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Elk Espresso

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Gold Coast, Broadbeach
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    Sugar K.
    "The peanut butter & chocolate thickshake is absolutely amazing!"(3 Tips)
    yrummy
    "Amazing coffee. Breakfast burger is so good - definitely to be enjoyed with..."(4 Tips)
    Breanna K.
    "The Nutella thick shake was so good!"(3 Tips)
    X L.
    "The chicken and haloumi skewers are nicely flavoured."(2 Tips)
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  • Arash R.heart icon on user image
    Arash RanjbaranDecember 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Best breakfast ever!!! Try the Chorizo or the Hash! They are awesome! The coffee is insane! What a great hidden gem!!!
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    Mr ThanJanuary 27, 2013
    Great coffee, very impressed with it. Salad type food for lunch is excellent-chicken & haloumi skewers are a winner. Not so sold/impressed with Wagyu burger tho. In all, good & decent prices for it
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    Linda NguyenJuly 4, 2014
    Hash with Tetsuya's smoked ocean trout is to die for. The fish just melts in your mouth and the hollandaise is also top notch. Service is impeccable, despite how busy it is. Highly recommended café 👌
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  • Aprile W.heart icon on user image
    Aprile WenkeOctober 27, 2016
    Hidden away in the side streets of Broadbeach, perfect place for a catchup lunch. Food is interesting and delicious
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  • Ben M.heart icon on user image
    Ben MackeyAugust 24, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    Excellent food, excellent service and excellent coffee. I got an oat milk flat white, and the breakfast sample plate. Fantastic.
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  • Cameron B.
    Cameron BurgessMay 8, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    love this place - kick-ass coffee, interesting breakfasts - & best of all it's only a block from the beach! it gets busy though, so either book a table or get there early ...
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    yrummyNovember 26, 2014
    Amazing coffee. Breakfast burger is so good - definitely to be enjoyed with the jalapeños 😋😋😋
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  • Michael Angeloheart icon on user image
    Michael AngeloDecember 19, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    Stock to their long term winners. Breakfast burger vs. Potatoes hash. Potato hash 9/10. Burger 5/10.
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  • Alice H.heart icon on user image
    Alice HSeptember 16, 2018
    Best place for breakfast in Broadbeach. Have moved to a new spot but still kept the fantastic food
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    BakheetaAugust 7, 2016
    Been here twice for breakfast. Really good choices & fresh. Highly recommended.
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  • Michael Angeloheart icon on user image
    Michael AngeloNovember 8, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Have tried all the " bowls of goodness" there and they all taste pretty great in the morning. Coffee was great to have before and after meals.
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    Jaime S.March 7, 2013
    I recommend the Maple Granola with fruit and the Quesadillas.. Coffee is amazing too! Definitely going back tomorrow for breakie!
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  • PeiWen S.heart icon on user image
    PeiWen SeowSeptember 30, 2018
    This place is always crowded, more so on weekends. Be prepared to wait for seat. Coffee is good with bold and strong flavours.
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  • Sugar K.
    Sugar KainFebruary 5, 2014
    The peanut butter & chocolate thickshake is absolutely amazing! I also had the shredded pork burger which just melts in your mouth!
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  • Nimesh H.heart icon on user image
    Nimesh HerathJune 10, 2016
    Best breakfast and vibe you can have ... Love to go again
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  • Adam R.heart icon on user image
    Adam ReeceNovember 9, 2016
    Lovely coffee and great meals. Stylish and a nice break from the strip mall style of eatery.
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  • Bruce B.
    Bruce BoltonDecember 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great spot. Nice vibe & decos. Simple & sublime. Good coffee & compact creative menu.
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  • Maria B.heart icon on user image
    Maria BilkenrothJanuary 4, 2016
    Nice crowded place with great coffee. Good dairy and gluten free options as well.
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  • Fioreheart icon on user image
    FioreJanuary 24, 2020
    Everything is good here! Good vibe, good food and def great coffee!
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  • Alice H.heart icon on user image
    Alice HFebruary 14, 2015
    This is the best breakfast in Broadbeach. Get off the main drag and hit up this hidden gem
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  • P T.heart icon on user image
    P TranDecember 1, 2017
    The very green salad and the potato has with garlic thyme mushrooms were delicious
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  • Breanna K.heart icon on user image
    Breanna KerleMay 1, 2016
    The food is amazing, try the Nutella thickshake
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  • Guillaume F.heart icon on user image
    Guillaume FleuryApril 13, 2017
    Good coffee,nice service (at the table : amen) nice menu with not expensive price
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  • Paul in L.
    Paul in LondonFebruary 14, 2019
    The burger is smeared with a barbecue sauce so sweet it should be dessert 🤢
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    EvenJune 17, 2015
    Avocado mashed-something. It's really good!
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  • Pip E.heart icon on user image
    Pip E-LysaahNovember 4, 2014
    Food can take a little while but it's YUM, great thick shakes & yummy juices
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  • Nina M.
    Nina McGrathOctober 20, 2011
    Love this cute little cafe! Best coffee on the coast, lovely atmosphere, great staff...absolutely gorgeous :)
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  • Tracey J.
    Tracey JohnsonOctober 20, 2014
    Fabulous breakfast. We loved it! AND best coffee and lovely service
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  • Brendon N.heart icon on user image
    Brendon NOctober 15, 2016
    Prompt service and delicious food..The breakfast burger was good..
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  • Steph P.heart icon on user image
    Steph PhilippeDecember 20, 2014
    For all those who go to a cafe to eat - Breakfast/food stops being served at 1130, lunch starts to be served at 12.
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  • Truffles N C.heart icon on user image
    Truffles N CoffeeJune 12, 2014
    Amazing brunch for us! Great cuppa great choco milkshake
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  • X L.heart icon on user image
    X LJanuary 27, 2013
    They also do a nicely spiced and sweet soy chai latte. Ergodynamically-designed takeaway cup lid spouts.
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  • Christine C.heart icon on user image
    Christine CassidyJuly 2, 2017
    Really good coffee...actually great coffee but the wait was quite long.
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  • Shayma A.heart icon on user image
    Shayma AlumranDecember 19, 2014
    Do not order long black it's very bad (not drinkable bad)! The eggs on the other hand are very good and the rest of the staff are friendly and polite. There food in general is unique.
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  • X L.heart icon on user image
    X LJanuary 27, 2013
    The kickarse thickshake is a winner. The chicken and haloumi skewers are nicely flavoured.
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  • Peter C.
    Peter CaddyJanuary 2, 2016
    Breakfast here is amazing. So is the coffee!
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  • Krisi R.heart icon on user image
    Krisi RumpffDecember 29, 2014
    The panna cotta with granola!!!!
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  • Josh H.
    Josh HughesNovember 29, 2012
    Best spot in Broadbeach! Awesome food and great coffee always served with a smile!
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    AcyAugust 25, 2019
    Excellent service. GF option available!!!
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  • Maxwell S.heart icon on user image
    Maxwell ShifmanFebruary 22, 2015
    Salmon and Persian feta omelette is yummy!
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  • Liz C.heart icon on user image
    Liz CargillOctober 29, 2015
    The Avocado & Feta smash is awesome!!!
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    allisonDecember 25, 2014
    Big scoop of vanilla ice cream in iced coffee!
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  • Matthew P.
    Matthew PikeJune 30, 2013
    Had the Salmon Omelette.. Very nice.. Great feel!
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  • Breanna K.heart icon on user image
    Breanna KerleMay 1, 2016
    The Nutella thick shake was so good!
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  • TAŞÇI ..heart icon on user image
    TAŞÇI .August 23, 2014
    Very poor menu and not tasteful meals. I don't know how this place is rated over 8/10... I wouldn't give more than 5/10 to this place. Not for tourists at all...
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  • Aseel A.heart icon on user image
    Aseel AlrashiedJuly 16, 2016
    The waffle and the Nutella thick shake
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  • Matt W.heart icon on user image
    Matt WingsJune 3, 2014
    Really good coffee and atmosphere
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  • Anne M.heart icon on user image
    Anne MatthewNovember 26, 2016
    Coffee is good. Quite a crowded and busy scene.
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  • Krystel D.
    Krystel DJuly 18, 2011
    Beautiful coffee & well priced but food is a little exxy but amazing and delish <3
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  • Peter T.
    Peter TonoliDecember 21, 2014
    Best on the Gold Coast
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