Paddock Bakery is a restaurants & cafes in Burleigh Heads, NSW, Australia, with a price range of $$. It has a 4.5/5 rating from 3922 Google reviews. Website: https://www.paddockbakery.com/.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.





Burleigh Heads · Restaurants & Cafes
(3,922 reviews)
$$
The Dubai chocolate French toast arrives looking like it was styled for a magazine shoot, and then it actually tastes as good as it looks. That's the Paddock promise. This weatherboard café with a leafy garden courtyard pulls serious crowds from across the Gold Coast, and the kitchen earns every one of them. The Benny bagel with bacon is the dependable order; the jam doughnut is dangerously full of raspberry jam; the Wagyu cheeseburger with fried egg and house pickles holds its own well past breakfast. Baked goods are made in-house, portions are generous, and the service moves fast despite the perpetual queue. Prices sit a notch above average, but reviewers consistently say it's worth it. Skip the iced matcha. Stick to the food.
If you're looking for a fast and good brunch spot on the Gold Coast, Paddock Bakery is it. The atmosphere is unbeatable—a leafy, rustic garden setting that feels like a hidden sanctuary. The Wagyu patty in the cheeseburger was perfectly juicy, and the addition of the fried egg and house pickles took it to another level. Not my preferred bun but was fresh and held everything together perfectly. The presentation is a "visual event" in itself, and the service was friendly and fast despite how busy they were. Parking was very convenient too!
A very busy coastal cafe, a short drive from the beach. Definitely a must stop for me when visiting the Gold Coast. Always good, and despite being incredible busy (makes sense why), the service is always great and the wait times minimal. As a kid at heart, the dippy eggs are my go to. However other brunch dishes should not be looked over, along with their sweet treats that are made in house.

Miami
A Gold Coast Highway pub since 1925, The Miami earns its 4.6 with cold beers, honest bistro prices, and a beer garden a short walk from North Burleigh Beach. The Guinness, poured by Fran, has its own following.

Palm Beach
Pastries made on site daily at Tallebudgera Creek, with Marvell Street coffee and a Biscoff croissant that reviewers can't stop talking about. The chips are genuinely exceptional, the Portuguese tarts go fast, and the salted caramel milkshake is non-negotiable.

Miami
came to this cafe for brunch after landing in the gold coast however the food had its highs and lows. i ordered a bacon & egg roll, which was delicious and the highlight of my visit. after an amazing roll, i decided to order an iced matcha and a triple choc cookie. the iced matcha latte was a disappointment, as i watched the matcha be poured in from a squeeze bottle used for dressings and barely any being put into my drink, making it very lightly flavoured and mostly milk. it barely had any flavour and tasted like slightly bitter milk, and overall was not a pleasure to drink. for the price and the mention of organic matcha, it was highly disappointing. the triple choc dubai choc cookie was okay, with the pieces of pistachio and nut throughout it adding a nice flavour. it was a bit strong for personal preference but an enjoyable snack nevertheless. the service and ambience of the bakery was extremely good and added to the overall experience. the staff were friendly and happy to give me recommendations and my food was served in a timely manner. overall, i would come back for brunch and food but would steer away from the matcha
Unreal baked goods and breakfast spot, though a little on the pricey side but you are paying for fab portions and insane quality. The jam donut was JAM PACKED full of raspberry jam - need to prepare yourself for the sugar rush of the century. The bagel and chive cream cheese was divine, as was the sausage roll with chutney. Absolutely could not recommend enough. Only pointer - the juice was not fresh to order - mine was two days old.
Walking into Paddock feels like stepping into a carefully curated blend of old and new. The layout is open and welcoming, all rustic charm with weathered textures and character, yet it still carries a clean, modern edge. It has that “converted farmhouse meets trendy café” feel that makes you want to linger a little longer than you planned. The food and drinks here are a visual event before you even take a bite. The biscoff shake and iced strawberry matcha arrive looking like something out of a magazine shoot: tall, colourful, and almost sculpted. The Dubai chocolate French toast and the Benny bagel with bacon are plated so beautifully that it’s genuinely hard to decide where to start, and for a moment you actually hesitate because you don’t want to disturb the artwork on the plate. The Dubai chocolate French toast deserves a special mention. Dubai chocolate has made serious waves around the world, and Paddock absolutely does it justice. The toast itself is exquisitely light and fluffy, with that perfect custardy centre, and the way it’s paired with ice cream gives you that incredible hot–meets–cold contrast in every mouthful. It’s rich without being heavy, indulgent without being sickly – a standout dish and a real experience rather than just a breakfast. The Benny bagel with bacon is the reliable favourite that never lets you down. It’s that one thing you order that hits the spot every single time: generous, satisfying, and well-balanced, with the kind of flavours that make you wonder why you ever bother ordering anything else. It doesn’t try too hard – it just delivers. Service at Paddock ties everything together. Staff are friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful, from guiding you through the menu to checking in at the right moments without hovering. They contribute to the relaxed, easy atmosphere and make the whole visit feel smooth and enjoyable. Overall, Paddock is the kind of brunch spot that nails all three pillars: setting, food, and service. Rustic yet modern space, breathtakingly presented dishes, and a team who clearly care about what they do.
Live music, a rotating lineup of global street food vendors, and a Gin Parlour in Miami on the Gold Coast. The paella gets a mention from almost everyone. Prices stay honest, the vibe stays loose, and the early finish is part of the charm.