What's in a name? One might look at the striped giraffe mascot, join the dots and suggest that the…read morename is a portmanteau of Zebra and Giraffe - seems natch! If Gloria Jeans and Starbucks held an all you can eat swingers night this would be the glorious love child they would conceive (or be the next morning "shiz what have I done" remorseful walk of shame). My first visit to this place was awash with unbridled enthusiasm. I was introduced to my first ever soy skinny latte, and my day got better from there. Sadly, my second experience here wasn't quite so good. In fact you might say it sucked. I stupidly ordered a flat white... And it was exactly that. Flat, dull, boring. No personality whatsoever. Hello! Taste? The free-with-a-coffee wifi didnt work and the staff seemed more concerned about informing us that it cuts out at 30 minutes rather than it working correctly. When we pointed out the fact that we'd just sat down, and it wasnt working they finally realised the issue. By then I was already smashing my own personal hot spot (yeah baby I sizzle!). So all in all a mixed bag for this one. Im gonna go ahead and average out the two scores I would have given them and toss out a 2. There is a lot of room for improvement, and they definitely need to work on consistency. They do get busy, but that may be due more to a lack of alternatives than great planning and success. Theres a reason why starbucks didnt work in Australia and why Gloria Jeans is confined to shopping malls, if Zaraffas is to survive expansion in the Paradise of Surfers they'll need to disassociate themselves from both those brands...

Good food and great coffee. The ham and cheese croissant wasn't bad at all. And all the baristas…read morehere are real cuties.

A pleasant environment, a little busy 1 day ....served by 3 different people for 2 flat whites…read more..but the banana bread was delicious.

Terrific breakfast at a reasonable price. Beautiful presentation and daily specials. This is a…read moregreat place to enjoy a leisurely breakfast or get a quick coffee.

This restaurant is located next door to Trattoria Amici. It is only open for breakfast buffet daily…read morestarting at 6:30 a.m. The staff are quick, efficient, and always pleasant. The food is freshly cooked, well-made, and very delicious. The variety is very good from hot breakfast favorites to continental style cold choices for all tastes and wants. Dishes are quickly removed and the only extra fees are the specialty beverage drinks besides your standard coffee, juices, or water. I highly recommend having breakfast at Kalinda when you are near the RACV Royal Pines Resort.

Staying at the resort we opted for the buffet breakfast each morning and we are sure glad we did…read more Amazingly fresh fruit, piping hot breakfast meats and some tasty pastries mmm! I don't think we will be having lunch most days as this breakfast was too good not to get seconds.

Beautiful restaurant, crazy space inside. We were seated at the long table but at least they left a…read morespace between us and the other two parties. It's a bit dark inside but that might be a vibe choice. Parking is rough, streets available in the neighborhood. The salmon maki was probably the best dish hands down. The wagyu wasn't awe inspiring and was a bit more on the flaky fry side. The staff were nice and definitely tried to hurry up some patrons as there were so many people waiting. They have alot of choices and items to share. Would recommend for those in the area that want a high quality Japanese meal!

Hands down the best Japanese restaurant Ive discovered in the Gold Coast so far! Reservations are…read moreeasily made online and I definitely suggest them as they get quite busy. The entrance is through a secret barn-like door, which confused me the first time I went. Inside they have several types of seating options. The first time I came was Valentines Day and was sat at a communal table. Yesterday when I was able to get a private table. They also have tables for large parties where you sit on pillows (standard japanese style) and bar seating as well. For the food they have a huge selection on the menu. Lots of different dishes ranging from seafood to sushi to meats and everything in between. Both times I opted to do the Omakase menu as that seemed like the best deal. The first half of the items came out pretty fast but the second half took awhile. The salted edamame is delicious and still comes with the stems, which allows you to see its very fresh and not the frozen kind you buy in stores. Next I was presented with delicious sashimi. They had salmon, tuna, kingfish, and barramundi. Normally this dish comes with oysters but due to my food preference they just gave more sashimi. Following this dish the wagyu carpaccio was presented. This normally comes with jalapeño salsa however I requested it not to be spicy. Next was the shrimp tempura - huge pieces of shrimp lightly battered. My favorite dish was after that which was the black miso cod. AMAZING! The was its cooked and accompanied with the sauce is mouth-watering. Next came the hot stone beef. This was an interesting concept as the beef is actually cooked on the stone while they pour some fire liquid on top. Lastly I was presented with some nigiri and miso soup to end the Omakase menu. All of the food is outstanding and the service is remarkable. I'm from the States and this restaurant very closely resembles Nobu and Katsuya. Would highly recommend to everyone!

Enjoyed a wonderful breakfast here Saturday morning about 9:30, busy but didn't have to wait. Try…read morethe eggs Benedict on the Turkish toast, side of mushrooms(large enough to share. My coffee came as a latte, which seems to be just the way it's served. I'm visiting from the states and learning the local customers. Great bargain for a splendid breakfast al fresco!

Family and I enjoyed a really lovely breakfast here while staying nearby. Great service and tasty…read morewell cooked food and great coffee. I had the 'big breakfast' and my wife and daughter had Eggs Benedict (served on toasted Turkish bread) which they both described as fantastic given they had a far inferior version a few days earlier at a different cafe for twice the price! This cafe is one of the 'last bastions' of small business as they have a history spanning 40 years and the owners mum (original founder) is still out the back' 'cooking up a storm. She is out engaging with guests and regulars and together with her son make you feel like you are eating at their home. A true multi-generational family business doing a great job providing great service and food for very low prices. Awesome value

Nice atmosphere, but breakfast was just ok and way over priced. There are other breakfast places…read morewithin walking distance that are better! Coffee is good, desserts are good!

My favorite breakfast place in Surfers Paradise! They have an amazing selection of breakfast…read moreanythings! Today I had an avocado smash with salmon, scrambled eggs, bacon & earl gray tea! What a way to start the day!

Solid breakfast spot, open early on weekends! Lots of good choices on the menu…read more I decided to get the Chai latte and the avocado toast. The tea was yummy, not too sweet and I got soy milk which was nice. The avocado toast was fresh and tasty. My husband enjoyed his egg and bacon dish too.

Views naturally awe inspiring…read more I had the Berry Smoothie, very nice. Relaxing ambience. Service good from staff. Music a bit too loud for background.

I would have given 5 stars, but I got here at 9:30 & the kitchen was already closed! Come on…read more... Who closes at 9:30 Friday night... Only in Australia... Unbelievable views but no late night dining option... Bs! This used to be the tallest residential building until 2005. A one time must see!