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The Salt Mill

784 Pacific Parade, Currumbin QLD 4223, Australia

Recommended by 31 people

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784 Pacific Parade, Currumbin QLD 4223, Australia

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HoursMonday: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Salt Mill

Perched along Pacific Parade across from Currumbin beach, this compact takeaway hatch refuels post-surf crowds with loaded açaí bowls and fast specialty coffee. Morning lines move quickly as the crew dispenses iced lattes alongside bowls topped with fresh fruit and natural crunchy peanut butter. Seating remains sparse outside, making the oceanfront grass and sand the natural dining room for toasties, bagels, and cold brew with coconut mayo-drizzled avocado toast.

  • Beachfront Pit Stop: Compact takeaway window steps from the Currumbin foreshore, built for quick seaside bites directly on the sand.
  • Custom Açaí Bowls: Generously topped with fresh fruit and optional natural crunchy peanut butter at accessible prices.
  • Fast Coffee Turnover: The team keeps morning queues moving briskly with smooth espresso, cold brew, and iced lattes.
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Why Visit The Salt Mill

Why beachgoers, surf crews, and locals choose The Salt Mill for post-ocean fuel and takeaway coffee.

  • Post-Surf Fuel and Açaí Bowls

    Generous, nutrient-rich açaí bowls served with wholesome fruit and house toppings provide an immediate energy boost after surfing or swimming.

    When your acai bowl comes loaded with natural crunchy peanut butter at an affordable price you know you’ve found a winner.

    Natalie Viset

  • Fast Specialty Coffee Service

    Baristas maintain rapid throughput during peak morning rushes, dispensing specialty coffee and cold brew without extended waiting times.

    Don't worry about the big queue out the front, the staff at The Salt Mill pump out the coffees.

    Jackie Brown

  • Grab-and-Go Sandside Convenience

    Direct beach frontage makes it effortless to grab toasties, fresh juices, or bowls to enjoy sitting directly on Currumbin sand.

    I love how close it is to the beach and how easy it is to take your food and eat on the sand at the beach

    Naoki_Star

  • Dedicated Beachfront Pit Stop

    A takeaway-oriented ordering counter ensures smooth transitions from coastal walks and surf sessions straight to breakfast by the water.

    Definitely a takeout place rather than sit down. Staff are so friendly and manage busy periods really well. Absolute gem by the beach.

    Lex Unsworth

  • Community Surf Group Ritual

    The cafe acts as a recurring morning meeting point for surf crews and dawn activity groups kicking off their weekend outdoors.

    A Friday morning ritual for our surf group!! The açai bowls are fantastic and we love the laid back friendly vibes.

    Kim V

  • Warm Shared Line Atmosphere

    Even with queues extending along the footpath, warm team interactions keep the energetic outdoor atmosphere welcoming and patient.

    The line was long, but constantly moving and service came with kindness and warmth.

    Katie Gordon

Customer favorites for refueling right by Currumbin beach

  • Acai Bowl

    Best coffee in the area and the Acai Bowls are delicious.

    Jackie Brown

  • Coffee

    Amazing coffee, decent prices, the girls up front are always so lovely serving even when it’s crazy busy.

    Kelli Pilling

  • Avocado Toast

    avocado toast that had a coconut mayo drizzle with bean sprouts that I would love to have again

    Wendy Appelle

  • Chicken and Avocado Sandwich

    Our tribe especially loved the chicken and avocado sandwich on sourdough, and the bagel BLAT.

    Sarah Ryan

Before you head over

Helpful advice on timing your visit, seating, and ordering

  • Head Across to the Beach for Seating

    The cafe functions primarily as a compact takeaway window with very limited seating, so plan to carry your bowls, toasties, and coffee across to the beach or foreshore sand.

  • Expect Fast-Moving Morning Queues

    Mornings draw big crowds and run clubs that can crowd the footpath, but lines move efficiently with staff quickly pumping out orders.

  • Customize Bowls with Peanut Butter

    Upgrade your açaí bowl with popular custom add-ons like natural crunchy peanut butter, or consider splitting a generous regular size.

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