The Best Cafes in Noosa to Start Your Sunny Day in Paradise

One of the Sunshine State’s best holidaying destinations, Noosa is also a thriving hub of top-notch foodie hotspots, with fresh seafood and crisp wines available on what seems like every corner.

But no sunshine-filled morning in our tropical state’s confines would be complete without a hearty breakfast, perfectly roasted coffee, and perhaps even a superfood smoothie, to go.

So when you’re rolling out of bed, about to hit the beach or the boutiques on Hastings Street, first take a scroll through our guide to the best cafes in Noosa for the perfect beginning to what can only be an incredible day in paradise.

Clandestino Coffee

Back in 2011 with their flagship store, Clandestino Coffee brought Noosaville it’s very first brew bar. Serving syphons, clovers, pour-overs, batch brew, cold drip, cold brew, chemex and nitro coffee on tap, it’s truly the javaphile’s playground.

Powering their German-engineered coffee roaster with solar panels installed on the roof, Clandestino take pride in their process to ensure a consistently delicious result.

Stop by for a coffee to get your morning off to a well-caffeinated start!

2/59 Rene Street, Noosaville

Canteen Café

Canteen Cafe have been making comforting share food for Noosa locals and visitors since 1998, so they’re dab hands when it comes to rustling up breakfast.

Offering a mix of breakfast classics and new modern takes, this is one of the best cafes in Noosa to visit when you need to feed a hungry group or the whole family. And it’s not just brekkie that they’ve nailed. Visit for brekkie and you can chow down on a delicious burger, oozing loaded toasties or sizzling halloumi fajitas.

4 Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Heads

Flying West

What began as a humble stall at the Eumundi Markets has evolved into one of the best cafes in Noosa for a consistently delish coffee, roasted from a unique range of blends and single origin beans.

Flying West opened their roastery and cafe to the public in 2018, in a space once known as the ‘Tender Shed’. Step inside this big tin shed and you’ll discover a renovated urban cafe space with timber furnishings and abundant hanging plants.

Serving up sophisticated yet wholesome food alongside their specialty coffee, Flying West is a must-try on your tour of the best cafes in Noosa.

9 Fellowship Drive, Doonan

Moonstruck

Blink and you might miss it, but you’ll be sorry if you do! Moonstruck is a charming hidden gem on Hastings Street, serving coffee, brekkie bowls, fresh pastries and tasty bagels.

Pouring locally roasted beans (the house blend is called ‘Dutch Courage’) and locally roasted single origins, this cute European-style cafe transforms into a gin bar at night.

With a passion for supporting local makers, you can sample amazing Australian gins, and dine from a menu of tasty breakfast plates or share plates for dinner bookings. Opt to dine in the courtyard, or take your breakfast with you to the beach, to enjoy as you watch the waves roll in.

5 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads

Padre Coffee

With a sharp focus on ethical and sustainable growth, Padre Coffee have been hard at work crafting their specialty roasts since they opened their doors in Melbourne in 2008. Now with a devoted following at their QLD location, this Noosa cafe has been putting smiles on dials every morning with their perfect pours.

Pop by for a coffee and watch the magic in action as the sunshine streams in through the large windows.

10 Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville

Now that you’ve planned out breakfast at these Noosa cafes, how about lunch? Explore our favourite Noosa restaurants to lock in something delicious to refuel after a day at the beach. Don’t forget to get your hands on some SPF, and slip slop slap while you’re exploring this sandy coastal town.