Tarte Bakery & Cafe

Right on the vibrant Burleigh strip. Tarte Bakery & Cafe is the ultimate Goldie morning ritual. Serious viennoiserie. Flawless lamination. Ask anyone chasing the perfect bake—this bustling spot delivers the goods. The almond croissants? Dense, intensely flavored, and crumbly in exactly the right places. Standout savory options hit just as hard. A beef and cheese pie that ruins you for all others. Avocado and tomato bagels so generously loaded you'll want to split them with a mate. It commands a premium price tag, but the sheer quality of the ingredients justifies every cent. Grab a seat on the breezy outdoor veranda. Sip a meticulously extracted espresso. Devour a gooey triple chocolate cookie. Expect a crowd, but the sun-drenched, al fresco energy makes it entirely worth the wait.