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Jay's Food Emporium Coolangatta
Shop 3/102 Griffith St, Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia
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Shop 3/102 Griffith St, Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia
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Skip the pretentious queues: Jay’s Food Emporium dishes up a proper, old-school feed right in Coolangatta without the inflated resort-town prices. Morning regulars head straight for the sub-$10 cooked fry-ups—two eggs, bacon, grilled tomato, and buttered toast straight off the flat top. The real draw is the counter lined with over twenty original, house-made sauces, from tangy hollandaise to a fiery Peri Peri ready to drown a milk bar–style Aussie burger. Jay runs the till himself, orders hit the table fast, and a thick caramel milkshake seals the deal.
- House-Made Sauces: Over twenty original house-crafted condiments and seasonings ready for the grill or to take home by the bottle.
- Sub-$10 Hot Breakfasts: Full hot breakfasts like eggs, bacon, and grilled tomato served hot off the grill for under $10.
- Classic Burgers & Shakes: Old-school milk bar burgers and thick caramel shakes served up fast without fussy cafe markups.
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Why Jay's Food Emporium Coolangatta Stands Out
Discover why Coolangatta locals and visitors choose Jay's Food Emporium for hearty, budget-friendly classics and original sauces.
Sub-$10 Full Cooked Breakfasts
Jay's serves complete cooked morning meals including bacon, eggs, grilled tomato, and toast well under standard cafe prices.
Seriously, is there anywhere else on the Goldie that you can get bacon, eggs (2), tomato and toast for under $10?
Tracy HJ Unbeatable Everyday Value
Hearty portions and classic milk bar burgers deliver exceptional value compared to neighboring resort cafes.
Please keep up the honest prices ...always 20% cheaper than most others ...this is what gets the customers there at the very start .
Biz reviews Australia Expansive House-Crafted Sauces
Dishes are elevated with more than 20 original specialty sauces made on-site to pair with meals or purchase by the bottle.
PLUS they have like 20+ of their own original sauces for sale which is cool
Shanise McIntyre Customizable Diner Flavors
Meals arrive piping hot alongside an authentic saucier setup and customized flavor options.
Sauces all made in-house which was a nice change, considering the small size of the cafe they obviously have a real passion for good food.
Peter Cassar Fast In-and-Out Diner Service
An efficient kitchen delivers fresh, hearty meals rapidly, making in-and-out dining seamless for hungry patrons.
super speedy, DELICIOUS AND AFFORDABLE!!! Like proper in and out dining service
Shanise McIntyre Hassle-Free Group Accommodating
Spacious portions and fast turnarounds allow larger families and groups on a schedule to dine together effortlessly.
Easily accommodated 8 people quickly (6 teenage boys and 2 weary parents!).
LeeLee73
Most popular items
Classic diner staples and morning favorites at honest, affordable prices
Jay's Breakfast
$7 Jay’s breakfast, with two fried eggs, bacon, grilled tomato and toast. Seriously, for $10 you can’t complain at all!
Priscilla Li Brekkie Stack
This brekkie stack was an absolute winner—crispy bacon, golden hash brown, runny eggs, spinach and creamy avocado all piled on perfectly toasted Turkish bread.
Mel Daniels Aussie Burger
Just ordered Aussie Burger . Good old fashioned quality Milk bar style burger ...Superb.
Biz reviews Australia Brekky Roll
Got the brekky roll and ended up ordering a second one because it was so good.
Ebony Sutcliffe
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the sauces at Jay's special?
Jay's is famous for an extensive range of over 20 proprietary house-made sauces and seasonings, which are served alongside meals and available to purchase by the bottle to take home.
Can you get breakfast for under $10?
Yes, classic hot cooked breakfast combinations—such as eggs, bacon, grilled tomato, and toast—are regularly priced under $10, delivering hearty portions at traditional milk-bar prices.
Is indoor or outdoor seating recommended?
Because Jay's features an open grill kitchen, sitting outside at the outdoor tables is recommended if you prefer fresh air and want to avoid smelling like cooking fumes.
What are the operating hours?
The cafe opens early at 7:00 AM daily and serves both breakfast and lunch through the afternoon.
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