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Paddock Bakery

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"The best Easter buns and the most delicious food on a consistent basis. Well worth the drive from..."

Leith Baker

"We arrived mid morning. I was immediately frightened by the number of people there. We found a table after 10 minutes. The service queue was out..."

Craig Clarke

"Omg the food is so devine! We really enjoyed our food!! The jam in the jam donut was heavenly and the lindt white choc strawberry muffin was..."

Josey Jones

"Had seen this place on FB and since we don't live on the coast it took a while to try it. Food is amazing...the superfood salad was a wonderful blend..."

Jan Fields

"Even on a very busy public holiday the staff and food were exceptional, well worth the drive..."

Leanne Groves

"These baked treats are to die for! The Cream Cheese, White Chocolate & Macadamia cookie � such a gorgeous little bakery cafe - definitely pop by if..."

Francesca Fargnoli

"What a gem!! Went every day while in holiday. Will be..."

CraigC.

"I heard about Bam Bam Bakehouse before I knew of Paddock Bakery, but only recently learnt that they're from the same owners and Paddock was the first..."

BrisvEGustation

"After a bad service experience on last visit last year this was a case of hope triumphant over experience. Great food , service. Loved the pea..."

Wes Crawford

"Had breakfast at the paddock. Busy like we expected but managed to get a table straight away. The caramel kick drink was amazing. Had the scrambled..."

Jackie Holloway

"Hands down the best brekky place in GC!I’ve never seen a brunch place, with plenty of seatings, yet still lined up from 11am - 2pm. Great..."

KEL

"Highly populated brunch spot, but walked by because of the raving reviews and saw that they had a little takeout kiosk. Since I already ate, decided..."

Tifa Cheung

"One of the reasons that make me keen to go to Gold Coast because of the Paddock Bakery which is an amazing vintage cafe amongst the trees. The..."

Lovemelovefood

"What a cool place, set in this old house! Perfect place on the Gold Coast and something completely different from the usual cafe setting we get down..."

ABC3147

"Very aesthetic food and setting. Sat outside and it was very pleasant. Nice hidden gem with lots of greenery and parking. Had the dippy egg which was..."

Foodfantasia_

"Nice! Loved the setting. Not on a Main Street but a hidden gem that was still bustling as people came in for their “Avo”.For breakfast, had..."

Andrew Fernandes

"Very cool cafe on the Gold Coast. Always extremely busy especially on the weekend. Although it was very busy when i went the food came out..."

JourneywithMim

"Two days in a row for breakfast because we enjoyed the first breaky so much.Funky cafe with great atmosphere, open kitchen behind glass which is..."

Wine And Food Lovers

"Great spot with cosy decor. Look past the queues of people, grab a table and enjoy yourself! All food is tasty, coffee superb and customer service..."

Uncle Rico

"Amazing as always. I’ve lived on the Gold Coast all my life and this has always been one of my go-to breakfast/brunch spots. The atmosphere is so..."

Anson

"Super busy cafe/bakery but I can see why! Everything looks amazing, from their doughnuts and coffee to homemade bread and drinks. I only came for a..."

Auckland Foodie

"AMBIENCE = 3.5FOOD = 4.0SERVICE = 4.0Enjoyed the breakky here last week. This place is a hidden gem. They have a good array of..."

Foodie

"This bakery was very busy when we entered. Not many tables available, it was a bit of a bun fight to find a free seat but we did eventually find one..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Environment- cute cottage and outdoor seatings. It would be best to arrive early before the crowd turns up to avoid long queue. Quick service and..."

Cheryl Lee

"Great bakery! Not your typical bakery, where you buy your items and go. It is more a cafe in my opinion with loads of indoor and outdoor tables to..."

Benji

" Closest thing to a Melbourne breakfast that I've found up here on the GC. Love this place for their unique take on breakfast dishes, the large array..."

LROSE24

"Love love love this place! Busy but practical. The line moves quickly and the food also given the amount of patrons. We had the BLT and..."

MosmanFoodie

"Went here Monday morning and got a table straight away. A few people but no crowd, as I’m told the weekends can be pretty manic. The menu has many..."

Angehaha

"Good food, nice atmosphere. No table service which I thought was a little odd. But none the less, everything else was pretty awesome. Tasty times in..."

Josh Toscano

"MOST AMAZING CAFE!!! This bakery/cafe is absolutely delicious. I have had the açai bowl many times (best one I have ever tasted), the dippy eggs..."

Rebecca

"An adorable cottage tucked away off the highway, this place oozes country cottage. Outside there are plenty of seating options under the trees, and..."

Catherine MacLean

"Went to Paddock a couple of times while we were in Burleigh Heads. Would go back again ehen ee go up again as the food was great & the atmophere was..."

Kathy Avery

"Favourite place on the coast for breakfast!! Food always impresses and the outdoor setting is picturesque! Reasonable prices and great add on..."

Lachy

"Lovely breakfast in a sunny setting at Paddock Bakery. The cafe is a converted house with a garden out the front and a mix of cosy couch seats..."

Gluten Free Gal

"The breakfast here is absolutely fantastic. There was so much I wanted to try but literally ran out of time.. and space in my tummy :-)They..."

FoodLuva

"This bakery hidden in the back streets of Miami/Burleigh Heads is a wonderful spot to have lunch. The bakery is in a converted house with rustic..."

Suzie Lee

"Oh boy oh boy oh boy!!!! Get over to this place stat. Don't even take a detour. Just go. Why??Fresh baked hot cross buns, cookies like you've never..."

HurryDaFoodup

"Cute little bustling café in the burbs of Burleigh. We went on a super busy Monday (public holiday) the food was very "hip-ly" presented and it was..."

Ange

"Paddock Bakery is an absolutely gorgeous bakery in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast. The staff are very friendly and passionate about their beautiful..."

TheHungryCouple

"Such an awesome location and set up! And a great menu. I didn't love the avocado toast (shock horror) but that was down to personal choice. Had an..."

IJBP

"Went there around 2:30 and they start packing up but with good manner. I ordered the chocolate fudge brownies which doesn't look like brownie, it's..."

Djmayy

"There is a lot of tables outside which is great so you don't have to wait for one. I ordered the mushroom burger which was yummy but very messy so..."

Chantelle Hiley

"An amazing transformation of this once worn-down house in a modest street in Burleigh. It's now one of the most talked-about breakfast, lunch and..."

Jay Contor

"Came here to eat on the reviews and was not disappointed...beautiful fresh food ( when your dish says it has Avocado it actually has Avocado and..."

Jane Willis

"Brilliant setting, coffee and food. While Burleigh Social a few doors up the road attracts the young and trendy, Paddock Bakery is like a magnet..."

Greg

"Totally lives up to the hype. Over indulge in all the delicious sweets, you won't regret it. We arrived too late to sample the savoury lunch fare..."

Always_eating

"Yummiest lunch I've had at the gold coast. Wish it didn't cost me 60 bucks for two and a half people. But worth it, once in a while I suppose. That..."

Miles Doherty

"Paddock Bakery seems to be the little brother of 'The Grounds of Alexandria' in Sydney but too overwhelmed by it's popularity.Nice secluded..."

The Trending Connoisseur

"epic food and setting. amazing interior design. Can recommend the sausage roll with pistacios - unreal! Came here with my Nana and my young nephews,..."

MJ Palms

"One of my fav places in Burleigh, Paddock Bakery is all about simple delicious breakfast options, OUTSTANDING coffee and the most amazing bread that..."

Ben Goodwin

"Paddock bakery was open on Anzac day...and when we went in around 9am the place was already quite crowded. It has a large lovely outdoor seating area..."

LittleM

"Right in the middle of a semi-industrial area in the inner north of the Gold Coast, an old weatherboard house has gotten new life breathed into it..."

Atreyu

"Been here twice and loved the pulled pork slipper and the Danish they had on special that day. First time we were here, there were barely any seats..."

Fooduo

"Great atmosphere, great coffee and food. Can get incredibly busy if you pick your timing wrong but on a quieter day it is great especially outaide if..."

Hezhoo

"This bakery is gorgeous! A very quaint little space with lots of outdoor seating, but it was exceptionally busy. Even on a gross rainy Sunday..."

Karri Lee

"I enjoyed the most delicious lunch here yesterday. An delicious fresh salad followed by the mist lip smackingly delicious fruit tart.Coffee, I..."

Mary Ann McCarthy

"Best coffee I've had in a long time. The menu was original, but traditional all in one. It was so hard to choose was to have, as it all looked so..."

Kate

"Lovely friendly staff. The food was fresh and amazing. Its was so busy but worth the wait. We eveb went inside again and bought extras to take home..."

Rennae72

"Awesome atmosphere and delicious food. We tried the cheese burger, vege puff, acai bowl, sticky chai tea and the iced coffee, all were delicious but..."

Joshua Lee

"Paddock Bakery is a busy buzzing place for breakfast on the Gold Coast. There is a large outside space with plenty of tables, but be warned there..."

The Tasty Plate

"Excellent menu and a lot of space to sit outside. I came here for lunch on a Monday and it was really busy. The service was quick and food was well..."

Sophie

"Visiting the Gold Coast from Melbourne. What a gorgeous cafe - the setting in the garden is so lovely. Some of the best, if not best, I've had on the..."

Hanah Penrose

"The purple toast is a must, as are the freshly baked cookies, which hands down are the best I've ever had. I'll be dreaming about this place until I..."

HungryAsh

"A friend and I went for breakfast, it was super busy but with the awesome atmosphere the wait didn't seem long. I had the 'Dippy Eggs' which although..."

Michael Kelly

"I heard that this place got top #2 place for doughnuts on Crave Gold Coast so I was itching to check it out. Finally came for breakky this morning!..."

Foodie Fiend

"Finally, I managed to secure a park outside the bustling trendy Paddock Bakery in Miami. Parking is a challenge but one that comes with a very sweet..."

Tracey Meyer

"Stopped in for some pastries and artisan bread. Wonderful selection, creative twists on old bakery favourites, and a deliciously wholesome (albeit..."

Deleeshious

"Amazing!!!! What can I say great food prepared fresh with some love and effort. If your looking for great service they try their best but just don't..."

Gugu

"Been wanting to visit paddock bakery for the longest time!! Finally managed to make the drive down the coast and it did not disappoint! The setting..."

Bianca Loh

"Great place. Great atmosphere. Great food. I have been there a few times with friends and find their menu very pleasing. They have a selection of..."

Hadeed Pourshafighi

"Lovely rustic harden setting. Vege sausage roll very tasty. Coffee good. Limited menu. Staff need to replenish table and water supplies. Parking can..."

Linda Norman

"I ordered avocado on toast with tons of seeds and stuff and it was beautiful! They provided me with sooo much avocado and the setting is gorgeous! No..."

Feedmerocket

"Super duper expensive two people for breaky and a takeaway sausage roll (which I must say was best sausage roll I've had in a long time) total breaky..."

Lashez

"Stopped by for a donut and an iced latte to take to the beach. The donut was delicious and only $4. I waited about 10-15 minutes for the latte, which..."

Poppy

"I visit it 5 years ago and since then this place left incredibly good memory, today I was literally impressed how come Paddock grew up for those..."

Vladimir Velikov

"There is busy cafe on weekend, however we waited for ordering 10min, after that another 10-15min to get food ready. Absolutely delicious food,..."

Marron Australia

"Beautiful place to have brunch, delicious food and drinks, gorgeous spot and has a great bakery. I've been here multiple times and it'll always be..."

Portia Apps

"A friendly relaxed atmosphere to share breakfast under the trees in the open spaces. The food is amazing, trendy and delicious. Great coffee for the..."

Hans-Joachim Rosehr

"I don’t know but the place felt so homey and relaxing. We had brunch and ordered pancakes and sourdough with beetroot which was superb. You can..."

Sheenanigans

"Friendly people with delicious food. The dippy eggs are a classic but the cinnamon doughnut French toast looks amazing. The wait to order was only 15..."

Kate N

"First time visiting since hearing about this place and it did not disappoint. Upon entering you are instantly presented with fruit trees and some..."

Charlie Nguyen

"Yes, the quality of the food is high, and the surrounds are pleasant. There is also ample seating. Choose your table first and know its number. I..."

Robert Garvey

Rick Shores

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"We loved everything about this restaurant. The location is great, right on the waterfront. The service was friendly and knowledgeable - with very..."

Stuart Hanbury

"Amazing lunch selection menu. Every course including palate cleanser was on the mark. When you consider the view and service to go with it, its..."

Ramesh Sivabalan

"Took my mum here for early Mother’s Day lunch. The food was delish and our waiter was very professional. And of course the..."

Robyn Myler

"What a lovely restaurant. Beautiful views, lovely wait staff, amazing food. Love it that the food is designed to share. Fantastic cocktails and wine..."

Keira Gordon

"Great view, service, food and drinks! Not rushed between courses which was great. Great experience but would love a bit more leg room at the..."

Jenny Kenny

"My favourite restaurant on the GC at the moment. Fabulous views, awesome food and friendly professional service. I have eaten most items on the menu..."

Yvette McCarthy

"Celebrated my birthday at a Rick Shores last night and couldn’t fault it. The service was flawless, all the staff were attentive from the moment we..."

Chrissy Wilkinson

"My partner and I we enjoying the meal and my birthday dinner . Love it . Excellent service and what a nice place to spent special evening..."

Ita Reynolds

"Great position, great food and nice wine list. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Gotta have the Bug Roll!!! But why did you give our..."

Anthony Nicholls

"Was here Saturday for a wedding. It was amazing the food the service the lot. I’ve been to a lot of weddings and this was the..."

Simone West

"Went here with the partner for a weekday lunch. We were fortunate to find a table for lunch having not made a prior reservation.We ordered the..."

Quesarahsarah

"We had dinner here, wow! what a restaurant with simply amazing tasting food, a excellent drinks menu, and fantastic attentive staff.It has been..."

Trav

"Oh my... The location location... & the bug rolls, actually location location. We enjoyed an assortment of dishes here but our favourite were the..."

Juke

"Absolutely a stunning place, perfect for lunch, overlooking the ocean, with a nice cocktail. The menu here mainly pan Asia fusion, very delicious and..."

FoodieInMel

"From the moment we were seated, we were immediately put at ease. The view is just sensational.. only a few minutes passed by before our cocktails..."

RichEats

"Stylish Gold Coast Restaurant in a fantastic spot, capturing the picturesque beach to city views. We visited Rickshores for a special..."

Alisha (LifeUnleashed)

"This has to the best dining room in Australia, if not the world. Nothing compares to watching the waves rolling through to burleigh beach at your eye..."

Miguel Sanchez Robertson

"Just Devine. Perfect location. Food perfectly matched to the vibe of the location. Excellent service. Each dish was magnificent. Can’t wait to go..."

Anne-Maree Palmieri

"If you are visiting the Gold Coast this is a must visit. Thai food with an Australian twist and literally right on the beach. The food is faultless..."

Marianna Tuccia

"Picturesque and absolutely exquisite food - it doesn’t get much better than that! If you visit. Do not leave without trying their famous bug rolls...."

AnitaOnChi

"INCREDIBLE !! LOVE THIS PLACE. Best food, drinks and service. If I lived on the coast i would dine here every night if i could. Best restaurant I..."

Phoebe Teevan

"It’s always great when the welcome given on arrival sets the tone for the impending dining experience. Wonderful staff here at Rick Shores really..."

Djpbne

"A fantastic evening with great food, drinks and service. Our waitress Sarah was outstanding; very knowledgeable, attentive and friendly throughout..."

Ryster

"When I heard about this restaurant knocked down Esquire and Urbane to be the top No. 1 restaurant in Queensland, I could not hold my curiosity to..."

Ronnielui2003

"One of the best lunches with the best view that I’ve had. Food so fresh and tasty. Beautiful cocktails. The food was almost euphorically delicious...."

Naomi Nachman Douglas

"Was on a week away from Melbourne and had booked this restaurant well in advance. The view of the ocean with the city in the background is amazing..."

Lee Thompson

"We visited this fabulous restaurant on a weekend away from Melbourne! It was amazing.We ordered the Karaage Chicken & Eggplant as a starter...."

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"Be sure to reserve a table at least two weeks in advance. We had a lovely waitress named Jessie who was friendly and attentive. The portion sizes..."

Chantelle Hiley

"What at a view of the Coast you are right on the beachFood was interesting and flavoursome especially their signature dishBit difficult to..."

Leanne Cassar

"Great spot for a romantic meal or a drink with friends. Great small plates menu and a great selection of wines. Fantastic atmosphere right on the..."

DB

"The dinner banquet was put together beautifully both in the taste and presentation. And the views and vibes of this place - absolutely stunning!..."

Patricia Lui

"Great spot if you're down the goldy. Great ocean views and ambiance. Longtime is one of my must go restaurants in Brisbane so I had to come here and..."

Peruvian Palate

"Location! Location! Location! This place has the most amazing views. The staff are super friendly and service is on point. The food and drink menu..."

Accidental Foodie

"Amazing position, Rick Shores is right on the beach with uninterrupted panoramic views. We had dinner there last night, ordering a number of dishes..."

Lambo Blair

"Great location and nice vibe from the little brother of Long Time. Doesn't quite hit the high notes of that venue but there a lot worse places to..."

Chris

"What a dining experience!!! This place is fantastic! Aside from the beautiful location, the food is delicious and service is on point. Great for a..."

Lilyana Holweg

"BE SURE TO BOOK AHEAD!! We tried to go here on Friday night and they were completely booked out and had the biggest wait line I've seen... We booked..."

Rachel Huntley

"Mesmerising and relaxing outlook with gorgeous staff and great decor. Service was spot on, the meals were lovely and well priced. Rick Shores is..."

Amanda Pulford FitSistas

"The guys behind Longtime in Brisbane have done it again! Amazing food and killer views, seriously you could not get much better! Have been for lunch..."

Howgoodisfoodbut

"Booked Rick Shores for a special wedding anniversary lunch. We are Longtime fans and were looking forward to the great food and wonderful location...."

Simone Bennett

"The restaurant opens out fan-like, pointing through floor to ceiling glass to the view, the main focal point of the restaurant. Set on an aqua blue..."

Marj Osborne

"Had an amazing dining experience here last night with the girlfriend. Was quite busy, but the manager greeted and introduced himself and told us it..."

Charan Luxton

"Finally a new Resturant in an old location most would remember Mermaids cafe located in the Burleigh beach pavilion - under OscarsFrom the..."

Amandaturney

"We went there with interstate friends for dinner last Friday 09/01/2016 and this was our second visit since opening.The first time on the second..."

Mark Inglis

"Really lovely! Food was beautiful, we tried several dishes, only one not amazing. Service was great too, a few little hiccups with service, but they..."

Hannah Goodlock

"A spectacular journey of Asian fusion. Our Waiter enquired of our favourite fish from the set menu. No decision was agreed. The food is spectacular,..."

Bruce Mawson

"The best meal we had on the Gold Coast. Had the set menu, and worried there wouldn’t be enough food, but it was perfect! The views were..."

Rachael Angley

"Went up North just for a quick weekend trip. Saw that Rick Shores looked nice and had good atmosphere so just walked in for lunch. The host was..."

Dante Mariotto

"we ordered the $79 set meal for each of us and all dishes tasted amazing- except for the duck which was too creamy, and honestly not as good as the..."

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"Come for the view, stay for the food, but only once because of the prices. We had a banquet for 11 and cocktails, and it was great. The food is..."

Chris Arabatzis

"Wow! What an experience! This has become a “must attend” dining experience on the GC. In an area overloaded with fads and lofty dining..."

Peter Schravemade

"What an amazing Asian fusion restaurant. We got a window seat and loved the view. All the food was perfect. I recommend Pork Skewers. the It’s..."

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