I really enjoy this venue in as far as it is trendy comfortable with great staff and great coffee…read more A great asset to Caloundras coffee culture.

A cute little hidden breakfast spot and the only place I've found that serves and sells big bags of…read morematcha for days you can't make it into this little gem for your daily green tea fix.

This cute little espresso bar, off the main drag in Caloundra is all about the coffee. It was jam…read morepacked when I visited on a Friday morning, with a constant stream of people through the door for drink in and takeaway. Though the fit out and baristas are decidely hipster, it's a very laid back affair. The crowd is mixed with office workers, surfers, mums and bubs and tourists all seeking one thing - a decent coffee. These place is buzzing. All the standard coffee options are available and they have cold brew going. Coffee beans are also available to purchase. As far as I could see, they don't do food (but I could be wrong). It's wham, bam, thank you ma'am, let just pump those coffees out! Pricing is reasonable, mugs verge on 'Betty Blue' size and the coffee is definitely strong. I was there whilst one person brought back their coffee as the standard 3 shots in a large cup was too strong for her. Weakling! For the rest of us, 3 shots is just fine.

A really cool find this venue is close to the beach and makes a fine latté a medium at $4.50 which…read moreis a quality cup. Interestingly a tea leaf reading is available at this venue should you be so inclined. But for me the ability to have outdoor shaded seating and enjoy a coffee with a cigarette (they both marry so well together)! Make this place unique.

From the owner: Just a short distance from the beach our cafe provides a change of style from the beachfront cafes…read more A wide range of food includes gluten and dairy free, vegan and meat lover options. Sit on the verandah or in the courtyard and enjoy your coffee or tea from our wide selection.

Very attractive meal and coffee presentation. The cafe is quite and comfortable. Dogs allowed too.read more

We found this place while on a holiday to Caloundra and after that we came back every day. We…read morearen't vegetarian, especially my husband who will order a side of bacon with his bacon for breakfast, but no one was happier than him about the food here. Along with a beautifully put together menu, specialising in local fresh produce, there is a cabinet of house-made sweet treats - many of which are vegan and/or gluten free. The sweet potato brownie that I tried was a standout, especially with the avocado chocolate mousse topping. Vegetarians and vegans would love this place, as would those with food intolerances. The staff are super friendly, the vibe is laid back but passionate about their thing, and the coffee is really excellent. Not only will we be back next time we are anywhere near Caloundra, it's highly likely that we'll actually make a trip up from Brisbane just so that we can brunch here!

A great breakfast spot with great selections. Not just your usual bacon and eggs options.. food…read moreand smoothies were awesome

The Short: Great breakfast at an affordable price…read more The Long: I got a take-away coffee from this business yesterday and it was fantastic. Based on this, we decided to avoid trying one of the cursed Rumba Resort Restaurants of doom below us and head a block away for something a little more genuine. We weren't disappointed with Chilli Jam Cafe. On the order today was the Big Breakfast ($12.95) with a substitution of extra mushies for beans (no extra charge), John's Breakfast ($9.95) with a substitution of avocado for tomato, Fresh Orange Juice ($6), and some coffees. The Big Brekky is a measure I use to judge a cafe. I was really wanting to try the Lambs Fry brekky (which is apparently something customers come in specially for), but I was gagging for some eggy action for brekky, and had to go Big. The poached eggs were a little on the underdone side, but that just means you can smash your toast into them and get that flavour going. The sausage was a pork and herb offering, and it was not one of those fine paste meat varieties: it actually had some really nice texture to it. Next time I would substitute another one of these in and opt out of something else next time, because you can never get enough sausage. ;) John's Brekky was a smaller version of the Big Brekky, but was most definitely plentiful and delicious. My wife opted for Scrambled Eggs (because she can't stand "snotty" eggs in general), and was pleased with her choice: they were well cooked and seasoned. The avocado substituted in was fresh, and was a lovely accompaniment spread on the toast. We both opted for multigrain bread which was slathered in butter and was delicious on it's own. But when you mashed it around into the various offerings on the plate, it was even better. The Fresh OJ was served in a Mason Jar, and was pretty big for $6. I could have easily done another. It's really tempting to come back here again for lunch, because the lure of the specials board really did read well. You can also do this thing were you pre-order your lunch for the next day and get a discount for doing so.

Purchased one beef burger with the lot one chicken burger and one seniors seafood pack the nicest…read morecomment was as follows "that was bloody awful!" These meals were not cheap either.

~~The Short~~ Thursday means "Burger Day". You can get a Burger and Chips for $10. Nuff said…read more.. ~~The Long~~ Saw that the cafe was offering a Burger deal for $10. Being a bit of a burger fan, I suggested this as a lunch option on our stay up here in Caloundra. The burger was a standard beef burger, but I decided to add an egg for an extra $1. Originally I was scoping out the restaurant menu which advertised the burgers for $17 for dine in. I wasn't aware that you could pretty much get the same thing at the cafe for the regular price of about $9 (sans chips). Everything on the restaurant burger menu was the same as the cafe produced burger. The burger had a hand-made patty (which could have done with a touch more seasoning). Instead of bog-standard iceberg lettuce, I was treated to a mixed leaf mix, with the addition of carrot. The salads--lettuce mix, carrot, beetroot, tomato--were all very fresh. Overall the burger was definitely up to scratch. I added an egg for $1, which was cooked sunny side up. I was a bit worried that it would get messy, but the warm yolk added a delicious sauciness of sorts to the burger. Would go soft again. A real highlight for me was the chips. The oil must've been perfect when they cooked them, because the chippie exterior was super crunchy and the chippie guts light and fluffy in the middle. For $10, I'd be back time and time again if I were a local. The time from order to call-out was about 20 minutes (and it wasn't that busy), but it was worth the wait.

Friday is Hot Barista Breakfast day for us. The service is warm and the coffee is hot. Love the way…read morethese folk are creating community in the way they relate to their customers. The breakfast wrap is great! And Shelley Beach is always lovely. Hot Barista makes the beginning of the weekend, delightful.

Unlike coffee found at Mc Disgustings this one is not as weak as piss! (Yay someone knows how to…read moreget acceptable strength in a cup!). Regular coffee with vanilla shot a great value $5 at a beach with breathtaking views Priceless!