Hard Coffee Beach Cafe

I wanted to leave a huge shout out to the manager of this establishment, Remy. Before arriving, I contacted the café to ask what time the kitchen was closing. Remy let me know it was 2pm. Unfortunately, our ferry wasn’t due to arrive until about 10 minutes after 2. When I explained this, she went above and beyond. She sent me the menu and kindly offered to take our order in advance so it would be ready when we arrived. That level of customer service is rare and so appreciated. We ordered a toasted chicken breast sandwich, a toasted turkey sandwich, and a bowl of chips. Everything was fresh, generously filled and absolutely delicious. The bread was perfectly toasted, the fillings were flavourful and well balanced, and the chips were hot and crispy, exactly what we needed after the ferry ride. When we arrived, our food was ready as promised and the whole experience was seamless. Remy’s communication, flexibility and genuine willingness to help made our visit exceptional. Thank you for making the effort to accommodate us. We will definitely be back next time we are in Noosa.

Hard Coffee is a hidden little café just off the main stretch of Hastings Street — open-air and easy to miss if you’re not looking. I had the avo smash with lemon oil, which was tasty, fresh, and surprisingly filling. The coffee was solid too. Service could use a lift though — a smile or friendly greeting would go a long way in making the experience more welcoming. Worth a visit for the food, but don’t expect warm hospitality.