Need to perk up for presents? Here is what’s open on Christmas Day on the Gold Coast

Dec 17, 2025, updated Dec 24, 2025
Sidepiece Coffee, Varsity Lakes. Credit: Pandanus Lane
Dipcro, Chevron Island and Main Beach
Palm Springs, Burleigh Heads
Sidepiece Coffee, Varsity Lakes. Credit: Pandanus Lane
With so much hype leading up to December 25, we often forget one of the most vital things – where do we get coffee on Christmas morning? Luckily there are a handful of Gold Coast cafes that are open on Christmas Day so we can all get caffeinated for the big day of festivities! Oh, and a big shout out to the talented baristas and hospo mates working on Christmas – you guys rock.

94 Cafe, Palm Beach: 5:30 am to 2:30 pm
All-Time Social, Mermaid Beach: 7:00–11:00 am
Castaway Cafe, Surfers Paradise: 6:00 am to 3:00 pm
Dipcro Chevron Island: 7:30 am to 12:30 pm
Dipcro Main Beach: 7:30 am to 12:30 pm
Door 50, Mermaid Beach: 6:00 am to 10:30 am
Espresso Bonsai, Surfers Paradise: 7:00–11:00 am
Franquette Bakery, Mount Tamborine: 8:00 am til sold out
LiTO, Burleigh Heads: 6:00 am to 9:30 pm
Moustache, Nobby Beach: 5:00 am to 9:00 am
Palm Springs, Burleigh Heads: 7:00–10:00 am (takeaway only)
Public supply, Tweed Heads: 7:00–10:00 am (NSW time)
Quest Coffee Roasters, Burleigh Heads: 4:45 am to 2:00 pm
Relaxed Espresso, Mermaid Beach: 6:00–10:00 am
Sidepiece Coffee, Varsity: 7:30 am to 11:30 am
Switchfoot, Coolangatta: 6:00 am to 11:00 am

Planning beyond Christmas Day? Check out our lists of what’s open on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day on the Gold Coast.