Read Cafe - Gold Coast

Met friends here this evening - what a haven from the business of Surfers! It's only been open a month or so apparently. The position is lovely, right on the river and a lovely breeze on a hot day! As far as alcohol is concerned, they only serve wine, beer

Their Raisin toast and coffee, chicken sandwich was our daily breakfast. Lovely food and place is nicely done up too with sofas facing the river

We ate here many times over the 6 days we visited and thoroughly enjoyed everything. The service was great and the atmosphere a bonus. Great prices. Highly recommended

This café/bookstore combo has a lot going for it. It's almost in the heart of busy, bustling Surfers Paradise, yet situated in its own little piece of quiet and serenity on Paradise Island in Paradise Island Resort. The first thing that strikes you as soon as you enter the venue is the space and the lovely wide deck leading down to the jetty and water. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the décor has been tastefully done. This is an ideal venue to meet friends for coffee or lunch, and to host bigger events, such as book launches, book clubs, author encounters, and workshops. The day I was there the owners were trialling their brand new pizza oven, and we got to taste the results. Our verdict: delicious!

Following a favourable write up in our local paper Fran