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The Cardamom Pod

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant Mexican restaurant Vegetarian restaurant

Creative vegetarian and vegan eats, plus smoothies and desserts, in a relaxed cafe with funky decor. People often mention staff, bowl, service, great, vegan, good, vegetarian, amazing, nice, delicious,


Address

1/2685-2689 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (22) bowl (15) service (15) great (14) vegan (12) good (11) vegetarian (11) amazing (10) nice (9) delicious (9)
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  • 5/5 Isabelle K. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful! Just great vibes here! Was able to study for a good amount, there's wifi, and outlets to charge laptop. Comfy seats, good music, nice staff, free parking down stairs and all you can eat vegetarian/vegan for $19.90. A vegan student's dream. Thanks guys! Definitely coming back🥰
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ying A. 2 years ago on Google
    🍓🫐CARDAMON POD🥝🍍 @cardamompodbrickworks Location: 1/2685-2689 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach QLD 4218 Rating: 4/5✨ are. you. kidding. 😱🤩🤤have you seen a prettier açai bowl?! i think no, oh my goodness the moment i saw this on instagram i knew i needed to get this at least once in my life because how could you not?🤩💖 as a açai and smoothie bowl lover, i was reeled in immediately to this açai bowl, and as a lover of presentation and aesthetics this was a done deal🙋🏻‍♀️look at the cute tiny umbrella 🥺🤧i took it home by the way🤣 ✨💖original açai bowl ($20): as i ordered this i was thinking it’s quite pricey even for their presentation but when the bowl arrived which was nearly as big as my face i realised what you are paying for🤩oh this was a rollercoaster of flavours and textures, sensory overload in a bowl!🫐🍓🥝🍍literally fruit heaven in a bowl, i have never had this many fruits at the same time🤣🥳 under all the fruits is a bed of varied nuts and dried fruits, i would say this wasn’t my favourite part of the bowl, personally i found there to be too many, i wanted more açai mix rather than alot of nuts, i found myself sifting through them to get as much açai mixture as i could🤧but overall a really stunning and lovely açai bowl! in conclusion i do recommend @cardamompodbrickworks such a unique and funky vibe and place! their furniture and decor is super fun and cool!🥰💖staff here are lovely and they offer a lot of menu items! this bowl took around 20 mins? but it was all worth it after seeing it🤩
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jesse H. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic food however the service is abysmal (very rude staff) and their prices on the menu do not include GST so expect an extra 10%. The cons definitely outweigh the positives unfortunately
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Walter W. 2 years ago on Google
    Coming from Sydney, we found the place fun, refreshing, health-conscious and delicious. Everything we had was stunning. Even the little pastries I took home. So appreciated the attention to detail and exquisite tastes. Well done. Well worth a visit, even from Sydney!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jesica H. 1 year ago on Google
    The food here is awesome! We try to go every time we’re down the coast! Highly recommend the vegan croissant benny! Unfortunately breakfast is only available Saturday and Sunday. Customer service was lacking the few times we went.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard B. 2 years ago on Google
    A wonderful atmosphere with delightful staff and food. We went for lunch and the variety of menu items on offer was incredible and what we ordered was full of flavour. The Fiji Sunset smoothie is a real winner! Highly recommend 🙌😍🤩
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Murray S. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a stylish and delicious restaurant in Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. It is casual in approach but tasty and sensuous. Yummy! Eat as much as you like (returns are expected) and enjoy a healthy Smoothie to compliment the vegetarian cuisine. Easy service and very good value. Thanks for a great "last supper" on the Gold Coast. Sandman.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 An N. 3 years ago on Google
    3.5 stars - Came to check this one out as I loved the one in Southport. However the service and coffee was pretty average. The pastries were nice but the filling wasn't that great. Can't go wrong the the big breakfast tho
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlie P. 3 years ago on Google
    To go or for dine i love this place. Keep smiling happy crew! You bring joy to everyone, hope you have a wonderful shift always.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 mk20 1. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and vibe. My boyfriend and I went here for dinner since I’m vegetarian and tend to struggle when eating out, so to find a place that isn’t too far and is completely vegetarian was great. We got the all you can eat buffet and enjoyed it. But, some of the staff ignored the fact there were customers to be served and a line forming. We stood for 10 minutes waiting to be served when there were no others in front and 2 staff members kind of standing around. Maybe just an issue of being short on staff that night. I also felt quite sick after eating there, but am putting it down to maybe eating too much food since what I ate tasted great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebecca 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and drinks! Pleasantly surprised by the gingerbread hot chocolate. Am not a vegetarian myself but would definitely go back! Outdoor seating has a nicer atmosphere than indoor seating.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sue T. 1 year ago on Google
    What a fabulous cafe - excellent vegan options and the fellow at the ordering area is so incredibly lovely...the vegan brownie is so delicious; I took one home and boy it was delicious. The dishes are so big and my five meat loving friends loved the meals - saying each of them will return. The vegan croissant was very good as I loved the cashew hollandaise sauce and the grilled tomato. My brother loved the gourmet vegetarian toastie - saying it was the best he had ever tasted and he is a meat eater! Great smoothies!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tofe E. 2 years ago on Google
    Would recommend the big breaky and the gym smoothie. Nourishing and value for money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ranjana n. 1 year ago on Google
    I love loved this place. You have so many vegetarian options to choose with. Would definitely come back here when in Gold Coast.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elena K. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this spot. Food options are great, nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Parking is relatively easy to find, but i just parked at Oasis mall and walked over. Ordered an Acai bowl with a friend and they were SO pretty. Smoothies and dessert was yum too!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dianne 1 year ago on Google
    I love this restaurant! When I lived in the Gold Coast I was always here. It's all vegetarian. You can pick a few dishes or get all you can eat. I could have done with a bit more rice this time but still a very filling meal. They have amazing raw desserts too! It's a nice relaxed atmosphere with inside and outside dining and friendly staff. They're open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ashleigh S. 4 years ago on Google
    Waffles were overdone. Way too sweet, they belong on a dessert menu, not a breakfast menu. A chocolate overload as well. And I dont understand why there was caramel popcorn on the plate, bit random. Plating was messy. Not enjoyable. Very expensive. Loved the shop aesthetic and the staff were friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hui Ying C. 6 years ago on Google
    Very generous portions of vegan organic food. We had the Buddha bowl and mushroom canelloni and it was enough to feed 4. Loved the mango lassi. The smoothies and desserts all look great. Highly recommended. It's very busy on the weekends so don't expect fast service. Our server was so overwhelmed she didn't even had time to apologize for nearly spilling the dressing on me when it tumbled over when she brought food over.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Denise C. 6 months ago on Google
    We were very excited to try this new Mexican in Broadbeach. Whilst we were there, the staff pretty much ignored us! We had to go to the bar to order our drinks and had to grab a waiter as he walked by to order our starter… we ordered a guac with corn chips for $19 so expected more than a very small bowl of mashed avo with a flower on top, and very stale corn chips! We were definitely disappointed in the service as there were many staff on, but they were all standing around and didn’t even bother to ask us if we needed more drinks or wanted to order! They have a beautiful venue, with awesome decor but the staff need to be on the ball so much more!

  • 3/5 Sascha G R. 3 years ago on Google
    Brickworks Cardamon pod in southport is truly a better store than Broadbeach in every conceivable way.

  • 4/5 Jake A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great value for money. Everything tastes good, and you won't leave hungry.

  • 5/5 Marnie R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food

  • 5/5 Farid S. 3 years ago on Google
    Just had some of the food you had donated to Oz Harvest. It was delicious. Thank you for donating food to this cause.

  • 5/5 Mat F. 3 years ago on Google
    Outstanding food, quality ingredients and attention to detail is amazing, highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Kari 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Best vegetarian/vegan food. The desserts are amazing!!

  • 5/5 Peter W. 3 years ago on Google
    Healthy hearty food, high chairs for kids

  • 5/5 mark turner s. 6 months ago on Google
    We dined at Nude Amigos last week for my wife’s birthday. The restaurant had only just opened the weekend before but the staff, food & drinks were all fantastic. Best margaritas we have ever had (tough competition on the Gold Coast too), the food was also tops, I highly recommend the pulled beef Sopes & Queso Fundido, very authentic Mexican. We will definitely be coming back !

  • 5/5 Maralda W. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious and gorgeous food, even meat eaters won't be disappointed!

  • 5/5 Andrew R. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for an early lunch with my partner and was pleasantly surprised at the presentation and deliciousness of the food. Highly recommended!

  • 4/5 Lemon L. 2 years ago on Google
    Cute place. Good looks really good and tastes good too! Recommend if you're looking for a cute brunch places to chill out at for a while.

  • 5/5 Matthew 3 years ago on Google
    Thoroughly enjoyed the creative meals and drinks here.

  • 5/5 GINA G. 2 years ago on Google
    My favourite place in Broadbeach!! Love the food and the presentation. Lovely staff

  • 5/5 Anurag N. 1 year ago on Google
    Found this place by pure luck. Was looking for something sweet for breakfast and their Pancakes and Waffles hit the spot. It was both tastily and visually satisfying. Kudos to the team.

  • 5/5 Lavina 1 year ago on Google
    A lucky find! Absolutely delicious sweet and savoury menu and by far the most aesthetically pleasing - each plate a work of art that was hard not to devour :’)

  • 5/5 Colin M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice Vegan or Vegetarian Food

  • 5/5 Ruslana R. 3 years ago on Google
    It was all you can eat for $17,90 and I loved every dish. Almost everything is vegan + lots of good desserts. Super fresh, full of flavour and tasty food. RECOMMEND

  • 5/5 Mindy C. 3 years ago on Google
    A delightful experience! The food was presented exquisitely and was amazingly delicious. Delicious, nutritious plant based food. Also, the service was outstanding.

  • 5/5 Kirsty H. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Vegetarian on the GC by a long shot. Every dish has a massive amount of flavour. Can get busy so best to book a table, line up ask for what dishes you want, hot or cold from the bay marie, dessert is in the fridge at the end near register with delights from heaven and all RAW. Cherry ripe and Caramel Slice are my faves.

  • 1/5 Laura 3 years ago on Google
    Really unsanitary looking interior, no air con and poor customer service. Was not at all busy today and after waiting about 10 minutes to be served (quite a few people who were eating the buffet were served in front of us even though they came up after we were there) we were told it would be 30 minutes for one açai bowl. Before telling us that, the man serving us almost said upfront no, before asking the other server. Dined here once many years ago, was not happy then and still not happy. Will never return.

  • 5/5 Anthony A. 3 years ago on Google
    One of our favourite place for a good meal in Gold Coast + Dog friendly restaurant with plenty of outdoor setting. Staff are friendly & helpful. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Tia J. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome vegetarian restaurant with an all you can eat option Was great prices /very cruisy staff/ With a great vibe in the place and very family orientated

  • 3/5 Mai D. 3 years ago on Google
    This is why I gave a 3 star. The food, presentation, taste is definitely 5 and the customer service, experience is 1. Why one we went there over the weekend where it was scorching hot! No aircon, you can see people are not comfortable because it's hot inside. You have to wait for the food to be serve for so long and when it comes it's not all what you ordered the other half came after when we almost finished the first food... Not impressed with that. We asked for glass of water 3x and it didn't come. If you're going and dine it there you might want to sit at their outdoors.

  • 5/5 Sarah J. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and value! Went here several times whilst visiting the GC, only vego option in Broadbeach and it didn't disappoint :)

  • 5/5 bianca r. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Food best value amazing desserts my fav in the Vegan brownie and very friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Mani B. 3 years ago on Google
    Fabulous food, quick service

  • 5/5 Eri K. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place for having vegan food

  • 5/5 Tina N. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic

  • 5/5 Lucia M. 3 years ago on Google
    Always good

  • 5/5 sallyyypappa 1 year ago on Google
    Good quality vege food. I thought service was fine, friendly and up to standard :) the all you can eat deal is really great! Edit: acai bowl was nice and very pretty great for kids. The salads are becoming less flavourful it may just be me but they could use some better sauce or flavour. The hot options as well well i would prefer to be less rich. Even just one hot option that's still very healthy thats not so fatty 😊

  • 5/5 Ankit S. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome food and amazing service from the staff

  • 5/5 Ashwin S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very delicious food! Blessed by chanting in the kitchen. Very reasonable prices, nice selection of dishes and ambience.

  • 5/5 Mr Smith P. 3 years ago on Google
    Best vegetarian Restaurant on the Coast

  • 5/5 김재은 3 years ago on Google
    Good plating here

  • 5/5 Frida de B. 3 years ago on Google
    This food is scrumptious indeed. The Mighty Creator God has made us with some amazing tastebuds to be able to enjoy such a great variety of food. Loved it!

  • 5/5 Tom S. 3 years ago on Google
    Affordable and tasty food with generous portions

  • 5/5 Stephen P. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious! And a nice view of the park with a decent amount of comfortable outdoor tables. Food was awesome, dirty chai latte was delicious. No complaints at all.

  • 5/5 Ananta V. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly 24 hours a day

  • 4/5 Sime K. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice affordable veggie food. More buffet style than the southport venue. Laid back service. BYO

  • 5/5 Megan G. 3 years ago on Google
    THE BEST FOOD IN THE WORLD! Always fresh, authentic dishes, amazing customer service... This food will make you very happy!

  • 5/5 dylan v. 3 years ago on Google
    Went here the other day and from the moment I got there it was just a lovely experience friendly staff and helpful, also the food is amazing

  • 5/5 Liana K. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere, amazing food and looovveee the smoothies

  • 5/5 Daniel O. 3 years ago on Google
    The food and smoothies are great and the buffet is amazing value!

  • 2/5 Ellie H. 3 years ago on Google
    Just a couple of requests coming off the back of 5 to 6 visits. 1. Can the staff please acknowledge people when they arrive! This is really just basic customer service training, just a smile will do. Yes i know you're busy but it's awkward for customers left standing around with no indication of whether they should seat themselves and it is impossible to get eye contact from any one of you. Today when i asked a girl behind the counter if we should just sit ourselves she replied "i don't know huni ask those girls" the correct response would be either yes OR "let me just grab *insert staff name* for you!" 2. Clear your tables and if you're too busy to and a customer asks you to wipe down the table, please don't just wipe across in a zig zag fashion looking elsewhere leaving 80% of the table sticky and walking off. Not good enough considering COVID. 3. SMILE!! Just smile! I know you're not working for tips, and you rely on the lack of vego options around so atm you're flooded with customers but one day there will be more vegan/vego around and you WILL have to work on your terrible vibes. Pro's (for those playing at home wondering why we return) Variety of nice creative vegan dishes and it's great being able to try many different dishes on the one plate.

  • 5/5 Pepper C. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was yummy and fresh. Lovely salads and hot food. Great atmosphere and staff. I hadn't booked a table and the place was packed so was able to get take away and had a picnic in a nearby park which was nice as well.

  • 5/5 Ali C. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, gorgeous presentation and generous portions


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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