The Best Coffee in Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast's cafe scene stretches from the hinterland down to the beach towns, and coffee is a big part of the local rhythm. This guide rounds up cafes across the region — from Caloundra in the south up through Mooloolaba, Maroochydore and Buderim, out to the hills around Montville, and north to Coolum, Peregian and Noosa. Whether you're after a flat white before a beach walk or a long breakfast catch-up, there's a spot nearby.

Why Sunshine Coast delivers

Because the Sunshine Coast spreads across coast and hinterland, you're rarely far from a cafe. Caloundra alone has a strong cluster of options, while Maroochydore and Noosa offer their own picks, making it easy to fit a coffee into wherever your day takes you. We can't confirm hours, prices or specific menu items for these venues, so it's worth checking ahead before you go.

Highlights

• Caloundra cafe-hopping, with Lamkin Lane Cafe, One Block Back, Slide Coffee House, Cafe Sisily and The Pocket Espresso Bar all in the same town
• Hinterland coffee with a view at The Barn on Flaxton in Montville
• A beachside coffee at Heirloom Coolum Beach, Outer Square in Peregian Beach or Backstreet Cafe in Mooloolaba
• Maroochydore stops including The Milk Bar Coffee Co, John Kyle Espresso and MURRAYS on sixth
• Noosa-area coffee at Depot Noosa in Noosa Heads and Cafe VinCino in Noosaville

Our top picks

Hand-picked from our highest-scoring listings:

• Backstreet Cafe — Mooloolaba
• The Barn on Flaxton — Montville
• The Milk Bar Coffee Co — Maroochydore
• Lamkin Lane Cafe — Caloundra
• Heirloom Coolum Beach — Coolum Beach
• One Block Back — Caloundra
• Outer Square — Peregian Beach
• Slide Coffee House — Caloundra
• Cafe Sisily — Caloundra
• John Kyle Espresso - Maroochydore — Maroochydore

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find good coffee in Caloundra?

Caloundra has several cafes to choose from, including Lamkin Lane Cafe, One Block Back, Slide Coffee House, Cafe Sisily and The Pocket Espresso Bar.

Is there a cafe in the Sunshine Coast hinterland?

Yes — The Barn on Flaxton is located in Montville, in the hinterland.

Which cafes are near the beach?

Backstreet Cafe in Mooloolaba, Heirloom Coolum Beach in Coolum Beach and Outer Square in Peregian Beach are all in coastal suburbs.

Are there cafes in the Noosa area?

Yes — Depot Noosa is in Noosa Heads and Cafe VinCino is in Noosaville.

Does John Kyle Espresso have more than one location?

There are John Kyle Espresso cafes listed in both Maroochydore and Buderim.