Old Bean Espresso

4/1 Mooloolaba Espl, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia
$$$ Cafe
(258 Reviews)
Price Range $1–20

Welcome to Old Bean Espresso, a charming café nestled at 4/1 Mooloolaba Espl, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia. This delightful coffee bar has established itself as a beloved local gem, perfect for those seeking a cozy spot to relax or a quick coffee fix as you revel in the sun-kissed beachside atmosphere.

What sets Old Bean Espresso apart is its unique approach to café culture. Here, you can indulge in handcrafted coffee that doesn’t just quench your caffeine cravings but elevates your day. The vibe is effortlessly laid-back, a welcome contrast to the often polished environments of typical beachfront cafés. You’ll find a modest setting adorned with quirky posters and inviting wooden benches, making it feel like a friendly neighborhood hangout.

The menu features delightful offerings, from the blissful ham and cheese toastie that customers rave about—so good, in fact, that one visitor described it as the “best ever,” claiming there’s something addictive in the bread—to tempting homemade treats like the super muesli slice. You have the fun option to ‘self-toast’ your snack, allowing you to tailor it to your liking, sparking nostalgia and a sense of community as you share the coffee bar experience with fellow patrons.

As customer Jacqui D puts it, this café is “just great,” with friendly staff and awesome coffee to match. The intimate space might lack a direct ocean view, but it more than compensates with its friendly service and vibrant atmosphere. Neurostella praises Old Bean Espresso as one of the few spots that remain open later in the day, making it a reliable stop for your late-afternoon coffee cravings.

Whether you’re looking to grab a takeaway coffee to enjoy on the nearby beach or simply in the mood for a relaxed hangout, Old Bean Espresso has got you covered. With great music playing in the background, the café invites you to sink into a cozy delight as you watch the world go by, making it not just a café but a local experience to cherish.

Plan your visit to Old Bean Espresso today, where community, comfort, and quality coffee unite!

Service options
Outdoor seating
On-site services
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Payments
Credit cards
NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

05:45 AM - 05:00 PM

Tuesday

05:45 AM - 05:00 PM

Wednesday

05:45 AM - 05:00 PM

Thursday

05:45 AM - 05:00 PM

Friday

05:45 AM - 05:00 PM

Saturday

06:45 AM - 05:00 PM

Sunday

06:45 AM - 05:00 PM

258 Reviews
Jacqui D

07 Oct 2025

This little gem of a coffee bar is just great! The staff are friendly and the coffee is awesome! We played checkers and enjoyed a super muesli slice (home made). So close to the beach you can just pop over and grab a take away coffee if you prefer.

jess

04 Sep 2025

best ham and cheese toastie ever.... they put something addictive in the bread always friendly staff and good music

Karen and Jon Skinner

04 Sep 2025

Malloolaba beach front cafes struggle to have any personality. Plastic, highly refined food, same-same. So we were delighted to find this modest cafe shack with posters showing whats-on, plain wooden benches and scatter cushions. Lovely toasty- take it out the fridge and toast it yourself! Coffee was nice, great relaxed vibe.

Mery

24 Jun 2025

A small cafe with a difference. ‘Self toast’ the toastie or fruit bread you purchase. Great coffee, thankfully made by the baristas.

neurostella

21 Jun 2025

One of the few cafés in the area that stays open relatively late, making it a handy stop when most others have closed. The space is quite small and doesn’t offer an ocean view, so most people opt for takeaway. Not a sit-down spot, but convenient and reliable when you need a good coffee later in the day.

Diana Waines

18 Jun 2025

Usually stop for a quick coffee here on our Mooloolaba visits. The coffee is almost always good. Not sure of the blend, could be Tim Adams? Needs a double shot for my taste. There's not a lot of seating, just two long tables inside & a few outside. Am guessing outside to be pet friendly.

Ya Boi

15 Jun 2025

Delicious hot chocolate and great location across the street from Mooloolaba main beach. Ya Boi recommends. Things are well

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