The scout six: Gold Coast’s best cold foam

If you’ve been Googling ‘best cold foam Gold Coast’, you’re not alone. Cold foam is coffee’s most viral trend since dalgona – yes, that aggressively whipped lockdown-era concoction that still triggers very specific 2020 flashbacks.

Thankfully, cold foam is here to stay. It’s creamy without being heavy, sweet without overpowering your brew, and endlessly customisable. Pistachio. Rose. Banana pudding. Matcha cloud. The Gold Coast has officially entered its foamy era – and we’re fully on board.

Here’s where to find the Gold Coast’s best cold foam coffees right now.

Sun Devil, Tweed Heads

Insta-viral for a reason – with a queue to prove it. If you’re willing to wait, you’ll be rewarded with a truly life-changing coffee. The Sun Devil is their cult order: orange-infused cold brew topped with creamy cold foam and finished with orange zest. Prefer something a little salty-sweet? The Devil’s Advocate combines sea salt and vanilla-infused cold brew with pistachio cold foam. Bold, balanced and completely worth the drive south.

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’94, Palm Beach

They’re best known for their matcha, but there’s more to their cold foam lineup than Salted Caramel Matcha. Dip your toe with a Dark Blanc (an update on the cold foam classic), an iced latte, a long black or even a chai – they’ll happily crown it with their signature foam. It’s customisable, Instagram-able and very Palm Beach.

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House of Halsa, Mermaid Beach

From one of the Gold Coast’s coolest tattoo artists comes this wellness-forward Mermaid Beach hub. House of Halsa is the brainchild of Coco Loberg (The Raspberry Room) and partner Gareth Fletcher – and yes, they’re firmly on the cold foam train. Order the Mont Blanc for a classic take done right. Smooth, elegant and just indulgent enough to justify the midweek treat.

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Butter Bodega, Labrador

Your friendly neighbourhood bodega, serving up groceries, takeaway snacks and even on-the-go cereal cups – yes, really. A place this funky, you just know their cold foam options are elite. Expect classics alongside next-level combos like Cherry Vanilla, Biscoff Caramel and Pumpkin Spice. If you like your iced latte with a heaping side of fun, Butter Bodega delivers.

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Lyra Café, Coolangatta

The brainchild of two hospo’ friends, Lyra is the perfect addition to Griffith Street. Their ever-changing monthly sips keep us coming back – and their cold foam lineup is seriously creative. This February, think blossom iced latte with white chocolate and rose cold foam, strawberry cold foam iced matcha or maple sea salt cold foam cold brew. If you like your coffee pretty and punchy, this is your spot.

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Next Door Espresso, Burleigh Heads

You’d be forgiven for missing Next Door Espresso, tucked away beside St Bars in Burleigh’s industrial estate. But you won’t be forgiven for missing out on their cold foam coffees. We’re talking banana pudding, matcha cloud and the Freddo – a double espresso iced latte topped with vanilla cloud foam and chocolate powder. Playful, punchy and absolutely worth the detour.

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