Little Miss Saine

Little Miss Saine is a café and bar in Kawana Waters on the Sunshine Coast, located at 24 Parkana Crescent in Buddina. The venue describes itself as tucked away at the end of Point Cartwright Drive, with a relaxed setting for meeting friends, sharing a meal or settling in for coffee. Breakfast and lunch are served daily, with a menu built around familiar dishes given a more playful twist and prepared with seasonal fare and quality ingredients.

Breakfast is the main focus, with plenty of choice beyond the usual café staples. Turkish Eggs pair soft-poached eggs with dill and garlic yoghurt, chilli oil, pistachio dukkha and pumpkin sourdough, while the Veg & Fig Glaze Stack combines pumpkin sourdough, tomato chutney, seasoned pumpkin, field mushroom, smashed avocado and a poached egg. The LMS Stack is a more substantial option with bacon, halloumi, spinach, smashed avocado, poached egg and hollandaise. Other named dishes include the BBQ Pulled Pork Waffle Benny, Salmon & Scramble Open Croissant and Savoury Mince. There are also burgers for a later breakfast or lunch, including beef, Moroccan chicken and pulled pork versions.

Coffee has a clear point of difference here. The LMS blend was developed with boutique roaster Bellissimo and is based on a dark-roasted Brazilian single-origin bean blended with beans from El Salvador, Indonesia and Guatemala. The café describes the result as smooth, with dark chocolate notes and a fruity finish. Alongside espresso coffee, the drinks list includes chai, matcha, turmeric lattes, iced coffee, frappes, shakes, teas and smoothies. Cakes, slices, pastries, croissants and muffins are also available daily, giving visitors an easy option with a hot drink or something to take away.

Little Miss Saine is fully licensed, offering boutique beers and wine, while crafted cocktails are available on the first Friday of each month. The venue also caters for different kinds of visits: the kids’ menu includes smaller serves, waffles and pancakes, making it suitable for families, while the drinks offering and relaxed atmosphere give groups another reason to stay beyond breakfast. Functions can be arranged for occasions ranging from birthday gatherings with tapas and beers to morning wedding receptions and private dinners, with the team working with guests on a celebration menu. For a quieter visit, the café’s coffee focus and broad breakfast selection also suit solo diners looking for a casual meal in Buddina.