Cafes Kawana Waters

One on La Balsa

A well-regarded waterfront cafe at Buddina near Kawana on the Sunshine Coast, rated 4.5 across more than 600 reviews.

Spot Score

Worth a Look

4.5(622)· GoogleOpen now$$$$

Book a table

Website Call Directions

Some links are affiliate links — if you book through them we may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. It never affects our Spot Score or what we recommend.

Why it's worth checking out

One on La Balsa sits on Harbour Parade at Buddina, by the water near Kawana on the Sunshine Coast. A much-loved cafe, it makes the most of its lovely waterfront position — combining quality food and good coffee with a relaxed, easygoing atmosphere and lovely views over the water, the kind of welcoming spot perfect for a bite or a coffee by the marina.

The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a gorgeous waterfront setting at Buddina, ideal for a leisurely breakfast, a relaxed lunch or a coffee with lovely water views. The waterside location alone makes it a standout, and One on La Balsa has clearly won over both locals and visitors.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular waterfront cafe gets busy on weekend mornings, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a quality bite and a coffee by the water, it's often just a matter of dropping in at One on La Balsa at Buddina.

Reviewed by Iyan B.