HOTA Cafe

4.2

95 Reviews

$40 and under

Café

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for brunch
Good for groups

The perfect venue to have a meal, coffee or glass of wine before a film or performance.

Whether you’re meeting friends for a long lazy lunch, enjoying an early coffee and cake after a walk through the HOTA Gallery or relaxing over sunset drinks, HOTA Café is the perfect place to unwind and connect with old friends and new.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Café
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:30 am–3:30 pm Fri 8:30 am–8:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
(07) 5588 4087
Website
http://hota.com.au/visit-and-explore/dining-and-nightlife/hota-cafe
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise, AU-QLD 4217
Neighborhood
Surfers Paradise
Parking details
None
Public transit
hota.com.au/visit-and-explore/plan-your-visit
Additional
Cafe, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 95 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

95 Reviews

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BRENDA
Gold Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was quick and friendly. Food was well presented and very tasty
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christine
Brisbane
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The booking process (with YOU) is strange. When I booked, it said NO vacancies inside, so I booked for outside with a request to change to inside if possible. While we were there, the inside was only SPARSELY used. Hardly anyone. So what is going on with your booking service. It seems to be quite inaccurate.
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Karen
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and great value, and the wines available were excellent, too. Paul and other staff members could not have been more hospitable. Thanks for a lovely meal and experience.
HOTA CafeResponded on January 11, 2025
Hi Karen, Thank you so much for this review! We greatly appreciate you taking the time to offer such lovely feedback. We very much look forwards to welcoming you back again soon! Kind regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
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Heather
Gold Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was a hot day, so had changed our booking to inside. A group of 7, ordering different dishes and every one of us were very impressed with our food. Disappointed cash is not accepted. I would have happily gone again, except for the NO CASH ACCEPTED.
HOTA CafeResponded on January 11, 2025
Hi Heather, Thank you for taking the time to review and for your wonderful feedback on our food offerings. I apologize if HOTA's cashless policy caused you any inconvenience. I have passed on your feedback. We hope that you return and would very much look forwards to welcoming you again. Kind regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
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Bev
Gold Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our booking went smoothly when the place was very busy. The service was excellent and the sandwich was delicious. Thanks 🤩
HOTA CafeResponded on November 13, 2024
Hi Bev, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely 5-star review! We greatly appreciate it. Hoping to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
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Lynne
Gold Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Lunch before show at HOTA, the Cafe was crowded but we were served surprisingly quickly. My fish and chips was OK,chips very highly salted and fish is a bit overcooked. My friend had the Buddha bowl with chicken and said it was delicious. Prices not too bad. We would come again
HOTA CafeResponded on November 13, 2024
Hi Lynne, Thank you very much for visiting our Cafe and kindly leaving a review! Very happy to hear that your meals arrived promptly and that you would return. I will pass on your comments about the fish and chips to our chef. Looking forwards to welcoming you back again soon! Warm regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
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Lisa
Brisbane
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely food, casual and relaxed atmosphere and don't be fooled by what appears to be limited choices on the menu - there is also a cabinet full of wraps, more options on QR code menu and smoothies available on request
HOTA CafeResponded on November 13, 2024
Hi Lisa, Thank you very much for your review! And yes! Our cabinet is always packed with delicious sweet and savory options throughout the day! We hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
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Sharon
Gold Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely staff who were very accommodating. Food was nicely presented and tasty. The weather turned nasty just as we arrived so that affected the ambience and perhaps turned potential guests away, but we had a fabulous pre show meal and drinks. We will be back.
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Catherine
New Zealand
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A very enjoyable experience, with delicious food, prompt, efficient and pleasant staff. Noisy though on covered deck and a bit chilly. We loved our margarita cocktails and would come back for those.
HOTA CafeResponded on September 13, 2024
Hi Catherine, Thank you so much for your kind review! We very much appreciate you taking the time to provide such lovely feedback. We hope to welcome you back again very soon! Warm regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
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Maureen
Gold Coast
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Waited 45 minutes for food from the display cabinet. We were told this would be faster than ordering from the menu. 2 croissants came within 20 minutes and were cold.
HOTA CafeResponded on September 13, 2024
Hi Maureen, Thank you for taking time provide feedback. May I offer my sincerest apologies for the wait times on your food and that your croissants were not to prepared to your desired temperature. Certain cabinet items (that are not toasted or ready to eat) are prepared in our kitchen. That evening, we faced several staffing challenges that created a significant hurdle for our team. However, I want to emphasize that this is not an excuse for the disappointed experienced by your party on this occasion. I very much hope that you that you will give us another chance to show you the true quality of our restaurant. Please see private reply. Thank you and kind regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
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FAQs

HOTA Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (07) 5588 4087.

HOTA Cafe is rated 4.2 stars by 95 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise, AU-QLD 4217

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Surfers Paradise
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:30 am–3:30 pm Fri 8:30 am–8:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Café
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
hota.com.au/visit-and-explore/plan-your-visit
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Cafe, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://hota.com.au/visit-and-explore/dining-and-nightlife/hota-cafe
Phone number
(07) 5588 4087

HOTA Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 95 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does HOTA Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is HOTA Cafe restaurant rated?

Is HOTA Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information