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Cafe Alfons

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant Lunch restaurant

👍👍 Really cute cafe, solid breakfast and espresso coffee. - Big Breakfast - Vegetarian Big Breakfast The breakfast quality was so good, the scrambled egg was the highlight with a cheeky little bit of chilli jam. Also the fried eggplant too was another highlight on the vegetarian big breakfast. Staff... People often mention coffee, staff, breakfast, service, friendly, good, great, cafe, Cafe, Alfons,


Address

38 Thomas Dr, Surfers Paradise QLD 4218, Australia

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+61 7 5538 7660

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (595 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 6:30 am to 2 pm
  • Friday: 6:30 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday: 6:30 am to 2 pm
  • Sunday: 6:30 am to 2 pm
  • Monday: 6:30 am to 2 pm
  • Tuesday: 6:30 am to 2 pm
  • Wednesday: 6:30 am to 2 pm

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  • 5/5 Enduro S. 1 year ago on Google • 129 reviews
    Really cute cafe, solid breakfast and espresso coffee. - Big Breakfast - Vegetarian Big Breakfast The breakfast quality was so good, the scrambled egg was the highlight with a cheeky little bit of chilli jam. Also the fried eggplant too was another highlight on the vegetarian big breakfast. Staff were super friendly, and helpful. Definitely entered the clean plate club and we will be back next time. Thanks!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kris 1 year ago on Google • 437 reviews
    Cafe Alfons was a great find. We did have to wait as it was a busy Sunday morning but not for too long. Great menu. Our breakfast was amazing and very filling so was the smoothly. Great staff who knew what they were doing. Highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben P. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent service, super friendly staff, even when they’re run off their feet they kept checking on us. Great coffee, tasty, good sized meals. Will definitely be coming back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ian c. 3 years ago on Google
    Great coffee but could have done with a second barista
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angela B. 3 years ago on Google
    Had breakfast with a regular. Parking outside at 9am. The food was quite different, good different and generous. Wasn't overly expensive for what was ordered. Coffee good. Service was impeccable. They were so good about splitting two meals into 3 bills. I would definitely go back often.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 leanne f. 3 years ago on Google
    been coming here for years, this cafe service is AMAZING
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John B. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandra P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great location and beautiful meals and coffee
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa T. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the girls, always so friendly. I call in a few times a week for coffee.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diane K. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely breakfast after a parkrun. First time here, very popular Cafe. Ordered fresh juice and a bacon and egg Benny. All came out very quickly, taste great. Very enjoyable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tony M. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely cafe with great food and coffee on Chevron Island at the back of Surfers Paradise…potato gnocchi and the breakfast bun were good and served by a very smiley and friendly Canadian
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Milos M. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic experience, it always starts from staff and this staff is welcoming, lovely and helpful so much. Plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. Tasty coffee and plenty of food options. Well done!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DC S. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing...lovely staff and food is great...One of the best place to start a wonderful day even on a rainy day. 😀😀😀😀
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Valerose Pty L. 3 years ago on Google
    First time there but terrific. Will definitely do it again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tran N. 3 years ago on Google
    Overpriced breakfast - cheaper and higher quality options exist at 'The Lean Chef' in Chevron. No menus on tables or out front, Waited 15 mins to be seen, upon assessing my appearance (tattoos and in a basketball singlet) was refused service with the excuse of "no shoes". This establishments patrons seem to indicate they only serve the white, elderly and privileged. If you don't meet their demographic - then don't bother.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Graham H. 6 months ago on Google
    My wife and I visited this corner coffee shop on Chevron Island and advised the staff member Sarah, that we simply wanted coffee. Sarah was fine with that and the coffees arrived very quickly. Sarah had already brought out cold water and glasses - a service sadly lacking at many similar places - and to receive our coffee so quickly was indeed very professional. I like watching staff wait on tables while I am enjoying my coffee. Watching their style, enthusiasm and especially their warmth and positive personality. Sarah has all of these traits and more. She was thorough on cleaning up after sloppy customers had gone and even wiped each chair, whether it was used or not. I cannot fault Sarah’s professionalism at all. Management is to be congratulated for selecting Sarah as their employer and FOH representative. Oh, and the coffee was bloody good too! 👍😎☕️☕️ Graham and Sandra. Hervey Bay QLD
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miriam S. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was delicious and beautifully presented, and staff were super friendly. Definately coming back here again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melanie P. 6 months ago on Google
    The best meal we had during our recent visit to the Gold Coast; friendly service and a great location - highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 janice l. 2 years ago on Google
    This Cafe, on Chevron Island was very nice. I stopped in at 06:30 on a Sunday Morning for a hot chocolate and carrot cake. The hot chocolate was nice and hot, as most cafe's tend to make the hot chocolate just warm which is not as enjoyable as when it is hot! The carrot cake was yummy too! If you are passing through don't forget to take a break, and enjoy your day by stopping at cafe Alfons on Chevron Island.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darren P. 2 years ago on Google
    Was a lovely place to have breakfast, the staff were awesome and looked after you and the service was really quick. We had the big breakfast which was yummy and the fresh juice was great. Would highly recommend this place and i will be coming here again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bella B. 2 years ago on Google
    Made a breakfast booking specifically for the açai bowl, but unfortunately they ran out. Had banana bread instead, which was nice as it didn’t come with the standard butter. It had a side of cinnamon butter. The b.l.a.t was enjoyed, as were the scrambled eggs. Coffee was good too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shawn W. 3 months ago on Google • 151 reviews New
    This place is stupid good. Excellent food quality and great attention for allergens. Fresh baked bread, fresh battered chicken make it great for us. Our açaí bowl was a mere 10 out of 10. Great staff as well from chef to table. #wilmothtravel ps. Lighting from the red awning throws the photos off a bit.

  • 5/5 Naz M. 1 year ago on Google • 66 reviews
    We loved our brunch at Cafe Alfons this morning. The menu has lots of options with small twists on traditional favourites. While very busy, the staff were attentive and friendly. The food was fresh, plentiful and good value! To top it off we had strong Adore coffee.

  • 5/5 Tamantha F. 1 year ago on Google • 30 reviews
    My family and I have been to this cafe many times, and every time it is a pleasant experience. The staff are always friendly, and the food is always delicious and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Mara C. 3 months ago on Google • 21 reviews New
    Excellent food and coffee. Service was good as well. Generous portions and large menu to choose from.

  • 5/5 Lauralee D. 4 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Always a delightful experience dining at Cafe Alfons. Service is amazing and always greeted by a smiley face. The food is consistently impeccable and the portions are generous in size and well priced. The fresh juice is amazing and coffee always on point. Cannot fault these guys. Ps. If you are a sweet tooth, the cakes and slices will certainly not disappoint!

  • 5/5 Jessina S. 4 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    If you’re looking for decent breakfast and great service, Cafe Alfons is the place to be. First time being there and we were already planning our regular breakfast meet up. Everyone welcomed us with a smile, busy place but awesome.

  • 5/5 Cameron S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best eggs Benny I've ever had 🧡 Cafe Alfons is very prompt, professional and tidy. Service is very quick. Everything they do is top tier. I'll be back again and again!

  • 5/5 Simon B. 1 year ago on Google
    Discovered this popular locals cafe entirely by accident. Had a spare 30 mins between deliveries so popped in for brekky. So glad I did. Service was quick, polite and efficient. Prices are very reasonable considering location and the food ? Wow ! Just awesome. Today (as pictured) I had the eggs benny with bacon and a hot chocolate. The hot chocolate was smooth, velvety and creamy, just devine. My eggs benny were great as usual. My favourite though has to be the corn fritters with chilli jam 🤩 Highly recommended ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • 5/5 Calum C. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible food, coffee and service! Best breakfast I’ve had in Australia so far and been travelling for a few months already! Must go to for anyone in Surfers Paradise 👌

  • 5/5 Himalay P. 1 year ago on Google
    It was an experience to remember. If you're looking for a unique and charming cafe, look no further. Just look out for the big red umbrella that marks the entrance to Cafe Alfons on the eastern side of Chevron Island. We were thrilled to find that the meals at Cafe Alfons were of the highest quality. We ordered a range of 2 dishes + coffee and everything was delicious. What made our experience all the more enjoyable was the decent table service we received. The staff were attentive, friendly, and always had a smile on their face. We felt welcomed and appreciated as customers, and it really added to the overall experience. It's no surprise to learn that Cafe Alfons has been awarded one of the best cafes by TripAdvisor for many years. It's a testament to the dedication and hard work of the staff who have created an exceptional dining experience.

  • 5/5 jusking3888 2 years ago on Google
    My goodness, where to start? First - I've never felt so welcome before. Greeted with big smiles and cheerful conversation, I immediately considered moving to QLD just so I could visit every morning. Second - the coffee is properly good to go. Expertly constructed by someone I can only assume was trained by the devil himself. Coffee has no business tasting this good. Third - the food. If I could do one thing before I go, it would be to taste everything on the menu. Verdict - of all the things you can do on the Gold Coast, visiting Cafe Alfons is a must. I'd give them 12 stars, but Google clearly doesn't think that would be fair to other cafes and restaurants.

  • 5/5 Leonie L. 1 year ago on Google
    relaxing vibes and interior, really friendly service, nice coffee, great food and generous portions. the sausage was quite bland but other than that everything else was fantastic!

  • 5/5 Thorsten �. 11 months ago on Google
    Best coffee on the GC! The customer service is incredible, with friendly staff. The food speaks for itself, but to write it in words, -> delicious!

  • 5/5 Roxy 2 years ago on Google
    Staff are super friendly. The donut French toast is great with an extra ice cream. Only that a little too sweet for brunch🤣

  • 5/5 Bella G. 9 months ago on Google
    Plenty roadside parking available. Friendly servers and my avo toast was great! Cute cafe for brunch / coffee.

  • 5/5 Timmy “Bowgangles Cletus Bobby” K. 7 months ago on Google
    Great feed. Nice as staff. Coffee pretty good. Meal sizes adequate. Extras are a bit pricey but all and all a good experience. Staff are very fit active looking with compliments thier customer service. Suitable for a family ( our youngest is 7 so not sure about high chairs and that but hey it's a cafe bring a pram just in. Cheers Cobbers

  • 5/5 Umesh D. 3 years ago on Google
    Only the best by far. Service is tops and very friendly Thanks guys

  • 5/5 Stephen M. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Peter T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great coffee, awesome food. Anja and Jonathan are superb host. They always make you feel welcome Love the Alfons

  • 5/5 Gutshotpro 3 years ago on Google
    Great little cafe in Surfers! Staff were all very friendly, polite and regularly checked in to make sure everything was okay. The cakes and slices are excellent - they make these items themselves instead of ordering in as so many cafes seem to do. The end result is a range with proper flavours and textures, probably the best I've had anywhere in QLD. We had the Coffee & Walnut, Lemon Coconut and Fig slices, all of which I would recommend. Lemon Coconut was my personal favourite. Based on the service level and standard of food today I give this place 5 stars. I do not give this rating often as by my own admission I am difficult to please, and usually service standards in Gold Coast/Brisbane are chronically low. So if you're in the area, it's worth paying these guys a visit!

  • 5/5 Karen M. 3 years ago on Google
    The staff are amazing, always happy to help and Sharny especially is fantastic - remembers names, preferred orders and is always upbeat and friendly (as they all are). They have some amazing specials and new dishes regularly!

  • 5/5 Eden W. 3 years ago on Google
    Haven't tried the food but their coffee is A+. Staff are attentive and friendly. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Shenelle L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service, amazing food and incredible coffee, would love to live nearby so we could go back!

  • 5/5 Bruce E. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious breakfast. Staff friendly and attentive. Definitely worth a return visit.

  • 5/5 Michael L. 3 years ago on Google
    Our local spot with great cafe food and fair pricing.

  • 5/5 Manuela O. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely setting and great friendly service. Delicious food and best iced coffee ever!

  • 5/5 Gareth S. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a pleasure. The Girls are always so pleasant and genuinely welcoming

  • 5/5 Anjul K. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow found this place after reading all the reviews. And it didn’t disappoint. We ordered corn fritter and toasties. Corn fritters feel like this hidden corners of discovering each item - the chilli jam, avo, bacon and eggs was just amazing and the toastie is fully loaded and yum as well. The staff is lovely and what would be a cafe without a good coffee. Alfons scores amazing on all aspects

  • 5/5 Sonya U. 3 years ago on Google
    We used this Cafe fir takeaways and it was fabulous. We had meals preordained for hiking. Our museli bars and sandwiches were a gift light. Will be using again. Thank you

  • 5/5 Ann D. 3 years ago on Google
    Lunch was so delicious

  • 3/5 Albert G. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice food and good staff

  • 5/5 Rachel 3 years ago on Google
    Great coffee, lovely breakfast...what more can you ask for on a Sunday morning?!

  • 5/5 Jade M. 3 years ago on Google
    Waffles were amazing!! Give them a try!!

  • 5/5 John j. 3 years ago on Google
    Unreal, the best around

  • 4/5 Paisley Jayne L. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff. Can always depend on a yummy toasted sanga.and good coffee.

  • 5/5 Ben W. 3 years ago on Google
    Food, coffee, value for money and service all hit the mark. Awesome place

  • 5/5 Michelle A. 3 years ago on Google
    The best breakfast I've had in a long time

  • 5/5 Ryan L. 3 years ago on Google
    This place has some great reviews online so we gave it a go. I had the corn fritters which were fresh, full of flavour and a good portion; actually some of the best I've tasted. My partner have the mushrooms and they were tasty, fresh and again a good portion. Coffee was strong, hot and tasty. The staff were very responsive, friendly and professional. The location was a bit busy being close to a main road but th food and service made that no issue. I'd definitely return again!

  • 5/5 Michelle P. 3 years ago on Google
    This cafe was recommended to us and it did not disappoint. The staff were so friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and was served quickly. The coffee was great too. Definitely give it a go you won't be disappointed!

  • 5/5 dave l. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service and awesome breakfast

  • 5/5 Dan H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great breakfast! Wonderful staff. Amazing coffee. Thank you so much!

  • 5/5 Pat H. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed coffee with friends

  • 5/5 Franceska X. 3 years ago on Google
    Not surprised by the fact that this cafe has won #1 on TripAdvisor for 5 years in a row! Amazing coffe, delicious food and the best staff!! It’s my go to for breakfast and lunch on the island

  • 5/5 Tony C. 3 years ago on Google
    Came across this gem of a place yesterday . The food was exceptional as was the service and price . We will definitely be back .

  • 5/5 Abu N. 3 years ago on Google
    Best breakfast place in the Gold Coast

  • 5/5 Simon D. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic venue great for kids very clean plentiful and great staff we will be back.

  • 5/5 Tracey M. 3 years ago on Google
    Yummy food, super friendly staff

  • 5/5 Luyuan Z. 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    This place is very close to my hotel. We originally planned to casually come over for some breakfast, but it turned out to be so delicious. The service is excellent, and the food is incredibly tasty. You can't go wrong with any dish. We've been having breakfast here for three consecutive days. It's a pity that we're leaving for Sydney today. I wanted to try more food. Next time I come to the Gold Coast, I'll definitely bring friends here for breakfast. Many thanks to the staff; everyone's attitude is exceptional.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liv p. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    I'm never the one to write reviews but this place is amazing, the food was perfect, wait time was extremely minimal (even with a full house) the service was brilliant, the blonde lady with the cool accent was absolutely lovely, price was very fair and food was very high quality, highly recommend the build your own omelet havent had one that nice in years! it's a shame my fiance and i arent from here as we would come all the time !


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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