Best Brunch in Sunshine Coast
The best brunch in Sunshine Coast right now is La Casa Beach Bar | Bistro • Cafe (score 61 from 863 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for brunch in Sunshine Coast — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best brunch in Sunshine Coast right now is La Casa Beach Bar | Bistro • Cafe in Mooloolaba (4.8 stars across 863 Google reviews), ahead of The Barn on Flaxton, Coca Bar | Cafe. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 9,862 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.8★ · #1 leads the field by 1 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | La Casa Beach Bar | Bistro • Cafe (Mooloolaba) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Backstreet Cafe |
| 📊 Most reviewed | The Velo Project (1,513 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 8 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | La Casa Beach Bar | Bistro • Cafe | Mooloolaba | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #2 | The Barn on Flaxton | Flaxton | $$ | 4.8★ | — |
| #3 | Coca Bar | Cafe | Maroochydore | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #4 | The Velo Project | Mooloolaba | $$ | 4.7★ | — |
| #5 | Backstreet Cafe | Mooloolaba | $ | 4.8★ | — |
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#1 of 15 brunch spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Shop 2/121 Mooloolaba Espl, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Eggs Benedict and Corn Fritters; do not skip the coffee.
★ 4.8 (863 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 brunch spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 445 Flaxton Dr, Flaxton QLD 4560, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the coffee and house relish; try the eggs benedict.
★ 4.8 (782 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 brunch spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Ground Level, Shop 516 Sunshine Plaza, 146-164 Horton Parade, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Vietnamese iced coffee and waffles; the taro latte is excellent.
★ 4.8 (753 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 brunch spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 19 Careela St, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia
★ 4.7 (1,513 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 brunch spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Shop 3/121 Mooloolaba Espl, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Biscoff pancakes; they are outstanding, fluffy and generously topped.
★ 4.8 (689 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 brunch spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 1b/68 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the matcha and hojicha; try the excellent coffee.
★ 4.8 (596 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 brunch spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 2/9 First Ave, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
★ 4.9 (268 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 brunch spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 10 Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the coffee and acai bowl; the coconut hash is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.8 (371 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 brunch spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 MARKET, 4/215 David Low Way, Peregian Beach QLD 4573, Australia
★ 4.8 (400 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 brunch spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 106 Nothling St, Moffat Beach QLD 4551, Australia
★ 4.6 (961 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 brunch spots in Sunshine Coast
Riba Kai
50📍 1/14 Newspaper Pl, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the Grill Hunter Breakfast and coffee; portions are generous and beautifully presented.
★ 4.7 (475 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 brunch spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Shop 2, Essence, 13, 15 The Esplanade, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the coffee; the sticky date pudding is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.6 (912 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 brunch spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Unit 102/98-110 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland QLD 4572, Australia
★ 4.7 (401 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 brunch spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Shop 7/8-26 Birtwill St, Coolum Beach QLD 4573, Australia
★ 4.7 (346 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 brunch spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Twin Waters Shopping Village, Shop 1/175 Ocean Dr, Twin Waters QLD 4564, Australia
★ 4.6 (532 reviews) on Google Maps
Common brunch questions in Sunshine Coast
What's the best budget brunch in Sunshine Coast?
Backstreet Cafe is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Mooloolaba — #5 overall for brunch.
Where's the best brunch in Sunshine Coast for a special occasion?
The Barn on Flaxton ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Flaxton.
Where can I get gluten-free brunch in Sunshine Coast?
Coca Bar | Cafe is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Maroochydore.
Keep exploring: Related: 🐟 best fish & chips in Sunshine Coast · 🍗 best chicken parma in Sunshine Coast · 🥧 best meat pie in Sunshine Coast · 🥪 best sandwiches in Sunshine Coast. Brunch elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in Maroochydore · best in Mooloolaba. Q&A: your brunch questions answered. Nationally: best brunch in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared · best value ($) picks. See the data report.
How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.
Frequently asked
What is the best brunch in Sunshine Coast?
La Casa Beach Bar | Bistro • Cafe currently ranks #1 for brunch in Sunshine Coast with 4.8 stars across 863 Google reviews.
What is the best cheap brunch in Sunshine Coast?
Backstreet Cafe is the highest-ranked budget option in Mooloolaba.
How does BestDish rank brunch in Sunshine Coast?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.