Chalet & Co

Chalet & Co is a casual beachside cafe at Sunrise Beach, listed in Noosa Heads on the Sunshine Coast. Set directly across from the beach, it gives coffee drinkers a chance to settle in with the sound of the waves nearby, while the open, easy-going setting suits a relaxed breakfast or daytime catch-up. Sandy feet and dogs are welcome, making it a practical stop after a beach walk as well as a place to meet friends.

The cafe’s focus is straightforward: Campos coffee, fresh seasonal food, house-baked sweet treats and a broad drinks list. Coffee is available in familiar styles, alongside matcha, sticky chai, tea, iced drinks, milkshakes, smoothies and freshly squeezed juices. The juice range includes combinations such as orange, carrot, lemon and ginger, while the smoothies cover fruit-based, green and dairy-free options. Alternative milks are available, and the drinks menu includes caffeine-free iced chai.

The breakfast menu offers a mix of lighter and more substantial choices. Standouts include the Sunrise Smashed Avo with whipped feta, pickled onion, heirloom tomatoes and hazelnut dukkah; the Sweet Corn Waffle with halloumi, avocado and jalapeño cream cheese; and the Mushroom Benny with spinach, garlic mushrooms, poached eggs and tarragon hollandaise. The Chalet Burger brings a beef patty, American cheddar, salad and caramelised onion relish with waffle fries, while the Acai Bowl, house granola and fruit toast provide simpler options. Eggs can be prepared to order, with several add-ons and sides available.

There is useful flexibility for different dietary preferences, with vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options or alternatives marked throughout the menu. That said, the kitchen handles nuts and gluten, and the venue notes that it cannot guarantee food will be allergen-free, so guests with allergies should speak with staff. With its beach location, pet-friendly approach and choice of coffee, breakfast plates, juices and sweet options, Chalet & Co suits solo coffee stops, relaxed dates, families and small groups looking for an unfussy meal near Sunrise Beach.