Gold Coast’s Best Brunches Worth Waking Up For

Step into this beachside greenhouse and experience one of GC’s most innovative brunch spots. Elk’s renowned team of chefs have been switching up the menu every season for over ten years, creating some truly inspiring and unique dishes. So, grab a cup of coffee, indulge in some epic flavour combos or even partake in their notorious boozy brunch special of unlimited mimosas – this place really does tick all the boxes!

Just around the corner from the bustling streets of Burleigh Heads lies one of GC’s most recognisable spots. If it’s not their newly renovated, multi-levelled Queenslander providing a cozy spot for a hot drink, or their expansive and lush open-aired garden out front drawing you in, you’ll definitely be caught up by the tantalising smell of wood-fired sourdough bread, baked fresh on the daily. Locals know you can’t talk about Paddock without mentioning their incredible pastries, rotating weekly depending on seasonal produce and flavours. There’s always a lengthy line up at this joint for a reason, but it’s truly worth the wait!

Whether you’re in for a quick catch-up or simply to grab an aesthetically pleasing Insta pic, Palm Springs Burleigh is definitely the place to be seen. Inspired by the desert landscape of Southern California, the architecture and design of this two-story café truly encapsulates those eternal-summer vibes all year round. Apart from their obvious attention to detail in interior decorating, the crew at Palm Springs Burleigh also display their years of experience within the café scene by providing quality coffee and breakfast eats day in, day out.

Vegan, vegetarian, paleo, omnivore, and gluten-free? No worries, this place has you sorted! Located in the environmentally conscious and self-sustainable Ecovillage, just a short drive from the stunning Currumbin beach, Pasture and Co have made it their priority to put your well-being first, boasting an organically produced, allergen friendly drink and brunch menu! But, the best thing about this quaint little spot is the location! Think acers of rich greenery, 100-year-old giant fig trees and, of course, casual encounters with local kangaroos! Yeah, this cafe is pretty freakin’ epic!

Need to get on the grizzlin’ grind? Bear Boy is your Scandinavian dream come true! As the menu changes along with the seasons, you can be sure you’ll always be treating your tastebuds no matter when you pop in! Remember to ask the baristas what rotation of single origin beans they have on for the week and make sure you try it out as a pour over – it’s definitely worth the hassle!

Be transported to the steps of Greece and indulge in this whitewashed haven. Dedicated to the philosophy of eating and living consciously, this sweet spot serves up vegetarian dishes and award-winning, organic coffee. Find plant-based twists on brunch classics like their lemon ricotta pancakes, vegan house nachos, and free-range pesto scramble, or try something different like their smoky baba ganoush on freshly baked sourdough. It the Mediterranean escape we’re all in need of!

Vibrant, eclectic and oh-so-cool, Bumbles is your home away from home. The owners of this charming spot have transformed an average riverside home into an epic, multi-levelled café, adorning the walls with all your classic family home memorabilia and low-hanging lights. You’ll leave feeling loved from the inside out – just like you had a cuppa with Mum!