ANZAC Day is all about commemorating our diggers, past and present, but it is also the crown jewel in a string of public holidays that simply can’t be spent on the couch after the annual dawn service. Yet again, the Gold Coast has answered our call with a slew of bars, cafes and restaurants open this ANZAC Day.
In between paying your respects to the ANZACs, you deserve a tasty meal and an ice-cold drink; read on for a North to South summary of the best venues keeping their doors open this ANZAC Day, 25 April 2025.
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Editor's Note: This article will continue to be updated closer to ANZAC Day. Let us know at editorgc@theurbanlist.com if we're missing one of your favourite spots.
Cafes Open On ANZAC Day
Bear Boy Espresso | Helensvale
Bear Boy Espresso is a godsend for our Northern Gold Coast friends and they’ll be even more grateful for this institution this ANZAC Day, because Bear Boy will be open from 6am to 10am.
The Winey Cow | Main Beach
Main Beach's slick beachfront cafe, The Winey Cow has made a name for itself in the Gold Coast brunching scene and for good reason. The award-winning cafe will be open on ANZAC Day from 6am to 2pm, with takeway from 5:30am.
Espresso Bonsai | Surfers Paradise
The oh-so-sweet in Surfers Paradise will be open 6am to 12:30pm on ANZAC Day.
Elk Espresso | Broadbeach
Block off the morning then set your GPS for Broadbeach and a table at Elk Espresso post-dawn service. They're open from 5:45am to 3pm on ANZAC Day.
Oasis & Co | Broadbeach
in Broadbeach will be serving top-tier coffee from 5am this ANZAC Day.
No Name Lane | Broadbeach
This bustling will be open from 5:30am on ANZAC Day for takeaway only.
Cabukee | Carrara
This sweet gem in Emerald Lakes will be open from 6:30am to 12pm on ANZAC Day serving coffee and a limited menu. We'll be ordering their BBQ brisket Reuben toastie as a treat.
BSKT | Mermaid Beach
The Gold Coast’s favourite healthy eating cafe, BSKT is open on ANZAC Day, from 6am to 2pm.
Sunnyboy Espresso | Mermaid Beach
zSoak up sunshine at the aptly named in Mermaid Beach this ANZAC Day from 7am to 12pm.
Bobby Bangs | Mermaid Beach
Bobby Bang's in precinct will be keeping you full with match and Asian-fusion dishes from 7:30am to 3:30pm on ANZAC Day.
Buoy | Mermaid Beach
Ever-bustling wil be serving caffeinated goodness and breakfast plates from 5am to 2pm on ANZAC Day.
The Oxley Atrium | Mermaid Beach
precinct will be open 5am to 6pm on ANZAC Day.
Bam Bam Bakehouse | Mermaid Beach
These guys know your coffee and pastry addiction doesn’t take a day off, so they won’t either. Bam Bam Bakehouse will be open on ANZAC Day from 6am to 2:30pm.
Paddock Bakery | Miami
These guys never rest, like seriously. But that’s great for us because we can always count on them for caffeine fixes, epic breakfast vibes and some of the most sought-after treats in town. Paddock Bakery is open from 6am to 3pm on ANZAC Day.
Fuel Bakehouse | Multiple Locations
We couldn't love anymore if we tried but we do love them a little bit more because they're opening from 3:45am at their Burleigh store (3:45am-1:30pm) and 4:30am at their Currumbin store (4;30am-1:30pm). Talk about legends.
Nectar Espresso | Burleigh Heads
at North Burleigh SLSC will be open from 5am on ANZAC Day.
Burleigh Baker | Paradise Point & Burleigh
The incredible team has been cooking up a storm in preparation for ANZAC Day, so you can swing by and stock up on their oaty and just-right caramelly ANZAC biscuits on Friday. Both locations will be open from 6:30am until 2pm.
Tarte Bakery | Burleigh Heads
Luring crowds from all corners of the Coast, Tarte’s baked offerings are the ultimate mouth and eye candy, especially after an ANZAC dawn service. Tarte will be open on ANZAC Day, from 6:30am to 3pm every day.
Blackboard Varsity | Varsity Lakes
If you find yourself in and around Varsity Lakes this weekend, should be your go-to spot for smooth coffee, doughnut treats and their infamous eggs benedict. Blackboard Varsity is open from 6am to 1pm on ANZAC Day.
Side Piece Coffee | Varsity Lakes
Get your fill of seriously epic loaded toasties (and great coffee to boot) at Side Piece Coffee in Varsity Lakes this ANZAC Day from 5am to 12pm.
Dune Cafe | Palm Beach
This prime beachfront, will be open from 6am to 3pm on ANZAC Day.
Custard Canteen | Palm Beach
If there’s one place that does pastries well, it’s Custard Canteen. Which is why you’ll find us there post-dawn service. You can dive into their sweet deliciousness on ANZAC Day from 5:30am to 2:30pm.
94 Cafe | Palm Beach
This sweet to Palm Beach will be open on ANZAC Day from 6am to 2:30pm.
Canvas | Palm Beach
Get your caffeine fix from in Palm Beach on ANZAC Day from 6am to 3pm.
Tarte Beach House | Currumbin
Following in the footsteps of their sister store, will be supplying you and your crew with an array of sweet treats alongside their stellar coffees on ANZAC Day from 6:30am to 3pm.
Bread Social | Currumbin & Tweed Heads
in both Currumbin Waters and Tweed Heads will be serving a special ANZAC Day hoomage menu all week; ANZAC biscuits, wagon wheels, pigs in blankets and much more. The Currumbin store will be open from 6am to 1pm and the Tweed Heads store will be open from 6:30am to 1pm on ANZAC Day.
MADE Barber & Barista | Kirra Beach
If tasty toasties and a coffee are calling your name on ANZAC Day, then make your way to in Kirra to get your fix. They’ll be open from 5:30am til 12pm.
Kefi Cafe | Coolangatta
Kefi Cafe will be serving Mediterranean-inspired breakfast and coffee from 6:30am to 1:30pm on ANZAC Day.
Board Short Barista | Coolangatta
Perched below the Cooly Surf Club, this will be open from 6am on ANZAC Day.
Espresso Cooly | Coolangatta
will be open from 6am to 12:30pm on ANZAC Day for your caffeine and brunch fix.
Sun Devil Drinks. Co | Tweed Heads
This perched in Tweed Heads will be open on ANZAC Day.
Delightful by Deluxe | Tweed Heads
This in Tweed Heads will be open from 5am on ANZAC Day and we'll definitely be digging into their ANZAC biscuits with a cup of coffee.
Three Sons Coffee Cartel | Tweed Heads
The legends at will be open from 5am to 12pm on ANZAC Day.
Sunnyboy | Evans Heads
Secure a top-tier coffee and housemade ANZAC biscuit at the oh-so-cool in Evans Heads. They're open from 5am to 12pm.
Restaurants Open On ANZAC Day
Bridges Pizza Tapas Bar | Paradise Point
in Paradise Point will be serving up pizza, tapas and cocktails on ANZAC Day from 12pm to late.
The Lounge | Paradise Point
For our Northern friends, in Paradise Point will be from 12pm until late with a DJ kicking off at 8pm.
MOI | Hope Island
will be open for regular hours (12pm to 3pm and 4:30pm to 9:30pm) on ANZAC Day.
Saint Marthe | Tamborine Mountain
The beautiful nestled on Tamborine Mountain will be open and serving modern European classics from 11:30am on ANZAC Day.
Robina Pavilion | Robina
Looking for somewhere to kick back and while away your public holiday afternoon? should be your go-to. Open from 11am on ANZAC Day, the venue will host Two Up games from 2pm, $15 hotdog and burger specials and pop-ups by Burleigh Brewing. All donations will be going to the Mudgeeraba-Robina sub-branch of the RSL.
Charcoal Charcoal Grill & Bar | Robina
This epic will be open from 5pm on ANZAC Day for a fiery feast.
Little Truffle | Mermaid Beach
This much-loved will be open from 12pm for lunch and 5:30pm for dinner on ANZAC Day.
Bonita Bonita | Mermaid Beach
Dig into top-tier Mexican fare and colourful cocktails at on ANZAC Day from 12pm to late.
Mermaid Beach Bowls Club | Mermaid Beach
The will be hosting ANZAC Day specials this Friday including meat raffles and Jag the Joker.
Norte and Sueno | Mermaid Beach
The newest venues from the Rick Shores team are open usual hours on ANZAC Day; Norte from 5pm until late daily and Sueno open from 12pm until late.
Precinct Brewing | Miami
does ANZAC Day in style with Two-Up from 1:30pm and live music from 3pm to 10pm. You'll need to DM the team in advance to secure your table.
Rosella's | Burleigh
It doesn't get much more Aussie than at , Burleigh's nostalgic Australian-themed bar. The epic crew will be opening the doors from 12pm on ANZAC Day—we'll see you there.
Burleigh Pavilion | Burleigh Heads
If you’re after views for days, excellent cocktails and sweet live music, then Burleigh Pavilion should be your go-to. They’re open from 11am until late this ANZAC Day.
Restaurant Labart | Burleigh Heads
will be open for both lunch and dinner on ANZAC Day and will be open as usual across the whole weekend.
Justin Lane | Burleigh Heads
Justin Lane, Burleigh’s OG Italian destination, will be pumping good vibes and views from 12pm till late. Grab a chilli marg and enjoy your day off.
Paloma Wine Bar | Burleigh Heads
will be open from 4pm on Friday. We recommend heading in early to secure a spot.
Las Palmas | Palm Beach
The gorgeous will be open from 4pm on ANZAC Day and you can even bring your doggo if you sit in the outdoor balcony area.
Cadillac Supper Club | Palm Beach
This in Palmy is open usual hours over the ANZAC weekend, from 5pm to late.
Big Papi's Cocina | Coolangatta
Dig into Latin American tapas and seriously epic cocktails at from 5pm to late on ANZAC Day.
Kira Kira | Kirra
This pint-sized will be open from 10am to 7pm on ANZAC Day.
Agave Rosa | Kirra
This buzzing in Kirra will be open from 3pm on ANZAC Day.
Hanks | Kirra
Soak up beachside views with a side of coastal European dining at Hanks Kirra this Easter long weekend, open Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday from 12pm until late.
Siblings | Kirra
Another beachside gem from the team behind Hanks, will be open 11am to late every day over the Easter long weekend.
Looking for more awesome things to do over the long weekend? Check out the best events happening on the Gold Coast this ANZAC long weekend.
Image Credit: Precinct Brewing | Brooke Darling Photography