Our Story
More than just a café
Verandah began as a simple idea — a place where the pace slows down, where regulars are greeted by name, and where every plate is made with genuine care.
We're not trying to be the biggest or the trendiest. We just want to be the café you actually love coming back to.
2024
ESTABLISHED
Family Run
how it began
Happy Accidents
"We wanted to build a place people actually looked forward to coming to — not just for the coffee, but for how it made them feel.".
It started by accident.
We came to the Scarborough Peninsula looking for a rental for my brother — and stumbled across an old seafood shop that had, over the years, also been a fresh food market, a florist, and a handful of other things besides. Most people would have walked past. We saw something worth a crack.
From the beginning, we wanted to be more than just a good cup of coffee. We wanted to create a place people actually looked forward to coming to — somewhere that felt like it belonged here. And somewhere along the way, that's exactly what it became. A place we look forward to coming to, every single day, to share in the company of the wonderful people who make this Peninsula what it is.
Our philosophy
Sourced locally with intention.
We work directly with local coffee brewers and suppliers who want to create good food and good coffee
Our food menu follows the same thinking — built around what's fresh, local and in season. We partner with Queensland producers wherever we can.
Come and say hello
We're open seven days a week and we'd love to see you. No booking needed for most tables — just walk in.