The best Restaurants in Varsity Lakes ranking of June 2025
39 restaurant menus in Varsity Lakes, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"Lovely coffee at a great spot with nice food and an amazing team, Impeccable customer service! Would highly recommend this place (my go to joint..."
Max Lau
"First time we came here today on Mother's Day. Amazing staff (Rafa) was so friendly, caring and attentive. My kids adored him. He offered them..."
Ally Brown
"One of the best cafes I've been to on the Cold Coast. Love the staff and the food. I always tell people if they are looking for somewhere good to..."
Landon Philp
"The coffee was amazing , the feel of the place is really cool and relaxed ,filled with all the happy staff , just makes you want to come back , oh..."
Lisa Greentree
"Great service, haven't had service that good in a long time. Food was amazing. Foods not cheap but it's worth it as you get such high quality..."
Ash Cowper
"Seriously delicious food, great new decor, unique menu, great coffee, fantastic service with a smile. Will definitely be back. Can't say enough good..."
Michelle Carr
"Brilliant service , it had great Chai Latte and bought home some amazing doughnuts , worth every cent ! I wish they had smaller portions for someone..."
Maureen Khan Lumsden
"Great coffee; awesome crema!! amazingly friendly, responsive staff. Beautiful food and an all round excellent experience that's hard to match.
Thanks..."
Craig Goddard
"Attentative service, yummy food, love the coffee. Would love a kids menu option is only constructive feedback..."
Sigrid Muller
"Great atmosphere and food! I live in a foodie town in Northern Michigan with lots of Cafe's and Blackboard is still one of my..."
Kyle Bowen
"the..."
Marc Kinvig
"Really wanted to leave a 5 star review but service was lacking. Waitresses were friendly but not attentive. It was hard to get anyone's attention...."
TresHungry
"Came for a late lunch on a weekday and was amazed by how busy it was. Set a few turns from Bond University is this gem of a cafe. Had the Ragu..."
John Appleseed
"I come from Melbourne and literally Blackboard can be crowned as having the best coffee in Gold Coast! I haven’t tried their food yet but their..."
Nathanael Hsieh Zhong Cheng
"The coffee here has quality with its own unique taste. The barista is definitely skillful and detailed in brewing, not careless even at early morning..."
Authenticity
"I ordered the Wild Mushrooms. The dish was simplistic however a larger portion size and potentially a variation in texture would be more desired...."
Sophie Barton
"Great coffee! Never a let down. The hash brown is hit and miss on occasion. The potato is always golden, but the inside is hit and..."
Kyle Jones
"Food good, service good and certainly one of the better places for breakfast around here. But, and it is big but for me, having only one place to pay..."
Jtogno
"I was in varsity lakes for a course for 10 days recently. I went for breakfast/ coffee nearly every day during my stay. I got addicted to the good..."
Lammer
"nice atmosphere, Coffe was ok, service was very good. I ordered avocado and eggs, and it was good. didn't try the cakes, I can't comment on that. ..."
Dino Lo
"Love coming to Blackboard for a coffee and cronut before Uni. Great staff, great coffee. The food is also awesome, it's dog friendly so you can..."
Tim Gordon
"Great atmosphere. Great coffee. Ordered the lamb kofta and Thai chicken burger. Both pretty good my pick was the burger it was excellent. Nice touch..."
Mick 29652
"Let's get this straight, this place is about coffee. So I'll rate the coffee 5/5. Can't say that for many places on the Gold Coast. Want a great..."
Gebs
"Pang, another friend and I had brunch here just now. The food and the coffee are too good and absolutely worth the price. I would especially..."
Chi Ying Jocelyn
"Heavenly food, excellent environment and service. I'm never a fan of breakfast/brunch since its so pricey but this was totally worth it. My friends..."
Pang
"I can't wait to go back here again. My meal was excellent, the service was quick and the environment was pleasant. There are two sections,..."
Kelly Walker
"When I started seeing those oozy-plumpy-syringed cronuts, I knew I had to go down and have one, or maybe two.. Blackboard Specialty Coffee is located..."
MynameisFood.
"I love the kale salad with poached egg in here & the coffee's always delicious. The staff are very friendly and a great relaxed vibe. Always changing..."
Jessica Corbett
"Amazing. Great quick service, food was delicious. Don't know what people are on about with their bad reviews - get your noses out of the..."
Temma
"I'm a regular & for good reason!. CARAMEL SALTED DONUTS is all I should say. These have become a weekly tradition among my friends! I tell people far..."
Thelittleburrito
"Chai Latte w/ actual chai tea. One of the better chai teas I've..."
Cruise
"Great Place!! Whether it's coffee and breakfast in the morning or a casual dinner with the Nola Streetfood menu. Unreal service and very..."
CamReid
"Amazing food, a bit expensive. The food here is great....the cheeseburger is insanely good, the cabinet food is always fresh and interesting -..."
Katy
"Cappucino. Love the cappuccino..."
Facebook User
"Converted. They converted me from latte to AeroPress and I'm disappointed everywhere I go now, if AeroPress (or similar) is not offered. Also..."
2StubbornMules
"Had lunch here today. Great food and service. Will certainly..."
Cheryl
"Such a cool joint... Has changed heaps since last time I was here. Just always improving.. The fitout looks amazing and so is everything..."
Cafelover
"Among the best coffee I've ever had! Excellent menu, good service and great atmosphere. A new..."
Bianka Ganser
"Diana. Wow the coffee here is just great. A laid back little spot near the uni so gets pretty noisy & busy busy! Coffee is single origin & is smooth..."
DianaW
"Good coffee. good food. Really busy so can be noisy but service was still quite..."
Sophie Esther Glynn
"Food, coffee and service were all flawless. Aeropress was sweet, crisp, clean. Love this..."
Shanny Sena
"Blackboard is one of the best coffee experiences on the Coast, second to none. With strong Melbourne influence and culture weaved into this little..."
Coffee Man
"Love the coffee and the service , and the muffins are to die for. A very trendy cafe , exactly what we need on the gold coast . Oh .. Cute barrista..."
Shirlyn Hoi
"Nice but get merlo coffee or sth Italian..."
Alex
"A little love in every cup. You know when a movie is talked up and you go see it only to be disappointed? Well blackboard is the opposite of that...."
Stirling
"The Blackboard Cafe is just what I was looking for!! I have just moved from Melbourne and was searching for a decent coffee. I love everything about..."
J
"Intimate, dark and cosy feel. Great, friendly service. Limited menu. Would love to see more breakfast..."
Tanty
"What I love about this place is their emphasis on fresh, wholesome, local produce and uniquely sourced coffee. Every time we come here, they always..."
Yanna Lai
"On a lovely weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting a friend on the Gold Coast with several others, and we stopped by Blackboard Specialty Coffee...."
Tammy
"I’m a regular at Blackboard Specialty Coffee. I think that says it all. For all you coffee lovers out there – Blackboard is the place to be! They..."
TheCafeCrawler
"Nick talks blends as a chef talks ingredients or a sommelier talks wine. He’s way too smart for school, with coffee wisdom way beyond his years, so..."
Marj Osborne
"...should be titled "Coffee" because there isn't really all that much going on in terms of..."
Girl Who Does Lunch
"I suppose when the word “syringe” come to mind, one often associates it with either drugs or medical treatments and both are obnoxious. But when..."
Dolce Bunnie
"The staff are true coffee lovers, laid-back and friendly. Our server even plonked himself at the end of our table and drank his espresso whilst..."
Tracey Meyer
"Grilled dukkah salmon came with roasted beetroot, spinach, and goat’s cheese on sourdough with a wedge of lemon on the side for squeezing. This was..."
Brisbane Devoured
"There is no greater sense of panic than entering a cafe and desperately scanning its cake display counter from behind the queue at the coffee..."
"Nice pizza and cocktails. Beautiful staff love the girls here. They look after you..."
Ashlee Bates
"Exceptional meals, service and price !! Kids meals were huge and great. Normal meals, perfect. Easy location so not over crowded. Thanks again we..."
Sarah Rynja
"Love the Thursday night quiz nights! The food is so good for the price and the staff are very friendly. The TV screens broadcasting the sport are..."
Lachlan Dougan
"Haven't been here for year's, and wasn't sure if it was still here due to covid. As this are is kinda out of the way area, except for people who.live..."
Jayson Mair
"Been here a few times over the last few months and enjoyed the experience. Not as spacious as some other pubs around, but a nice environment with..."
Kaptain Kerr
"Excellent food and great prices. Love the $20 steak and drink deal on a Wednesday. $15 lunch menu has a great salmon bowl, worth every..."
"A great place for a bite to eat and a drink...or two.
Been here twice in the past 2 weeks and the food is fresh, prices are worthy of the quality of..."
Jayson Mair
"The constantly changing beer selection is fantastic here including their 2 beers. The team are always so friendly. Will happily recommend to others...."
Lucy Condon
"The staff are incredible, super friendly and great service. Prices are perfect, this place is a hidden gem with great food coupled with a tranquil..."
Cole Jones
"Nice Café on the lake. Views from the outside verandah are very nice. If you are lucky, the swans will come and say hi !
Coffee was good, and the..."
John B Schilt
"Very polite and I love to eat here with my parents. Pet friendly in the outer area and wonderful customer service. They provide a student discount..."
Mia E
"Most amazing fresh food. Love the place such a cute date night..."
Ashlee Bates
"Incredible food and view. Quick and friendly customer service! Would definitely come..."
Troy Thomas
"Awesome staff and great food/drinks. Very accommodating for my electric scooter and a number of bikes on a rainy evening. Thank you so..."
"Ciao Bella, this pizza is delicious, you may have to wait a bit but MAN. This pizza melts in your mouth, the fresh seasoning to the fresh dough..."
kumi clair
"Amazing Italian food, delicious pizzas!! Love to eat there or grab some for take away, they are the..."
Mariana Salles
"Best Italian food on the Gold Coast. This visit we had the Fettuccine and a meat lovers pizza. The pizza bases here are crispy and thin, the topping..."
Barbara Constantinou
"Their pizza is next level, especially the Contadina. The staff are lovely, the food is always ready so quickly and is so tasty and fresh. The gnocchi..."
Lauren Arnott
"Mama's kitchen and son's great service. The best thing about this restaurant is the home-coming feeling, with mother in the kitchen creating..."
"Been here many many times the chicken salt chips are the best I've ever had (they are skinny cut chips) and the chicken nuggets are yum!!! Very cheap..."
"When I walked in, I was skeptical as it didn’t seem like it would have the best Chinese. But really I was craving it, then when I walked in. I was..."
Giselle Courtney
"The receptionist was kind, friendly, strong, handsome, young, sympathetic. The food was so good, even flies came over and wanted to eat the fantastic..."
"100% would reccomend.. the best value for money pizza I have ever had, pizzas are loaded with toppings and ingredients with an incredible taste to..."
Nathan Anderson
"Amazing food and super friendly staff! Favourite pizza..."
shaquille bond
"Not bad of old school pizza. Ordered buffalo chicken on the menu thought it was chicken wings but it was pizza..."
TJizKing (TJizKing)
"The best pizza I’ve ever had! Quality service backed up with a 10/10..."
Benderson 1
"Absolutely awesome food and delivery on time if not..."
Mike Roberts
"pizza quality here never disappoints, always fills those cheeky cravings I..."
Jazwhit
"Love the pizzas here! Typical "Australian style" with lots of fresh toppings on top. Great smashable pizza at reasonable takeaway prices. Tried a few..."
"Favourite place to go for lunch! The staff are so lovely and I couldn't fault their customer service! My favourite dish is the Chicken Katsu, it's so..."
Chloe Hyatt
"Great value and a staple for Bond university students. The chicken katsu is great value and is crunchy, delicious and fresh. The sushi was also..."
Mrs Mark
"Literally the best place to get a cheap, healthy and flavoursome lunch in the area! Wonderful service and everything is made fresh. Eight dollars for..."
Sally
"Do you like real sushi sandwiches? Bond Sushi is filled with people who make sushi and the sushi the people who make sushi make. Make Bond Sushi..."
Josh
"It was my favourite when I was a Bond university because it's not expensive and enough for big eater like me for lunchtime. If you need a quick fix..."
Hugo Dominic Crystal
"Best katsu i've had. Their $8 katsu is amazing. Best iv had in a long time. 10/10..."
Mcskorob
"Fantastic! Kind and genuine staff, great food. I would defiantly recommend this cheap, cute, family owned sushi joint too all of my..."
Sean Duncan-Leimann
"A small and easy place to go for lunch. Because of its' popularity, everything is freshly made and made in a clean, healthy, way. They might not have..."
Xraijs
"Small, fast-moving store near Bond uni. Plenty of staff keeps the queue moving quickly. It's cheap, and tasty. Don't think much of the decore but it..."
Jim
"Hands down the best culinary experience available in South-East Queensland. This has evolved into an institution in the varsity lakes area for..."
Mark Soffer
"Delicious fresh sushi rolls with lots of flavour varieties. Love the chicken avocado and cream cheese. Happy customer service and good value for..."
K Reese
"I have been going to Bond Sushi for 6 years now and I know for a FACT that it is the BEST sushi hub on the Gold Coast if not the whole QLD. The..."
Shannon Hayes
"Been coming here for 5+ years and it’s one of the best sushi spots I’ve ever been to. Sushi is always fresh, chicken katsu is delicious, good..."
Amanda Yee
"I have been there when I studied at Bond. Now I graduate but still come here. I love this store. Very nice customer service and delicious..."
Chris YAO
"Fresh sushi, good price, friendly staff, if that’s what you are looking for, come here! You won’t be disappointed! I like pickle ginger which is..."
Mil Chan
"A regular spot of mine for lunch, fresh sushi, great prices and happy..."
Travis Fitzgerald
"Highly recommended!!!
Best Sushi rolls that I've ever had before!
Our family went to the Gold Coast to chill out for 2nights from Brisbane. We went..."
"Amazing place, amazing food. I believe that this store will grow a lot. Definitely worth going here for the food which is at a 10/10 with quality and..."
theo corry
"The fish is our favourite fish and chips and burger joint.
The burger’s are just amazing value great tasting and full of fresh tasty..."
craig newton
"I always come here for the chips. The chicken salt is a must! I always order the thick cut chips with chicken salt. They're always cooked fresh so..."
Sandra L
"Come here all the time and honestly can't say a bad word about it, i love the food especially the salt and pepper calamari, but the chips and fish..."
Lachlan Dougan
"The Fish is the best store in varsity scratch that the best store in Australia. The fish has amazing food and great..."
Cornelius Cornwall
"New Years dinner was sorted!
Friendly staff, great prices. and really tasty.
Only fault was that our daughters chips were over salted but I just had..."
Faith L
"Some of the best food I have ever had. The burgers are a definate..."
Something Or The Other
"Great place for a bite. Staff are polite and the fish and chips are lovely. They also serve calamari, rice, and drinks as well. Prices are extremely..."
"Easily one of my favourite cafes! Great and affordable food delivered with such nice service. The team are always so friendly. 5 stars from me! And..."
Amy
"Best Eggs Benedict I have and the price is unbelievably reasonable. I would say their quality is better than most cafes in bigger cities. Owners..."
Vivian Leung
"Awesome little place with a tasty cappuccino
Check out the coffee art!
The lady who served me was very friendly as well. Really nice family vibe..."
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"A little bit of Paris in the heart of Varsity Lakes . A good selection of cakes & tarts with their Almond Croissant a standout treat . I could see..."
Graeme Handley
"Amazing food, amazing customer service everything we ordered was very tasty and tidy. Prices are another good point here as they are very reasonable...."
Luis Terra
"Lovely little cafe, fresh food and the best french toast I've ever had. Great staff and great coffee..."
Louise McLachlan
"The acai bowls are to die for, as are the macarons. Cheeky coffee doesn't go amiss either. LOVE..."
Lachlan Dougan
"Trendy, clean, nice menu, central for Uni Students. Only downside I can see is that it's fairly small so maybe not suitable for large..."
"Great Coffee and food, like the casual ambiance and the friendly..."
Michael Lo
"I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Cru Cafe's coffee and was impressed to say the least! Fantastic coffee and beautiful slices. Can't wait..."
Tana Blair
"Great value for money, friendly staff and a great location just across from..."
Justin Reid
"Good coffee, good banana bowl. The fritters were a bit doughy and the staff a bit shy. Looked not too keen on..."
Karine Mägi
"This place serves up excellent coffee every time! And the staff are super-friendly. The place has a great chill-out atmosphere as well
Highly..."
martini roo
"Read Mick S's review and noted that he has given every other venue at varsity lakes a negative review. The Allpress coffee is amazing. Not sure what..."
Darryl Dyson
"Great breakfast of Avocado on toast and a beautiful latte. Fast, friendly service with a really good choice of indoor and outdoor nooks. Prices are..."
"One of the two best Thai restaurants nearest to Bond University. Almost every time I go home from school, I will go in for a cheap and full dinner. ..."
Pico雷比可
"Well priced, tasty for their version of vegetarian pad Thai. It's a bit sweet for me other than that it's beautiful. Generous serving of a vegetable..."
Hendrika Kwan
"So good! Authentic and they gave me free Burmese green tea afterwards. Very..."
Jettero Lumere
"Have come here for the quick and easy bay Marie lunch many times over several years (though they cook to order as well). The curries have always been..."
"Everything else in the area that I wanted to try was shut so stopped in here. Plusses: 20% discount offered to locals, students and call centre..."
Jonathon Pain
"One of the better Laksa I had in Australia! For a $13.9 the portion is very generous ( you almost need 2 people to finish 1 Laksa). Customer service..."
Sunny Ahmed
"great food and service
staff nice
will come back..."
MENG LIN
"They have now closed...."
LG
"These guys know what they're doing! Shantha and the team here are really friendly, have loyalty cards, and they do a nice stir fry with a bunch of..."
Asel Opata
"I have been searching for the best Laksa on the Gold Coast and I’ve finally found it!!!!! So delicious 🤩🤩🤩 Green Curry was an absolute..."
"Good coffee, good banana bowl. The fritters were a bit doughy and the staff a bit shy. Looked not too keen on..."
Karine Mägi
"This place serves up excellent coffee every time! And the staff are super-friendly. The place has a great chill-out atmosphere as well
Highly..."
martini roo
"Read Mick S's review and noted that he has given every other venue at varsity lakes a negative review. The Allpress coffee is amazing. Not sure what..."
Darryl Dyson
"Great breakfast of Avocado on toast and a beautiful latte. Fast, friendly service with a really good choice of indoor and outdoor nooks. Prices are..."
"Great service this morning
Great sub
The fella was running the show on his own too
Opening the shop, cooking the bread, subs made will asap
Give that..."
Alik lacrosse-young
"Christine Cnr Subway. My preferred store as the staff are happy people and the fresh subs are..."
Bruce Cameron
"We had a delicious foot long chicken teriyaki and great service as..."
Graeme Beckerleg
"Regular customer at Subway Christine Cnr and have luckily enough got to know a couple of the staff members names over my time, Anya and Nikia (excuse..."
Craig Kable
"Great healthy alternative for lunch on the go. The combination choices are limitless, and the rolls are freshly baked in store with a hand full of..."
Darrell Todd
"Been going to this subway for close to 2 years give or take, have had alot of cranky staff in their.... today I get to eat humble pie I have never..."
Dean Veitch
"Small subway and has a small amount of seats to eat at but does not get that busy so you should be alright.
Salads seem fresh and I haven’t had an..."
Faith L
"Subway is always great but when you get it with a smile it makes it so much better. Just want to thank your staff for being focused and efficient and..."
"-Very friendly staff.
-No delay is serving food.
-Ordered a chicken which was very healthy and goes well with the garlic sauce they offered.
-Ordered..."
Laith A
"The best Chicken and Lamb Mix Snack Pack I’ve ever tasted, the staff are also very friendly. Will definitely be going back atleast once a week, so..."
Liam
"The food was delicious! The chicken was tender and full of mouth watering flavours! The menu had a great variety suited for all customers. If you..."
Jenny Suarez
"Great chicken. Everything freshly made. Awesome place & location in Varsity Lakes area. Chips were nice..."
"I love this place. The ladies always have a smile and a chat to make the morning so much better. Always professional as well as great customer..."
Paul Cooper
"They serve my favourite coffee blend, Gabriel Coffee & so well made too. We walk across Lake Orr just to grab my coffee fix. So happy to have found..."
Ada Gabriel
"The best coffee on the Gold Coast. Also a great family business that has been operating with the same ownership since..."
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