Coastal Coffee Escapes: Try the 6 Best Cafes in Caloundra

Caloundra has long been a popular, family-friendly escape on the Sunshine Coast. It’s home to beautiful beaches (namely Moffat Beach, Bulcock Beach and Kings Beach), and the Pumicestone Passage, a waterway ideal for boating and water sports. 

But it’s not just the laid-back energy and beautiful stretch of coastline that make Caloundra a favoured destination for Brisbane families, there’s also a growing foodie scene that shouldn’t be dismissed. 

From beachfront views to cute coffee nooks, we’ve got the local’s tips on where the best cafes in Caloundra are hiding.

The Pocket Espresso Bar

This little hole-in-the-wall cafe has a gorgeous view overlooking Moffat Beach, and dishes up bright and colourful food that is bursting with freshness and flavour. 

They happily accommodate any dietary requirements, scour their menu for gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan goodies for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

The Pocket Espresso Bar has you covered at any time of day, and they do it with an infectious joy and friendliness that can’t be beaten. 

6 Seaview Terrace, Moffat Beach

Coffee Cat on Kings Beach

This family-owned and run business takes prime position on Kings Beach, without a road between you and the rolling waves. 

Coffee Cat’s mission is to serve fine food and the best coffee with excellent service, plus live entertainment on the weekends to keep the good vibes rolling. 

Enjoy classic brekkie plates like an eggs benedict, or pop by and try their famous Coffee Cat Angus burger for lunch, and enjoy the flavour of each morsel, knowing that each sauce and stock is made with love in-house. 

When it comes to cafes in Caloundra, the Cat is not to be skipped!

4/8 Levuka Avenue, Kings Beach

Salti Reads

Salti Reads is hands down, the best cafe in Caloundra for bookworms. This cute and colourful cafe serves specialty coffee, bubble tea and tasty snacks, all with a beautiful beach view. 

They also let their creativity shine, with a whole host of stickers and book accessories that make the perfect gift for the bookworm in your life, or just a new addition to your own collection. 

Cosy into a table with a cup of coffee and a new read, Caloundra is a holiday destination, after all!

Shop 6/38 Esplanade Bulcock Beach, Caloundra

White Picket Fence

The brainchild of husband and wife Adam and Caity, White Picket Fence is known for its community charm and culinary excellence. 

Their modern brunch menu, specialty coffee and great service has won them Tripadvisor awards for the best cafe in Caloundra as well as the best cafe on the Sunshine Coast. They’ve also been recognised by The Courier Mail as one of the 100 best cafes in Queensland! 

It might be time to discover for yourself what makes this one of the best cafes in Caloundra. 

140 Bulcock Street, Caloundra

Lamkin Lane Espresso Bar

At Lamkin Lane Espresso Bar, exceptional coffee is paired with laid-back vibes. So if you’re on the hunt for the best coffee in Caloundra, this is the place to be! 

This little laneway coffee haunt not only pours some of the Sunshine Coast’s best coffee, but they also whip up tasty matcha lattes and chai lattes for those on the hunt for a little less caffeine. 

Their breakfast menu is bursting with flavour and fun twists on classic brekkie faves, so pull up a stump and prepare to treat your taste buds to all sorts of deliciousness. 

31 Lamkin Lane, Caloundra

The Pastry Lab

Take a short stroll from Bulcock Beach, and you’ll happen upon the best pastries on the Sunshine Coast. 

Chef Chris has eighteen years of pastry experience and has trained under some of the best Australian, French and American pastry chefs, and the evidence is in every mouthwatering morsel you’ll find at this cafe. 

The Pastry Lab even import French butter (Isigny Sainte-Mère) for their exclusive use on the Sunshine Coast. Pick up a Vegemite scroll, cruffin or cookie croissant and take it down to the beach or the Happy Valley green space for the perfect afternoon snack.

2/80 Lower Gay Terrace, Caloundra

Now that you’re up to speed on the best cafes in Caloundra, make a reservation for dinner at one of the best restaurants in the area. Explore the luxurious accommodation options available on the Sunshine Coast, and make the most of your escape. 

Don’t forget to tag us @sitchu.brisbane and show us what you’ve been up to on your travels!

Writer

Lexie Mamo

8 September 2024

Lexie is the Brisbane Editor at Sitchu and has been part of the team since October 2020. Her background lies in fashion eCommerce and content marketing, having worked in digital roles across brands like Lorna Jane, Black Milk Clothing and dk active. A Brisbane native, Lexie covers food, lifestyle, events, and travel guides for the Sunshine State. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading, visiting coffee spots or snapping shots of her rescue cat for his Instagram account.