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Stairwell Coffee
Hidden gem serving exceptional coffee and gourmet jaffles in a cozy laneway setting.
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Hidden gem serving exceptional coffee and gourmet jaffles in a cozy laneway setting.
Stairwell Coffee is a beloved hidden gem tucked away in an alley near the Hilton in Surfers Paradise. This intimate café, literally situated under a stairwell, offers a warm, homey atmosphere away from the bustling streets. Known for its consistently smooth, expertly roasted coffee and delicious gourmet jaffles, Stairwell Coffee prides itself on friendly service and attention to detail. The team roasts its own beans on-site, ensuring freshness and quality in every cup. With early opening hours, vegan-friendly options, and a commitment to doing simple things right, it's a must-visit spot for locals and travelers seeking an authentic café experience.
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Smooth, mild coffee made from in-house roasted beans, with consistent milk temperature and non-dairy options available.
Delicious toasted sandwiches, including three-cheese and Reuben jaffles, known for perfect crispiness and flavor.
Early morning service starting at 6am, featuring items like smashed avo toast with vegan-friendly adjustments.
Purchase freshly roasted coffee beans to enjoy our signature blend at home.
A hidden, homey spot under a stairwell, offering a quiet and relaxing environment away from the main streets.
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Overall rating
Rob S
Thanks to online reviews we can now find hidden gems and this one is the definition of a hidden gem - tucked down a laneway, literally under a stairwell. They use a mild coffee bean that’s always smooth (one of the best I had in Surfers Paradise, although I prefer more robust beans). The three cheese jaffle was AMAZING - the simple things done right are often the best. A must try! Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere right in the centre but tucked away, and opens early (6am)
Alisa Tyshchenko
Really nice place and first time I found it in the goldcoast. I originally couldn’t find the place, but since it’s named stairwell coffee, I found it through a hallway nearby a staircase 😆 As soon as you get there, it feels homey. Everyone working there is very friendly and efficient. The coffee is just great and the food is definitely a must try. There’s something about this place that just feels right, so definitely go try it out.
Aryan Chhetri
Amazing place, quite than the roadside buzz and relaxing. The coffee is unbelievably perfect. Just had few sips and could not stop myself from reviewing. Just wanted to try different cafes in GoldCoast visit and hit one of the best. Will visit again before I leave.
Guy L
Great coffee and foid from a hole in the wall. Had a Ruben jaffle, just lovely. Coffee is always consistent and the owners roast their own beans and sell their beans. Milk temperature and texturing is always consistent and spot on. So yourselves a flavour and give the little guys a go! You won't be sorry. Thank you.
Sanjula
Loved our breakfast with Stairwell Coffee! The coffee was excellent, and the staff were super friendly and accommodating. They offer a great range of non-dairy milk options, and even adjusted the smashed avo toast to suit my vegan needs, which was really thoughtful. The jaffle was amazing perfectly crispy and full of flavour. The café is tucked away in an alley, so it can be a little tricky to find we almost gave up looking! Once you find it though, it’s absolutely worth it!
