Nick’s Liked Places

6.8

52 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise, QLD

Café · 29 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: A nicely designed and branded cafe. Tasty coffee or brekky after a morning swim, a good lunch spot on the beach and a decent arvo drinks destination.

Pacific Fair is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

2. Pacific Fair

8.3

Hooker Blvd (at Gold Coast Hwy), Broadbeach, QLD

Shopping Mall · 50 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: Really nice cafes and refurb. The semi outdoor setting is a nice break from cooped up shopping centers.

Budds Beach is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

3. Budds Beach

7.4

River Dr., Surfers Paradise, QLD

Beach · 5 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: Good picnic spot. An escape from the tourist frenzy.

Surfers Paradise Beach is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

4. Surfers Paradise Beach

9.4

The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise, QLD

Beach · 71 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: Great on a good day but it can get very choppy and windy.

Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co. is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

5. Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co.

7.6

12-14/3240 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise, QLD

Burger Joint · 19 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: The original Betty's burger is the way to go. Think Shake Shack / Mary's burgers.

BSKT Cafe is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

6. BSKT Cafe

8.2

4 Lavarack Rd, Nobbys Beach, QLD

Café · 26 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: Great coffee. The porridge is amazeballs. One of the best cafes on the Goldie!

Black Coffee Lyrics is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

7. Black Coffee Lyrics

Centre Arcade (upstairs) (3131 Surfers Paradise Blvd.), Surfers Paradise, QLD

Coffee Shop · 39 tips and reviews

Islander Resort Hotel is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

8. Islander Resort Hotel

Beach Rd. (at Surfers Paradise Blvd.), Surfers Paradise, QLD

Hotel · 5 tips and reviews

The Mez Club is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

9. The Mez Club

7.6

85-87 Jonson St, Byron Bay, NSW

Mediterranean Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: Really nice tapas. A little pricey but this can be alleviated by happy hour priced cocktails between 5-6.

10. Combi

8.3

5b/21-25 Fletcher st, Byron Bay, NSW

Café · 5 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: The peanut butter acai bowl 😍.

Cafe con Leche is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

11. Cafe con Leche

104 Fitzroy St, Surry Hills, NSW

Colombian Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Coffee Tea & Me is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

12. Coffee Tea & Me

100B Sydenham Rd. (Victoria Rd.), Marrickville, NSW

Café · Inner West · 6 tips and reviews

Anchorage Port Stephens is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

13. Anchorage Port Stephens

8.1

Corlette Point Rd, Corlette, NSW

Resort · 5 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: Recently renovated bar. It's a cool environment. A little stiff though.

Stag & Hunter Hotel is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

14. Stag & Hunter Hotel

6.2

187 Maitland Road, Mayfield, NSW

Pub · 9 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: An honest pub. Good hearty meals and decent beers in an airy open setting.

15. Myer

6.2

49-59 Albert Ave, Chatswood, NSW

Department Store · 15 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: I just like the elevator...

16. HOYTS

6.1

122 Lang Rd, Moore Park, NSW

Movie Theater · 37 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: Good parking. It's less hectic than going into the city.

17. Targa

7.2

11 Marvell St., Byron Bay, NSW

Italian Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: The potato leek soup is really good. Service can get a little slow if busy though.

18. Folk

9.0

399 Ewingsdale Rd, Byron Bay, NSW

Coffee Shop · 6 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: The nourishing bowl is the best!

Wategos Beach is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

19. Wategos Beach

9.2

Marine Pde, Byron Bay, NSW

Beach · 21 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: Good for surfing but can get a little crowded. Nice place to just chill also.

20. Top Shop

8.5

65 Carlyle St, Byron Bay, NSW

Café · 32 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: Tasty coffee (love the flatties here) and the granola bowl is a winner.

Gasoline Pony is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

21. Gasoline Pony

9.0

115 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville, NSW

Bar · 5 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: A fun environment, friendly staff and tasty beers and cocktails on rotation.

West Juliett is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

22. West Juliett

30 Llewellyn St, Marrickville, NSW

Café · 64 tips and reviews

The Home Interior is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

23. The Home Interior

8.3

41 Donald St, Nelson Bay, NSW

Café · 13 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: Currently the nicest breakfast place in Nelson Bay.

Momo Wholefood Cafe is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

24. Momo Wholefood Cafe

7.7

10 William St (Brown Street), East Maitland, NSW

Café · 3 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: Tasty coffee and good quality organic and everything-free food.

The Point Restaurant is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

25. The Point Restaurant

5.7

Soldiers Point, NSW

Seafood Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: Great location. Decent food. A nice atmosphere. A good venue for weddings receptions etc also.

Shoal Bay Beach is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

26. Shoal Bay Beach

8.0

Shoal Bay, Shoal Bay, NSW

Beach · 11 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: Nicest looking beach in the bay!

Little Beach Boathouse Restaurant is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

27. Little Beach Boathouse Restaurant

8.1

Little Beach, Nelson Bay, NSW

Australian Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

The Locomotive is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

28. The Locomotive

160 Maitland Rd, Mayfield, NSW

Coffee Shop · 4 tips and reviews

Salamander Bay is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

29. Salamander Bay

7.6

Beach · 1 tip

The Natural Kitchen is one of Nick’s Liked Places.

30. The Natural Kitchen

4/263 Soldiers Pt Road (Monkley Ave), Salamander Bay, NSW

Café · 2 tips and reviews

Nick McCosker: Great organic options, gluten free, vego and vegan options. All tasty and healthy. Great coffee too!