As if the year hasn’t flown by already, it’s now almost Movember. And if you haven’t noticed, here on the Gold Coast, there are some truly enthusiastic mo’ growers out there. But we moust-ache you a question, where are you getting yours groomed? (#sorrynotsorry)

You deserve the very best. So, if you aren’t quite sure, here’s a list of Gold Coast barbers to choose from — so, prepare yourself for some hot towel action and a side of whiskey comin’ your way!

Zeppelin Barbers
One of the Coast’s most beloved barbers, Jase Alpen, opened Zeppelin to rave reviews due to his exceptional skills, renowned good vibes and a space in Mermaid Beach that promises a laugh and a cold beer. By appointment only, the boys are very busy these days!
Where: Shop 3/2460 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach

GoodFellaz Barbershop
Bring back that old-school barbering feels with exposed brickwork and custom-made barber chairs and of course accompanied with the option of both modern and classic haircuts and hot towel shaves. Make the visit worth your time with the option to swig a beer, scotch, vodka or water. How good!
Where: Benowa Village, Shop T6, Cnr Ashmore Road and Ross Street, Benowa 

Made Barber & Barista
Having only just celebrated their 1st birthday and being one of only a few who boast a female barber, Made has quickly become a firm local favourite. Barber Britt is a legend, and as the shop is half café, half barbershop, you can sip seriously good espresso and nibble baked goods while you get your mo trimmed. Now your talkin’ our language.
Where: 2B/417 Golden Four Drive, Tugun

Shipwreck Barbers
Say Ahoy to classic cuts and a mighty clean shave. Hot towels, cold beers (or smooth rum) and a super chilled vibe, you’ll be well looked after here. Make an appointment or walk-in for a good time and an even better do.
Where: Shop 8/1134 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

Lost Boys Barber
They’re reigniting the traditional barbering industry qualities whilst adding a fresh modern-day touch in a positive, relaxed space and a cold craft beer to top things off. Since first opening their doors in 2017, you’ll now be able to visit them at one of their two locations.
Where: 14 / 107 Ferry Road, Southport or 2 / 1842 Lower Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh

Mobile Barber Shop Depot
Mobile Barber Shop Depot is not just your average Barber Shop, it’s also a wedding venue and event space, and if you’ve ever been there, you’ll understand why. It looks sweet, plus the boys are some of the best around. Get in there and find out for yourself!
Where: 49 Upton Street, Bundall

Haychdee Barber Shop
Head into Haychdee for quality banter, better service and a place to spend time with new mates. The boys are mental health advocates, which means they’re always up for a chat, and of course they do an excellent trim too.
Where: 3/108 Helensvale Road, Helensvale 

Legend Cutz
This Mermaid Beach Barber & Shaving Lounge specialises in pretty much all the things you need, including hair art guys. They also offer a complimentary hair wash which sounds like one of the best things ever. Helllloooooooo reclining chair.
Where: 2468 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach

Barber Bros & Co
This old-school favourite once was strictly “walk-in only” but now offers online bookings gents! So once you secure an appointment, let them take you back in time and experience a unique slice of the old and the new all whilst sitting back in a traditional US barber chair dating back to 1907.
Where: 15/21 Via Roma, Isle of Capri and 1e/11 Charles Ave, Broadbeach

Black Market Barber
The Black Market Collective is not your average barber. This one-stop-shop is a tattoo parlour, street apparel retailer and traditional barbershop all in one. Behind the collective are a group of artists and a unique set of talents, providing a mix of excellence with a fresh taste of street culture.
Where: Shop 1A 76 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina 

Luigi & Sons Barbershop
Following his father’s footsteps, Lino D’Addario has carried on the family passion for offering men perfect grooming. With over 25 years of experience, a cut-throat razor shave combined with flawless scissoring techniques, you’re going to leave looking ready for a runway show.
Where: Crestwood Plaza, Ashmore; 58 Brooke Avenue, Southport and Southport Park Shopping Centre, Southport

The Barberoy
Step back in time upon entering The Barberry in Coolangatta. It’s the perfect barber for any man that craves individuality, values the craft of a true barber and longs for the best service in town. Oh and save the waiting around by booking ahead of time.
Where: 25 McLean Street, Coolangatta

Ace Of Fades Barbers
Offering all your grooming needs in one of the coolest spaces around, Ace of Fades is the place to be in Surfers Paradise. Offering various services, including facial waxing (yep you read that right fellas), why not treat yourself to a steam shave? Sounds pretty good right about now, doesn’t it? Head into Ace of Fades to try it for yourself.
Where: 35 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise

Tommy Gun’s
It’s high-tech meets Chicago’s golden era at this Pacific Fair barber. With a self-managed queuing system, individual in-mirror tv displays, a male-orientated waiting area with iPads, games, and complimentary beverages: welcome to your man cave. Don’t forget your dude facial.
Where: Shop 2778A, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach

Boardriders Barbershop
Find yourself in Coolangatta and feel like freshening up? Then let no one else but the talented Tenneal from Boardriders Barbershop tame your mane and trim your ‘stache. And whilst you wait, you can check out some new surfboards and, post-appointment, treat yourself to a beer at Café 28!
Where: Shops 28, 72 Marine Parade (inside Boardriders between Boards and 4Pines Brewery), The Strand, Coolangatta

Words by Alex Mitcheson.

There are very few things in the world better than coffee but the experience of consuming the magical liquid can of course be enhanced.
How can it be better I hear you ask? Well, by the location at which you’re consuming it for one thing and drinking more than one cup at a time for another. And let’s be honest, coffee with a view of the beach or the bush should be mandatory when you’re living on the Gold Coast!

Black Dingo Cafe
Tucked beneath the iconic lighthouse, find Coolangatta’s latest lurking mere meters from where sand meets sea, overlooking Point Danger’s sweeping outlook. Creating a venue that ‘celebrates the beauty of the ocean and the joy of sharing it with loved ones’, there’s certainly more to Black Dingo than meets the tastebuds – though the allure of an especially tantalising all-day eats selection sure won’t hurt the cause in the slightest!
Where: 1 Tweed Terrace, Coolangatta (Point Danger lighthouse)

Café Catalina
Found on the Broadwater up Southport way, Café Catalina overlooks well, the Broadwater and all the fancy yachts you can never afford. They also have tasty eats and you can take your doggo for a puppychino if that’s his/her thing.
Where: 10/11 Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Southport

Sandbar
Overlooking Surfers Paradise beach and with abundant people watching opportunities, Sandbar is the perfect spot for a coffee or two. In the last year, they’ve had quite the revamp so you can go from breaky to lunch and from coffee to cocktails.
Where: 52 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise

Custard Canteen
Custard Canteen delivers on epic coffee right by one of the Coast’s most beautiful beaches – Tallebudgera Creek. They’re pet friendly so you can take your pooch for a long walk on the beach post-caffeine fix and if you’re craving a sweet treat, you can’t go past their iconic Portuguese Tarts.
Where: 1525 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

Dune Café
Watch the paddleboarders cruise by on Currumbin Creek at hidden paradise Dune Café. It’s nestled inside the park (which is epic by the way) and close to the dog beach and with delicious breakfasts and all the laidback vibes, it’s the perfect spot for a coffee or three.
Where: 945 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

Neptune Kiosk
Tallebudgera Creek’s resident coffee slinger, Neptune Kiosk – recently unveiled its cheery new spruce up to go with the impeccable vibes Talle’s idyllic inlet dishes up daily. Once again churning out Marvell Street coffee, croissants AND hot cinny donuts from its sunshine-y new facadem it’s a triumphant return of the oh-so-convenient caffeine and treat fix creek-goers have grown rather fond of.
Where: 1525 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach

Rafiki
It’s earned its status as an institution for good reason – locals can’t get enough of Rafiki. Pooch friendly, ripper coffee (and a cookie on the side, yes please) but it’s also home to their flavour bomb seasoning so you can take home a little taste of the good life.
Where: 172 Hedges Ave, Mermaid Beach

MADE
Fronting the corner of Musgrave & Miles St, the cosy 25-pax venue offers a mix of indoor and kerbside seating for Kirra’s peckish perambulators. Frequents whom the cafe gods are looking favourably down upon can either nab a table, or perch up at the bar and watch the world go by in front of the breezy bifold windows which span one wall.
Where: Corner of Musgrave & Miles St, Kirra

The Salt Mill
Home of the most ridiculous acai bowl selection, Salt Mill serves up some of the best coffees around while also being just a hop, skip and a jump from Currumbin Beach. It’s a little space with a whole lot of soul and it’s extremely loved by those who live close by and visitors from further suburbs.
Where: 784 Pacific Parade, Currumbin

Tarte Beach House
One of the newer kids on the block, Tarte Beach House has brought the goods from Tarte Burleigh in the Creekside spot on Currumbin Alley. The same brew you know and love but with one of the best views on the Coast, why not pop off for a paddle board after before coming back for a cheeky refuel after – we can never say no to a strawberry muffin top.
Where: 2 Thrower Dr, Currumbin

Kinship
Currumbin can’t stop delivering the goods with this beachfront beauty. You’ll find Kinship right by Currumbin SLSC pumping out coffees until 2pm, with the whole of Currumbin Beach at your feet it’s the perfect spot to take the fam and let the kids run loose.
Where: 766 Pacific Parade, Currumbin

The Galley Café, Boatworks
We’ll forgive you for missing this hidden gem, The Galley Café is the perfect spot for a brew for you Northern Gold Coasters. The marine inspired fit out is a hit for boaties and the kids love it too, bring the fam and keep watch as the yachts cruise through the river all day long.
Where: 1 Boatworks Drive, Coomera

26 & Sunny
Sip away on your coffee right on the beachfront at 26 & Sunny, nestled below The Langham it’s the perfect coffee pitstop for your early morning beach walk. They’ve also got epic eats if you’re craving a bite, bonus point for it being the ultimate spot to dog on the boardwalk watch if you’re sans furry friend.
Where: 38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise

Bumbles
If you haven’t been to Bumbles, then where have you been? Budds Beach has long been a locals secret but there’s good reason why Gold Coasters have been flocking to this hot spot for 10+ years. Get your coffee fix, some snacks and set up on the edge of Budds Beach for the ultimate start to the day. Yes please.
Where: 19 River Drive, Surfers Paradise

Flying Bean Café
If you’re looking for a different kind of view, Flying Bean Café is the place with sweeping views of the hinterland all the way through to the Gold Coast. Get at one with nature, good coffee and great views at this little gem of the Scenic Rim. Because how could you forget, the Gold Coast isn’t just about those beautiful beaches when we’ve got this lush hinterland at our doorstep.
Where: 1696 Beechmont Rd, Beechmont

Words by Jacqueline Bojanowski.