Mate's Table
Subscribe
Create
Share with the community

What would you like to make?

Add a recommendationShare a place worth gathering around.Create a guideBuild a useful list for your city.
For business

Restaurant

Terrarium

4/148 Maudsland Rd, Oxenford QLD 4210, Australia

Recommended by 64 people

Updated

Find Terrarium

4/148 Maudsland Rd, Oxenford QLD 4210, Australia

Directions ↗
+61 423 964 986
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM Thursday: 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM Friday: 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM Saturday: 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM Sunday: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

Visit website

About Terrarium

Oxenford regulars treat this airy haunt like their personal morning kitchen—stacking tables with chilli scrambled eggs and condensed-milk iced Vietnamese coffee. The kitchen serves generous plates that skip standard cafe tropes. Diners point to the towering haloumi stack, tender wagyu burger, and honeycomb brioche French toast balanced with crisp bacon and fresh strawberries. Pups lounge contentedly beside alfresco tables while staff greet tables by name and handle allergy requests without missing a beat. Pull up early for a flat white or brewed chai, settle into the cool air conditioning, and dig into a steak sandwich served with sweet potato fries.

  • Generous Breakfast & Brunch: Big, freshly prepped plates spanning chilli scrambled eggs, wagyu burgers, and honeycomb brioche French toast deliver genuine value.
  • Dog-Friendly Alfresco Seating: Outdoor tables welcome four-legged companions with water and treats alongside your morning coffee.
  • Vietnamese Specialty Sips: Classic espresso and brewed chai share the board with condensed-milk iced Vietnamese coffee.
RestaurantCafe

What's On at Terrarium

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

No events or specials listed right now.

Why Dine at Terrarium

Discover why Oxenford locals choose Terrarium for morning coffee, dog-friendly brunch, and tailored dining.

  • Quality Breakfast & Coffee Fare

    Mornings start with high-quality breakfast selections, freshly made dishes, and expertly pulled coffee.

    The food, drinks and service are really high quality. Highly recommend the menu, cabinet range, breakfasts, brewed chai and fresh juices. My favourite brekky place!

    Indiana CK

  • Vietnamese-Inspired Brunch Dishes

    The kitchen incorporates vibrant Southeast Asian flavors alongside brunch staples, including authentic iced Vietnamese coffees and house specialties.

    We had the Smashed Avo, Wagyu Beef Burger & iced Vietnamese coffees and everything was fresh and tasted amazing.

    Dee D

  • Dog-Friendly Alfresco Dining

    Guests and their dogs can relax outdoors together with dedicated alfresco seating and canine treats.

    Cozy air conditioned inside and relaxing alfresco seating, this place is for everyone and their dog.

    Jesse Farr

  • Welcoming Community Atmosphere

    Families and pet owners enjoy casual weekend dining where pets are warmly welcomed alongside their companions.

    enjoy amazing food (halloumi stacks), great coffee, and our spoilt dog enjoyed his little treat also!

    rebecca sattler

  • Proactive Allergy Accommodations

    Diners with gluten-free, dairy-free, and complex allergy requirements receive attentive, personalized ingredient modifications.

    Always making changes to the food for all my allergies. We are very lucky to have such a great cafe close by. Great GF and DF options and always ask if you have an allergy or an intolerance.

    The Bryants

  • Personalized Dietary Adaptations

    The kitchen and owners readily tailor orders to accommodate diverse dietary preferences and special requests.

    The owner & his wife are amazing & will do all possible to accommodate your dietary needs.

    ElleJay Gee

Most loved breakfast and brunch dishes chosen by our guests

  • Eggs Benedict

    these were the best Eggs Benedict I have had anywhere in the world.

    steven marinac

  • French Toast

    The French Toast was the best I've ever had. Period.

    Josh Kidd

  • Haloumi Stack

    I ordered the Haloumi Stack, and my friend ordered Eggs Benedict with Salmon.

    Theresa Devlin

  • Chilli Scrambled Eggs

    This visit I had the chilli scrambled eggs. Just the right amount of chilli.

    Annette S

Other favorites

Specialty beverages, sweets, and sides to accompany your meal

  • Vietnamese Iced Coffee

    iced Vietnamese coffees and everything was fresh and tasted amazing

    Dee D

  • Pancakes

    Recommend the french toast and pancakes!

    Yusrah Beck

  • Sweet Potato Fries

    Husband had the wagyu burger with sweet potato Fries. Both delicious.

    Annette S

  • Pan Fry Dumpling

    Eggs Benedict with salmon and pan fry dumpling and French honeycomb toast with maple bacon, banana.

    Penny Zheng

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details that go above and beyond regular cafe dining

  • Proactive Allergy Accommodations

    Staff actively inquire about dietary requirements and customize dishes with gluten-free and dairy-free substitutions.

  • Treats for Canine Companions

    Visiting pets receive special treats and can join owners in relaxed alfresco outdoor seating.

  • Community-First Trust & Care

    Owners extend neighborhood trust, allowing patrons with card issues to settle bills on their next visit.

  • Attentive Beverage Remakes

    Beverages are remade from scratch without hesitation to match personal preferences for sweetness and balance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terrarium dog-friendly?

Yes. Terrarium welcomes well-behaved dogs in its outdoor alfresco seating area, where staff even provide water and occasional treats.

Can the kitchen accommodate dietary requirements and allergies?

The cafe caters proactively to dietary intolerances, regularly asking about allergies and offering gluten-free (GF), dairy-free (DF), and vegetarian choices across the menu.

What specialty breakfast and brunch dishes are popular?

Alongside standard cafe favorites, the menu features Vietnamese-inspired items such as iced Vietnamese coffee, pan-fried dumplings, and poached chicken salad, as well as breakfast classics like honeycomb brioche French toast, eggs Benedict, and acai bowls.

Is there convenient parking on-site?

Yes, convenient free parking is available directly outside the cafe in the on-site lot and along the street.

Explore more places in Gold Coast

Find familiar flavours, neighbourhood favourites and somewhere new in Gold Coast.

Discover more in Gold Coast

Explore another side of the city's food and drink.

Browse all Gold Coast venues