Say hola to your new breakfast obsession – ConKa Bar brings ‘Brexican’ to Burleigh Heads
When it comes to our morning meal, we can sometimes be creatures of habit – eggs, bacon, maybe a cheeky hash brown. ConKa Bar in Burleigh Heads is an invitation to ease outside of your culinary comfort zone with what it calls ‘Brexican’, a Mexican spin on Aussie breakfast classics. Here’s everything you need to know …
While Mexican flavours are a staple at lunch and dinner, they’re far less common at the breakfast table. That’s the idea driving Burleigh Heads’ newest cafe, ConKa Bar, which is situated next door to Ze Pickle on Connor Street.
The family-run cafe is the brainchild of Michelle Ramirez, a pastry chef who grew up in Mexico City, and her partner Jett Myers, a filmmaker. They’re joined by Jett’s parents, Michael Toomey (a former rugby great) and Dianne Myers, who have poured just as much heart into the venture. Together, the foursome has transformed a tired site into a vibrant community hub serving up breakfast with a twist.
The concept is playfully called ‘Brexican’, delivering a mash-up of Australian brunch classics with the flavours Michelle grew up with in Mexico City. The result is a menu that feels both familiar and adventurous, built from scratch with big, vibrant flavours.
For purists, there are plenty of crowd-pleasers, from the Bacon Brekky to a classic B&E roll. Those ready to lean into Mexican flavours can opt for the Aussie Brekky with ConKa beans, the Mexa Burrito loaded with scrambled eggs, c horizo, guac and Michelle’s secret salsa, or the fiery Jalapeno Benny, stacked high on a croissant and finished with spicy jalapeno hollandaise.
Sweet tooths are well looked after with the Hotcakes con Cajeta – fluffy buttermilk pancakes layered with fruit, vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of house-made Mexican caramel. It’s as decadent as it sounds.
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Then there are the specials, which already has the locals popping by daily. The $15 Toastic Loco + Coffee deal (two fried eggs, bacon, chorizo, jalapenos and gooey torched cheese pressed in golden sourdough) is fast becoming a cult hangover cure, while the El Jefe Steak Sandwich (rump steak marinated for 24 hours, piled high with chimichurri, caramelised onion, cheese and smoky chipotle aioli) rarely lasts long before selling out.
Drinks are equally as enticing. Alongside smooth Merlo coffee, the team serves signature sips like the Cajeta Latte, spiked with Michelle’s signature caramel, plus iced-matcha blends, fresh juices, smoothies and milkshakes. Dianne oversees the juice bar, keeping a steady flow of fresh, wholesome options for when you’re not feeling the caffeine.
But what really sets ConKa Bar apart is the family behind it. “We want people to feel looked after from the moment they walk in,” Michelle says. “It’s more than just food for us – it’s about connection and creating a place where people know each other.”
Already, ConKa Bar is finding its place in the hearts of locals. Whether it’s a quick bacon-and-egg roll, a Mexican-inspired burrito, or simply a cajeta latte and a chat, this is the kind of cafe that feels made for lingering.
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