Bucking Seahorse Cafe
A highly rated cafe on the Mooloolaba Esplanade on the Sunshine Coast with a 4.8 rating across 189 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Bucking Seahorse Cafe sits on the Mooloolaba Esplanade in Mooloolaba, one of the Sunshine Coast's most popular beachside hubs. A strong 4.8 rating from 189 reviews marks it as a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is a relaxed, quality cafe in a brilliant beachside spot — somewhere to settle in for a great coffee, breakfast, brunch or a bite, right on the famous Mooloolaba Esplanade, steps from the beach. Its position, close to the sand and the buzz of the strip, makes it easy to fold a visit into a day by the sea.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and it gets busy on weekends and in holiday periods. If you're after a particular dish or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 05:30 – 14:00
- TuesdayToday
- 05:30 – 14:00
- Wednesday
- 05:30 – 14:00
- Thursday
- 05:30 – 14:00
- Friday
- 05:30 – 14:00
- Saturday
- 05:30 – 14:00
- Sunday
- 05:30 – 14:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 69
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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