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Alley Cat Espresso

1790 David Low Way, Coolum Beach

Image Credit: Visit Coolum
Image Credit: Visit Coolum

Alley Cat Espresso is the ultimate Coolum Beach hangout famed for its delicious coffee and simple wholefoods served with heart. 


Tucked into a little alleyway right by the waves, Alley Cat oozes barefoot bohemian vibes from dawn to dusk.


Beachgoers drop in for a coffee and chat, locals and their fur-babies settle in for all-day breaky, family and friends meet-up for sunset drinks and live music. This Swell Place is always buzzing.


Founded by true-blue Coolum locals Mae and Kiahl, Alley Cat’s mission is to foster community ties and keep things buzzing in their hometown.


Quality coffee is poured alongside a delicious all-day breakfast menu featuring a classic bacon and eggs benny, Mediterranean-style baked eggs, field mushrooms with tassie feta, and a side of locally made sourdough from the local legends at German Bake House in Coolum.


By fairy-light-night you can chow down on loaded burgers, crunchy snapper tacos, and beer battered fish and chips paired with a craft beer, colourful cocktail, and a lineup of great local musicians performing live each week. 


Crack open your day at 5:30am with a killer coffee, a tasty, wholesome bite, and all the good vibes and banter you can handle.




Our Story

The Sunshine Coast is experiencing an unprecedented groundswell, redefining its place as one of Australia’s hottest scenes to live, work, and play. 


This sun-soaked paradise is packed with creators, makers, and innovators, all driven by strong community ties and a mission to make waves.


We’re here to showcase all the Sunshine Coast awesomeness.  

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Swell Places acknowledges the Sunshine Coast Country, home of the Kabi Kabi peoples and the Jinibara peoples, the Traditional Custodians, whose lands and waters we all now share. 

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