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Dust Temple
Coffee, culture and creativity hub in a converted warehouse in Currumbin's industrial precinct, pairing strong coffee and breakfast with art exhibitions and live music.
At a glance
- Type
- Warehouse cafe, gallery and creative space
- Area
- Currumbin Waters, Gold Coast, Australia
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- dusttemple.com
Good to know
- Specialty coffee
- Breakfast
- Art exhibitions
- Live music
- Workshops
Why we recommend it
Dust Temple sits in a converted warehouse on Currumbin Creek Road, in the industrial precinct that Tourism Australia calls Currumbin's artistic district. It describes itself as a hub for coffee, culture and creativity, and it is a world away from the beachfront cafes: the space is gritty, stylish and built for lingering. The repurposed warehouse is as much a reason to visit as the menu, and its walls double as gallery space when exhibitions are hung. Tourism Australia includes it among the best coffee shops on the Gold Coast.
Coffee is the anchor. Tourism Australia pitches the cafe at creative types and serious coffee drinkers, and the simplest order is a strong coffee and a fresh croissant. Breakfast is served too, so it works as a morning stop before heading to the beach at Currumbin or up into the valley. The atmosphere is part of the draw, and the cafe actively encourages visitors to put their phones away and talk, think or make something instead.
What sets Dust Temple apart is the culture side. The warehouse hosts art exhibitions, and the official Gold Coast tourism organisation notes a programme that has included live music, poetry readings and creative workshops. On some days you may find local guitarists playing while you drink your coffee. If you are interested in a particular exhibition or event, check the venue's own channels before you go, as the programme changes.
The cafe suits artists, remote workers who prefer to unplug, couples and anyone who likes a cafe with character. Allow an hour or so to enjoy a coffee and look at whatever is on the walls.
Currumbin Creek Road has other food businesses too, including the Currumbin store of Fuel Bakehouse at number 44, so it is easy to make a morning of it. Combined with Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, also in Currumbin, Dust Temple makes a good start or finish to a day on the southern Gold Coast. Opening hours are not published in the tourism listings, so check the venue's own website or social media before you set out, particularly if you are planning around an exhibition opening or a music session.
Dust Temple FAQs
Where is Dust Temple?
At 54 Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin Waters.
What is Dust Temple?
A cafe and creative space in a converted warehouse, combining coffee and breakfast with art exhibitions and events.
Does Dust Temple serve food?
Yes. It serves breakfast, and fresh croissants are a popular choice with coffee.
Are there events?
The venue has hosted live music, poetry readings and creative workshops, and it holds art exhibitions.
Is it a good place to work on a laptop?
The cafe encourages visitors to put their phones away and reconnect with their creative side, so it is better for conversation than for work calls.
What is nearby?
Fuel Bakehouse is also on Currumbin Creek Road, at number 44, and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is in the same area.
Who recommends Dust Temple?
Tourism Australia includes it in its list of the best coffee shops on the Gold Coast.