Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm; Saturday and Sunday, 6:30am to 1pm

Good coffee, a short walk from the sand.

Espresso, cold brew and breakfast on the esplanade at Mooloolaba. Wet feet welcome.

A barista pouring a latte with a rosetta in a grey cup
Cafe tables under palm trees looking out to a calm turquoise sea
A glass counter full of tarts and cakes topped with berries
Croissants, pastries, coffee and juice spread across a table

Baked early, gone by lunch

Croissants and banana bread come out of the oven before the first surfers are back in. When the counter is empty, that is it for the day.

Regulars say

The morning crowd, in their own words.

Sample reviews, written for this demo

Coffee is consistent every single morning, and the cold brew is the best on the coast in summer.

SamWeekday regular

They never mind us turning up dripping. The almond croissants sell out for a reason.

OliviaAfter the swim club

Queue was long on a Sunday but it moved fast, and the big breakfast was worth the wait.

BenVisiting from Brisbane

Water bowls out front and a biscuit for the dog. We walk past three other cafes to get here.

MiaDog owner

Quiet corner table, good playlist and a batch brew that changes every week. My favourite office.

LiamRemote worker
A barista pouring milk into takeaway cups at a bright espresso bar

A small cafe on the esplanade

Shorebreak is a walk-up window and a handful of tables across from the beach. We pour a seasonal house blend and a rotating single origin, and keep the food simple enough to eat with sand on your hands.

Best flat white on the strip, and they remembered my order by the third morning.

Jules, regular after the morning swimSample testimonial

Good to know

Can I book a table?

We are walk-in only, but tables turn over quickly. For groups of eight or more, send us a catering enquiry and we will set something up.

Do you have plant-based milk?

Oat, almond and soy, for 70c extra. Look for the VG badge on the menu.

Are dogs welcome?

At the outside tables, always. There is water out the front.

Is there parking nearby?

Street parking along the esplanade can be busy on weekend mornings. Walking or riding along the beach path is easiest.

Do you do takeaway?

Everything on the menu comes in takeaway packaging. Bring your own cup and we will fill it.

Find us

Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm; Saturday and Sunday, 6:30am to 1pm

Opening hours
Monday to Friday6am to 2pm
Saturday and Sunday6:30am to 1pm

On the esplanade, Mooloolaba. Look for the yellow umbrellas.

Looking out through an open door to tables on a deck and the beach beyond

Shorebreak Coffee On the esplanade at Mooloolaba, across from the beach.

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