Velaa Cafe
Café · Café & brunchSurfers Paradise4.8 (738 Google reviews)
9 dishes marked gluten free+ 3 can be made gluten free on request
38 dishesmenu read 9 Novvelaacafe.com
Always confirm with staffAnswers come from the venue’s own menu or its listed ingredients; none of them means a dish is safe. Kitchens share surfaces and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, tell staff and confirm before you order.
Menu
Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.
Food Menu
Salad & Appetizer
- Truffle Soup$14.90
Mushroom, black truffle, baguette bread
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, baguette): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Sesame Prawn Toast$12.90
Prawn, bread, coriander, sriracha mayo, lime, sesame seed
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Crispy Whitebait Salad$19.90
Deep-fried whitebait, avocado, salad, pickled radish, secret dressing, spicy mayo
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Asian Salmon Salad$23.90
Salmon, green apple, mint, coriander, chilli oil, red onion and green chilli lime sauce
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Burrata Cheese Salad$27.90
Burrata, rocket, mixed tomatoes, secret dressing, crispy chilli.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, burrata): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Salmon Tartare$15.90
Salmon sashimi, sun-dried tomato ponzu, cucumber, truffle oil, chives, seaweed, rice paper
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon, sashimi): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Salmon Zapp$16.90
Salmon sashimi, green chilli lime sauce, red chilli, coconut cream, coriander
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon, sashimi): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Nori Fries$8.90
Shoestring fries, furikake seasoning, spicy mayo
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Sweet Potato Fries$9.90
Sweet potato fries, furikake seasoning, spicy mayo
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
Pasta & Noodles
- Khao Soi Chicken$23.90
Grilled chicken, aromatic curry broth, egg noodles, chilli oil, crispy noodles, pickled mustard greens.
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Ask for gluten-free option). Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, egg noodle): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Khao Soi Beef$24.90
Braised beef, aromatic curry broth, egg noodles, chilli oil, crispy noodles, pickled mustard greens.
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Ask for gluten-free option). Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, egg noodle): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Khao Soi Seafood$24.90
Grilled prawn, scallop, tobiko (fish roe), aromatic curry broth, egg noodles, chilli oil, crispy noodles, pickled mustard greens.
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Ask for gluten-free option). Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, egg noodle): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish, roe, tobiko): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Creamy Truffle Pasta$23.90
Black truffle, mushroom, cream, pecorino cheese.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pasta): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pecorino, cream, creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Kee Mao Spaghetti with Chicken Karaage$21.90
Crispy chicken, spaghetti, garlic, chilli, holy basil, young green peppercorn, finger root (krachai).
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists spaghetti, karaage): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Dried Chilli Turkey Bacon Spaghetti$21.90
Turkey bacon, spaghetti, garlic, dry chilli, onion, tobiko (fish roe).
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists spaghetti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish, roe, tobiko): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Velaa Prawn Pasta$24.90
King prawns, tobiko, cherry tomatoes, chilli, coriander, lime.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pasta): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tobiko): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Karaage Green Curry Spaghetti$22.90
Crispy chicken, green curry sauce, Thai basil, chilli, spaghetti.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists spaghetti, karaage): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Tom Yum Seafood Pasta$28.90
Grilled prawn, scallop, tobiko (fish roe), cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, lemongrass, chilli, kaffir lime leaves, spaghetti, lime, chilli oil.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pasta, spaghetti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish, roe, tobiko): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
Rice
- Wagyu Steak$35.90
MB7 wagyu, yakiniku sauce, pickled radish, wasabi, mixed salad, Japanese rice
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Tofu Vegan Steak$20.90
Tofu, yuzu & wasabi sauce, mixed salad, rice, mushrooms, sesame seeds, chilli.
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Free of dairy. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Crispy Chicken Zapp$22.90
Crispy chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, mint, coriander, chilli, lime, rice
- Crispy Chicken Green Curry$22.90
Crispy chicken, green curry sauce, Thai basil, coconut cream, chilli, rice
- Salmon Donburi$22.90
Sliced salmon, rice, teriyaki sauce, mayonnaise, tobiko (flying fish roe), chives
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayonnaise): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists teriyaki): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish, salmon, roe): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Chicken Katsudon$22.90
Crispy chicken, onion, egg, teriyaki sauce, rice
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists teriyaki): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists teriyaki): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Grilled Chicken with Teriyaki Jaew$22.90
Grilled chicken thigh, rice, salad mix, teriyaki sauce, chilli, toasted rice powder, white sesame sauce
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists teriyaki): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists teriyaki): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Karaage Rice Bowl$21.90
Crispy chicken, onsen egg, wakame, green and red cabbage, seaweed, pickled radish, nori seaweed, rice
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists karaage): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Beef Gyudon$22.90
Sliced beef, onion, egg, teriyaki sauce, rice, red pickled ginger
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
Lunch Special
Weekdays only, 11:00am – 2:30pm- Tofu Teriyaki Bowl$16.90
Tofu, onsen egg, wakame, green and red cabbage, seaweed, pickled radish, nori seaweed, rice, teriyaki sauce
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu, teriyaki): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Japanese Curry with Karaage$16.90
Crispy chicken, rice, curry sauce, fukujinzuke (pickled radish).
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists karaage): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
Dessert Menu
Dessert
- Velaa Signature Set (Steamed)$17.90
Shokupan steamed soft bread served with a combination of Thai milk tea custard and Thai pandan custard.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists milk, custard): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists custard): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Velaa Signature Set (Toasted)$17.90
Shokupan butter toast served with a combination of Thai milk tea custard and Thai pandan custard.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter, milk, custard): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists custard): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Dubai Chocolate Toast$21.90
Thick-cut toast covered in luxurious Dubai chocolate, served with ice cream, a sprinkle of roasted pistachios, and finished with a rich…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pistachio, pistachios): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Nutella Banoffee Toast$15.90
Burnt butter thick toast topped with Nutella, bananas and cream.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Burnt Butter Toast$15.90
Caramelised burnt butter thick toast served with Hokkaido milk ice cream and cookie crumble.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast, cookie): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, butter, milk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Strawberry Fresh Cream Toast$15.90
Perfectly toasted bread topped with fresh cream and juicy strawberries.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Thai Tea Toast$15.90
Thai milk tea flavoured custard poured over thick toast with Thai tea ice cream and grass jelly.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, milk, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists custard): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Pandan Toast$15.90
Pandan custard poured over thick shokupan toast topped with coconut milk ice cream and roasted slivered almonds.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream, custard): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists custard): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
- Green Tea Parfait$14.90
Green tea ice cream served with crispy rice pops, red bean paste and fresh strawberries.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream, parfait): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (velaacafe.com)
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Café
Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 3114 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia |
| Area | Gold Coast |
| Kind | Café · Café & brunch |
| Phone | +61 478 764 114 |
| Website | velaacafe.com |
| Google rating | 4.8 from 738 reviews |
| Menu read | 9 Nov 2026 from velaacafe.com |
| Hours |
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| Map | Open in Google Maps |
What diners say
No diner ratings yet.
Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.
Where this comes from
- velaacafe.com/dessertHTML · read 9 Nov 2026
- velaacafe.com/foodHTML · read 9 Nov 2026
- velaacafe.com/lunchspecialHTML · read 11 Nov 2026
- velaacafe.com/drinksHTML · read 9 Nov 2026
Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.
Questions about Velaa Cafe
Does Velaa Cafe have gluten-free options?
Yes: 9 dishes are gluten free as served, and 3 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.
Is Velaa Cafe coeliac friendly?
Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.
What can be made gluten free at Velaa Cafe?
Khao Soi Chicken (Ask for gluten-free option); Khao Soi Beef (Ask for gluten-free option); Khao Soi Seafood (Ask for gluten-free option).
When is Velaa Cafe open?
Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 11am–2:30pm, 4:30pm–9pm. Wednesday: 11am–2:30pm, 4:30pm–9pm. Thursday: 11am–2:30pm, 4:30pm–9pm. Friday: 11am–2:30pm, 4:30pm–9pm. Saturday: 11am–2:30pm, 4:30pm–9pm. Sunday: 11am–2:30pm, 4:30pm–9pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.
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