Dave and Ashley Deambrogio’s passion for quality food, great coffee and exceptional service has won the hearts of customers in the Golden Beach community. Dave recaps their journey and the formula behind their success.
“This August marks 10 years since we started. I come from a food background in Cairns, where I ran a successful fish and chip shop. When we found this little gem at Golden Beach, we saw its potential, developed it, and got busy. My son Ash moved down from Cairns to help run the business, and now we manage it together as a family enterprise.
“We pride ourselves on two things: exceptional customer service and a great coffee experience. We use a specialised blend from Genovese – a Melbourne-based family business that has been in the coffee industry for over 14 years. Bringing that quality coffee to Golden Beach has been a great success, paired with the many inspired flavours we offer on our menu.
“We complement our coffee with a variety of homemade delicacies—90% of our cakes, muffins, and scones are baked in-house, adding to the warm, welcoming experience we aim to provide.
“We take pride in our all-day breakfast and lunch menu. We open our doors at 4.30am, 364 days a year—we only close on Christmas Day.
“Breakfast is served from 6am and runs all day, with a lunch menu starting from 11am, Monday to Thursday.
“On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, we extend our hours from 4.30am to 8.30pm, offering a completely different dinner menu.
“Live acoustic music adds to the atmosphere on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. We strongly recommend booking ahead, especially from Thursday to Sunday, as we are often fully booked.
“We also have a special from 3pm to 5pm on weekends, featuring fresh oysters at $2.50 each, with Kilpatrick and Mornay options.
“Seafood is at the heart of our menu. With my background in Cairns, we’ve built strong relationships with trawlers and local fishermen. Our seafood selection includes Moreton Bay prawns, Spanish mackerel sourced from North Queensland, barramundi from Daniel St Fish Markets, and salmon and oysters from trusted suppliers. We also cater for special events such as weddings and birthday parties, offering custom menus for these occasions.
“Golden Beach has a wonderful, community-focused atmosphere. About 88% of our customers are locals, and we also welcome tourists who appreciate the same level of service. Our cafe enjoys stunning ocean views, and on clear days, you can see cruise ships heading towards Brisbane Port.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the support of our customers and community over the past decade, and we look forward to many more years ahead.“
