees at the entrance, and a plant-forward menu sourced from local organic growers. The Earth Buckwheat Wrap is the thing to order. Sit outside, watch the water, and let the valley do its work.
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Miami
Miami Marketta
Live music, a rotating lineup of global street food vendors, and a Gin Parlour in Miami on the Gold Coast. The paella gets a mention from almost everyone. Prices stay honest, the vibe stays loose, and the early finish is part of the charm.
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Burleigh Heads$$
Palm Springs Burleigh
Southern Californian-inspired cafe on the Gold Coast Highway with a strong aesthetic, solid chicken burger, and a dog-friendly policy that extends to snacks for the four-legged. The vibe is the draw, the food backs it up, and there's undercover parking below if you know to look for it.
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Robina
The Kitchens
Thirty-plus food options across two levels inside Robina Town Centre, from Japanese at Saiko to the OG salmon bowl at Fishbowl. It's a food court in footprint, a proper dining precinct in execution. Relaxed, clean, and genuinely varied.
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