bantR Cafe

Store 2/1389 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach QLD 4221, Australia
+61 408 012 999
$$$ Cafe
(23 Reviews)
Price Range $1–20

bantR Cafe, tucked away on Gold Coast Highway in Palm Beach, serves as a reliable spot for anyone needing their morning coffee fix or a casual breakfast or lunch. This is a cafe where locals drop by not just for the caffeine but also for a relaxed atmosphere that balances subtle background music with comfortable seating, making it easy to linger over a chat or a book.

The mix of indoor and outdoor seating means you can enjoy the fresh coastal breeze—dogs are welcome too, which adds to the laid-back, community vibe. Whether you want to grab a quick bacon & egg roll tailored to gluten-free needs or sit down for a pulled pork or karaage chicken burger, bantR offers straightforward, satisfying meals without fuss.

Visitors tend to appreciate the approachable, friendly service where staff are flexible with orders and genuinely happy to accommodate preferences. The cafe’s clean and tidy feel under new ownership complements that welcoming vibe, appealing to locals and travelers looking for a dependable spot open even during unpredictable weather or early hours.

It's best to drop in during breakfast or lunch hours when the kitchen is in full swing and the scent of fresh coffee and toasted sourdough wafts invitingly. For those who enjoy coffee with temperature just right—especially a steamy chai latte—you’ll find bantR attentive to details that matter.

Overall, bantR Cafe fits neatly into Palm Beach life as a community anchor that’s part neighborhood hangout, part practical stop for good food and coffee on the go, especially appreciated by early risers, dog walkers, and anyone wanting a relaxed vibe without a noisy crowd.

Highlights
Great coffee
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
What they serve
Coffee
Organic dishes
Prepared foods
Quick bite
Small plates
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Parking
Free of charge street parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Tuesday

06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Wednesday

06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Thursday

06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Friday

06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Saturday

06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Sunday

06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

23 Reviews
HUX Electrical & AC

27 Dec 2025

Always get a warm welcome and great quality food and coffee. The place is so clean and tidy with the new owners. They are always happy to make changes with your food and coffee, nothing is ever a problem, thanks bantR :)

James

09 Dec 2025

Exceptional. The food was great and reasonably priced. The space itself is just nice to be in: nice design, comfy chairs, music not too loud so you can still chat, pleasant staff. Just generally a great vibe. Will definitely return when we're next visiting the area.

Tanya Byron

03 Nov 2025

Went for lunch on a Sunday , sat outside as we had the dogs which are no problem to have with you. Great food and Coffee terrific Chi latte which was nice and hot. Friendly staff and service was great. Will be back. thank you

Yulahra H-W

01 Nov 2025

One of the only places open for coffee on one of the days during the cyclone. We had no power and just wanted a coffee! The couple staff who were on were just constantly making coffee and getting everything ready with a smile. Very calm and efficient. Really wonderful thing they did for the community that morning. And I had a really nice coffee!

andrew kandelas

26 Oct 2025

The best Bacon & egg sandwich and coffee I've ever had. The 2 ladies there were amazing. I am coeliac and the bread was like real bread...Amazing..

Kasey Collis

23 Oct 2025

Funky new local cafe with good coffee (all press) and good food! Had the loaded Brekky burger, was loaded nicely! Support your local!

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