Bumbles Café
19 River Dr, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, 4217
“There's something extraordinary about Bumbles Café & The Blue House; they're a secluded haven, loved by locals, whispered about among friends around the world.”
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Why Choose Bumbles Café?
Bumbles Café delivers on fresh-baked pastries and carefully prepared catering, with a relaxed waterside setting at Budds Beach that feels far removed from the surrounding high-rises. The team is attentive and welcoming, remembering regular orders and handling special requests with care.
About Bumbles Café
Bumbles Café sits at Budds Beach in Surfers Paradise, looking across the water, and it feels a world away from the high-rises just up the road. Locals describe it as a secluded haven, with lots of little separate areas: a back patio, an indoor room, and a front spot with the water view. People who've been rave about the eclectic, colourful fit-out and the relaxed music playing.
The food is café fare done properly, from breakfast and brunch through to lunch, with coffee, tea and plenty of cakes. Eggs benedict, sandwiches and croissants come up often, and one visitor called the almond croissant and brownie the best they'd had. We hear the pies and fresh-from-the-oven baking draw a following too, and vegetarian and vegan options are on the menu. Dine-in and takeaway are both available, and there's outdoor seating, high chairs and a family-friendly feel.
Custom cakes are a real strength. They're made by Kate Madison, whose website describes her as a hospitality trailblazer since the 80s, and people rave about her cakes looking as good as they taste. Alongside the café is The Blue House, a companion venue for high tea, private dining and special occasions. One local held a family celebration of life there and spoke warmly of the care taken over the room, the high tea platters and the helpful team. Another used them for a milestone birthday. Catering is on offer as well, and one workplace order came out well presented, with dietary needs sorted and the baked items still warm on pickup.
Staff are a highlight, with several visitors mentioning friendly, welcoming service. Not every visit is perfect: one local felt a pricey bug roll fell short of how it was advertised, and another was moved tables despite booking. It's popular, especially on weekends, so booking ahead is sensible and time at the table can be limited when it's busy.
Opening hours run through the morning and early afternoon, seven days, but check before you head in. If you're after a bakery-style café in Surfers Paradise for brunch, cakes or a special occasion, Bumbles is the one to try.
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What Customers Say on Google
“Had my best almond croissant and brownie here, ofc with my hot chocolate.”
“One of the best coffees I have ever had! We came here after being recommended by hotel concierge. The staff were delightful and so helpful.”
“Ordered catering for a workplace morning tea at short notice, and both the service and food were absolute perfection. When I arrived at 9:00 AM for pickup, everything was beautifully presented, carefully packaged, and the baked items were still warm!”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Bumbles Café
Bumbles Café at Budds Beach is known for its breakfast and brunch menu, including eggs benedict, the 1+1+1, bacon and eggs, and croissants, alongside good coffee and cakes. Locals and visitors often mention the almond croissant and brownie. It's a secluded spot with separate seating areas, a back patio, indoor room and a front area looking over the water.
Yes, Bumbles Café provides catering for events and workplace functions, along with custom cake orders. One local describes catering ordered at short notice for a workplace morning tea arriving warm, well packaged and presented. The café also runs The Blue House, a separate venue used for celebrations and high tea platters.
Bumbles Café offers both dine-in and takeaway, with indoor and outdoor seating including a back patio and a front spot overlooking the water at Budds Beach. It's set up for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert, with vegetarian and vegan options available, and it's good for kids with high chairs on hand.
The Blue House is Bumbles Café's venue space used for events such as birthday celebrations and life celebrations, often featuring high tea platters. Locals mention staff members Kate and Tonia being closely involved in organising these functions, with food and service for such occasions described as carefully handled.
The published menu covers breakfast favourites like bacon and eggs, omelette, bacon and egg burger, breakfast brisket and avocado smash, plus eggs benedict with smoked salmon or bacon. Lighter options include croissants, fig toast and banana bread, while the sweeter side features Bumbles granola and honey ricotta pancakes. Ask the café directly for current pricing.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 7 5538 6668
- Address
- 19 River Dr, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, 4217
How Bumbles Café Compares
in Surfers Paradise
More reviews than 94% of bakeries in Surfers Paradise
Custom Cakes: 1 of 1 in Surfers Paradise
Known for Pies: 1 of 4 in Surfers Paradise
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 6:30am-2:30pm
- Tuesday
- 6:30am-2:30pm
- Wednesday
- 6:30am-2:30pm
- Thursday
- 6:30am-2:30pm
- Friday
- 6:30am-2:30pm
- Saturday
- 6:30am-3pm
- Sunday
- 6:30am-3pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Dine-in
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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