Sun, Sand and the Best Cafes in Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba: a cute, coastal town within the Sunshine Coast, known for it’s beautiful beaches and laidback lifestyle. It’s a popular escape for many Brisbanites who are looking for a weekend away from the busy city lifestyle, or a lovely coastal town to live in for a sea change.

The Sunshine Coast is no stranger to foodies and coffee snobs who won’t settle for anything less than delicious when it comes to breaking the fast, but they pull it off with a laid-back charm that will have even the most discerning food critic revelling in the simplicity of classic meals, made with top quality produce.

Scroll on to discover the best cafes Mooloolaba has available for your sun-soaked brekkie or lunch date on your coastal escape.

The Velo Project

The Velo Project is one of the most popular cafes in Mooloolaba for visitors chasing an artisanal brew or a freshly squeezed juice. Founded by a group of passionate creatives, this Mooloolaba cafe prioritises sustainability and supporting local providers and farmers.

This means each dish and drink you’re served will be bursting with fresh, natural flavours and of the highest quality. As for coffee, you can opt for the single origin of the week to try something new from Kai Coffee, or dive into a white coffee with an Arrow Blend, served in a mug, cup or bowl. Talk about a caffeine hit!

Sitchu Tip: You must check out the crepes on offer at Velo, there’s a mouthwatering array of sweet and savoury options - including a gluten free buckwheat substitute!

19 Careela Street, Mooloolaba

De Ja Vu Cafe & Bar

With prime position on the Esplanade, De Ja Vu Cafe & Bar is one of the best cafes in Mooloolaba to kick back with a coffee and enjoy a languid breakfast outing on your tropical holiday.

With a breakfast menu that offers what we’d consider a well balanced variety of classics and fresh takes, you can enoy something different each time you visit this cafe in Mooloolaba. From the quesadilla to the breakfast croissant, this cafe sure knows how to break your morning fast in style.

Pop back after hitting the surf and grab a drink and something tasty from the brunch or lunch menu, for your very own delicious deja vu.

4/47-51 Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba

Bucking Seahorse

More than just great coffee, the Bucking Seahorse is a space for creative types to commune and recharge with the help of delicious drinks, sandwiches, cakes, grazing platters and cocktails.

With a unique and eclectic energy of it’s own, the Seahorse marches to the beat of its own drum, which is what keeps a steady stream of regulars flocking back to support this fun little creative nook.

There are live music events on the reg, so if you’re milling about with not much on the calendar, pop on down to this cafe for a good time with the locals.

9/87 Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba

Local Social

This vibrant, sunshine-filled spot at the front of The Wharf Mooloolaba, Local Social Cafe serves up specialty coffee, smoothies and some of the best loaded sandos that the Sunshine Coast has seen.

 Grab a ham and cheese croissant from the counter, a fruity loaded acai bowl, or a perfectly baked muffin to go with your morning coffee, we promise you won’t regret a trip to this cafe in Mooloolaba.

123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba

CK Coffee Bar & Wholefoods

Don’t let the shopping centre throw you off, this hidden gem is well worth a visit if you have a hankering for wholefoods!

CK Coffee Bar and Wholefoods is one of the best cafes in Mooloolaba for a big brekkie that can handle any appetite. The menu spans classic breakfast dishes (think acai bowls, vegan-friendly veg bowls, eggs benedict and chorizo scrambled eggs), but also includes an impressive omelette menu and some tasty sweet or savoury waffle options.

We’re also fans of the breakfast wraps for those days when you want to grab something quick on your way to the beach.  There’s a very friendly, community-focused atmosphere at CK, which keeps the locals coming back time and time again.

Shop 3, Maroochydore Homemaker Centre 11/55 Maroochy Boulevard, Maroochydore

Now that you’ve tasted your way around the best cafes in Mooloolaba, what’s next on your holiday agenda? Explore more of the Sunshine Coast by checking out our guide to the best things to do in Coolum, or head to Noosa to try one of the best restaurants in town.