Breakfast & lunch waterfront casual dining

The Gold Coast’s most captivating cafe views, seven days a week

Back To Regular Trade! We are happy to announce that our venue is open again as of Saturday 6 Jan 2024. All power has now been restored. We look forward to seeing you again. Sophie & Tony and team 🙂

6 Jan 2024 Update - We Are Open! We are happy to announce that our venue is open again as of Saturday 6 Jan 2024. All power has now been restored. We look forward to seeing you again. Sophie & Tony and team 🙂

Breakfast & lunch waterfront casual dining

The Gold Coast’s most captivating cafe views, seven days a week

View Café at the Gold Coast’s Hinze Dam, Advancetown

     Excellent  
     Based on 153 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Marshfish 
 
 
 
 Verified Worth repeat visits to try their dishes!
A splendid place not only for the delicious food, great coffee,great drinks but that view. A great place for the locals to escape to as well as seduce the tourists into seeing the natural gems of the Gold Coast.Well done staff of the View Cafe
  
 
       
   Warren on the GC 
 
 
 
 Verified Good value
Friday lunch for 2, had a booking but didn't really need it, off season. This is a kiosk with large seating area outside with views, but it was chilly so chose an indoor table.  Ordered at the kiosk, chicken bacon burger, fish and chips, and a couple of drinks. Food came right away and was excellent.  The cafe is right at the Hinze dam, there's some nice strolls right there and you can walk out across the dam wall and see the spillway. Bill came to $60, would recommend if you're in the area..
  
 
       
   chris 
 
 
 
 Verified Worth the trip out.
As locals and patrons about six or seven times a year, the cafe continues to deliver great food and an awesome service.  Unique venue creates a good atmosphere.  Occasionally very busy, however the operations continue on effectively with a well trained front and back of house staff. Underrated venue on the GC and well worth a visit.
  
 
       
   GLENN R 
 
 
 
 Verified A Dam Nice Place
Kiosk service was brisk, although they gave us the wrong table identifier and it took the waitress a bit to find us. The drinks were excellent and the view outstanding.
  
 
       
   Jamie G 
 
 
 
 Verified Mr Jamie Griffiths
Well what's not to love about the beautiful ambiance of this fantastic Cafe! Local or tourist alike will enjoy the outdoor covered eating area of this fantastic little Cafe. The fresh homemade food menu is impeccably prepared from the beautiful aromatics flavours of the gorgeous pork and fennel sausage rolls, to the delicious rich chocolate brownies.....washbthem down with a chocolate milkshake or a glass of wine, yes its licenced. I warn you one is never enough..... I mean the brownie that is! We live on the coast and often come to see the dam overflowing, always making sure to frequent this fabulous little Cafe everytime! At times we can't wait for the rain so often sneak out for lunch. The beautiful fresh air and the stunning views of the hinterland mountains, seen straight from your table make it a great experience. The sevice is always excellent, friendly and the food is prompt to your table! If you come to the Gold Coast add this to your list of must sees whilst you are here! Enjoy the food, you will want to take some doggy bags home with you...... Especially the brownies!
  
 
       
   Reynaldo C 
 
 
 
 Verified Hidden little gem in Gold Coast hinterland
My partner and I decided to go for a Gold Coast hinterland drive today and we stumbled upon this cute little cafe on a Google search for cafes near Beechmont. So glad we did. Yummy breakfast and all the staff so very lovely. Great of Hinze dam as well. Highly recommend this little gem.
  
 
       
   Ernesto 
 
 
 
 Verified Family lunch
We went for lunch with the family and had a pleasant experience,  the food was delicious and the staff was friendly, the chef took the time to check on the customers and make sure everyone was fine .good job chef joey
  
 
       
   Helen F 
 
 
 
 Verified Return visit …Food just as good
Stunning setting on calm winter’s day. Food is very tasty. Nicest salad I have had for a long time and soup of the day , Minestrone very nourishing.Staff are efficient and very friendly. Very child friendly. Overall, nice atmosphere.
  
 
       
   Kerry D 
 
 
 
 Verified Morning coffee.
A small friendly cafe with great views over the Hinze Dam. Staff were polite, efficient and cheerful.Covid safe cafe seating.The Bathrooms are nearby - airy and clean. Child friendly Good coffee and scrumptious muffins. Great spot overall.
  
 
       
   Stephley 
 
 
 
 Verified A beautiful lunch!
What an amazing lunch.  Everything was full of flavor and we enjoyed every mouthful.  Obviously a great chef.  Beautiful area.  Highly recommend a visit to this little Cafe.

A PLACE OF BEAUTY & TRANQUILITY

The stunning vistas from the View Café at the Gold Coast’s Hinze Dam make this destination one of the Hinterland’s most rewarding visits.

Relax outside or inside with a home-made meal overlooking the stunning scenery and serenity of the Nerang River where the captivating views stretch from the Numinbah Valley to the Pindari Hills.

If you’re after a cafe with a view on the Gold Coast and surrounds, then View Cafe is a ‘must have’ on your dining list. We welcome bookings.

GROUP BOOKINGS & FUNCTIONS WELCOME

Whether by yourself or with family and friends for breakfast or lunch, or spending some quiet time or celebrating a special day, the View Café is an exquisitely peaceful place to experience.

It’s also the perfect place to host a corporate event, birthday party, anniversary or for any special occasion.

What our guests say..

Recently, we stopped at the View Cafe in Advancetown during our Springbrook National Park trip. The brunch experience was delightful, featuring a delicious combination of coffee, avocado toast, and pancakes. The food and service were both commendable, complemented by a beautiful view of the mountains. The cafe's proximity to the Hinze Dam allowed us to enjoy a pleasant walk before our meal. The addition of live music added a charming touch to our brunch experience. Highly recommend this spot for a relaxing and enjoyable break during your travels.

Great food and coffee with a view, also on the weekend it’s always great to see the different bikes out the back.

Cozy quiet cafe with a nice view You will be able to see the park and the surroundings of hinze dam Food is slightly pricey which is to be expected The ice cream was good The brownie was also good Vegetarian options: Great selection. ..and yummy.

Amazing little Cafe at the dam!

Excellent experience at View Cafe yesterday. We were a group of 6..served by Allie..who was extremely courteous and customer focussed. Hot water request...no problem. Service with a smile. The Veg burgers with Sweet Potato were excellent. We finished off with aromatic coffee,hot chocolates + decadent desserts.General ambience & indoor seating made our lunch most enjoyable. Thank You..View Cafe. Vegetarian options: Great selection. ..and yummy.

We had a drink there only. Beautiful inside lounges and table. Nice outside seating. Although we didn't eat the food being served looked amazing

It was awesome, we struggle to find somewhere that we feel comfortable eating g as our son is anaphylactic to nuts but the staff assured us they would prepare it safely for us so we could all enjoy our breakfast. I am happy to say we were not disappointed it was all delicious, will definitely come again.

Honestly, gotta be one of my favourite places. The food is good, the veiw is phenomenal. I'd definitely recommend reading the history and monuments here. It's pretty interesting

It's one of my favourite places on the Gold Coast. The cafe has amazing beautiful view and really tasty food. The staff always friendly and careful. Highly recommend for everyone 😊

1st timer, will be back, great views to suit the great food. Food: 5/4 | Service: 5/4 | Atmosphere: 5/5

View Cafe is by far the best around . Their food is high quality cooked by an amazing Chef . Coffee - perfect always . Sophie , I wish I could give 6 stars!! We have been going to View Cafe since Sophie opened many years ago - quality has not changed .

Had breakfast omelette at midday, excellent, and good service. A walk around the top of the dam. Well worth a visit. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5

Nice place, very friendly and attentive Team and very good all meals/food we ordered and fair prices as well . Thank you View Cafe Team 👍👍👍👍👍

Overall, fantastic spot! Food is really good and the staff are lovely. Something does need to be done regarding the 20+ minute line up waiting to order on a Saturday lunchtime...the till is just really slow and has happened both times I was there. Otherwise would be 5 stars across the board!

The staff are friendly. The food was fresh and full of flavour. It's a great drive to get there. The view is relaxing from the cafe and it is located right at the dam wall where you can watch the water flowing out of the lake, over the spillway.

Visiting from NSW. Had a delicious enjoyable breakfast with the best coffee I have ever tasted. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Great views. Perfect visit. Will be back

Such an amazing experience, beautiful view and the loveliest staff. Definitely a good way to spend valentines day morning.

This cafe is at the Hinze Dam, this is a lovely spot for views and walks, the cafe staff are very friendly, the menu has good variety, very tasty, they have a children' menu and they do breakfast. Great coffee, good sized carpark, flat walking easy access for walkers and wheelchairs. The whole area was very clean and tidy.

Superb view, service is good. Food’s value and price is reasonable. Coffee is great.

I had the fish, chips and salad which was really fresh. Lovely service from the lovely staff, recommend!!!

Stunning view .. service was lovely and friendly . And the food is amazing . Thank you very much for the top service view cafe.

They have the best orange and almond cake I’ve ever ate and their brownies were sublime. Really friendly staff and not to mention a great view too. Highly recommend

Delicious food and very friendly service. Best chicken pie ever.

Relaxing great place to go..friendly staff. Great service and outstanding meals..totally recommend..wont be disappointed

Breakfast & lunch waterfront casual dining

Breakfast & lunch waterfront casual dining

View Café at the Gold Coast’s Hinze Dam, Advancetown

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SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS

A PLACE OF BEAUTY & TRANQUILITY

GROUP BOOKINGS & FUNCTIONS WELCOME

What our guests say..

Travelers’ Choice Award

VIEW CAFE GOLD COAST HINTERLAND

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