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The best cafes in Mooloolaba have one thing in common: provision of a hearty and wholesome feed for your next coastal escape.
For those in the know, Mooloolaba is a cute, coastal town on 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 for a sea change.
Foodies and coffee snobs who won’t settle for anything less than delicious when it comes to breaking the fast will feel very at home here.
Ready to indulge? 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.
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
Luca
One of the newer kids on the block, you won’t find a better spot in Mooloolaba to start your day. Proudly brewing Supreme beans, you’re guaranteed a tip-top coffee at Luca, as well as classic brunch fare. Our pick? The big breaky plate, destined to fuel plenty of sunny adventures.
25 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba
De Ja Vu Cafe & Bar
With a 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 enjoy 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.
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 its 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
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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.
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.
Shop 3, Maroochydore Homemaker Centre 11/55 Maroochy Boulevard, Maroochydore
Bleu Bean Cafe
Smack bang in the middle of Brisbane Road lies this happy little gem of a cafe. Pull up a bench in the sun and dive into Bleu Bean‘s menu, starting with a coffee, moving on to brunch classics (with an Asian twist!) and finishing with a house-baked treat.
3/104-106 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba
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.
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