Miami Guidebook
Food scene
Great coffee in a nice location and in walking distance. Outdoor seating area that gets lots of morning sun.
19 locals recommend
Canvas
2221 Gold Coast HwyGreat coffee in a nice location and in walking distance. Outdoor seating area that gets lots of morning sun.
Extremely popular local bakery with loads of pastries and sweet treats. Located down the road in Mermaid Beach.
85 locals recommend
Bam Bam Bakehouse
2519 Gold Coast HwyExtremely popular local bakery with loads of pastries and sweet treats. Located down the road in Mermaid Beach.
Excellent Izakaya style Japanese restaurant in Mermaid Beach. Great atmosphere and fantastic cocktail menu.
110 locals recommend
Etsu Izakaya
2440 Gold Coast HwyExcellent Izakaya style Japanese restaurant in Mermaid Beach. Great atmosphere and fantastic cocktail menu.
Daymaker Espresso
44 Pacific AveExcellent coffee and a great breakfast/brunch menu.
The Paddock Bakery
20 Hibiscus HavenGreat outdoor area, good coffee and amazing baked goods.
Lovely little cafe with loads of outdoor seating right on Tallebudgera Creek. The coffee is excellent, nice music and delicious (albeit very very rich) muffins and pastries. Always a relaxing place for a morning coffee. Note that parking can be very tough in the area around Talle especially on weekends and during school holidays.
28 locals recommend
Custard Canteen
1525 Gold Coast HwyLovely little cafe with loads of outdoor seating right on Tallebudgera Creek. The coffee is excellent, nice music and delicious (albeit very very rich) muffins and pastries. Always a relaxing place for a morning coffee. Note that parking can be very tough in the area around Talle especially on weekends and during school holidays.
Great fish and chips and excellent seafood at good prices. A short drive away in Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach Seafoods
2375 Gold Coast HwyGreat fish and chips and excellent seafood at good prices. A short drive away in Mermaid Beach
A nice little Izakaya Bar right in the heart of Miami. A 10-15 minute walk or a short drive. Excellent food and service.
Little Itoshin Japanese Dining Bar
110 Mountain View AveA nice little Izakaya Bar right in the heart of Miami. A 10-15 minute walk or a short drive. Excellent food and service.
Night market with loads of delicious food options. Also licensed with a bar area. Easy walking distance from the cottage.
394 locals recommend
Miami Marketta
23 Hillcrest ParadeNight market with loads of delicious food options. Also licensed with a bar area. Easy walking distance from the cottage.
Extremely popular cafe right by the Nobby’s beachfront. Easy walking distance from the cottage. Good menu with GF/VG options.
100 locals recommend
BSKT Cafe
4 Lavarack RdExtremely popular cafe right by the Nobby’s beachfront. Easy walking distance from the cottage. Good menu with GF/VG options.
Laundromat
A clean laundromat easily accessed from the cottage. Credit cards accepted, washing powder dispenser available.
Waves Laundromat Miami
2098 Gold Coast HighwayA clean laundromat easily accessed from the cottage. Credit cards accepted, washing powder dispenser available.
Things to do
Self described as a ‘modern Australian bath house’. Includes indoor pool, outdoor hot tubs, an ice bath, sauna and steam room. The ‘soak and sip’ includes two drinks and is always a nice way to end a sunny weekend.
8 locals recommend
Soak Bathhouse - Day Spa Gold Coast
2540 Gold Coast HwySelf described as a ‘modern Australian bath house’. Includes indoor pool, outdoor hot tubs, an ice bath, sauna and steam room. The ‘soak and sip’ includes two drinks and is always a nice way to end a sunny weekend.