One on La Balsa

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.