Gourmet Cakes and Platters

29/05/2026

We’re Hiring: Sandgate Barista Wanted!

Do you love coffee, great conversations and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere? We’re looking for a friendly and experienced Barista to join our team!

What we’re looking for:

* A passion for making consistently great coffee
* Experience working with espresso machines & latte art skills a bonus
* A positive attitude and strong customer service focus
* Reliability and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* A big smile and love of working in a team

What we offer:

* A supportive, fun and friendly workplace
* Flexible shifts
* The chance to showcase your coffee skills and build connections with our wonderful customers

📍 Location: Gourmet Cakes & Coffee Fifth Av Sandgate
⏰ Hours: approx 25 hours including weekends

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Apply in store or email your resume to
[email protected]

19/05/2026

The perfect place to gather with your friends for bridal showers, high tea, birthdays, catchups and wedding planning…

08/05/2026

⏰ Little change to the afternoon coffee clock at Gourmet Cakes & Coffee ☕🍰

Our Monday to Friday trading hours are:

🌅 Open from 5am
🌤 Closing at 3pm

Still the same early mornings, same coffee fixes, same cabinet full of temptation… just going back to our winter hours in the afternoon.

Thank you Sandgate for keeping us buzzing from sunrise every day 💛
See you bright and early tomorrow in Fifth Avenue.

☕️ ☕☕ ♥️ ☕️🍰 ☕️🍰🍓

05/05/2026

Custom unique and designer cakes, made to order for your next birthday, milestone, anniversary, wedding or more.

Chef Flavia is our cake wizard who dreams up many fabulous ideas and brings them to life with me and the team in store.

Have something special coming up? Order your cake now.

02/05/2026

It’s true. A sweet treat goes so well with your morning coffee. Pop in to grab yours ☕️ 🧁

Not a fan of sweets early in the morning? We have savoury brekkie to go as well 🥐

30/04/2026

Mother’s Day is only about a week away.. be sure to pop in and grab a few goodies to make Mum’s day. 🌸

29/04/2026

27/04/2026

Taste of Turkey Dinner Night
Saturday 16th May 2026
6pm.

Join us for a beautiful evening of rich flavours, warm hospitality, and a little entertainment with our Taste of Turkey Dinner Night.

Enjoy a delicious Turkish-inspired dinner filled with fragrant spices, mouthwatering dishes, and a feast designed to take your tastebuds somewhere special.

Plus, be entertained with a stunning Belly Dancing Performance that will bring even more energy, colour, and excitement to the night.

A flavour-packed evening, great food, lively atmosphere, and a touch of magic all in one.

Bookings essential: https://square.link/u/WTFqvQfd

Seats are limited, so gather your crew and book early.

6, Fifth Ave, Sandgate

26/04/2026

Today’s the day, Sandgate… the doors are open! ☕🍰✨

We are officially open as Gourmet Cakes & Coffee and we are ready to spoil you with specialty coffee, delicious teas, hot chocolates, magnificent cakes, high teas, savoury favourites, and lunch specials.

From your early morning coffee fix to a cheeky cake stop, lunch catch-up, or a little high tea moment, we’ve got you covered.

Our hours:
Monday to Friday: 5am - 3pm
Saturday & Sunday: 5am - 12 noon

Our address:
6, Fifth Ave, Sandgate

Pop in, say hi, grab a coffee, and treat yourself to something delicious.
Because life’s just better with cake in hand and coffee on the go. 💛

26/04/2026

Gorgeous gifts in store, perfect for mum and grandma

25/04/2026

I mean, it still has water in it 🤷🏼‍♀️

23/04/2026

Assembling Anzac cookies for a custom order. 😍

22/04/2026

Taste of Turkey Dinner Night
Saturday 16th May 2026
6pm.

Join us for a beautiful evening of rich flavours, warm hospitality, and a little entertainment with our Taste of Turkey Dinner Night.

Enjoy a delicious Turkish-inspired dinner filled with fragrant spices, mouthwatering dishes, and a feast designed to take your tastebuds somewhere special.

Plus, be entertained with a stunning Belly Dancing Performance that will bring even more energy, colour, and excitement to the night.

A flavour-packed evening, great food, lively atmosphere, and a touch of magic all in one.

Bookings essential: https://square.link/u/WTFqvQfd

Seats are limited, so gather your crew and book early.

21/04/2026

19/04/2026

We are expanding and require an awesome new team member asap.

Calling all coffee legends ☕

We’re looking for an experienced Barista to join our Sandgate team.

If you can handle the morning rush, make a brilliant coffee, and still have a smile on your face, we want to hear from you.

25 to 30 hours per week
Must be available weekdays and weekends

Join a fun, fast-paced local café where good coffee and good people matter.

Send us your resume and availability to apply.

14/04/2026

We have always wanted this place to feel special.

Not just somewhere to grab a coffee, but somewhere people slow down, sit a little longer, and actually connect.

From your morning coffee to a custom cake made for a moment that matters, everything here is made with care. And when it comes to larger gatherings, our platters and catering are designed to bring that same feeling into your events, whether it is a team meeting or something worth celebrating.

This space was built for connection.
We are just lucky to do it in one of the best places in the world.

09/04/2026

Exciting news for our wonderful customers! 🎉

We’re bringing the best of both worlds together. Mug Shots Espresso will soon be moving to the Gourmet Cakes and Platters location and the cafe area will be rebranding as Gourmet Cakes and Coffee. ☕🍰

By combining our two businesses under one roof, we can offer you what we love most — great coffee and beautiful cakes in one place. The same friendly faces, the same passion for quality, now together to create an even better experience for our community.

We’re so excited for this next chapter and can’t wait to welcome you all to enjoy coffee, cake, and good company.

Thank you for your continued support — it means the world to us. 💛

06/04/2026

We will be closed again today for cooking cakes, Catching up with Emails & Gossip.
See you Wednesday 8th April 8am.

01/04/2026

We will be closed Good Friday until Tuesday 7th April.

If you have preordered cakes or catering please pick up at
Mug Shots Espresso
115 Brighton Road
Sandgate.
Between their operating hours Saturday -Monday 8am-12noon. These hours are strict.

13/03/2026

Looking for a dinner idea tonight? 🌮✨

We only have limited dine-in bookings left, but don’t worry — a takeaway menu will also be available!

Authentic Mexican Night is happening tonight at Gourmet Cakes & Platters, Fifth Avenue, Sandgate.

Anyone can cook Mexican… but we do flavour. 🔥

On the menu: standard or GF
Beef & Vegetarian Nachos
Soft Tacos – Beef, Chicken or Fish
Churros with Ice Cream & Caramel or Chocolate

Grab your friends, bring your appetite, and enjoy a delicious Mexican feast tonight! 🇲🇽

10/03/2026

Grab your friends for a taste of something different. Enjoy a delicious Mexican Inspired dinner and desert with a relaxed atmosphere and great food. BYO is welcomed and bookings for seating is advised. Takeaway will be available.

06/03/2026

🍰 We’re Open Today! 🍰

Pop in today between 8:00am – 12:00 noon for all of your cake needs.

Whether you’re after a sweet treat, a cake for a special occasion, or something delicious to share, we’ve got plenty of goodies waiting for you in the fridge.

📍 Gourmet Cakes and Platters
Come and grab something delicious before we sell out! 😊

05/03/2026

Pop in for all your cake needs! 🎂

Our fridge is full of delicious, ready-to-go treats — perfect for last minute celebrations, dessert tonight, or just because.

Skip the baking and let us do the work. Come in and grab something sweet before it’s gone! 🍰

04/03/2026

If we opened until 6.30pm on a Friday night, would you be interested in our in-house made dessert selections both standard & Gluten Free?
Cheesecakes
Classic Puddings eg. Apple crumble & sweet pies or bread & butter puddings.
Tiramisu