The best places to eat on the Sunshine Coast

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Don’t let the pristine beaches and warm sunshine distract you; the Sunshine Coast is home to some of Australia’s best restaurants & cafes.

There’s no better way to explore this region than by letting your belly do the talking. Here are the top spots for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between.
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Bistro C

Whether you’re hungry from a morning swim or simply fancy a delicious breakfast, beachside Bistro C in Noosa Heads has got you covered.

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On The Beach Complex Hasting St, Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia, 4567
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Overlooking Laguna Bay, choose from lighter dishes (think seasonal fruit with coconut yoghurt) or set yourself up for the day with the cheesy polenta, roasted field mushrooms and chorizo.
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Little Boat Espresso

Whatever you order at Marcoola's Little Boat Espresso, you’re in for a treat.

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Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia
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The only two words you’ll need at Marcoola’s Little Boat Espresso are “gingerbread waffle” or maybe three: “okonomiyaki green pancake”, okay maybe four: “haloumi and mushroom duxelle”.
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Noosa Beach House Peter Kuruvita

If you’re in an all-you-can-eat mood and your digs don’t do a buffet brekkie, head to Peter Kuruvita’s Noosa Beach House.

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16 Hastings St, Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia, 4567
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Here you can make your own juice and load up on fresh pastries, meats, cheese, fruit and eggs.
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Moffat Beach Brewing Co.

While it may seem unusual to have breakfast in a brewery, wait until you taste the food at Moffat Beach Brewing Co.

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12 Seaview Terrace, Moffat Beach, QLD, Australia, 4551
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Located just metres from the beach.
The brekkie burger here is the clear winner with smoked bacon, fried free-range egg and chilli jam on a brioche roll.
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Lemon and Thyme

With ocean views and colourful pops of yellow and green in the fit out, Lemon and Thyme in Mooloolaba is a great place for a casual lunch.

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7 Venning St, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia
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While not specifically vegetarian or vegan, the menu caters to all.
The lemon and thyme baked brie with local honey and chargrilled ciabatta is a winner, as is the vegan quesadilla with Moroccan carrot, roasted peppers and coconut labne.
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Brouhaha Brewery

Another great spot for a chilled-out meal is Brouhaha Brewery in Maleny.

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6/39 Coral Street, Maleny, QLD, Australia, 4552
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The beer is outstanding – its strawberry and rhubarb sour beer is exceptional – and see the Maleny Wagyu dish?
The spent barley used in the brewing process is fed to the cattle before making its way back onto the menu in the form of a beef burger.
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Rickys River Bar

If you’re after something a little more refined, riverside Rickys (with its own jetty) is the place.

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Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia
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Fresh, local seafood shines here and the six-course tasting menu makes for the perfect long lunch.
The menu might include local white fish with cauliflower and almond, spanner crab spaghetti and Cooloola strawberries with whipped stracciatella.
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Mooloolaba Fish Market

With the sun shining and waves crashing, lunch al fresco sounds like a super idea.

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End of the Spit, Parkyn Parade, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4557
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Drop into the Mooloolaba Fish Market, grab a hot parcel of fish and chips before settling down at a picnic table overlooking the Spit.
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Sum Yung Guys

Ease into your evening with some tunes, eclectic decor and punchy food at Sum Yung Guys.

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8/46 Duke Street, Noosaville, QLD, Australia, 4566
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The vibe is a hipster hangout crossed with significant food cred. Start with the crunchy, salty king prawn toast with gochu mayo, before moving onto bigger dishes like local cuttlefish with green mango, lemongrass and betel leaf.
Whatever you do, don’t miss the fresh, hand-stretched roti. It’s worth the trip alone.
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Wasabi

Be prepared to say arigato because once you’ve dined at Wasabi, you’ll be forever grateful.

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Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia, 4567
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The award-winning Japanese restaurant champions local produce, most of it from their farm in Honeysuckle Hill.
The delicate and perfectly balanced tsukidashi (snacks) are a sign of things to come, such as the local cobia skin with garlic flower, konbu and mirin jam.
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The Spirit House

You can’t talk about the best places to eat on the Sunshine Coast without mentioning The Spirit House.

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20 Ninderry Road, Yandina, QLD, Australia
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Set within tranquil tropical gardens, this iconic restaurant, bar and cooking school is next level.
This is fresh and bold Asian-inspired cuisine, from the miang of pickled crab, green mango and coconut served on a lotus petal to the cured yellowtail kingfish, jungle curry vinaigrette and pickled daikon.
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The Pallet Espresso Bar

Among the wooden pallets at The Pallet Espresso Bar is some of the best coffee north of Brisbane.

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Shop 2 161 Brisbane Road, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4557
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Among the wooden pallets at The Pallet Espresso Bar is some of the best coffee north of Brisbane.
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GURU Life

For something a little spiritual with your latte, check out Guru Life.

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522 Petrie Creek Rd
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For something a little spiritual with your latte, check out Guru Life.
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The Pocket Espresso Bar

For an intimate brew, head to The Pocket Espresso Bar where you can not only grab a coffee but a cheeky cocktail on the side.

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6 Seaview Terrace, Australia, 4551
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For an intimate brew, head to The Pocket Espresso Bar where you can not only grab a coffee but a cheeky cocktail on the side.
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Maleny Food Co

Want the scoop? Head to Maleny Food Co., which makes extraordinary ice-creams fresh each day and regularly uses local seasonal fruit.

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37 Maple Street, Maleny, QLD, Australia, 4552
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Want the scoop? Head to Maleny Food Co., which makes extraordinary ice-creams fresh each day and regularly uses local seasonal fruit.
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Kenilworth Bakery

Drop into the Kenilworth Bakery where if the wall of doughnuts doesn’t defeat you, the one-kilogram doughnut challenge will.

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Kenilworth, QLD, Australia
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Filled with your choice of custard, cream or Nutella only a few brave souls have managed to polish a whole one off.

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