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Bumbles Cafe & The Blue House River Dr Budds Beach - Bumbles Cafe, Surfers Paradise, AU-QLD

Bumbles Cafe

4 (434)
$40 and under
Café
21 River Drive, Surfers Paradise, AU-QLD 4217

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
There’s something extraordinary about Bumbles Café & The Blue House; they’re a secluded haven, loved by locals, whispered about among friends around the world. Nestled away from the tourist strip in a quaint leafy street overlooking the water, Bumbles Café and The Blue House are reminiscent of the original Surfers Paradise. Founded by Kate Madison, a Gold Coast Hospitality trailblazer since the 80s, Bumbles Café is renowned for sumptuous High Teas and Kate’s decadent cakes. For over two decades, locals and tourists alike have been enjoying our delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, tea, and cocktails while taking in the beautiful views of Budds Beach. With Bumbles Café adjoining The Blue House, we offer two unique dining, wedding and special events venues.
Visit our NEW website for information on Wedding & Special Events, High Tea, Catering, Cake Orders, Gift Vouchers, Private Dining and more!


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Australian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 6:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kate Madison
  • Catering
    With years of experience under our belt, we’ve catered for a diverse range of events, from picnics and hampers for a day out on the water to large-scale public events, beachside weddings, office parties, boardroom meetings and everything in between. bumblescafe.com.au/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Bumbles Café - celebrate your special occasion in glorious vintage style at beautiful Budds Beach. bumblescafe.com.au/bumbles-weddings-and-events/The Blue House - a unique and intimate venue for your wedding or special occasion.bumblescafe.com.au/the-blue-house-weddings-and-events/
  • Neighborhood
    Surfers Paradise
  • Cross street
    Overlooking Budds Beach, walking distance from Surfers & Chevron Island
  • Parking details
    Plenty of street parking available.
  • Public transit
    5 minute walk from Surfers Paradise North Tram Stop. Boat ramp at the north end of River Drive.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 434 people are saying

Bumbles Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Gold Coast

    Great for brunch

  • Gold Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • Central Gold Coast

    Great for brunch

  • Central Gold Coast

    Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bumbles Cafe offers a "beautiful, fresh ambience" with "delicious food from an extensive menu" and "very hospitable staff." While some guests praise its "amazing dining experience," others note inconsistent service. Highlights include the "prawn omelette" and "strawberry with custard tart," making it a "pleasant place away from the hustle and bustle."
434 Reviews
  1. David

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Food and company, prawn omelette is a must as are the strawberry with custard tart, and a lovely pot of Tea. Very hospitable staff and owner.

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  2. Cushla

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dining experience. It’s such a beautiful restaurant. The service and the mushroom risotto was especially mushroom !

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  3. Terese

    Gold Coast1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Poor service by unhappy staff. Food was cold when we got it. Noticed the table next door served one meal and waited 20 mins for the other meal to arrive. Not impressed, wouldn’t go back.

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  4. Jo-anne

    Gold Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The app to order meals was stating most thing were not available. Some staff were friendly. Food was tasty. Very busy on a Sunday . Nice venue.

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  5. Viv

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food, beautiful atmosphere and beautiful staff. Enjoyed our lunch immensely

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  6. Kyleen

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This cafe never fails to delight me ,great food ,atmosphere and service .

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  7. John

    Gold Coast3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Hummingbird cake was very dry & mostly sponge with little nuts/fruits. Coffee was a little watery. Bumbles used to have good food & coffee but we’ve seen a decline of value and service with prices vetting higher. Won’t be back again

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  8. Tricia

    Gold Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful, fresh ambience. Professional, friendly, happy staff. Delicious food from an extensive menu.

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  9. Julia

    Gold Coast7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Even though it was table service, no waiter approached us after 10 minutes. Had to order at the counter. My crisp skin salmon dish was extremely disappointing. The broccolini was raw and the carrots were mush and it had hardly any flavour. My friends had the scrambled eggs which didn't taste like they had been cooked with butter and had a strange aftertaste. We have been here on a number of occasions and the service has steadily gone downhill. Overall, an underwhelming experience, which is a shame as it is in a lovely area with gorgeous water views.

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  10. Karen

    Brisbane2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Was pleasantly surprised, was a google search. Beautiful spot, yummy breakfast, service was good. Will be back.

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FAQs

Bumbles Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (07) 5538 6668.

Bumbles Cafe is rated 4 stars by 434 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Gold Coast
  4. Central Gold Coast
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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Bumbles Cafe

21 River Drive, Surfers Paradise, AU-QLD 4217

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Overlooking Budds Beach, walking distance from Surfers & Chevron Island
  • Neighborhood
    Surfers Paradise
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 6:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Australian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of street parking available.
  • Public transit
    5 minute walk from Surfers Paradise North Tram Stop. Boat ramp at the north end of River Drive.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kate Madison
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    With years of experience under our belt, we’ve catered for a diverse range of events, from picnics and hampers for a day out on the water to large-scale public events, beachside weddings, office parties, boardroom meetings and everything in between. bumblescafe.com.au/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Bumbles Café - celebrate your special occasion in glorious vintage style at beautiful Budds Beach. bumblescafe.com.au/bumbles-weddings-and-events/The Blue House - a unique and intimate venue for your wedding or special occasion.bumblescafe.com.au/the-blue-house-weddings-and-events/
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