Cafes Mooloolaba

Backstreet Cafe

A well-loved cafe right on the Mooloolaba Esplanade, rated 4.8 — great coffee a step from the beach.

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4.8(673)· GoogleOpen now$$$$

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Why it's worth checking out

Backstreet Cafe sits on the Mooloolaba Esplanade, the lively beachfront strip at the heart of one of the Sunshine Coast's most popular seaside towns. Just a step from the sand, it's perfectly placed for a coffee or a casual bite before or after a swim, a stroll along the foreshore or a day at the beach.

The appeal is that combination of good cafe fare and an unbeatable beachside location, capturing the relaxed, sunny mood of Mooloolaba. It's the kind of welcoming local spot that draws holidaymakers and regulars alike, ideal for an easy breakfast or lunch by the water.

With a 4.8 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark with the people who drop in. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular Esplanade cafe gets busy on weekends and over holidays, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a casual coffee or a beachside bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and soaking up the Mooloolaba surrounds.

Reviewed by Iyan B.