Rafters
359/119 Point Cartwright Dr, Buddina QLD 4575, Australia
ClosedToday 07:30 – 16:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-established cafe at Buddina on the Sunshine Coast with a 3.9 rating across 206 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:30 – 16:00
- Tuesday
- 07:30 – 16:00
- Wednesday
- 07:30 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 07:30 – 16:00
- FridayToday
- 07:30 – 16:00
- Saturday
- 07:30 – 16:00
- Sunday
- 08:30 – 15:00
Why it's worth checking out
Rafters sits on Point Cartwright Drive in Buddina, in the Kawana Waters area on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. With a large 206 reviews behind its 3.9 rating, it's a well-established local spot.
The appeal is a relaxed cafe with a loyal following — somewhere to settle in for a coffee, a bite and a catch-up, in the pleasant coastal Buddina and Kawana Waters area. Its location makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and it can get busy at peak times. If you're after a particular dish or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly with the cafe before you head over.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 3.9 from 206 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 56
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 70
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 0
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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