About Counter Eatery Cafe
Counter Eatery Cafe is a welcoming Coffee & Tea destination in Merrimac, Queensland, offering a relaxed and versatile place to enjoy great food, quality drinks, and friendly service throughout the day. Conveniently located at Gooding Dr & Ghilgai Rd, this cafe has built a strong reputation for creating an experience that feels both easygoing and dependable, whether you are stopping in for breakfast, meeting friends for lunch, settling in with a laptop, or enjoying a casual dinner. With a customer rating of 4.60 out of 5 from 285 reviews, it is clear that guests appreciate the care, consistency, and atmosphere that make every visit feel worthwhile. The menu and service style are designed to suit a wide range of tastes and needs. Counter Eatery Cafe is known for its great coffee, great dessert, and great tea selection, along with live music and live performances that add energy and character to the space. Guests can choose from outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, delivery, and on-site services, making it easy to enjoy the cafe in whatever way suits the day. The food offering is equally appealing, with breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, catering, and dessert all part of the experience, alongside a thoughtful mix of coffee, happy-hour food, healthy options, organic dishes, prepared foods, quick bites, small plates, and vegetarian options. For those looking for a place to work, unwind, or enjoy a quiet moment, the cafe’s casual, cozy, and trendy setting makes it a natural choice. Accessibility and comfort are also central to the experience at Counter Eatery Cafe. The cafe provides wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible seating, ensuring more guests can enjoy a smooth and welcoming visit. Additional conveniences such as gender-neutral toilets, restrooms, Wi‑Fi, and free Wi‑Fi make the space practical for both quick stops and longer stays. With accepted reservations, debit cards, NFC mobile payments, and cards visiting is simple and flexible. Whether you are drawn by the atmosphere, the menu, or the strong reputation, Counter Eatery Cafe offers the kind of warm, reliable cafe experience that keeps customers coming back.
Customer Reviews
This is a great cafe with really good coffee! Food was also excellent. Best poached eggs I’ve had in ages. Lots of gluten free options. I had GF toast and hash brown. Choice of sunny, shady or inside seating.
OMG, how did I not know this place existed! Spur of the moment, and we found a hidden gem. This was the best benny in ages. The eggs were just right. Try the chicken schnitzel benny it was brilliant. The service was exceptional and oat milk coffee the best we have tasted. All around, this place is an awesome stop.
Best food and coffee !! Great portions for a reasonable price…. The mushroom benny was amazing, I added avo.. it was so yummy.. Staff very accommodating and friendly! Great coffee…
“Really enjoy coming to Counter Eatery Cafe. The food is always good, the coffee is consistently excellent and the staff are friendly and welcoming. It’s a great local spot with a relaxed atmosphere and somewhere we enjoy coming back to regularly. As someone who has spent many years working in customer-focused roles, I always appreciate businesses that create a positive …
Great place to have breakfast, the food was delicious and visually appealing and was well accompanied by great tasting coffee. We bought our medium sized dog along, the lady working there kindly offered if our dog would like a water bowl which goes to show they understand good customer service. We will definitely be returning and this may just be …
So happy to find a new place for breakfast. Absolutely beautiful and delicious. The staff are amazing, soy latte is one of the best on GC. Normally I am not a big fan of sweet breakfast (Canadian BF) but it's like a party in my mouth 😂 Loved it! and I'm sure that if I try every each breakfast on …
What a Great Find !! Fabulous Cafe / Restaurant Located off Gooding Drive. Where the BP is, Next to Merrimac Tavern. The Service was Prompt, Friendly and Efficient. Had the Salmon Eggs Benedict & a Freshly Made Fruit Juice. Both Were Very Good. Pretty Confident I’ve Found My New Weekend Breakfast / Brunch Spot.
Perfect place to have a unbelievable breakfast or brunch! The coffee are awesome and the food always delicious fresh and very yummy! 😋And pet friendly,love to bring my dog there to let him meet some furry friends.
Great food and service. The meals are big and very tasty... the staff are very friendly and make you feel at home. Highly recommended for all the family and your dog... as it is dog friendly... If you like a good coffee, this is the place to come.. Toby's Estate coffee Roasters...
Great food and coffee for a great price. The staff are really lovely and always look happy. I come here quite often and always enjoy it. If you live in the area or just looking for a yummy cafe give it a go I’m sure you won’t regret it.
