Australian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Coolum Beach

27 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Heirloom
Heirloom
100/100 (238 ratings)
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Australian
Café
Seating
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Burgerfied Coolum Beach
Burgerfied Coolum Beach
98/100 (198 ratings)
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Quick Bites
Fast Food
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Cheeseburger
Burger
Foxy On Coolum
Foxy On Coolum
95/100 (236 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
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Quick Bites
Mediterranean
Australian
Mediterranean
Spanish
Neapolitan
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
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Vegan Burger
Salads
Flat White
Spanish Paella
Toblerone Cocktail
Chicken and Barramundi
Cheese Omelette with Krasky
Seafood Shared Platter
Spanish Meatballs with Chips And
Café
Mediterranean
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Neapolitan
Café
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Tri Puff
Tri Puff
94/100 (49 ratings)
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Australian
Australian
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Australian
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"Amazing little cafe I go there most days for lunch but the opening times are 5:30am to..."
Harley Lowe
"Friendly service great pies and coffee 👌 awesome..."
blackice 5991
The Caf Coolum
The Caf Coolum
91/100 (724 ratings)
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Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Eggs Benedict
Burger
Juice & Smoothies
Toasts
Juice & Smoothies
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Salmon
Café
Australian
Café
Accepts American Express
Seating
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Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
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"We had the Locals Dinner special. Paprika chicken gnocchi. The dish was full of flavour and portion was small. Upside, space for dessert. Chocolate..."
Desiree Steven
"We walked past a few times and it was always packed. They were nice and found us a table for two on short notice. They did warn us ahead of time that..."
Jessie Kornelius
Bean Head Cafe
Bean Head Cafe
90/100 (158 ratings)
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Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Australian
Cafe
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Australian
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Vegan Options
Cafe
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Café
Mediterranean
Australian
Café
Middle Eastern
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Street Parking
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Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
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Brunch
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Freddy Fuddpukka's Cafe
Freddy Fuddpukka's Cafe
87/100 (568 ratings)
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Cafe
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Australian
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Eggs Benedict
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Parking Available
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Compound Surf & Drink Coffee
Compound Surf & Drink Coffee
87/100 (347 ratings)
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Australian
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Cafe
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Accepts Mastercard
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Crackerjacks Kitchen @ Coolum Beach Bowlo
Crackerjacks Kitchen @ Coolum Beach Bowlo
84/100 (295 ratings)
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Asian
International
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Asian
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Café
Australian
Gastropub
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Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
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New Earth Cafe
New Earth Cafe
84/100 (697 ratings)
Quick Bites
Healthy
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Healthy
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Curry
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Juice & Smoothies
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Coolum Beach Bowls Club
Coolum Beach Bowls Club
84/100 (662 ratings)
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Chinese
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Australian
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Curry
Prawns
Lamb
Beef
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Chinese
International
Australian
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Gastropub
Television
Reservations
Live Music
Seating
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Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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"First time visited. The staff were super nice, easy to talk to and when I asked about what was on for the night, staff rattled off numerous things to..."
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"We went to a 60th birthday party held in the private indoor/outdoor area. Max was our young bartender and he was outstanding! He even took the group..."
Jo F
"Great atmosphere, great food and wonderful staff. Our family eats at crackerjacks almost every week. Very..."
Lisa Arthur
"Good food. The chef went over and beyond to help my elderly husband by pureeing his soup. ..."
Ruth Hatcher
"Just love the simplicity and friendliness of the place. Food is basic and very affordable. Had a Christmas roast that night, consisting of ham,..."
Rene Lasser
"Beautiful meals with lots of options Very reasonable bar prices, quiet location With off street..."
Richard Lawton
My Place Restaurant
My Place Restaurant
84/100 (957 ratings)
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Australian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
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Breakfast
Brunch
Paella
Salad
Juice & Smoothies
Duck
Halloumi
Risotto
Garlic Prawns
Mussels
Cakes
Pesto
Tapas
Fish
Burger
Prawns
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Pancakes
Omelette
Juice & Smoothies
Pasta
Sit down
Pizza
Australian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
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Seating
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"Awesome view, especially watching the full moon rise. The food is fabulous. Linguine Marinara was so good as was the pizza and dessert. A must..."
Elizabeth Morgan
"Fantastic view. Great friendly staff. Do the happy hour 3-5 pm. Enjoy a drink, view the waves and chat away. Definitely worth a stop by in Coolum..."
Greg C
"Ordered a whole heap of tapas to share. A little bit small to share especially since there was 3 of us, but very tasty. A lovely vibe and a great..."
TaylorGrace
"Amazing food, great atmosphere, and the service we received last night from David and his staff was so friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed our dinner..."
Sarah C
"Had our wedding reception last night and oh my, the food was very delicious, steaks and duck were cooked to perfection!!! The staff were really..."
Mishelle Ho
Canteen Kitchen + Bar
Canteen Kitchen + Bar
82/100 (774 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Fusion
Australian
Bar
Fusion
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Salad
Crab
Lamb
Calamari
Fish
Calamares
Pork
Tapas
Fish Taco
Burger
Tacos
Ribs
Nachos
Pancakes
Toasts
Sit down
Australian
Bar
Fusion
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
Stellarossa Coolum Beach
Stellarossa Coolum Beach
82/100 (307 ratings)
Quick Bites
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Coffee & Tea
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Cafe
Healthy
Healthy
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Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Burger
Sit down
Café
Healthy
Australian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Raw Energy Coolum
Raw Energy Coolum
81/100 (804 ratings)
Quick Bites
Healthy
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Healthy
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Eggs Benedict
Burger
Omelette
Juice & Smoothies
Acai Bowls
Cakes
Salad
Juice & Smoothies
Sit down
Healthy
Australian
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
Daily Dose Cafe
Daily Dose Cafe
81/100 (351 ratings)
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Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Cakes
Café
Café
Australian
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"A very nice place to have breakfast with good coffee. The service is top notch too. Always come here when in the area. Had eggs benny and corn..."
Olivia Maria Santoso
"So grateful to have this little gem as our local. Everything was already great with their friendly team and good, consistent coffee & food. Then they..."
Nicole Lambert
"Really pleasant surprise. Very good coffee, good food, efficient service with friendly happy attitude on Xmas eve. Will become a regular breakfast..."
Julian.paxton
"Walked Mt. Coolum and called in for a coffee with a group. Service was prompt, coffee was excellent. The other people in my group seemed to be..."
Leah Sanders
"Best cafe on the coast. Daily dose are our local, and they not only have the best coffee(and barista) and food, they are the friendliest and most..."
Iain
"Fantastic vibe and atmosphere. Great coffee and food as..."
Joshua A
"Fantastic food! Had it before our hike at Mt Coolum. Worth the wait! Also could see Mt Coolum from the outside of the café...."
Zachary Tan
"I popped in for some brunch and to do a little remote working. The cafe was busy, but there were quite a few tables available inside where there was..."
Samantha McKillop
"Love the food/ Cafe Great / Friendly Staff!!! I live in Nudgee QLD, drove up for the day to Mt. Coolum / Loved the scenery!!! The Glass..."
Lena Boros
"A great location and a nice clean tidy shop. Can't speak for the food yet, but cheers to Connor who makes a fantastic coffee, and even did the latte..."
Scott Parsons
"The coffee is amazing. And perfect portion cheese and bacon toasties! Amazing price, can’t fault. WILL BE COMING..."
Millie C
Coolum Beach Hotel
Coolum Beach Hotel
76/100 (500 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bar
Australian
Pub
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Schnitzel
Steak Sandwich
Pasta
Garlic Prawns
Salad
Fish & chips
Pesto
Wings
Fish
Oyster
Pork
Calamari
Sandwiches
Risotto
Calamares
Burger
Salmon
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Beef
Prawns
Sit down
Australian
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Playgrounds
Live Music
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great open spaces, looked a treat and atmosphere felt nice. Meals were okay, quick to come out. Would suggest having physical menus as an option..."
Ruth Addlem
"Large open plan indoor/outdoor eatery with convenient table mobile-ordering. Ideal for large group bookings. Complete with function rooms, children..."
Peter Baskerville
"I had a beautiful lunch here, salt & pepper calamari. I tried the raspberry mojito drink it was absolutely yummy. I will definitely be letting people..."
Elaine dillon
"The food was great,hence the 4 rating. We don't resist tech. change. Would rather personal service not the QR code way. Wonder what would happen if..."
Ray Wicks
"Very accommodating on a late booking. Locked box procedure explained well and was seamless. The apartment was very clean, tidy and in a condition as..."
Gary Woodman
"Excellent staff. Professional, friendly and helpful. Excellent food and drinks and excellent service. Would definitely come again and also tell..."
Keith and Deirdre Wilson
Essence Coolum Seafood
Essence Coolum Seafood
75/100 (654 ratings)
Quick Bites
Seafood
Australian
Australian
Fast Food
Seafood
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cod
Fish
Burger
Scallops
Calamari
Calamares
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Sit down
Fast food
Seafood
Australian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Yummo food. Had the platter for two and it fed 3 of us. Delicious, especially the fish bites, prawn cutlets and calamari strips...."
Jackie Izzard
"I read the reviews and was very wary but limited options on Easter Monday so took a chance and glad I did. Crumbed cod was nice and juicy ( not the..."
Jillian
"We got takeaway from here a few times while we were on holiday. Food was great, fresh and tasty fish, calamari that was perfectly cooked and not at..."
Michelli io
Coolum Surf Club
Coolum Surf Club
75/100 (1361 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Pork
Salad
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Burger
Prawns
Schnitzel
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Sit down
Bar
Australian
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Street Parking
Live Music
Seating
Waterfront
Table Service
Beach
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Sports bars
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Wine and Beer
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Cool place to get a drink, chat and view the ocean waves rolling in as of course it is situated right by the beach. Busy at lunch, sitting in or..."
Greg C
"Very friendly, welcoming place with good staff, food and reasonable prices. Also a great location and views. One of the best surf clubs I’ve..."
Andrew Higgins
"Beautiful spot on the beach. Amazing views, great staff. Had cheesey garlic bread & pork bites for entree, shared between 4, and we had seafood..."
Alison Cambridge
"Ordered the seafood plate and it was definitely enough to share between 2 people! View from the deck was beautiful, with just the right amount of..."
Joy Liu
"To have lunch at the Coolum Surf Club was a good call indeed. From the moment of arrival we were greeted by staff and told that lunch orders started..."
Mark Jeffery (markjj15)
"Great Atmosphere ~ Great Food ~ Great View ~ Yummy Cocktails! Visited from South Australia and would absolutely go back again! See you again soon..."
Chelsea
"Wonderful views from the Surf Club balcony and very handy to Coolum Cove where we stay lovely board walk with spectacular views both ways 😊..."
John Porter
"My husband and I had lunch at the surf club today. He ordered pesto chicken pasta and I got a woodfire rump steak with salad and chips. His meal was..."
Aline Campos
Darling Mills Bakehouse
Darling Mills Bakehouse
75/100 (57 ratings)
Bakeries
Australian
Australian
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Australian
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Rubens
Rubens
74/100 (20 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Australian
"Good Australien pizza, fresh ingredients, and generous. Staff were very friendly and great with kids. Nice al fresco dining options. Would come..."
Jason Latimer
"Had a lovely time at Ruben’s, met the owner Ruben who is a great guy, shared his evening with us. Food is generous and yummy, loved our pasta and..."
D Pataki
"I’ve been coming here for the yummy coffee and today stoped in for lunch. Just had the most amazing chicken burger. Fresh, fast & tasty! Friendly..."
Jamie-Lee McKeen
"Superb food all round. Best pizza going. Great coffee too and the staff are..."
Terry Durkin
"Great staff and amazing food. The burgers and pasta are fantastic and a good price. Love..."
carol Bauer
"A really nice pizza at a reasonable price. We’ll be..."
Peter Maruff
"Great friendly service and well priced..."
David Taylor
Dough Fusion
Dough Fusion
73/100 (70 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bakeries
Australian
Fast Food
Australian
Cakes
Sit down
Australian
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Cheap Eats
"Great coffee! Lamington..."
A Harris
"Coffee not bad, need 2..."
matt chapman
"Friendly team and they make best coffee in..."
Matt Brown
"Free sauce. Great staff. Great..."
Spencer Faulkner
"Felt abit doughy..."
Tim Moore
"Lovely staff visit..."
Kim Christine
"..."
Mick Harvey
Coolum Beach Charcoal
Coolum Beach Charcoal
73/100 (332 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
Australian
Fast Food
Australian
Fish & chips
Burger
Fish & Chips
Fish
Australian
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Cheap Eats
"You NEED to go here! Situated just off the main street of Coolum lies this amazing shop. There is a huge menu to choose from; whole chickens, 1/2,..."
Ben C
"Very juicy and tender roast chicken. Other food is just..."
Leon Zhang
"chicken was extremely tender and tasty! i really like the ribs as well! milkshakes were a bit disappointing though - it tasted more like flavoured..."
Pru F
"Friendly service. Big menu includes chicken burgers and even full rusted chicken etc. good fish and chips options and other seafood also. Wraps and..."
Craig B
"Really good food and excellent prices. As backpackers we really appreciated the value. Skip Macca’s and go..."
Rachel Hoppe
"Have been going to this place for YEARS! a over decade later and it is still my favourite chips that i have ever tried. Would recommend to everyone...."
Abbey Tahlan
"Been up at Coolum for a week now and went to the usual restaurants for dinner. Last night I just wanted a burger and WOW, I was not disappointed. The..."
Ron P Gerz
Alley Cat
Alley Cat
72/100 (290 ratings)
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Bar
Pub
Bar
Caribbean
Cafe
Eastern European
Australian
Australian
Azerbaijani
Bahamian
Balti
Azerbaijani
Breakfast
Pub
Café
Australian
Azerbaijani
Bar
Seating
Breakfast
Simons
Simons
72/100 (48 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Seafood
Australian
Lunch
Fish & Chips
"Visiting the area and looked it up on google. Chose from reviews. Just wanted cheap quick meal for two? Got chips, fish bites and calamari strips. SO..."
Jodi West
"Great fish and chips, also the burgers are fantastic. Been here multiple times and will continue to go back for more! Prices are quite good as..."
Aaron B
"The grilled fish was great and the chips are fantastic. Have eaten here a few times and it's always been good, with fast, friendly..."
Brooke Thompson
"Finally a classic fish and chip shop, not over priced. Great customer service. Been back 3 times since and never been..."
Bradley Robinson
"We had the basket. It was nice. All the seafood and fish were fresh. We will come back. Also, too many chips to..."
Emanuela Disipio
The Coffee Club Coolum Beach
The Coffee Club Coolum Beach
70/100 (661 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Cheesecake
Eggs Benedict
Burger
Toasts
Cheesecakes
Pancakes
Cakes
Salad
Café
Australian
Café
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
Sorrento's
Sorrento's
70/100 (121 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
Café
Australian
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats