Australian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Gold Coast

"Checked this place out as it was voted the best brunch in Gold Coast. It was good brunch but fell below expectations as it did not seem anything out..."

Cynthia Cho

"Beautiful and delicious dishes! Had an amazing brunch here with fam!!🖤 we ordered autumn grain salad, french toast, slow cooker lamb and crispy..."

Anindya.apsara

"Really enjoyed visiting Elk Espresso for brunch in the gorgeous Broadbeach area. Dining on the panna cotta and potato hash, they were great portions..."

Abbey V

"nice place with excellent..."

HELLO YO

"This place is great! The one hour free flowing mimosa boozy brunch for the person on a holiday for $39 is where it’s at! I had the basil scramble..."

JBEats

"We ordered the chicken waffles + potato hash. I found the waffles to be too sweet, especially when paired with fried chicken which is savoury. The..."

Serena

"Great service and good food. However long waiting. Usually very crownded so u have to wait for..."

Nguyen Ngoc Han Luu

"It’s our second time to the elk expresso. We ordered potato hash with smoked salmon (with extra salmon and extra potato hash) and crispy..."

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Doris Tatau

"I highly recommend this cafe! This is at Broadbeach, Gold Coast. There are brunch, lunch, desserts and drinks. It's a little bit busy because it's..."

Lovemelovefood

"I came here for brunch with my sister when visiting the Gold Cost. Oh my was I happy with our choice! It really was absolutely amazing. The service,..."

Aszy

"Best Brekkie ! 😍 I’m from Malaysia, I’m here for travelling with my family. They like Asian food than Western food, but after my father went..."

Carmen Loke

"Nice place for breakfast filled with greenery making the place feel alive. Food was well presented and tasty. Coffee was fragrant and smooth. ..."

Becboxa

"Excellent food and coffee. Went there twice on our trip to Gold Coast. Tried the breakfast burger, hash with mushroom dish, pan fried salmon and the..."

Joy Of Eating Out

"My partner and I both had wonderful meals at Elk Espresso Saturday morning. We had the Vanilla Bean + Cardamon Panna Cotta and the Potato Hash with a..."

AEM

"Only a moments walk from the beach is the deliGhtful cafe - Elk Espresso. Elk provides a nice brunch but if I am considerinG the price,..."

Alisha (LifeUnleashed)

"This was one heck of a find.Every morsel of our potato hash benny was bursting with flavour. The coffee was delicious and so was the pecan slice.This..."

Isha Mehra

"We always make our way to this cafe over the years when we come to the coast and it never fails to disappoint. Our meals were amazing, flavour..."

Lois Loves Eating

"Prime location. Excellent staff. Inventive dishes. Elk's hype is justified.'The Black Forest' came with charcoal waffles, berries, syrup,..."

Famished

"Visiting this cafe was one of the best part of our 4 days trip in Gold Coast. Was super impressed with the quality of the food. It was so good..."

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"The sweets were pretty with the homemade marshmello fulfilling my sweet tooth while simultaneously being muted by the ice cream and charcoaled..."

Derek

"I heard good things about Elk Espresso and figured I had to try it. The waffles I had were the best I’ve tasted. While it was quite a sweet dish,..."

Ariellechant

"I was doubtful on the many 5 star reviews but elk did not disappoint. We both had the potato hash with bacon and while it looked quite small we were..."

Amy Davis

"Everyone raves about Elk on the gold coast so i had to go check it out for myself. Interesting menu choices and they do not disappoint!We..."

JourneywithMim

"Delicious food! Loved the fresh salad with the crunchy sweet potato crisps and definitely a good idea to add bacon! Sashimi was so unique -..."

Tia Tan

"Spontaneous trip to the Gold Coast and the one place my local friend repeatedly recommended was Elk Espresso in Broadbeach. And it’s clear..."

The Brunchabout Diaries

"A very nice place for breakfast at gold coast. Near Sofitel hotel and attached to a shopping mall. It is a very popular restaurant recommended by..."

Srslyfoods

"Elk Espresso was so packed when I came. Luckily, I managed to get a seat within 10 minutes.Ordered Iced Latte and Iced Chocolate. The..."

Putri Matta Unnardi

"Always love coming back here. You never disappoint. Coffee is great also. A real foodie haven it’s no wonder Elk has a near perfect rating..."

Heidi

"Totally recommend this place! The decor is fresh, with a clean, crisp, rustic vibe. The staff are friendly and accommodating. Service was quick. Food..."

Trinity Jourdain

"Best French Toast Ever !!!!!!!!!! Seriously, so good. The atmosphere was great and friendly service. Don’t like the sweetener they used in my..."

Melissa Bond

"Finally made it to this wonder Gold Coast cafe institution. And we were not disappointed. This cafe always has a heavy crowd and there is..."

Nikki Rose Baker

"This breakfast was so good! Could not fault anything. I’m normally a basic breakfast person but this place had so many options that I had to branch..."

Haylee

"This is an amazing experience. The fresh juice are very nice. The shake may be a little sweet for me. There are pretty good service and foods...."

Mary Wang

"What a wonderful contemporary cafe. Organised but super relaxed. Great atmosphere. Coffee was amazing and breakfast hard to fault. Smashed abo was..."

Wantirna Foodie

"This place is buzzing! The ambience is amazing. We were greeted straight away & seated with menus in our hand. Such a nice & friendly greeting. The..."

Angeline Pyz

"Came here for breakfast and even though it was a crazy busy Saturday morning did not disappoint. Food was amazing and quick, staff were great and..."

Cory

"Forgot to take a picture of the new savoury kale waffle. Last time I had the French toast.Both times the presentation of the food was..."

Manon Berben

"Awesome, vibrant spot on the Gold Coast. I personally preferred their old location than the new one but totally makes sense for them to be there on..."

Guac&Roll

"This is a bustling hot spot on Broadbeach, that has been busy every time I have popped in. There is seating in and outdoors and the fit out clean and..."

Munchcrunchslurpsip

"This cafe is always busy for a reason. The food is great. Best bacon and egg roll I’ve had so far! Only small gripe is both times I’ve been the..."

Ariane Beauchamp

"Our first stop once we arrived in GC. What a busy cafe. They have interesting dishes on menu. Cant not order the famous Savoury Waffle. Buttermilk..."

OnePointFive

"Recently enjoyed a holiday on the Gold Coast with my partner, we had breakfast at Elk every morning for the week we were visiting, the cafe is super..."

Mr Foodie

"My favorite brunch place in Gold Coast! Their Potato Hash is top notch 👌🏻 crunchy potato mix with amazing hollandaise sauce. The savoury waffle..."

Clary

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Edmond Yu

"Beautiful coffee, friendly and helpful staff, and very nicely presented food. I dined in with half a dozen people and also had take away coffee; with..."

Jess Davies

"If I was only allowed to eat at one place for the rest of my life, it would be at Elk Espresso. With an OUTSTANDING menu that challenges even the..."

Jaclyn

"Good coffeeGreat foodNice viewFriendly staffGlad they have a bigger cafe now so less waiting time for tables to become free on..."

G

"Where to start? My partner and I came all the way from Melbourne seeking out the infamous ‘Elk Expresso’. Expectations were high. In a few short..."

Ritu Makhija

"The gnocchi was like an out of body experience. Pan fried, goats cheese. Thank you. Kids loved the waffles too! Atmosphere was great didn’t feel..."

Susan J

"The menu has some great concepts. Ordered the waffles, burger and french toast on the previous menu. We liked the idea of pairing sweet and savoury..."

Louise Chan

"Ate here over the weekend and although Elk has always been one of my favorites, the new location has a bit of a burn and churn feel to it. It may be..."

Miso Hungry

"Went for breakfast with wife and child. I had the bircher, wife had truffle eggs and child had kids fruit and yogurt. Firstly coffee was 10/10...."

Richieml

"We came here on a Monday, it was really busy!! Nice service. Food was great. The french toast was a standout and really rated it as a whole. Would..."

DamoForce Food

"Great breakfast, love the new location. Come here every so often and like the seasonal menus. Great service, they used to be hipster pretentious but..."

Gilligan

"You cannot fault this place. The service is super friendly and has a casual efficiency to it. The food - absolutely delicious and..."

Ravin

"Great breakfast spot. Atmosphere is relaxed, near the water and spacious. Menu was interesting,varied and tasty. I got the scrambled eggs with..."

Ruth Cathcart

"Food and service spot on! Cannot wait to go back and try other items on their autumn menu Love their new location but could do more lighting..."

Sherry Lin

"Located in the heart of Broadbeach, near Oasis Shopping Centre. We arrived at about 9:30am on a Saturday morning and had about a 10 minute wait to..."

@lydiaeatsbrisbane

"Always consistent. Sometimes challenging to find a seat but worth the inconvenience given the scrummy menu. Service is quick, staff are friendly ..."

Jenice Ravanello

"Best coffee in Broadbeach!! Great breakfast and excellent service!! No wonder there is a small queue but well worth waiting for a table!!! They..."

Jacquidraper

"Very very very busy cafe, after 3 attempts we finally got the courage to dine in. Beautiful coffee, ordered a ice latte and it was delicious. Food..."

Melbcafegirl

"For a Sunday brunch spot it’s has a kill vibe, the place it’s self is quite pretty and well staffed. Had French toast and potato has both really..."

Trav Murphy

"Six of us dined here for brunch on a Sunday. The new autumn menu has launched and my husband’s fried chicken waffles were delicious. I really..."

Chantelle Hiley

"Outstanding place I would say! Rated the most on the Broadbeach and it stands to what it is rated for. Excellent coffee with great food on your..."

Tulika Kabra

"poke on spelt is so refreshing and delicious for breakfast, endless summer feeling makes my day. Of course, flat white and cappuccino give credit..."

Ricerice

"Just a short walk from where we were holidaying. Was rather busy and loud when we came for breakfast however service was fast and friendly. We had..."

HungryBella

"During a visit up to the Gold Coast this place was recommended by a few locals. Being from Melbourne, where we do brunch like no other, I was..."

SHan

"Menu is a bit minimal here but still found stuff to eat. The standout was the Oreo thickshake - to die for! The service was good and the new space is..."

Sienna Fitt

"Food is overpriced but the atmosphere is good. Presentation is also very good and staff is friendly. Had the juice which was fresh. Lots of people..."

Mandymccully

"Love the Breakfast menu here at their new Broadbeach location outside the Oasis Shopping Centre! My fav is fresh watermelon juice, with their..."

Coffee4two

"Simply the best coffee & breakfast/lunch on the Gold Coast & possibly all of Qld!! We live on the Gold Coast & travel extensively, Elk is one of the..."

Len Hayward

"Elks is another of our "Broadbeach Staples". Consistently good service and food with a constantly changing and interesting menu. Today I had the..."

Hungry Tum

"Had brunch at Elk on a Saturday and we were surprised that we didn’t have to wait. There was a table available straight away. Busy little..."

Angehaha

"Amazing service and all the staff were very happy. Food was amazing and generous portions were served. The atmosphere was chill and just an amazing..."

Janice Clune

"This place is amazing!!! My partner & I landed in GC and we’re on the hunt for a good brekky, we came across Elk & absolutely loved it! The eggs..."

Erica Roccioletti

"1. free parking easy on the street 10/102. menu easy understood, prices bit up average 8/103. the pork-belly Benedict kinda odd for me..."

Miata

"Great food! The panna cotta and pork belly Benedict were really good! Unfortunately the French toast was too hard for my liking but loved the..."

Lily Yeh

"You might have to wait for a few minutes to get a seat as this place is pretty popular, even still, people are leaving regularly so we got in pretty..."

Zomato

"Great Wagyu Burger which went perfectly with added Jalapenos. The cheesy sauce was too good and fries were fries..On my return journey I had the..."

Grady Hopkins

"We stayed nearby for a week and got a coffee here every morning. Even if it meant waiting a while for take away coffee whilst on our way to a theme..."

Lizzy

"The food was nice however we over ordered and the waitress told us at the end of the meal when she came to collect our almost half full plates -..."

Jessica Romeo

"Best cafe so far I have visited in Queensland. 10/10 or nearly. I had a terrific dairy free omelette with hot trout tomato and mushrooms. It was so..."

FoodieGuru_770

"Love this place! Whenever I’m at the Gold Coast I have to pay a visit! It’s sometimes hard to find nice places to eat near surfers so we are very..."

Sassyfoodqueen

"The best brunch in gold coast! The open omelet and the very green salad were awesome as well as pork belly Benedict . Definitely going back..."

Alicew0127

"The score is so high,but Elk worth it.Never seen a shop can be so busy like this.Coffee taste amazing and even crowed I can get our coffee on..."

Chenchen Zhao

"Average food... I had the potato hash with Mushroom. Nothing special and a bit pricey I think. It's true that this is just 4.9 for Gold Coast..."

Trang The Foodie

"Cute place, very friendly service. I had the potato hash with mushrooms and my boyfriend had the Benny ! Great choice it was very tasty and filling...."

Liz

"For such high customer review score I got a high expectation for this cafe, however I was kinda disappointed with the flavor. I think there's too..."

Sandy Tseng

"Good healthy imaginative tasty food,great coffee, energetic personable & attentive staff. Great atmosphere, & outlook, highly recommend Elk will..."

Elizabeth Parsons

"Awesome service, great food. These guys know how to look after patrons and make sure your business is appreciated. Definitely will visit again..."

Kieran Johnson

"Amazing breakfast joint! I had the granola bowl with pana cotta and it was amazing, such a huge serve too, the juices are great too! Would go back..."

Tara

"Very good and interesting recipes, delicious ingredients and well served portions. Great service. Cute café and delicious food, but very..."

Marcel Rocked

"Very traditional and old style decor shop. Love the environment and milk shake. Food is good but not that amaze me. However, it's a good place to..."

Spadek22254

"Good coffee, lovely service and so close to the beach for a post-meal walk! The food is delicious and very unique compared to the usual cafe menu..."

Chensha

"Amazing brunch! We had to wait 30+ minutes for a table but it was 10.30am on a Sunday so that was to be expected ;) I had a matcha latte and coconut..."

Liz Elton

"A definite must-try when you visit the Gold Coast, it was super busy even for a Tuesday morning! Unique menu in the Gold Coast area and the..."

Melb Food Baby

"Had the coconut porridge, DELICIOUSSSS!!! Best oats I've ever had. Unfortunately the wait for the food was a little long. Also, tried the gnocchi..."

Jean

"Bruncher beware, the 4.9 rating is a GC 4.9, not a Melbourne 4.9. We had the chai panacotta with muesli and yogurt and the white bean ragu. They were..."

Mrs Mark

"The flat white with strong taste and tastes smoothly. The hot chocolate is rich and not sweet. Highly recommend cafe in gold coast. :) Will try..."

CJ W

"Its a nice little cafe, close to the beach with great outside space for seating to enjoy the sunshine.There are some very good options in the..."

FoodLuva

"Alright, so unless you want to find this place, you can't find it. Being an Indian tourist, my wife was craving for some vegetarian food. And this..."

Abhishek Tyagi

"A really delicious lunch. The Sticky Plum Chicken from the winter menu was exceptional. Generous serving sizes. Friendly relaxed staff. Thank..."

Lorraine Hudry

"This place is fab. Despite the wait to get a table, (approx 15 minutes) I can recommend this cafe for its coffee, service and wonderful food. We..."

Bridget

"Excellent coffee and breakfast.We went as a group and everyone enjoyed the breakfast. Friendly staff and efficient service. Place can..."

Bman

"Would recommend if you're in Gold Coast. As a sydneysider there's so much to compare to but the brunch game is quite strong here since the last time..."

C

"Perfect breakfast spot. Delicious coffee (best in Gold Coast and we're from Melbourne). We had the breakfast burger with hash and trout croissant...."

My Heart Beats Avo

"I got into this cafe without any idea about how popular it is in the area! I loved everything about the latte and the potato hash with salmon...."

Len Hernandez

"Excellent quality food, coffee & service! Memorable things were the breakfast gnocchi & peanut butter chocolate shake. Great spot for brunch. The..."

FrenchToast

"Had to wait about 25 minutes for a table but it was well worth it. A great brunch spot. Even a relatively simple eggs and salmon was..."

TrevB

"Absolutely delicious. I can not find any reasons to complain about this establishment. Consistently good food. Very hard to find any issues or any..."

Moreton

"Great food with reasonable price for brunch here at Broadbeach Waters! What I had was a mixture of sweet fruits, nuts & seeds, blueberry panna cotta..."

Tee Joann

"Great local place, love the coffee food and atmosphere. Only downside was we had to wait a little longer for a high chair area for my friends..."

Sammy

"Wow! We only come to Broadbeach every 2 years and every 2 years we are disappointed by overpriced run of the mill food options but this cafe has..."

Cozza

"LIT!: Great ambiance and service here. The hash brown was really good and the panacotta had subtle sweetness which was great :) NOT LIT: if..."

Jennitals

"There's a reason why this place is so popular. We went back twice while we were in GC. The best coffee and brekky. So sad we didn't get to try their..."

Pucci

"BEST COFFEE AND BRUNCH PLACE ON THE GOLD COAST! I've been on a never-ending quest to find the best coffee on the Gold Coast and I believe I..."

Anson

"Great place to have a relaxing breakfast out of the hustle and bustle of surfers paradise! The only thing missing is a nice verandah out the front...."

Nojronnoc

"A great cafe with an excellent vibe. The service was really good and the drinks were even better! I had the kickarse thickshake and it was amazing...."

Jemma

"Such a beautiful laid out brunch eatery. Service and staff were lovely and the food was definitely something to write home about. Definitely order..."

HurryDaFoodup

"Great to know that there is somewhere that makes amazing coffee when we comeTo the Gold Coast! Such a cool laid back chill environment, will..."

Foodie Alert

"Creative dish and friendly service! Nice chill place which located in the middle of a quiet road. Lots of parking spots available. Definitely coming..."

Anjojoo

"We were taken to this cafe because it was highly rated on Zomato and many good reviews, we were not disappointed. They have a vast menu with special..."

Melissa

"Wow wow wow this was just incredible!!! He reviews are all right! Cute little venue and food was to die for!! Coffee was amazing!!! The milkshakes..."

Vanders J

"One of the highest ratings on Zomato created great expectations. After all how good can a breakfast come cafe place get? The Service was speedy,..."

FoodieMelbourne

"Sublime food and coffee awaits you at Elk Espresso. The last time I came to the Goldie it was for the Chicky Babe burger from Brooklyn Depot (worth..."

Thefoodbotherer

"Nice friendly staff. Good food. I had the breakfast burger. It was quite filling and cooked perfectly. Its a nice short walk from the..."

John Wall

"I really enjoy coming to this cafe for brunch when I am down the Gold Coast (I'm from Brissy). The coffee is always good and the breakfast menu is..."

EC

"We are self confessed coffee snobs. I have to say, the coffee had trumpeted some of the best coffee shops in Brisbane we often visit. The bean has a..."

Lisa Rich

"Wowwweee yummy little breakfast/lunch spot. Very friendly and extremely up to date menu catering for all needs and dietary requirements. Nothing's..."

Robyn

"Really like this place and I come regularly when visiting the Gold Coast. Great coffee. The go to menu item is the potato hash which seems to be..."

Melissa

"Elk Espresso is a breakfast fave for tourists and locals alike in Gold Coast’s Broadbeach. This buzzing hangout packs a crowd on weekends, and for..."

Two Hangry Hippos

"Hands down best coffee and lovely friendly service. Ordered two takeaway coffees and whilst I had to wait a little while it was well worth it...."

Littlemisspiggyeats

"Amazing coffee in Broadbeach and the salmon bagel was very fresh, the salmon is a little but too salty but perfect match with the plain..."

Djmayy

"amazing food and amazing coffee! the staff are super nice, i ordered the sourdough with add ons, dad had the crab dish, mum had scrambled eggs, we..."

Mady Malone

"Lovely cafe opposite the Broadbeach sports oval away from the touristy restaurants. Lovely vibe. Great coffee, I had a good almond milk latte (..."

Zeeva Zarfaty

"This converted house serves a great brew and is one of the only specialty cafes on the Gold Coast we could find. The 20 minute walk and 30 minute..."

Out And About

"Very good location, easy to find a car park, unlike the centre of surfers. The stuff we're friendly. The coffee could be better, the decoration made..."

Zhi Chen

"Staying in broadbeach, we reviewed Elk Express and all the reviews rated the cafe as THE place for breakfast or brunch. Let me start by saying it did..."

Alexia Kara

"Exceptional food! Wasn't expecting to have an amazing brunch in broadbeach (when you have melbourne brunch) but it was fantastic. Will be back if I..."

T

"Elk espresso has serious potential, and after having talked to some locals, may be slipping under new management.Decor is lovely, has air..."

Christopher Middleton

"Wanted to see if this place could live up to such high reviews. Did not disappoint, was one of the best brunch experiences i have had in a long time...."

Josh Beaumont

"Insanely GOOD coffee (and I live in melbourne). Awesome food.... had the breakfast burger, and great juice. Friendly fast service and awesome vibe...."

CBass

"Great coffees, awesome chai lattes, delicious fresh juices, mouthwatering meals. This place is a GO TO for gold coast! The service is amazing, fast..."

BRoseS

"Stopped by Elk when visiting Broadbeach as a friend had highly recommend it. We had a lovely breakfast, the service was great and the place had a..."

Ira Upadhyay

"This is a Melbourne grade cafe in the Gold Coast only 2 minutes walk from the beach. A great selection of cold and hot drinks and the coffee is..."

Aaron

"Don't let the line put you off! As a busy little cafe on a weekend, you expect lines and waiting lists. Just be patient. It doesn't take long..."

Shelby Grant

"Last meal in gold coast and what a meal it was. Poached eggs cooked perfectly on sour dough bread with feta avo smash and mushrooms. Very yummy! But..."

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"Prompt friendly service. Got there at about 7:15am for a table for 5 and were seated straight away. We sat on a communal table to begin with but then..."

Jade_chang18

"Made my holiday Went here for breakfast every morning during my holiday. I lived the relaxed atmosphere and the food was great. The smashed..."

Liz_p24

"Amazing food, amazing coffee and perfect service.Staff are so happy morning or arvo and polite and everything came out with a smile. The..."

Coco.the.nut

"Came here on Saturday, had a short wait as the place was pretty full. Menu looked great food was even better. Would definitely return if I am in the..."

Rach

"Excellent food with a wonderful, funky eating area. I had the Beetroot panacotta with muesli and yoghurt . It was outstanding and so refreshing. The..."

Lollieats

"Went here for breakfast on a busy Saturday morning. Place was packed and there were lots of people waiting for tables. Staff were very attentive and..."

SusanJ

"The coffee here was great. I had a smooth strong flat white.Foodwise it deserves the high rating. A simple poached pear waffle dish which..."

CoffeeGoblin

"Love this fantastic little joint! And guess what, my buddy just bought an apartment around the corner! BONUS! Great little coffee, I really wished..."

Melinda Jenny May Salter

"I ventured into Elk today primarily for their great coffee. Elk Espresso does some of the best coffee on the coast. Ultimately, I decided to have..."

Global Foodie

"Such a lovely place for breakfast. Had the scramble egg with Kale, Potato Hash & Ocean Trout while my friend had the Pork Belly & Kale Benedict...."

Wilson

"Excellent coffee/food/service/atmopshere.Dined here three times in one weekend and recommend to a friend on the hunt for good coffee who..."

Danielle Caldwell

"Went to breakfast at Elk Espresso this morning and it was fantastic! We had the potato hash and panacotta which were delicious and came out so..."

Anna

"Took a rest stop to eat at this buzzing cafe enroute to Byron bay from brisbane. Ordered the potato hash Benedicts while my other dining mates..."

Low Pui Ngai

"Awesome place for breakfast. I had the potato mash with bacon and it was superb, the eggs were perfectly poached with a nice cooked white and a..."

Michael Kelly

"Drove 6km to this place after reviews had said it was a good place to get a coffee. We we're doubtful. We had to wait 15 mins to be seated..."

Jayne Jackson

"This is a gorgeous, unassuming little cafe that I absolutely adored. My girlfriend and I each had the Bircher museli, and I had a Lindt hot..."

Karri Lee

"Great coffee and delicious food. Will recommend to try the swoon latte. It's a delicious blend of beetroot, hibiscus, rosehip and strawberry -..."

SKS

"Had potato mash as well as the French toast, both were really good, we had the French toast after we finished the savoury but it was still really..."

._.nom

"Love love love this place, coffee was great, food was great and staff was friendly. All in all great atmosphere and a great place to visit during our..."

Vivi Wulansari

"Possibly the best breakfast we had the whole time we stayed at the Gold Coast. Good strong coffee, beautifully presented delicious food in a cool..."

Ashley Matthews

"Cute and unique décor, and nice staff. The food was not bad and unlike some other Cafes the servicing is fast. Will recommend it to..."

Kat Lau

"You’ll find Elk Espresso if you take a detour off the beaten tourist tracks of Broadbeach. It certainly has the makings of a local secret spot, the..."

ElsewhereBriefly

"One of the best breakfasts on the Gold Coast. Always make sure I visit when on the coast. Coffee is consistently good and food delicious and..."

Katy

"Stopped by this popular cafe on our last day of our Gold Coast trip, and it was relatively busy when we arrived around 9am. We decided to try the ham..."

LittleM

"A nice spot for brunch but not really worth the long waits. The menu is quite extensive with the potato hash with a side of bacon being exactly what..."

Rebecca

"Unquestionably my favourite place to go for breakfast on the Gold Coast. The service is fast and attentive and meals on point. A neat and tidy spot..."

Rod Harrington

"Had been so looking forward to trying Elk , went for breaky but was a little disappointed out of 7 drinks that were ordered for our table 2 came to..."

Coffee Snob

"One word - yum. Delicious coffee, friendly service and yummy food. The potato hash version of an eggs benedict was beautiful. When I think potato..."

Caroline Jericevich

"The wait for this cafe is worth it. The coconut lime and beetroot panacotta is beautiful and super delish! They also have great thickshakes. It's..."

Stephanie Creer

"Great cafe funky decor best coffee in Broadbeach bringing Melbourne quality to the coast will go here again without doubt thx for the great service!..."

Marty

"Fantastic, best breaky in years. Loved the ham croquettes with black pudding and kale, classic on St Paddy's Day. Nice guys and great service...."

David IRE

"Did not expect this quality on the Gold Coast! Came up from Melbourne with friends and this looked the best, went on a Saturday morning, only..."

LittleMissPiggy

"Absolutely loved this place.Delicious thick shakes to die for and scrambled eggs that were divine. I highly recommend it.Booking is..."

Andy Campbell

"Half-way between the beach and the highway, on one of the quiet and non-descript streets rests what is a hot spot for casual dining: Elk Espresso. It..."

Atreyu

"After repeatedly being tempted by Crave Gold Coast‘s Instagram porn of Elk Espresso, we headed down there for breakfast on a mini weekend getaway..."

Melissa Loh

"Amazing!!!! My boyfriend and I had the smashed avo on feta poached eggs with pistachios, and they were DELICIOUS. Everything was perfect. So happy to..."

Rosie

"A regular favorite and it's absolutely the best! Been here many, many times and the service and food is always consistent. The staff are just..."

Lattelover

"Visiting from Melbourne we went to this place based on Zomato reviews. Loved it so much we came for breakfast twice. The first time I had the..."

Perky

"Came up from Melbourne and needed a good coffee and this place was a stand out, also tried the breakfast which was great.Very cool feel..."

Scotty

"What an awesome place to spend your sunday afternoon!! Nice cute setting, very inviting staff and the burgers are to die for!! I had a pork belly..."

Shobiz Foodbiz

"This cafe gives you a delicious breakfast.. Very tasty and lots of gluten and dairy free options available. Off the main strip, always busy. You..."

Heidi

"My husband and I love this place. We are from Melbourne and everytime we come to the Gold Coast we come here and have been since 2014. I just love..."

Juicy Glutes

"Hands down the best brunch in broadbeach. I couldn't fault a thing- the food is delicious and fresh, the staff are friendly and the location is..."

Cora Bolger

"Heard good things about this little spot so here we were on a busy Sunday morning. Service was laid back yet attentive, we were brought to a table..."

Cindy J Hsh

"Great place to go for breakfast. Big meal portions and nice menu selection. A lot of people trying to get a seat into this place which shows its..."

Hank Scorpio

"Decided to visit Elk Espresso whilst on our holiday at the coast. It was quite busy on a Saturday morning, plenty of staff as well. I had the Jerk..."

Cindy Evans

"Best food and coffee we've found on the GC during our holiday. We went Sunday and Monday mornings for breakfast and both days were busy which is..."

Rohan William Hillier Bush

"Friendly, quick service and amazing food. We had the smashed avo on sourdough with pistachio dukkah and poached eggs. Eggs were cooked perfectly,..."

Dylan Gamble

"Found Elk Espresso while staying in Broadbeach for a few days . Great cafe with retro style design . Friendly staff and good quality of food . Coffee..."

Zomatoaddict

"Great food a reminder of Melbourne's fabulous cafes Nice decor Unsure why people are not sharing the big tables out the frontGreat..."

Sue Forsyth

"Popped in once and loved it! Great spot, the waiter was really friendly and helpful. Even tho it was busy our meals arrived in a good time and they..."

Jock

"Beautiful and healthy food. I love their use of different and unique ingredients and their occasional supply of vegan baked goods. The price is good..."

Feedmerocket

"We went to this place on a Saturday morning and it was packed! we had to wait for around 10 mins for a table which wasn't bad! We started off with an..."

Sahar&Aurelio

"Had the two granola breakfasts on my recent trip to Gold Coast. Have never chosen this option before, not only was it presented beautifully but..."

Helen McKenna

"This was the idle day after our scuba diving session in surfers Paradise. We had actually skipped on our breakfast so we were quite..."

Akanksha R Shetty

"You can be rest assured that Gold Coast does in fact have some hidden gems. If you're in the area try this place out. Great coffee, thick shakes and..."

Ms.rhino

"The food was fantastic, I really enjoyed the grain free granola, and the chocolate peanut butter thick shake was amazing. The only negative was the..."

Dan Ricketts

"Coffee by Single Origin. Great menu served well. Expect a wait on weekends but this for me is always a good sign. I always go here on my trips to..."

Paul Helmers

"Yum yum yum. Huge variety, I had blueberry pannacotta w granola, it had whole nuts, juicy strawberries, cinnamon yoghurt and half a huge..."

FP

"Great environment! We tried the avocado feta mash, green salad and nutella thickshake. Well, the food were good and yummy. But the thickshake was a..."

Yang

"Found this place on the "top 10" breakfast sites in the area. They should be #1. Excellent breakfast place & kid friendly. Service was awesome will..."

Anita

"Really well done casual eating with Melbourne grade quality espresso. Good people too.. I highly recommend. This spot is perfect for a coffee or a..."

Mr Creosote

"We decided to head down to the Gold Coast for a day trip. What better way to spend a day off then in the sun, water and eating good food. I did my..."

Thebasicbalance

"The best Thick-Shakes I've encountered yet!Great Flavour + Great Thickness = Great Thick Shake.Tried the "Elvis" Thick shake -..."

Thick+The-Dead

"As a Melbourne foodie, I can be pretty fussy about where I eat. I come to Elk every time I come to the GC. I think it has by far the best breakfast..."

YumYum

"Super friendly and efficient staff. Coffee is very good in both espresso and filter. Food offerings are solid, with salads, eggs and even burgers..."

Mr B

"I always go to this place every morning. I love breakfast here, Southern Fried Chicken Burger is the best one for me. If you eat with coffee, nothing..."

Xander

"This cafe has really nice food. Fresh ingredients and good proportions. My friends and I have never left after a meal feeling hungry no matter how..."

FoodGloriousFood

"Delicious! Staff were very nice, guy who served us was energetic and friendly! Very nice eat you could easily tell that ingredients were fresh and..."

Tyler De Vries

"The size of their coffee cups are perfect. We ate the Avocado feta mash and the potato hash with salmon and both were good portions and..."

Paul Daniels

"we went there on a weekend morning. glad we brought ourselves there quite earlly. was already waiting for tables at 8:30 we left..."

May Lin

"Was stoked when we stumbled across Elk Espresso on a day trip to the Gold Coast. Great menu, coffee and sweets. I've never forgotten my Nutella thick..."

Fionakay

"The casual, laid-back Australian vibe and friendly service at Elk Espresso go hand-in-hand with its unpretentious yet absolutely delicious food to..."

Regina Chow

"From Perth and visited this morning. Fantastic food and coffee. Generous and delicious. Very busy but easy to put your name on a list and we're..."

Mrs_ox_qtn

"I went here for a breakfast service during the week, I was so surprised how packed it was for mid-week. We were easily accommodated in a packed..."

Elizabeth Cooper

"I have been coming here most mornings for the past two years and I find the service to be absolutely amazing! The meals are always exceptional and I..."

Nicole

"Absolute brunch perfection. Have been twice when visiting the Gold Coast from Melbourne. We've done a lot of brunch on the Gold Coast and this is by..."

Hanah Penrose

"Loved it!. So I've written a review for our other favourite little breakfast venue on this trip Metro and now its time for Elk. This was our first..."

Gastro Junkie

"This is the best coffee I can remember having. Far out this place was impressive! On holiday up from Melbourne, we went to a few other places on..."

Shannon

"Yum. On holidays and saw this cafe always busy with patrons. Took a dive and gave it a try- much to my delight. Had the potato fritters and a shake...."

Foodisgood

"Really good coffee. Fantastic..."

Makeitwhatyouwant

"Love, love, love Elk! Good food, good coffee, good atmosphere. The only criticism I have is that both times I've been in the past week I had to wait..."

Georgia

"Absolutely love it here! Whenever we're on the coast we visit. Great atmosphere. Great service and the food is always amazing!! Highly..."

FineDiner

"Excellent, lovely brekkie and good coffee. I highly recommend this place for a laid back..."

Jacquie Korodi

"Great atmosphere and lovely location. I didn't have the coffee, but the iced chai was delicious with a peanut butter slice. Nice place to go in the..."

Brittany

"Tasty. Good service, nice coffee, dawned tasty..."

Lisa Capamagian

"Great local feel. Note: Visit was over 6 months agoThis is a quick review, but my experience was great. Have been there twice and both times we..."

The Chef's Wife

"Amazing coffee, excellent food, great service just a tad noisy but it was very busy! Overall amazing..."

Jaclyn Connelly

"Wonderful! Medium wait time, but well worth it. We had breakfast there and the food was tasty and delicious, and very appropriately priced. The..."

Emma Playfair

"Good breakfast spot - busy and good vibe w great service, great food and great..."

Marianne Yacoel

"Out of towners found this gem on urbanspoon. The Customer service was excellent and the staff were friendly and helpful. The food and coffee was..."

Georgia Shackleton

"Busy, interesting and efficient. Top marks to the manager who worked the busy room superbly... if only all waiters were that good. Interesting food,..."

Helen Parer

"Good food, cool vibe, friendly staff, really busy. Thick shakes are really good, the food came out so quick. Not a fan of the juices, I prefer..."

Foodlover12

"Great place for lunch and coffee, kid friendly. The coffee is fantastic, little miss was very pleased with her babychino which the staff happily made..."

Madbiochemist

"Lovely. This place is a gem - great food, service, and atmosphere. Lots of character, and located a short walk to the beach. Will..."

Angela

"PEANUT BUTTER THICKSHAKE - life..."

TL

"Came here with my partner, we had the breakfast salad , granola bowl & the bit breakfast. Food and service great! definitely would go back..."

Shani Kaplan

"Great food. Elk has never let me down for great food and service. I love eating breakfast there, and the thickshakes are also awesome. Atmosphere is..."

Katy

"Awesome quality food and coffee. Please don't check this place out :) I want it all to myself. Absolutely amazing breakfast! You can tell that the..."

Kiwidion

"Really good!. Great food and coffee, good value and lovely, friendly staff. A lovely sunny winter spot with indoor and outdoor seating. The..."

Susan Butler

"Perfection amongst the tourist trap. Was so happy to discover this gem amongst the over priced and underwhelming breakfast venus of broadbeach. will..."

Kris Parry

"The breakkie burger was tasty and really hit the spot, but I would have preferred to have been munching on the chorizo quesadilla. It looked like the..."

Rebecca

"Best thick shake. Was here a few weeks ago. Had the yummiest burger and divine chocolate and peanut thick shake. So..."

Zack_drake

"Amazing spot sitting out in the arvo sun enjoying a coffee. Such a relaxing vibe that makes you want to sit there all day. The decor is top quality..."

Fish

"Ticks all the boxes. Funky little cafe in Broadbeach with a great vibe, good food and even better coffee. So happy we stumbled across this little..."

BellaItalia

"Yummy. Amazing Creme Brulee Thickshake. My man and I are from Sydney. We decided to spend our last breakkie at Elk. And this definitely was one of..."

Food Affair

"Great find!. Such a relief to have an option like Elk. It's an oasis away from the bland cafés of Surfers. Lovely staff and quick service. Potato..."

Hux

"Absolutely amazing food an service was just as great, really impressed with the Creme Brûlée shake, yummy..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"A decent hipster cafe. A 10 minute ish walk from the main drag in broadbeach, opposite the soccer fields, is a pretty standard hipster looking cafe...."

Mil

"Refreshing. Just moved to the area and I love this place. It's my new local. Have eaten breakfast and lunch - both great! They just got a new..."

Laramonono

"Found out about this funky little cafe thru urban spoon and was only a few blocks away from our hotel, yay! Such a great space, super friendly and..."

LindaDee

"Had their pulled pork burger and iced coffee. Both were good, but special mention for the iced coffee - absolutely loved..."

Eric T

"Amazing food, great service, awesome fit out and the best coffee! Free macaroon this morning as..."

Jak Collins

"Great spot. Breakfast was awesome. Peanut butter thickshake was great. Very smooth and creamy. Close to the best ever. Coffee was well made..."

Matt Linger

"Came to this place straight off the plane from Melbourne, found it through urbanspoon, and I must say coming from Melbourne with the best coffee,..."

Jennifer Issa

"Great food & coffee. Need to lift standards of 'clean'. Breakfast at this funky, upbeat little café was an enjoyable and quality experience food and..."

Ronoela1

"Liked it, didn't love it, but would recommend. Coffee was sensational. Smashed avacado, fetta, poached eggs, smoked salmon and mushrooms on sourdough..."

Steven

"Visiting the GC, living in Melbourne we are tough cookies to please when it comes to food and coffee. I am hugely surprised by this place and..."

Nikki

"Coffee/thickshake Gem. Elk is a quirky gem on the GC. I never know which drink to have first, my usual coffee which is always delish or the kickass..."

Lucymills06

"Best hipster hangout on the Goldie - awesome coffee (Bonsoy yay). Friendly staff...."

Zoeeunoia

"Great coffee, yummy cake!. We decided to make a visit to Elk after it appeared in a list of Top 10 coffees on the Gold Coast in The Bulletin. We..."

FamilyofFour

"Best Broadbeach Brew. Can't go wrong with Elk. Breakfast, brunch or lunch they do not disappoint. It gets pretty busy but they know how to handle a..."

Munchy

"Despite being busy, the food and drinks came out promptly. Nice strong coffees, delicious scallops salad and friendly service. The only downside is..."

Food Critic

"Best breakfast in Broadbeach by a country mile!! Coffee's very good,..."

A1

"This review isn't about Elk Espresso, with it's well thought out modern breakfast menu and coastal setting, it is about something far greater - the..."

Isaac Icecream

"Best breakfast on the East Coast! We loved the Chorizo & the Hash... It was mindblowing! Coffee was amazing; service couldn't be any better! We will..."

Arash Ranjbaran

"We were looking for a quality breakfast venue which can be hard to find up here. We are from Melbourne so our expectations for a good breakfast are..."

AlanaJ

"This is a good place to oh after an early morning surf or swim. Nice food and coffee. Outside tables get roasting hot when the sun is high on the..."

Charlietango

"Special Place. Have been here 3 times now on my travels to the GC from Toowoomba and have to say I have loved every experience. Mates who were locals..."

Max

"Come here heaps and last time poached eggs were not runny cooked straight through and table service was unfriendly. Not the best experience at your..."

Wilson

"Quite good. Im staying in broadbeach so thought id check this place out. Food was good although not great, staff very friendly, gets very busy so..."

The Lionking Diner

"A uniquely decorated place, matched with extraordinary dishes. It all comes together to produce a cafe with a relaxed and enjoyable vibe. Just found..."

Jennifer Kate

"A breath of fresh air.. We holidayed on the Gold Cost last week and stayed in Surfers. When we discovered this place, we were over the moon. After..."

Anna Rogers

"Definitely try the kickarse thick..."

GGalham

"Made the trek out to Elk and was blown away by the steak burger. Had the 'kickass' thick shake which was to die for and the steak burger was the best..."

Corza_21

"Amazing food! Something to rival machine in Hobart......"

Simon Rinne

"Perfect scrambled eggs, great decor lovely helpful staff, will be back..."

Cjh16

"Best breakfast on the coast, hands down. Very busy on the weekend though, so be prepared to wait for a..."

Renny Holder

"Wow. Gr8 coffee. I walked 10min from Jupiter's because my friend told me about this place. Thank god for Urban..."

Peter

"Good coffee. I had the feast, a coffee and a fresh juice, OMG way too much food. The feast was a good balance of textures taste and not your typical..."

Foodisyum

"Whenever I'm in town. Whenever I'm in Australia, I always find my way back to Elk. I love its awesome rustic lunch..."

Chris Sheldrick

"Missed the breakfast menu, but the long black was..."

Oliver Camara

"Great coffee and food. Visited four out of five days I was in..."

Falcman

"I feel I can't put into words how much I love this place. The atmosphere alone will make you fall in love, then there's the amazing food. You can't..."

Shani

"Love this cafe. Went there all the way from Brisbane CBD. Missed the breakfast but satisfied by daily special. And amazing coffee. Don't forget to..."

Shodeara

"Ploughman's Breakfast. So many different components to this meal but everything cooked to perfection. If you are hungry, this is a 'must order dish'..."

LOIS

"Awesome food, Great atmosphere and Friendly service.... Elk has it all!! the Creme Brûlée thick shake was INCREDIBLE! and the hash browns with..."

Foodie

"AMAZING FOOD. I honestly cannot put into words how much I love this place! Every time I go it is amazing. Friendly staff, quick service and delicious..."

Amber May

"Celebrated a birthday brekky and timing was perfect on food delivery! Service was super friendly. Perfect..."

Jagsrana

"Kitschy Melbourne-esque cafe. Elk Espresso is probably one of my favourite places in Broadbeach. As a self confessed tea addict there's a nice range..."

Adeline Teh

"Its hard to find a relaxed, funky cafe with great coffee, interesting menu and friendly service in amongst the glitz of the Gold Coast - but Elk..."

Michelle Lovius

"Busy & Great. Great breakfast. Scrambled eggs with chorizo. Generous helping with a bit of a kick. Lovely waiter. Like the iPhone ordering system...."

Louise

"Great atmosphere, menu and amazing..."

Jerry

"Make sure you visit this minimal decor maximum flavour cafe tucked away in a side street in Broadbeach. They really care about their food, service..."

Reets

"Great little place. Cute decor, great coffee, tasty food and fast and friendly service. This place would give Sydney cafés a run for their..."

K Dub

"On holidays from Sydney craving a good coffee. This place had amazing breakfasts and coffee. Kept going back for the potatoe cakes and french toast -..."

Estelephant

"Diana. Dropped in for a quick flat white on Friday, was so good was tempted to have another but time woulddn't permit. Returned on Sat for b/f with..."

DianaW

"Love it Great staff coffee .... Love itGreat staff coffee & foodOnly problem is getting a..."

Chris Vertullo

"Lovely breakfast and coffee. Great off beat location. Had the potato hash and also the mushrooms and polenta. Maybe a little salt in the..."

Julian Chew

"Well and truely lived up to the hype and expectation! Definitely will be..."

Rufus Morris

"We just had coffee & breakfast here & it was the best quality food, service & divine coffee since we left home in Denmark WA in over 2 weeks!!!..."

Foodiefans

"Was staying at coast this weekend. Googled good cafe I Broadbeach. Saw all the great feedback here. Thankyou! It was great!!! We ate there today and..."

Bon Appetit

"Friendly service, fresh food, reasonable..."

Melza

"Awesome hash browns!. Hashbrown must hv been the best i've ever had...(tho i'm no hash expert)...coffee was very good and consistent...we were in..."

Anden

"Broadbeach's best kept secret. Came here randomly to check this place out after moving just up the road. This cafe is honestly the best breakfast..."

Cammyjs

"Great coffee. Good food. Average service. Food and drinks came out at random times. Not so friendly when it came to paying the bill. A smile goes a..."

Stevie Edgerton

"Best place for a coffee on Surfers. And the creme brulee is..."

L.C

"Good location, good food. Cute little cafe with yummy food for standard cafe prices. Lovely to sit and look out at the sports fields. Only problem..."

Food Lover

"Probably the best coffee iv had on the gold coast! rich and smooth the kind of coffee you could drink all day! Very friendly staff..."

Johnsmith Lordington

"Great place for Sunday breakfast with the girls before going for a swim at Broadbeach. Good coffee, food with panache and you can bring you puppy..."

Good Coffee Dense Fruit Toast

"Love love love. Love this Melbourne'esque cafe in Broadbeach overlooking the sportsfield. Very good coffee, meals are ok however nothing to write..."

Andrew Kelly

"Hhmmm, Elk or Vintage?. Room to move, coffee pleasent, breakfast was good, service on the mark. Will be back. Though just like Vintge, the..."

Hamish The Opinionated

"Okay.... The food is decent, however was disappointed by the lack of vegetarian options (only 1 on the menu). The coffee was horrible though, I..."

TJ

"Amazing food. This was the best breakfast I have had in a very long time. Food was amazing, great menu - it was hard deciding what to order! The..."

Hungrysuits

"Andrews second Café is a winner! A lot more spacious than Vintage...great for getting a big group of friends together over breakfast. Awesome..."

Kelly Nairn

"One of the few Broadbeach cafes without chrome fittings. Very hip and excellent coffee & breakfasts. A real..."

Simondo

"Posted on September 28, 2014 by Daniel Jasmine Since we were going to Gold Coast for another staycation to jumpstart the mid-semester break, we..."

Husmarried

"Elk Espresso stood out with its funky turquoise and green coloured chairs and several brunchers dining outside. The fit out inside evokes an urban..."

Foodpornjournal

"A much awaited coffee catch up was due with Sunjo, so we decided to try the highly recommended Elk Espresso. A short walk away from the main Surf..."

Yanna Lai

"The most popular dish is Potato Hash served with avocado, bacon and eggs. I had a plate to myself and it was good. Certainly wouldn't mind dining..."

Jun

"The highlight of our this stop however, was the Crème Brulee Thickshake! It was absolutely amazing! It was my first time trying anything like that..."

TheCafeCrawler

"Elk wins friends, first of all, for being a world away from the stainless steel cafes of Broadbeach. Once a quite unremarkable shop, there's now a..."

Marj Osborne

"The prices are reasonable, the food delicious, staff friendly and the location is perfect. It’s a must..."

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