Background Barista

Great coffee, and the food was on the money.
Great selection of meals and drinks.
Love the styling of the place and staff. Even the locals had a good chat with a couple of them. Great place to enjoy with company or solo.

Absolutely 💯 fantastic Hazelnut Latte with the perfect balance of Hazelnut and Coffee which can easily not work. The White Chocolate and Raspberry Muffin was so perfect with crumbs falling off which is nice and light as you can see 👀. Highly recommend and will return here one day as I am not local. PS. Sorry ate most my muffin before I took this photo 😅 was too delicious.

On holidays at the GC and happened to stumble across this quaint coffee shop on my walk ……I’m impressed ! I had a muffin that was so well presented and yum !! And an iced latte made to perfection. The service was very inviting , friendly and welcoming.
The muffin was heated and sprinkled with icing sugar - it’s all about the presentation. I was also given cutlery and a decent size napkin - it’s the little things people remember.
Thanks guys. xx

Wonderful experience. Had the family there for New Years Day breakfast. Service was Amazing, Staff just lovely, food was beautiful. Will definitely be back.
Also we bought dog biscuits from the young lady which our dogs loved!
10/10

We visited on the way back to Brisbane after a weekend away with the family. Hands down amazing food - will visit again.
Interesting reading the other reviews here. The food didn't come out immediately but I wouldn't say we waited an exceedingly long time - and the place was packed.
Waitstaff we're friendly, engaging and helpful, especially patient with extra stuff we needed for the kids.
Prices were fair, food was worth the cost.
We will come back when down next

The cabinet food we had was delicious. Would not hesitate to recommend to others. Friendly staff as well.

Great place to have breakfast or brunch. The crispy chicken benny was delicious and Alexandra the chef was so nice! Will definitely come back!

I couldn't be more impressed coming to this place. Looked after extremely well as soon as I walked in the door. I ordered A Caveman breakfast. It is definatly the most innovative appealing delish meal I have had out for a long time. So amazing. I am totally sold. 100%

I really love the hot cake. It was so beautiful display and part of artistic. The food was perfect and the staffs always have big smile with tourists. Thank you so much.

Just had a late brunch with friends. I couldn’t not believe how good the food is here not only the flavours and tastes but the level of detail is phenomenal and at a fair price. Thank you so much I had a lovely morning and I will be back.

Beautiful spot for a lovely Brunch! My mushrooms toast was delicious and perfectly spiced. Thank you chef Alex for an amazing breakfast. Her bright smile and excelent service will make us come back for sure!

Lovely service, even catered for special dietary needs.
Very glad we found Background Barista

What an amazing cafe in Gold Coast area!
Food and coffee very well made and delicious.

Gorgeous breakfast. 5 ladies ate here and were all impressed. Food was so tasty, exactly as we ordered, turmeric latte was great and coffee was perfect.

Background (Barista)Gold Coast highway Mermaid Beach
Taste 2.7
Temp 2.6
Texture 2.6 (7.9 /9)
Art 0.5
Total 8.4

Delicious food, beautifully presented, lovely atmosphere inside and outside and friendly staff. Highly recommend this place.

Brilliant. Best food I've had on the GC. Presentation, prices and quality - first class.

I’ve now put this cafe above all the other competitors in the vicinity due to the incredibly warm and welcoming service we got from the two ladies who worked mother’s day, yesterday and hopefully today
I came in not long ago previously and the whole line waiting to order got an abrupt and rude welcoming from a clearly younger girl at the counter who also was there on mother’s day but these two staff who are usually there (for a reason) catered for my dietaries with only smiles and already learnt my coffee order within two days.
Thanks for such great service Background. Makes the coffee taste 100x better than it already does.

Plenty of dog friendly outdoor seating and really fabulous coffee!

Loved it. WOW. Talk about exceeding expectations at all levels. And such a young crew.