Alley Cat Espresso
- Kurt Penberth
- Feb 25
- 1 min read
1790 David Low Way, Coolum Beach

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.