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Ground N Sound

shop 6/23 Musgrave Ave, Southport QLD 4215, Australia

Recommended by 19 people

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Find Ground N Sound

shop 6/23 Musgrave Ave, Southport QLD 4215, Australia

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+61 452 060 897
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM Thursday: 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM Friday: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM Sunday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ground N Sound

Chirn Park’s hangout pairs serious espresso and hearty cafe plates with wall-to-wall rock memorabilia and community jam sessions. Settle into a patchwork couch beneath ceiling murals of Johnny Cash and Jimi Hendrix for a plate of potato rosti with poached eggs, or drop by on Sunday afternoon when local musos take over the mic. The kitchen keeps breakfast running while the bar pours cocktails and cold beers for a lively crowd.

  • Retro Music Fitout: Historic gig posters, guitars, picks, and rock legend portraits cover the walls and ceiling.
  • Sunday Jam Sessions: Regular open mic sessions and acoustic sets bring local artists and a full bar crowd together.
  • Hearty All-Day Fare: Eggs benedict, bacon rolls on Turkish bread, potato rosti, and house desserts from morning to afternoon.
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What's On at Ground N Sound

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Why Choose Ground N Sound

What makes Ground N Sound Southport's go-to music cafe and community gathering spot

  • Live Sunday Open Mic Sessions

    Sunday open mic sessions bring together local musicians and music fans for free live performances alongside full bar drinks and cafe dining.

    Every Sunday open mic night! Is filled with a roster of established musos and those aspiring! Good and bad it’s the BEST FREE Entertainment - to rival anywhere!

    Leigh Roberts (Leigh)

  • Immersive Muso & Memorabilia Decor

    Walls and ceilings lined with artist portraits, guitars, cassettes, and music memorabilia create an immersive retro music atmosphere.

    a Musos gallery with historic music posters, records, and artwork displayed on the walls and ceiling.

    Adam

  • Comfortable Vintage Lounge Seating

    Comfortable high-back wing chairs and cozy lounge seating provide a relaxed setting for quiet morning coffee and breakfast catch-ups.

    It is quiet and relaxing for him and the staff are amazingly accommodating. There is the most comfortable lounge chairs suitable for old folks.

    benjamin rutter

  • Consistent Breakfast & Cafe Offerings

    Freshly cooked cafe staples, hearty breakfast rolls, and share boards are served promptly with extensive drinks and coffee options.

    We had a group of 5 so made quite a large order and they were patient with us, made no errors with the food or drinks and everything tasted amazing!

    Tina Ati

  • Flexible Space for Family & Group Gatherings

    Attentive owners and staff proactively rearrange dining areas and coordinate large orders so groups and extended families can comfortably dine together.

    I explained that we had a group who were family visiting and Jodie and the team immediately sprung into action. They rearranged the room so that existing customers could continue enjoying their morning coffee and breakfast, and we could be seated and served.

    Liz Zaphir

  • Dog-Friendly Community Social Setting

    Guests can comfortably bring along their dogs to outdoor tables while enjoying morning coffee, breakfast, or afternoon live music jams.

    If you want a good cup of coffee breakfast with friends and if you like singing on a Sunday it's an open mic and it's dog friendly.

    Paul Manama

Customer-favorite mains and signature brunch dishes

  • Cheeseburger

    One of the best cheeseburgers I have ever had and it beats a New York cheeseburger!!!

    Christopher Bell

  • Bacon and Egg on Turkish Bread

    The bacon and egg on Turkish bread is my go to - always delicious.

    Judi Knoop

  • Banoffee French Toast

    Highly recommend the brekkie rolls, banoffee French toast and breakfast grazing board for 2!

    Tina Ati

  • Zucchini Fritters

    Amazing brekkie menu, I had the zucchini fritters which was delicious.

    Angela Donovan

Other favorites

Drinks, sides, and baked treats to accompany live sets and casual catchups

  • Coffee Cocktail

    sat back in a comfy patchwork couch with a creamy coffee cocktail and crunchy sweet potato fries.

    Veronicalee Ebert

  • Sweet Potato Fries

    sat back in a comfy patchwork couch with a creamy coffee cocktail and crunchy sweet potato fries.

    Veronicalee Ebert

  • Blueberry Muffin

    I got a blueberry muffin and small coffee and definitely would buy again.

    Jas W

  • Prosecco

    My bestie and I shared a pizza and Prosecco on thursday and everything was perfect.

    Kerryn Cushway

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and personal gestures that elevate the cafe experience.

  • Personal Chef Delivery

    The chef delivers dishes directly to the table with attentive pride and genuine warmth, making guests feel uniquely valued.

  • Flexible Seating Hospitality

    Staff actively rearrange the dining floor on busy weekend mornings to welcome and comfortably seat large unannounced family groups.

  • Off-Menu Breakfast Flexibility

    The kitchen accommodates morning cravings by offering to prepare full breakfast plates even after the menu has transitioned to lunch.

  • Thoughtful Comfort Seating

    Deep vintage armchairs, couches, and high-back wing chairs create an unusually relaxing setting suitable for vulnerable or elderly visitors.

Before you head over

Practical tips for catching live music, visiting with groups, and bringing your pup to Ground N Sound

  • Visit Sundays for Open Mic

    Head down on Sunday afternoons to catch the open mic jam sessions and live local performers alongside full bar service.

  • Accommodating Group Seating

    If visiting with large family parties during busy peak mornings, staff are known to proactively rearrange tables to fit everyone together.

  • Outdoor Dog-Friendly Tables

    If you bring your dog along for morning coffee and live tunes, grab one of the tables situated out front.

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