Best coffee I have had in a long time. Really friendly staff who know what they are doing, good price and quick service.

Fresh organic food with good vibes.. a little exy but thats expected when your surrounded by hipsters

Approximate cost: $25

Elk Espresso is an oasis of quality cafe dining in the pretty desolate desert of the Gold Coast and surrounding areas/beaches. It's on a great street only a block from the beach, and is overlooking an oval, which provides this sense of openness. Plenty of parking, too.

Lots of cheery, bubbly staff who were really attentive and knowledgeable. Menu is pretty small but the options are that good that you don't really notice. I had the pork belly open sandwich and it was YUM. Meals are around the $18-20 mark but they're big and filling, so definitely feel worth it. ALSO, I tried one of their 'Dirty Chai's, which is a coffee/chai hybrid. Sound weird but definitely works, it was delish.

After always despairing about being able to find somewhere to eat when on the coast, I'm so happy to have happened upon Elk. It's incentive to take weekend drives!

Approximate cost: $18

My boyfriend used to live around the corner from Elk and that is how we discovered it. Even though we've now moved further down the Gold Coast we go every Sunday and take everyone that comes to visit us. Their food and drinks are great and we've never had a bad experience there. My personal favourite is the Kickass Shakes (caramel, ice cream and double shot of espresso). Their staff are always really friendly and efficient. It has a great atmosphere