This is the quintessential Aussie cafe/bakery. I loved the ambiance of sitting in the garden,…read morechoosing the potting shed, or inside the cafe. The young man who took our order was witty and fun. Service was superb. Four of us dined on a variety of menu items and drinks. We all left totally satisfied. I will definitely visit again!

I used to come here all the time during law school, and the atmosphere and food never disappoint…read more It's probably the most quintessential Aussie café/bakery, and their baked goods are absolutely to die for. Whenever I'm in the Gold Coast, I always recommend Paddock it's my go-to spot for fresh, delicious baked treats. Everything is made fresh, the meals are fantastic, and the coffee is top-tier. I'm no longer on the Gold Coast but I do still miss it this place is superior.

Sorry, Carrara locals, but the jig is up. I know your secret, and your secret is Maurita, located…read morein the Carrara Food Fair (Coco's). It's preposterous how cheap you guys get some killer basic Italian nosh! Absolutely ludicrous! Coffee and cake for only $2.80? Okay, so I'm too afraid to try the coffee. But it's not like I come to Maurita every single time I am down the coast for the coffee... It's the cannoli. A mere $3 each shell, with fillings of vanilla custard, chocolate custard, or--my personal favourite--ricotta and fresh cream, otherwise known as cannoli Sicilliani. Be still, my beating heart. Ever since the guy at work who lives down on the GC brought in a whole jenga stack of cannoli for us office drones, I have been a fan. For my birthday at work earlier this year, my only request was "CANNOLI, PLEASE". Any time I've had to do a work favour for this guy, I've asked for payment in cannoli. And then, earlier this year, I was down on the GC for a day, and I realised... I could have it all. I could have my cannoli and eat it, too. I could visit Cannolo Mecca. The work guy coughed up the name and address and it was immediately added to my itinerary. It wasn't until I got to Maurita that I discovered it's got a lot more going on than just cannoli, though if they wanted to close down everything else there and just focus on cannoli, I'd still be okay with it. I'm not sure the locals would agree, though, because the couple of times I've been there myself now, it's been swamped with people at the small, cramped seating areas both inside and outside, stuffing their faces with as much savoury as sweet. $3 bruschetta, $4 pizzas, $4.50 salad rolls, $5 focaccias, $5 lasagna with salad & crusty bread... this is getting out of hand. What about global inflation!? Look, my only problem with writing this review is that now I really want some more cannoli and I'm not sure when I'll be able to get my next fix. Better go see if that guy at work needs any favours.

$2.80 for a Latte and slither of cake HOOOOT DOOOOOG! i…read moredont think there is anywhere you can get this kind of deal. The coffee is legit, pure creamy espresso. If you get there early get yourself a ciabatta, they sell out like hot cakes, its well worth it.

Popular lunch spot This is a popular local lunch spot with…read moremany happy customers. We ordered a couple of crispy roast pork banh mi which were terrific. The rolls were not quite right - they were a bit more like a hot dog bun, but they were filled with generous amounts of roast pork, crackling and salad. The staff are super friendly and the prices are really reasonable! This is a great lunch option for Miami!

Small, fresh and totally delicious! As you walk by this bakery you are lured in by the incredible…read morearomas of the freshly baked bread, pies, sausage rolls and numerous cakes. I tried the half lammingtons with cream and it reminded of days gone by sitting with my aunt in country NSW eating lammingtons and sipping tea. Memories flooded back as I enjoyed every mouthful. The owners chatted about their cakes and about their trading hours. They are open as from 1am! Wow, couldn't believe it. As the owners explained they have a number of taxi drivers, bus drivers and travellers buying their products all hours of the night. My companion and I enjoyed a steamy hot coffee with our cakes and I know we will return there soon.

From the owner: Here at Crusties bakery we will do our best to provide you the the best service possible .read more

Here after a sunrise climb of Mount Warning. Was really looking for something yummy and I found it…read more The staff are very genuine and my food was brought out quickly and at the same time as the tea I ordered :) The food is well priced and tastes great. Would definitely come again. Need to try the dessert food as well. NOTE - there are water buckets for your doggies ^_^

Note: the signs out front say "Lattetude" which is their brand of coffee. A bit misleading…read more Delicious gourmet coffee, very friendly and welcoming staff, good value for food (two people $33 breakfast) and a really peaceful setting. Honestly if this place only had any one of these things I would still recommend it. You've got to stop in here.

Terrific banh mi! This is a great option for a cheap and…read morecheerful lunch in Mermaid Beach! The made to order cold pork banh mi is delicious and refreshing with lashings of pickled carrot, salad, and coriander. The coconut bun was nice but the banh mi was the star!!

Oh to finally find Bahn Mi on the Gold Coast! It could…read morepossibly be the worst one ever had and still be divine. (I'm from Melbourne - so the lack of Vietnamese here for me has been a massive struggle) 6 buck for Pâté with the cold meats, cucumber, carrot, coriander, soy sauce, fresh chili (which I forgo), oh so good. My mouth is watering thinking about it. Bonus - they're open till 630pm (everyday except Tuesday). Which is good if you don't work nearby and want one for dinner. Not so good if you've got a hankering and they've sold out! Fun Fact - the red been paste sesame balls are huge and tasty to boot!

By far the BEST dessert place in Gold Coast and one of my favorites that I have ever eaten! Richard…read moreis the head chef and truly creates masterpieces out of desserts. His wife Sophie manages the front of the store. Both of them are so friendly! My partner and I have been here quite a few times. They currently have 44 different individual desserts not including all of their macaroon options, bakery items (croissants, breads, etc) and large cakes. Out of the 44 I have tried 8 of them. My favorite two so far have been the Bisou Tropical and the Intense. The Bisou Tropical is one of the newer desserts. It has passionfruit and strawberry. The Intense has dark chocolate with raspberry. I recently just had a birthday and my partner surprised me with a large Intense cake. It was so delicious and lasted us several days as it was just us two eating it. I love the variety of options they have here and no dessert has disappointed us yet. Some I like more than others, but they are all delicious! Plus the customer service is always fantastic. Highly recommend visiting!

So apparently this Patisserie has been here for the last six years... say what? Well, yes. I guess…read moreI don't get to this side of town often. But apparently I will be now. I guess the reason it might be missed is that it does not really stand out on the main road. Maybe the owners need to think about new signage. But, apparently it does get quite busy on certain days of the week. When you walk into the patisserie you will see two framed awards for Excellence Winner in "SA Restaurant and Catering". Well, that is impressive! Then you are greeted with a smile and a mighty fine selection of very high quality pastries and cakes. They also have a number of large cakes available for purchase. Oh, and the croissants looked so amazing I have to return to give those a go! Each cake and pastry is made with precision and expertise. This is not your general bakery around the corner Yelpers. This is something you need to travel, see and try! Check out the pictures to get an idea. After a very hard decision, I settled with the Gateau a La Orange. I really love a simple well-balanced cake. So, I thought this was a great choice to test their expertise. And it definitely delivered. What I love about the cake is that it is not too sweet. Sometimes orange cakes can be overdone with sugar and a little dense. This one was neither. It was fluffy, moist and comfortably orange in flavour. In fact, I just didn't feel naughty eating it. So they are doing something right! Oh and their coffee comes out in really large cups. Almost mug size! Good quality too, so another tick for me. Aux Fine Bouches, tu as volé mon cœur avec un gâteau! Bien joué!