Bumbles Cafe

Name: Bumbles Cafe
Address: 21 River Drive, Surfers Paradise, AU-QLD, Australia, 4217
Telephone: (07) 5538 6668
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

408 Reviews

$40 and under

Café

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

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. Nestled away from the tourist strip in a quaint leafy street overlooking the water, Bumbles Café and The Blue House are reminiscent of the original Surfers Paradise. Founded by Kate Madison, a Gold Coast Hospitality trailblazer since the 80s, Bumbles Café is renowned for sumptuous High Teas and Kate’s decadent cakes. For over two decades, locals and tourists alike have been enjoying our delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, tea, and cocktails while taking in the beautiful views of Budds Beach. With Bumbles Café adjoining The Blue House, we offer two unique dining, wedding and special events venues.
Visit our NEW website for information on Wedding & Special Events, High Tea, Catering, Cake Orders, Gift Vouchers, Private Dining and more!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Café, Australian, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Daily 06:30–15:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
Phone number
(07) 5538 6668
Website
https://bumblescafe.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Kate Madison
Catering
With years of experience under our belt, we’ve catered for a diverse range of events, from picnics and hampers for a day out on the water to large-scale public events, beachside weddings, office parties, boardroom meetings and everything in between. bumblescafe.com.au/catering/
Private party facilities
Bumbles Café - celebrate your special occasion in glorious vintage style at beautiful Budds Beach. bumblescafe.com.au/bumbles-weddings-and-events/The Blue House - a unique and intimate venue for your wedding or special occasion.bumblescafe.com.au/the-blue-house-weddings-and-events/

Location
21 River Drive, Surfers Paradise, AU-QLD 4217
Area
Surfers Paradise
Cross Street
Overlooking Budds Beach, walking distance from Surfers & Chevron Island
Parking details
Plenty of street parking available.
Public transit
5 minute walk from Surfers Paradise North Tram Stop. Boat ramp at the north end of River Drive.
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Celebrations
$45.00 - $60.00 per person
Prepaid
1 Nov 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
Entrée (select one for all guests) Prawn and avocado salad Roasted duck and cherry salad Grilled black miso oyster mushroom, lemon and herb risotto Mains (select one for all guests) Roasted maple glazed ham, succulent turkey breast, roasted potatoes, honey glazed carrots, pumpkin, peas, cranberry sauce, rich gravy Beef Wellington - traditional bacon and pâté enveloped eye fillet in delicious puff pastry, horseradish, roasted mushrooms, potato gratin, French beans Oven baked salmon, dill, lemon, jewelled Israeli cous cous, preserved lemon, mint, dried cranberries, almonds Dessert (select one for all guests) Chocolate Nemesis Plum pudding with fruits marinated in brandy Dacquoise

1 + 1 + 1$13.20
one egg, one rasher of bacon & one slice of toast
Bircher$17.60
oats soaked in apple juice w/ almonds, yoghurt & grated apple
Bumbles Granola$19.80
loads of seeds, nuts, dried fruit, coconut panna cotta, berries, yoghurt & honey
Bacon & Eggs$20.90
as you like it w/roasted cherry tomatoes
Bruce's Delicious Baked Beans$25.50
onion, tomato & paprika drenched beans w/ bacon & chipolata sausages served on toast
Halloumi Hula$23.10
grilled halloumi, roasted field mushrooms, grilled zucchini, pea pesto & poached eggs
F.A.T.$25.30
persian feta, avocado, on toasted sourdough w/ a drizzle of vincotto all served w/ crisps
Omelette$26.40
our most favourite, mushroom, spinach & Persian feta w/ toasted sourdough
Savoury Mince$27.50
poached eggs, avocado & sour cream served w/ toast
French Toast$27.50
brioche bread w/ maple glazed bacon, caramelised banana, maple syrup & powdered cinnamon sugar
Classic Eggs Benedict$28.60
a decadent speciality of bumbles, 3 perfectly poached eggs, served on 3 small sourdough crumpets w/ smashed avocado & crispy bacon, topped w/ our delicious house made hollandaise sauce
Florentine Eggs Benedict$28.60
w/ smoked salmon & spinach

Burgers, Sliders & Mains

Breakfast Burger$15.00
Bacon, eggs, BBQ sauce
Tempura Moreton Bay Bug Slider$22.00
w/ spicy mayo & cos lettuce
Karaage Chicken Burger$24.20
w/ cheese, bacon, avo, crispy slaw & chilli sauce
Queen Bee Beef Burger$24.20
w/ cheese, bacon, tomato, lettuce & special sauce
Steak Sandwich$26.00
rib fillet w/ caramelised onion, beefsteak tomato, iceberg lettuce & spicy sauce
Fish & Chips$27.70
Panko crumbed fish w/fries, tartare sauce & Greek salad
Add Side of Fries$5.50

Turkish Pressed Sandwiches

Maple glazed leg ham, heirloom tomato & swiss cheese$18.70
Roasted chicken, capsicum & mushroom$18.70
Roasted eggplant, pesto, tomato, pumpkin, onion confit, olive + tapenade & Persian feta$18.70
Turkey breast, cranberry, brie & rocket$18.70
Add Side of Fries$5.50

Salad Bowls

Fragrant Asian Chicken Salad$28.70
poached chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, beans, Vietnamese mint, coriander, spring onions, dried shallots, peanuts, cabbage, lime & special dressing
Grilled Miso Salmon$29.70
w/ edamame, wakami, pickled ginger & buckwheat noodle salad
Classic Caesar Salad$23.00
cos, bacon, croutons, poached egg, bread & creamy dressing
Israeli Cous Cous$25.00
w/ cranberry, dill, almonds, semi-dried tomatoes, Persian feta
German Cucumber Salad$26.00
w/ crispy karaage chicken
Coconut King Prawns$28.00
w/ green goddess salad, broccolini, avocado, peas
Tim's Fab Lasagne$25.00
Back by popular demand

Dainty Finger Sandwiches w/ Crisps

Roasted chicken, lime mayonnaise & pistachios$16.50
Classic prawn, lemon & mayo$18.70

Pastries

All Day Every Day - Until We Run Out

Plain Croissant$5.90
Almond Croissant$8.90
Ham & Cheese Croissant$15.00
Muffins$8.90
the flavours change daily

Sides

Hollandaise sauce$2.20
Cheese$2.20
Ice-cream (per scoop)$2.75
Extra toast (sourdough/Turkish/thin white/grainy/GF)$3.30
Extra egg$3.30
Spinach$4.40
Avocado$4.40
Roasted cherry tomato$4.40
Crumpet (2pc)$5.50
Mushroom$5.50
Persian Feta$5.50
Halloumi$5.50
Smoked salmon$7.70
Bacon$7.70
Chorizo$7.70
Sausages$7.70
Bowl of Fries$8.50
Sweet Potato Fries$8.50
Side salad$8.80

What 408 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.8Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Gold Coast
Great for brunch
Gold Coast
Great for scenic views
Central Gold Coast
Great for brunch
Central Gold Coast
Great for outdoor dining
Central Gold Coast
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bumbles Cafe offers "amazing cakes" and a delightful atmosphere, with each room uniquely decorated for a charming dining experience. Located in a "beautiful" setting, it's ideal for breakfast, high tea, or a casual lunch. While service varies, the exceptional food and ambiance make it a "gem of the Gold Coast."

408 Reviews

B
Bradley
Gold Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food, lovely ambiance, lovely service. Great to eat and chat in an intimate setting.
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Wayne
Queensland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Reasonable experience at Bumbles, everything was good … nothing outstanding though.
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Muriel
Gold Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food etc was lovely but most of the flowers in the restaurant were dying and tge water in cases was discoloured. We drew the waiters attention to them and said they might be better removed than left like that. He advised they would be changed the next day !
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Janet
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bumbles is such a beautiful spot for a high tea , breakfast, coffee or lunch catch up! Stunning position and very eloquent decor and vibe. The food and service is always amazing , I highly recommend.
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Barbara
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another very enjoyable morning tea at Bumbles Cafe with a friend. Delicious cakes, large pots of tea, and excellent table service today.
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Debra
Gold Coast
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Having dined at the Bumbles Cafe numerous times as a local, I expected the same standard at The Blue House. Greeted by the friendly staff upon entry and orders were taken within 10mins. I never received my cocktail and my daughters glass of wine came 1hr 15mins later. I did ask a lady of its where abouts but still no sight of it. It did however get noted on my account. Food arrived 1hr 30mins later. Very ordinary !!!! It was obvious that others were disappointed that evening, as I witnessed numerous cancellations of orders due to taking too long. Sadly, I wont be returning.
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Holly
Gold Coast
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Took 50 minutes for 3 meals of just 1 scrambled egg, 1 piece of toast and tiny strip of bacon. Bacon was just all fat anyway.
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Jo
London
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful venue, lovely staff and the food was tasty. Very surprised by the exceptionally slow service. We booked for 12:30 and were on time. Didn’t leave until 2:30 and only took the last 10 minutes to eat our food when it finally came. I can see why you ask people to pay first.
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Kate
Queensland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As part of my Mum's 85th birthday celebrations, my parents and I had morning tea at Bumbles. The staff were wonderful and wished my Mum happy birthday, we had a table near the window with beautiful water views. The staff were very attentive and helpful, the food was great and the coffee was given the stamp of approval! A joyous event, thank you so much xx
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Nikki
VIP
Tropical QLD
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go regularly. We love the food location & the venue. Staff are always friendly & accommodating.
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FAQs

Bumbles Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (07) 5538 6668.

Bumbles Cafe is rated 4 stars by 408 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

25 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

21 River Drive, Surfers Paradise, AU-QLD 4217

Additional information

Cross Street
Overlooking Budds Beach, walking distance from Surfers & Chevron Island
Area
Surfers Paradise
Hours of Operation
Daily 06:30–15:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Café, Australian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of street parking available.
Public transit
5 minute walk from Surfers Paradise North Tram Stop. Boat ramp at the north end of River Drive.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kate Madison
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://bumblescafe.com.au/
Phone number
(07) 5538 6668
Catering
With years of experience under our belt, we’ve catered for a diverse range of events, from picnics and hampers for a day out on the water to large-scale public events, beachside weddings, office parties, boardroom meetings and everything in between. bumblescafe.com.au/catering/
Private party facilities
Bumbles Café - celebrate your special occasion in glorious vintage style at beautiful Budds Beach. bumblescafe.com.au/bumbles-weddings-and-events/The Blue House - a unique and intimate venue for your wedding or special occasion.bumblescafe.com.au/the-blue-house-weddings-and-events/

Bumbles Cafe

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Christmas Celebrations

All Day Breakfast

1 + 1 + 1$13.20

Bircher$17.60

Bumbles Granola$19.80

Bacon & Eggs$20.90

Bruce's Delicious Baked Beans$25.50

Halloumi Hula$23.10

F.A.T.$25.30

Omelette$26.40

Savoury Mince$27.50

French Toast$27.50

Classic Eggs Benedict$28.60

Florentine Eggs Benedict$28.60

Burgers, Sliders & Mains

Breakfast Burger$15.00

Tempura Moreton Bay Bug Slider$22.00

Karaage Chicken Burger$24.20

Queen Bee Beef Burger$24.20

Steak Sandwich$26.00

Fish & Chips$27.70

Add Side of Fries$5.50

Turkish Pressed Sandwiches

Maple glazed leg ham, heirloom tomato & swiss cheese$18.70

Roasted chicken, capsicum & mushroom$18.70

Roasted eggplant, pesto, tomato, pumpkin, onion confit, olive + tapenade & Persian feta$18.70

Turkey breast, cranberry, brie & rocket$18.70

Add Side of Fries$5.50

Salad Bowls

Fragrant Asian Chicken Salad$28.70

Grilled Miso Salmon$29.70

Classic Caesar Salad$23.00

Israeli Cous Cous$25.00

German Cucumber Salad$26.00

Coconut King Prawns$28.00

Tim's Fab Lasagne$25.00

Dainty Finger Sandwiches w/ Crisps

Roasted chicken, lime mayonnaise & pistachios$16.50

Classic prawn, lemon & mayo$18.70

Pastries

Plain Croissant$5.90

Almond Croissant$8.90

Ham & Cheese Croissant$15.00

Muffins$8.90

Sides

Hollandaise sauce$2.20

Cheese$2.20

Ice-cream (per scoop)$2.75

Extra toast (sourdough/Turkish/thin white/grainy/GF)$3.30

Extra egg$3.30

Spinach$4.40

Avocado$4.40

Roasted cherry tomato$4.40

Crumpet (2pc)$5.50

Mushroom$5.50

Persian Feta$5.50

Halloumi$5.50

Smoked salmon$7.70

Bacon$7.70

Chorizo$7.70

Sausages$7.70

Bowl of Fries$8.50

Sweet Potato Fries$8.50

Side salad$8.80

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