Best Cafes in Sunshine Coast (2026)
Looking for the best cafes in Sunshine Coast? We've rounded up 165 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
165 spots
Decisions Cafe
$$Cafes in Kawana Waters, Sunshine Coast.
White Picket Fence
$$Cafes in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast.
Benny's Espresso
Cafes in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
Castello Cafe Bar
$$Cafes in Buderim, Sunshine Coast.
Rue Bourbon Coffee
Cafes in Buderim, Sunshine Coast.
Divine Cafe & Bar Coolum Beach
Cafes in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
Montanas on Buderim
$$Cafes in Buderim, Sunshine Coast.
Flinders Lane Cafe
Cafes in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
Coco Cantina & Co
Cafes in Peregian Beach, Sunshine Coast.
Bean Head Cafe
$$Cafes in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
Little Blackbird Cafe
$Cafes in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
Little Cove Coffee Peregian Beach
Cafes in Peregian Beach, Sunshine Coast.
TwinFins espresso Bar
$$Cafes in Kawana Waters, Sunshine Coast.
Little Cove Coffee Co Noosaville
$Rustic-chic roastery with exposed-wood ceilings, serving light cafe fare and specialty coffee.
The Civic Social
Cafes in Noosaville, Sunshine Coast.
Harvest Breads & Cafe
$$Cafes in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
Grounded Emporium
Cafes in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast.
Chalet & Co
$$Cafes in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
Cafes in Sunshine Coast — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Sunshine Coast?+
Our top-rated cafes in Sunshine Coast are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Sunshine Coast cafes ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter cafes by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many cafes are listed in Sunshine Coast?+
We currently feature 165 cafes across Sunshine Coast and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.