Eat & Drink

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Before we head out, I recommend grabbing breakfast downstairs at Waves Buffet Restaurant, the hotel’s bright and easygoing buffet spot.","type":"text"},{"content":"You can have your eggs made just how you like them. There’s a wide selection of hot dishes, from bacon and sausages to hash browns and steamed vegetables. Prefer something light? Go for tropical fruit, yoghurt, cereals or a fresh pastry. It’s flexible, satisfying, and made to suit all appetites.","type":"text"},{"content":"Pair it with a barista-made coffee or a fresh juice to set the tone. Breakfast runs from 6:30 am to 10 am daily, so take your time and enjoy the spread. Once you're full and caffeinated, we’ll be ready to step out and explore the Gold Coast.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Bumbles Café","location":{"latitude":-27.994445108441745,"longitude":153.42442345,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.16350109057055107},"placeId":"ChIJKYQhU24FkWsRwpturIhse-Q","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJKYQhU24FkWsRwpturIhse-Q"},"type":"place"},{"content":"Begin with a takeaway flat white and a house-baked slice from Bumbles, a colourful café tucked away beside Budds Beach. Locals love it for its friendly atmosphere and its quiet spot near the water, away from the crowds.\n\nThe flat white itself is part of a long-running trans-Tasman debate. Australians and New Zealanders both claim to have invented it in the 1980s. What’s not up for argument is how central it’s become to daily café life here. At Bumbles, it’s less about the origin story and more about getting it just right.\n\n","type":"text"}]},{"address":"SkyPoint Observation Deck","location":{"latitude":-28.00620925844593,"longitude":153.42942610000003,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.16350109057055107},"placeId":"ChIJYT4muw0FkWsRBGpYOwLw370","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJYT4muw0FkWsRBGpYOwLw370"},"type":"place"},{"content":"Ride the lift to the 77th floor of the Q1 building and enjoy a drink or snack above the clouds. From 230 metres up, you can see the full sweep of the Gold Coast—beach, skyline and hinterland all in one view. Grab a spritz or soda and share a small cheese plate if you’re hungry.\n\nQ1 is still the tallest building in Australia, and one of the tallest residential towers in the world. The design was inspired by the 2000 Olympic torch and it has been an icon of the Gold Coast skyline since it opened in 2005.\n\n","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Sandbar Surfers Paradise","location":{"latitude":-27.99893080844333,"longitude":153.43069115000003,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.16350109057055107},"placeId":"ChIJ49XHfXEFkWsRWMIAB2R4GbI","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJ49XHfXEFkWsRWMIAB2R4GbI"},"type":"place"},{"content":"For something savoury, Sandbar offers beachside bites like fish tacos, small poke bowls or hand-cut chips. Grab it to go or sit briefly at the benches across from the surf.\n\nSurfers Paradise has drawn beachgoers since the early 20th century. Sandbar continues that legacy with a casual, coastal menu that’s easy to enjoy barefoot or between stops.\n\n","type":"text"}]},{"address":"The Island Rooftop","location":{"latitude":-28.002974308444767,"longitude":153.4284911,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.16350109057055107},"placeId":"ChIJYQs1pM8FkWsRlqPnPFh-3So","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJYQs1pM8FkWsRlqPnPFh-3So"},"type":"place"},{"content":"End your walk under the palms at The Island Rooftop. This open-air bar serves tropical spritzes, gin and sodas or mocktails, all with skyline views and a breeze.\n\nWith over 300 days of sunshine a year, the Gold Coast was made for rooftops like this. It’s the perfect final stop—relaxed, local and just around the corner from where you started.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Social House","location":{"longitude":153.42856820000003,"latitude":-28.006435458445992,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.1641157563245757},"placeId":"ChIJ6x23Cw0FkWsRLARToilO-sY","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJ6x23Cw0FkWsRLARToilO-sY"},"type":"place"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGr4xf6zCCSEYZmWGBREg%2Fvoco%20Gold%20Coast%20by%20IHG%20(10).png?alt=media&token=e288babd-8bc8-49db-b90e-afd0aa0e0ca8","type":"img"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGr4xf6zCCSEYZmWGBREg%2Fvoco%20Gold%20Coast%20by%20IHG%20(7).png?alt=media&token=a4b14938-8520-4daf-8c8b-3a96f18f0feb","type":"img"},{"content":"Hope you had a great day. Now it’s time to ease into the evening with a drink and dinner at Social House, just downstairs.","type":"text"},{"content":"The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to unwind. If you're hungry, the wagyu beef burger or loaded chicken schnitzel are solid picks. The roasted vege pizza or brown rice salad with Thai chicken offer lighter options without losing flavour.\nFor drinks, try a classic Negroni or explore their seasonal cocktails. You’ll also find local wines and beers to suit the mood. And if dessert is calling, the sticky date pudding or warm Belgian brownie are hard to pass up.","type":"text"},{"content":"Sit back, relax, and enjoy being back in the comfort of the hotel. And if you’re not quite ready to end your stay, another night here wouldn’t be a bad idea.","type":"text"}]}]