There’s no shortage of destinations for a great cup of coffee or a hearty bite to eat, regardless of where you find yourself on the Sunshine Coast. From bustling roasteries in industrial estates to hidden away espresso bars that only a local would know. Consider this list the ultimate guide to your next caffeine fix in Noosa, and we’ll help you find the best coffee in the region.
Noosa coffee hotspots
First Batch – Noosaville
Nestled in Noosaville’s thriving Venture Drive precinct, First Batch is a must-try. In their brew bar, visitors can try a number of specialty blends and rare single-origin coffees. If you like what you taste (and we know you will!) you can browse their extensive retail section of coffee and brewing equipment.
A locals’ favourite, on any given day First Batch Coffee Roasters is a bustling hive of activity. You will find the team busy in production on their unique Fluid Bed Air Roasting system, hosting barista training classes in their purpose-built training facility – The Coffee Training Co – or servicing equipment for the countless cafes and restaurants they supply around Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and beyond.
Clandestino – Noosaville
Clandestino located inside Belmondos Organic Market, is home to the Sunshine Coast’s first brew bar. With four grinders churning out house-roasted brews all day, head here for a consistently delicious espresso or to try something a little different – there’s syphons, clovers, pour overs, cold brews, chemex and more on offer. Order a coffee, grab a seat out the back and fire up the laptop (ask staff for the WIFI password) – the caffeine kick will have you firing through work tasks in no time.
Padre Coffee – Noosaville
For everything in the world of specialty coffee, head to Padre Coffee Noosa – a beautiful production roastery open to the public six days a week. Hailing from the bustling hub of Melbourne’s Brunswick East, and tucked among charity shops, Padre Coffee Noosa makes for a perfect spot to down one of the best coffees in Noosaville’s industrial precinct, just minutes from the Noosa River and shopping hubs. And, if you like seeing the magic happen, then you’ll love the wall of windows behind the coffee station that look onto the restored 1923 cast iron roaster from Venice, Italy!
Entity Coffee – Sunshine Beach
If you crave that weekend feeling on any given day, Entity Coffee is your ideal stop for a relaxed, pre-beach or pre-work caffeine hit. Perched on a corner in Sunshine Beach, this little gem is your go-to when searching for the best coffee in Noosa’s Eastern beaches. Find a seat under the pandanus on the sprawling multi-level deck and sip on a velvety, house-roasted flat white. This boutique cafe is the ideal stop for a relaxed, pre-beach caffeine hit.
Cosy Hinterland Nooks
Eumundi Coffee Roasters – Eumundi
Winding roads soothe the soul and when there’s great coffee at the end, even better. Award winning Eumundi Coffee Roasters was formed by a fellowship of baristas with decades of coffee experience, together they fell in love with the culture, the story and the creative art that is coffee making/. It’s all about education, connection, community and awesome coffee to boot.
Monica’s Café – Maleny
Monica’s Café has been a Maleny resident for many, many years, which is a huge feat in itself. Specialising in fair trade coffees by Tim Adams and Molinaro, offering unique blends for the everyday coffee connoisseur, their fresh, seasonal menu accommodates all dietary needs. It’s no surprise that this local cafe is packed out daily.
FIKAS – Cooroy
The latest offering on the Cooroy cafe scene is bringing the best in healthy food with a touch of Swedish flair. Fika Cafe Cooroy is fast becoming a favourite spot for locals and visitors to enjoy great coffee and food in a family-friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
With more than 15 years’ experience as a chef in restaurants including Ricky’s in Noosa, Raes on Wategos in Byron Bay and a Michelin-star restaurant in London, cafe owner Guy Skinner and his wife Eva Paterson decided they wanted to bring their own vibe to the hinterland town. Expect health-oriented style of food like soul bowls and fresh salads coupled with smoothies and cold pressed juices and hot, delicious coffees.
La Botiga – Mapleton
At the northern end of the range, La Botiga takes care of locals at their Mapleton café. It’s modest, unassuming, and produces some of the best coffee, cakes, and eats. If you’ve climbed up the hill to the hinterland to explore the depths of Obi Obi, make a pitstop here for a caffeine fix.
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