What’s open on the Gold Coast for the King’s Birthday public holiday

Oct 02, 2025, updated Oct 02, 2026
Sunnyboy Espresso in Mermaid Beach, image credit: Jade Quinlivan
DAYO Cafe in Tweed Heads, image credit: Jade Quinlivan
Elk Espresso in Broadbeach, image credit: Jade Quinlivan
The Bread Social in Currumbin, image credit: Jade Quinlivan
Rosella's in Burleigh Heads
Costa Taco in Broadbeach, image credit: Jade Quinlivan
Tarte Beach House at Currumbin, image credit: Jade Quinlivan
Sunnyboy Espresso in Mermaid Beach, image credit: Jade Quinlivan

The long weekend has arrived and with it, another excuse to eat, drink and make the most of an extra day off. This Monday October 5, Queenslanders will down tools in honour of the King’s Birthday, and while the man himself won’t be cutting the cake here, plenty of our favourite spots will be open and ready to serve. From lazy brunches by the beach to late-night cocktails, here’s where you can celebrate your bonus day of leisure in royal style.

Cafes and casual eateries

ACE’S Coffee, Miami – 6:00–10:00 am
Bam Bam Bakehouse, Mermaid Beach – 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
Cafe Junie, Carrara – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dune Cafe, Palm Beach – 6:00 am to 3:00 pm
Elk Espresso, Broadbeach – 5:45 am to 3:00 pm
Estate No. 6, Robina – 6:00 am to 12:00 pm
Good Day Coffee, Tugun – 6:00 am to 12:00 pm
Harvest Foodhouse, Robina – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Janus Deli, Molendinar – 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Janus Deli, Surfers Paradise – 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Kefi Cafe, Coolangatta – 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
Luna’s Deli, Coolangatta – 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
May’s Vietnamese Coffee, Burleigh Heads – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Moustache, Mermaid Beach – 5:30 am to 12:00 pm
O Bagel, Broadbeach – 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
O Bagel, Southport – 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Quest Burleigh Cafe, Burleigh Heads – 5:30 am to 3:30 pm
Quest Coffee Roastery, Burleigh Heads – 5:30–11:45 am
Sunnyboy Espresso, Mermaid Beach – 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Tarte Bakery & Cafe, Burleigh Heads – 6:30 am to 3:00 pm
Tarte Beach House, Currumbin – 6:30 am to 3:00 pm
The Bread Social, Currumbin Waters – 5:30 am to 1:00 pm
The Bread Social, Tweed Heads – 6:00 am to 1:00 pm
Vector, Southport – 7:00 am to 2:30 pm

Bam Bam Bakehouse, Mermaid Beach | Credit: James Frostick

Bars and restaurants

Banksy Bar & Kitchen, Broadbeach – 6:30 am to 2:00 pm
Cafe Junie, Carrara – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Costa Taco, Broadbeach – 12:00–9:00 pm
Costa Taco, Burleigh – 11:30 am to 9:00 pm
Crispy Italian Bar, Burleigh Heads – 5:00–9:00 pm
Jimmy Wah’s, Burleigh Heads – 5:15–8:00 pm
Justin Lane Establishment, Burleigh – 5:00–9:00 pm
Oatz Bar, Southport – 12:00 pm to 12:00 am
See Thai, Southport – 5:00–9:00 pm
Siblings, Kirra Beach – 11:00 am to late
Spaghetto, Palm Beach – 11:30 am to 8:00 pm
Tommy’s Italian, Currumbin – 5:00–9:00 pm
Velvet Cafe and Lounge, Miami – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm

Quick tip! Things change and we always recommend checking with the venue before heading out to avoid disappointment.

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