Izba Espresso is the kind of café that becomes a problem once you discover it, because you will keep making excuses to go back. Nestled at 1-13 Bells Reach Drive in Caloundra West, adjacent to Quinn Park and one of the best playgrounds on the Sunshine Coast, it has earned a 4.6 on Google and a devoted following that stretches well beyond the immediate neighbourhood.
The café is the brainchild of owner Metin, who has blended Australian café classics with a genuine Turkish influence to create a menu that stands apart from anything else in the area. Fonzie Abbott coffee anchors a drinks menu that also includes cold press juices, smoothies, cocktails and craft beer. Signature dishes include eggs benedict with smoked salmon, avocado toast with feta and balsamic, French toast, chargrilled lamb and pork cutlets, a classic BLT and a signature naan breakfast that has acquired near-mythical status among regulars.
The spacious covered outdoor area overlooks the playground, making it the most genuinely family-friendly café in the Caloundra dining scene. Dinner service runs Wednesday to Saturday evenings.
Open seven days from 7am.