Paradox Coffee Roasters unveils its new Broadbeach flagship

Finding the right site doesn’t happen overnight. After an extended search, the stars aligned in Broadbeach, where an empty shell sat between a sneaker store and a smoothie bar. Rather than settle, Paradox Coffee Roasters went all in – securing not one, but all three adjoining tenancies along Oracle Boulevard to create a venue that makes an immediate statement.

And it shows. The new space is expansive, open and designed to move with the rhythm of the day – from early-morning coffee runs to long, lingering brunches. With capacity for more than 130 guests, what was once a series of separate sites has been reworked into a cohesive, considered environment that gives the Paradox brand room to fully express itself.

At its core, coffee remains the hero. That hasn’t changed – but here, it’s been taken even further.

Alongside signature blends like Paper Moon and Penny Lane, the Broadbeach outpost leans deeper into specialty territory. A dedicated V60 menu showcases single-origin coffees, including rare and limited releases that are roasted, then frozen to preserve their peak. These are cups designed for those who want to slow down and take notice – brewed to order, often from beans that are difficult to source and even more difficult to execute well.

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Then there’s the more experimental side. A trio of taps pours inventive creations like a strawberry maple iced latte on oat, a lychee pavlova latte and a lychee bloom cold brew. The coffees begin their journey fermented in fruit pulp before roasting, resulting in layered, unexpected flavour profiles. It’s a reminder that Paradox isn’t just serving coffee – it’s constantly exploring it.

The space itself reflects that philosophy. More than just a cafe, it operates as an extension of the Paradox roastery – a place for training, education and connection, where the journey from bean to cup is part of the experience.

Of course, coffee alone doesn’t carry a venue of this scale. The food offering is tight but considered, built around quality produce and a handful of standout dishes that bring something a little different to the table.

The chilli scrambled eggs deliver a punch of flavour, layered with fermented chilli labneh, crispy shallots, chilli oil, pickled onion and herbs. The Paradox miso mushroom has quickly become a favourite – served on a crisp lentil cake with miso-glazed mushrooms, crispy enoki, whipped white bean and charred greens. For something on the sweeter side, the dulce de leche buttermilk hotcakes arrive topped with vanilla bean ice-cream, Biscoff crumb, berries, burnt orange, toasted pecans and Persian floss.

It’s all designed with balance in mind – giving people a reason to stay, not just sip and go.

Inside, cosy booths and communal tables sit alongside Paradox’s signature oval coffee bar, reimagined for its new home. The custom La Marzocco machine gets a workout, while the innovative batch-brew tap system keeps pouring precision-crafted coffee on rotation.

After 18 months searching for the right space, the decision to take on a larger footprint speaks to a long-term vision for the brand. And while the scale has grown, the philosophy remains the same – good coffee, done properly, with people at the centre of it.

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