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

Bumbles Cafe

4.0
4
411 Reviews
$A40 and under
Café

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood 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.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Australian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 06:30–15:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (07) 5538 6668
  • 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/
  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 411 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Gold Coast

    Great for brunch

  • Gold Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • Central Gold Coast

    Great for brunch

  • Central Gold Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Central Gold Coast

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bumbles Cafe offers "amazing cakes" and a delightful atmosphere, with each room uniquely decorated for a charming dining experience. Located in a "beautiful" setting, it's ideal for breakfast, high tea, or a casual lunch. While service varies, the exceptional food and ambiance make it a "gem of the Gold Coast."

411 Reviews
  1. Jo

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a special spot. Staff went out of their way to move our reservation forward because of two hungry toddlers. Table Setting was beautiful. Breakfast great as usual. They were very busy but nothing felt rushed. I love Bumbles

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  2. Anna

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful spot and always a pleasure to dine here

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  3. Robyn

    Brisbane

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We clearly were not going to be served so used the QR code. It took quite a long time for the food to arrive. The steak in the steak sandwich was very tough- had to leave most of it. The salmon was nice. Serving staff were pleasant. Place seemed tired compared to previous visits there.

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  4. Bradley

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, lovely ambiance, lovely service. Great to eat and chat in an intimate setting.

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  5. Wayne

    Queensland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Reasonable experience at Bumbles, everything was good … nothing outstanding though.

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  6. Muriel

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food etc was lovely but most of the flowers in the restaurant were dying and tge water in cases was discoloured. We drew the waiters attention to them and said they might be better removed than left like that. He advised they would be changed the next day !

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  7. Janet

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bumbles is such a beautiful spot for a high tea , breakfast, coffee or lunch catch up! Stunning position and very eloquent decor and vibe. The food and service is always amazing , I highly recommend.

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  8. Barbara

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another very enjoyable morning tea at Bumbles Cafe with a friend. Delicious cakes, large pots of tea, and excellent table service today.

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  9. Debra

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Having dined at the Bumbles Cafe numerous times as a local, I expected the same standard at The Blue House. Greeted by the friendly staff upon entry and orders were taken within 10mins. I never received my cocktail and my daughters glass of wine came 1hr 15mins later. I did ask a lady of its where abouts but still no sight of it. It did however get noted on my account. Food arrived 1hr 30mins later. Very ordinary !!!! It was obvious that others were disappointed that evening, as I witnessed numerous cancellations of orders due to taking too long. Sadly, I wont be returning.

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  10. Holly

    Gold Coast

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Took 50 minutes for 3 meals of just 1 scrambled egg, 1 piece of toast and tiny strip of bacon. Bacon was just all fat anyway.

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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 411 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Area
    Surfers Paradise
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 06:30–15:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $A40 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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (07) 5538 6668
  • 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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