Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Varsity Lakes

8 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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Cmbt Coffee
Cmbt Coffee
100/100 (7 ratings)
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Wild Cherry Coffee Bar
Wild Cherry Coffee Bar
99/100 (54 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
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Healthy
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SMOKED SALMON BAGEL W CAPERS
Healthy
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Pita Pit
94/100 (66 ratings)
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Middle Eastern
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Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
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Old Paris Bakery
Old Paris Bakery
92/100 (215 ratings)
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"Amazing place gorgeous quiche and macarons and beautiful..."
Caroline Probert Barnes
"Absolutely beautiful coffee!! Wonderful & friendly staff & great atmosphere. We'll be back..thank..."
Belinda Smit
"Really lovely coffee .... Best I have had in a long time . The eclairs were very yummy . Very friendly service..."
Debbie Ann Cowles Maile
"Best food, coffee and people on the coast! The lamb baguette and crepes where amazing! Thank You..."
Dani Oliver
"Great service with a smile along with coffee an croissant fresh and tasty can't wait to taste the crepes we will be back with..."
Kelly Bull
"Best way to start the day, perfect coffee and croissant to die for..."
Mona Naguib ElFeky
"I loved It. amazing coffee! everything is good there! Thank..."
Vitor Hugo Pinheiro
"Best little cafe! owned by a passionate French family :) love supporting these guys! The food is affordable and tastes pretty amazing..."
Liam Byrne
"This place has THE BEST French vanilla slices...yum..."
Jo D'anna
"Nutella and banana crepes are incredible and lovely customer..."
Alex Lees
"Coffee and eclair was great. Great little cafe to catch up with a..."
Kathleen Gabel
"Amazing coffee.. Awesome treats.. Wonderful friendly..."
Benji Crane
"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..."
Vanessa H.
Cafe On South Bay
Cafe On South Bay
86/100 (182 ratings)
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"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..."
Garry Innes
Cru Cafe
Cru Cafe
84/100 (197 ratings)
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"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..."
Garry Innes
Blackboard Specialty Coffee
Blackboard Specialty Coffee
83/100 (1846 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
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Australian
Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
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Crab
Sparkling Water
Smashed Avocado
Hollandaise Sauce
Skinny Cappuccino
Eggs Benedict
Fruit Toast
Summer Salad
Chilli Scrambled Eggs
Acai Bowl
Miso Pumpkin Toast
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Burger
Chorizo Hollandaise
Cheese burger
Croissant with Almonds
Poke Bowl
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"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..."
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"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..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
Fresh Coffee Bar
Fresh Coffee Bar
73/100 (22 ratings)
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"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..."
clinton swan
"Great coffee..always consistent...healthy good..."
Rutendo Chimuka
"Their flat white is so creamy best in..."
simon maloney