Taste Caloundra
About Us
The best eats & hidden local favourites in Caloundra.
Serving Caloundra on a Platter
Caloundra has long been the Sunshine Coast’s quiet achiever. A place where a stunning coastline meets a genuinely welcoming community, and where a diverse food and beverage scene has been steadily evolving into something truly special.
Taste Caloundra is a community-driven initiative by the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce, created to celebrate and support the people behind that evolution. This platform exists to champion our local cafés, restaurants, bars, producers and market operators. The businesses that shape not just what we eat and drink, but how we experience this region.
At its heart, Taste Caloundra is about connection. It’s about recognising that a memorable destination is built on more than scenery - it’s built on the flavours, the stories, and the passion of the people who create them. From sunset markets and relaxed beachfront dining to refined, five star experiences, award winning breweries, hidden picnic spots and expertly brewed coffee that rivals Australia’s best, the Southern Sunshine Coast offers far more than many expect.
We’ve created this space to bring it all together, to make it easier for locals to rediscover their backyard, and for visitors to experience Caloundra through the eyes of those who know it best. Here, you’ll find curated recommendations, practical guides, and thoughtful itineraries designed to support our local economy while showcasing the richness and diversity of our food culture.
Because when you truly taste a place, it stays with you. And in Caloundra, that taste is something worth sharing.
The Caloundra Dining Trail
An interactive, map-based guide to every dining experience worth knowing about in the Caloundra region, from beachfront brunch spots and family-friendly cafés to modern fine dining and everything in between. Browse by cuisine, location, vibe, or occasion, and plan your food trail before you even leave the house.
DIY Foodie Itineraries
Not sure where to start? We've built curated itineraries for every kind of visitor — whether you're here for a lazy long weekend with your partner, a family getaway with the kids, or a dedicated eat-your-way-through-town mission with mates. Pick a trail, customise it, and make it your own.
Supporting Local Business
Every listing on this platform is a locally owned and operated business. We exist to drive real customers through real doors, not to sell ads or push major chains. When you use Taste Caloundra | Dining Guides, Venue Listings and Map Planner to plan your visit, you're supporting independent operators who make Caloundra's food scene what it is.
Why Caloundra?
Just sixty minutes from Brisbane and an easy drive from the Gold Coast, Caloundra is the southern gateway to the Sunshine Coast and it's ready for her moment in the sun.
The dining scene has exploded in recent years. What was once a handful of fish and chip shops and RSL bistros, has become a diverse foodie destination with Japanese, Thai, Italian, Modern Australian, Chinese, Indian, Mediterranean, Greek, Vietnamese, wood fired pizza, craft beers, specialty coffees and a growing number of chef-driven restaurants doing things that would turn heads in any capital city.
Add in the Caloundra Street Fair, twilight markets, award winning distilleries and breweries, our hinterland produce and seafood at our door step plus some of the most beautiful beaches in Queensland, and you've got a destination that rewards a proper holiday here not just a pit stop.
Whether you're chasing a long lazy brunch with ocean views, a sunset cocktail at a rooftop bar, or a multi course extravagant dinner that rivals anything on offer in the big cities... Caloundra delivers. This is a place where the produce is local, the hospitality is genuine, and every meal comes with a side of salt air and sunshine.
Come for a day, a weekend or a week. Taste as much as you can and you'll already be planning your next visit on the way home.
The team behind Taste Caloundra