As its name suggests this picturesque haven offers a selection of flakey pastry to accompany its coffees. From 6.30am the beans roll out – there’s a Reservoir Blend from Single O Roasters on the menu with all the dairy and non-dairy options you can imagine. There’s also a rotating filter coffee selection and a couple of non-caffeine offerings for those who are so included (old favourite Milo among them). 20 Hibiscus Haven, Miami, Gold Coast Paddockbakery.com

This brunch specialist is also a boutique coffee roaster passionate about bringing quality coffee to the coastal masses. The breakfast venue has its own wholesale distribution line (and Nespresso-suited biodegradable pods), as well as a cafe school where consumers can learn barista basics, and the likes of latte art among other coffee-themed skills. There’s also a coffee truck available to be booked for those with a special event on the horizon. 240 Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes blackboardcoffee.com.au

With ‘farm to fork’ its mantra you can envisage House of Hubert’s menu without even seeing it. The wellbeing-focused venture has a coffee list to match. The Saint Blend from Clean Skin Coffee Co is the bean of choice, served with milks that range from almond to coconut, and macadamia. Of course the specialties abound. There’s a golden milky (that’s a turmeric elixir blend for those out of sorts with health trends) and the bullet – a double espresso blended with coconut oil and butter. 5/5 Toolona Street, Tugun houseofhubert.com.au

Coffee (and drinks in general) is obviously a passion of this Palm Beach venture. Vegan and health-laden options run amok on the menu, which includes a sticky masala chai, as well as a beetroot latte formed from organic coconut blossom sugar, beetroot, vanilla, ginger and lime on cow’s milk. A rotating Single Origin weekly harvest sits on the coffee menu, available hot or in the form of a batch brew. 10 Palm Beach Avenue, Palm Beach Barefootbarista.com.au

Sitting alongside the Gold Coast Highway at Mermaid Beach is this much revered caffeine stop. It may be simple in its design, but that’s because the focus is on its beans and its increasing array of creative takes on doughnuts. 2478 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach alltimecoffee.com.au