The Pocket Espresso Bar.

The Pocket Espresso Bar sits on Seaview Terrace at Moffat Beach, a relaxed beachside pocket near Caloundra on the southern Sunshine Coast. A much-loved espresso bar, it's become a genuine local favourite — the kind of welcoming, quality spot, just back from the beach, that draws a steady stream of regulars for good coffee and a relaxed bite.

The appeal is that combination of quality coffee, good cafe fare and an easygoing, beachside-suburb feel, ideal for a morning coffee, a casual bite or a relaxed catch-up after a walk by the sand. Moffat Beach's laid-back charm pairs perfectly with a quality espresso bar, and The Pocket has clearly won over both locals and visitors.

With a 4.5 rating from nearly 1,000 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular beachside cafe gets busy on weekend mornings, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great coffee and a casual bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and soaking up the relaxed Moffat Beach atmosphere.