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Most reviewed · Updated October 2026

The cafes of Gold Coast

As of October 2026, the three most reviewed cafes rated 4.0 or better in Gold Coast, QLD on Common Praise are BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park (6,880 Google reviews at 4.7), ELK Espresso (2,830 Google reviews at 4.5) and Hot Shott (1,752 Google reviews at 4.7).

Cafes compared
21
Google reviews
21,696
Median rating
4.7

The cafes of Gold Coast: the top 21

  1. 2

    ELK Espresso

    4.5 from 2,830 Google reviews.

    16 Chelsea Ave, Gold Coast QLD 4218

    elkespresso.net

  2. 8

    Cafe Alfons

    4.6 from 737 Google reviews.

    Fyshwick House, 38 Thomas Dr, Gold Coast QLD 4217

    07 5538 7660 alfons.cafe

  3. 9

    The Fresh Pantry

    4.8 from 619 Google reviews.

    100-106 Old Pacific Hwy, Gold Coast QLD 4210

    07 5627 2715

  4. 10

    Cafe Gold Coast

    4.6 from 618 Google reviews.

    0447 773 769

  5. 12

    Ground N Sound

    4.7 from 446 Google reviews.

    Ground N Sound, 21 Musgrave Ave, Gold Coast QLD 4215

    0452 060 897 groundnsound.com

  6. 18

    Golden Times

    4.9 from 221 Google reviews.

  7. 20

    Ocean 4218 cafe

    4.6 from 131 Google reviews.

    The French Quarter, Shop 4/3029 The Blvd

    0484 364 216

  8. 21

    Saint Coffee Collective

    4.8 from 44 Google reviews.

    Kiosk 1, Gold Coast University Hospital Station Cnr Hospital Boulevard and, Parklands Dr

    saintcoffee.com.au

Common Praise compared 21 cafes in Gold Coast, QLD, with 21,696 Google reviews between them. Of these, 21 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.7 from a median of 569 reviews.

Of the cafes compared, the most reviewed is BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park, with 6,880 Google reviews at 4.7.

How this list is ranked

Businesses rated 4.0 or better are ranked by how many Google reviews they have. Ties go to the higher rating.

Many reviews show a business is busy and well known, not that it is the right fit for your job.

The whole method and its rules

Questions

Which cafes in Gold Coast, QLD have the most Google reviews?
As of October 2026, the three most reviewed cafes rated 4.0 or better in Gold Coast, QLD on Common Praise are BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park (6,880 Google reviews at 4.7), ELK Espresso (2,830 Google reviews at 4.5) and Hot Shott (1,752 Google reviews at 4.7).
How does Common Praise rank cafes in Gold Coast, QLD?
Businesses rated 4.0 or better are ranked by how many Google reviews they have. Ties go to the higher rating. Many reviews show a business is busy and well known, not that it is the right fit for your job.
How many cafes in Gold Coast, QLD did Common Praise compare?
Common Praise compared 21 cafes in Gold Coast, QLD, with 21,696 Google reviews between them. Of these, 21 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.7 from a median of 569 reviews.
Can a business pay to be listed or to rank higher?
No. Every business is ranked by the same published method, and no business can pay to be listed or to move up.