Coffee Cat On Kings Beach

Coffee Cat On Kings Beach is a relaxed, beachside cafe in Caloundra with an unusually close connection to the water. Set beneath pandanus trees at Kings Beach, it has no road between the venue and the waves, so guests can take in the ocean breeze and views while sitting near the sand. The venue offers a newly refurbished interior as well as its open-air beach setting, giving diners a choice of spaces depending on the weather and occasion.

By day, Coffee Cat is a cafe serving breakfast and lunch, with coffee and food made with an emphasis on quality local ingredients and traditional cooking methods. The team says sauces and stocks are prepared in-house. Named favourites include Eggs Benedict made with free-range eggs and house-made hollandaise, and the Coffee Cat Burger, which features an in-house 100% Angus beef patty. The website also highlights smoothie bowls, Friday pizza nights and Sunday roasts, while a new cocktail menu adds another option for visitors settling in by the coast.

On Friday and Saturday nights, the venue shifts into a restaurant with live music. That makes it suitable for a casual evening out as well as a daytime coffee or meal, particularly for visitors who want to stay close to the beach rather than move between venues. The setting could suit a relaxed date, a catch-up with friends or a family meal, while the website also welcomes solo visitors, walk-ins and bookings for breakfast and lunch. Live entertainment and the beach outlook provide atmosphere without changing the venue’s easygoing cafe character.

Coffee Cat has been family owned and run by Pierre and Haley since they bought the business in October 2014. Pierre had previously managed the cafe for three years, and the family describes becoming attached to its open-air surroundings, Kings Beach and its regular customers. The venue is also available for weddings, private functions and business meetings, with the coastal location and inside dining space offering flexibility for larger gatherings. For Sunshine Coast locals and visitors, it is a place to combine a meal or coffee with the scenery of Kings Beach, with evening music and functions available when a more organised occasion is called for.