The region is fast emerging as a foodie lovers dream, with craft breweries, gin distilleries and coffee roasters making a name for themselves among the talented creatives that call this place home.
Here, we take a look at some of the best.
Eat, sip, repeat at The Imperial Hotel
The Imperial Hotel, Eumundi
You can't miss The Imperial Hotel in the middle of Eumundi main street, where it’s watched the world go by since 1911. Despite its impressive scale, The Imperial is known (and loved) for its eccentric and cosy vibe, bustling beer garden, onsite craft brewery, distillery and dining areas, each guaranteed to make you feel at ease. Enjoy a famous Eumundi frothy or wind up your week with knock-off drinks, a relaxed bite to eat and some live music.
Where to get your morning coffee
Coffee at Gun Cotton Coffee, Yandina
Coffee lovers, Eumundi has you covered. Kick start your morning at Flying West Coffee Roasters, who started selling coffee at Eumundi Markets, before expanding into a dedicated roastery that produces specialty grade coffee. Read the papers or take some time out from your day in this industrial-minimalist space where the coffee roasting aroma will greet you at the door.
Tucked behind the main drag of Yandina, Gun Cotton Coffee Roasters is a hidden gem. Having transformed a quintessential Queensland heritage building into something special with a beaming red façade and white umbrellas. Serving an all-day breakfast and lunch with loads of local farm produce, plus Sunday sessions (12-3pm), get amongst the good vibes! Dogs welcome.
Get lost in Berkelouw Bookshop & Cafe
Berkelouw Book Barn, Eumundi
Book lovers rejoice, you have arrived at the temple of books! Ever seen a movie where the bookshop seems to go on and on forever with an old-e world charm to it? That’s Berkelouw Bookshop and Café. As Australia’s oldest book shop, opening in 1812, you’ll feel transported to another era here. Find everything from children’s books to rare collectibles, and to top it off, you can start reading your new books in the in-store coffee shop serving lovingly prepared local fare.
Take your tastebuds on an adventure at Spirit House
Experience exceptional dining at Spirit House
Prepare to have your tastebuds catapulted to a new dimension at the award-winning contemporay Asian restaurant, Spirit House. Arguably one of Australia’s most picturesque dining experiences, Spirit House is set among lush tropical gardens around a tranquil pond, taking you on a food journey that goes well beyond the plate. With bubbling waterfalls, tinkling wind chimes and the sounds of nature surrounding you, this is truly a dining ‘experience’. Book well in advance at this treasure trove of deliciousness.
Sample the good ale at Terella Brewing
Terella Brewing
Brewing fun times and big flavours, the Terella Brewing crew have meaty aspirations and draw their inspiration from science, a serious devotion to beer and a genuine connection to the local land. Based in North Arm, the brewery is centred around sustainable practices and takes a circular economy approach. For example, they use the water biproduct from their neighbours at Vertical Farm and share brewing biproduct with them for their farming purposes. Perfect for families, they even have an animal farm open every weekend from 10am till 1pm.
Feel the history of Yandina Hotel
Yandina Hotel
Serving up a yarn and some coldies since 1889, Yandina Hotel was built by Australian pioneers as a staging depot on the route between Brisbane and the Gympie Gold fields. A lot of thirsty work was going on in the area during the gold rush era with road building, railways, cane harvesting and land clearing all in full swing. As one of the Sunshine Coast’s oldest pubs, the place has been buzzing ever since! Cool your heels here and chow down on some typical pub fare like chicken schnitzel and steak and learn more about the intriguing stories surrounding this place.
Discover The Doonan
The Doonan
Set on two luxurious acres a short drive out of Eumundi township is new kid on the block, The Doonan. More than just a restaurant, here you'll find indoor and outdoor dining options, bars, beer gardens, a pizzeria, ice creamery, bespoke bottle shop and even an outdoor playground for the kids. Kick back to live music, tuck in to a prawn roll and savour the sweet life at this dining destination.
Must-visit Matso's
Ginger Beer at Matso's, Eumundi
Born in Broome and booming on the Sunshine Coast, Matso's brewery is breathing new life into a classic Queensland pub building on Eumundi's main street. Here they've decked out the former pub with a new brew kit - meaning all the beers are made on site - and have crafted a menu inspired by local ingredients to match. Many of their beers have a fruity twist - with Mango, Ginger and Chilli & Lime beers all on the menu - and the vibe complementary to the laidback Sunshine Coast lifestyle with multiple bars, a restaurant, pool room and beer garden setting the scene.
