The Roost @ 53 is a welcoming café and dining destination at 53 Johnston St in Southport, Queensland, where quality food, excellent coffee, and a relaxed atmosphere come together to create a place people return to again and again.
With a strong reputation backed by a 4.50-star rating from 339 reviews, this is a venue that has clearly earned the trust and loyalty of its guests.
Whether you are stopping in for a morning coffee, meeting a friend for brunch, or settling in for a productive work session, The Roost @ 53 offers the kind of dependable, inviting experience that makes every visit feel worthwhile.
Guests are drawn in by the café’s standout coffee and impressive tea selection, along with a menu designed to suit a wide range of tastes and occasions. From breakfast and lunch to dessert, small plates, and quick bites, the offerings are crafted to satisfy both casual visitors and those looking for something more substantial.
The venue also caters thoughtfully to different dietary preferences, with healthy options, vegan options, vegetarian options, and alcohol available, making it a flexible choice for solo dining, group catch-ups, catering, or a relaxed dine-in experience.
With outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, and on-site service available, The Roost @ 53 makes it easy for customers to enjoy their favourites in the way that suits them best.
Beyond the food and drink, The Roost @ 53 creates a comfortable and practical environment that enhances the overall experience. The café is known for its casual, cozy, and trendy feel, with amenities such as Wi-Fi, free Wi-Fi, a bar on site, gender-neutral toilets, and restroom facilities that support both comfort and convenience.
It is also a great spot for those working on a laptop, thanks to its welcoming setting and flexible seating, including wheelchair-accessible seating to help ensure accessibility for more guests. Payment is simple and convenient, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted.
For those seeking a café that combines great taste, friendly service, and a polished yet approachable atmosphere, The Roost @ 53 stands out as a destination worth visiting.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Roost @ 53
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Spinach, feta, rocket, cucumber, capsicum, cherry tomato, Spanish onion, and balsamic reduction.
Gluten free, vegetarian. Quinoa, avocado, spinach, pesto, boiled egg, beetroot, cherry tomato, sauerkraut, seeds.
Call the roost to find out the salad of the week is 55917438.
Vegetarian. Six shot of coffee and drinking chocolate with your choice of milk and syrups.
Six shot of coffee served cold over ice with water.
Vegetarian. Six shot of coffee with your choice of milk and syrup.
Vegan, gluten free. Make your own blend of fruits and vegetables. Note we only use celery in small quantities, we do not do celery cleanse juices.
Vegetarian. Blended with ice cream, ice, coffee & cream. Additional syrups available below.
Rich and velvety coffee drink.
Rich and creamy hot drink.
1 kg of The Roost Roast signature coffee beans.
Rich and smooth espresso-style coffee.
Strong and rich coffee.
Indulge in our rich Cappuccinog, a perfect blend of espresso, steamed milk, and velvety foam.
Rich and smooth coffee drink with a chocolatey twist.
Rich and velvety coffee drink.
1 kg of The roost roast signature coffee beans.
Rich and smooth coffee drink with a chocolatey twist.
Rich espresso blended with steamed milk and topped with velvety foam for a delightful experience.
Strong and rich coffee.
Rich and smooth espresso-style coffee.
Rich and creamy hot drink.
Strong and rich coffee.
1 kg of The Roost Roast signature coffee beans.
Rich and velvety coffee drink.
Rich and smooth coffee drink with a chocolatey twist.
Rich and creamy hot drink.
Rich and smooth espresso-style coffee.
Rich espresso topped with velvety steamed milk and a light dusting of cocoa powder.
Black. Rich and smooth cold press coffee.
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Refreshing iced tea infused with aromatic spices.
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Refreshing iced tea, perfect for any time of day.
Berry. Blended fruit drink, refreshing and healthy.
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Refreshing Blue Powerade, a thirst-quenching sports drink packed with electrolytes for optimal hydration.
Gluten free, vegetarian. Our house milkshake.
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Revitalize with Red Powerade, a refreshing sports drink packed with electrolytes for optimal hydration.
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Revitalize your energy with Red Power Aid, a refreshing drink packed with essential nutrients.
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Refreshing iced tea, perfect for any time of day.
Gluten free, vegetarian. Our house milkshake.
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Still.
Bottle.
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Revitalize your day with Blue Power Aid, a refreshing blend of electrolytes and invigorating flavors.
Bottle.
Can.
Berry. Blended fruit drink, refreshing and healthy.
Refreshing iced tea infused with aromatic spices.
Can.
Black. Rich and smooth cold press coffee.
Can.
Can.
Refreshing Blue Powerade, a thirst-quenching sports drink packed with electrolytes for optimal hydration.
Berry. Blended fruit drink, refreshing and healthy.
Can.
Refreshing iced tea infused with aromatic spices.
Bottle.
Can.
Refreshing iced tea, perfect for any time of day.
Still.
Can.
Black. Rich and smooth cold press coffee.
Refreshing Red Powerade, a thirst-quenching sports drink packed with electrolytes for optimal hydration.
Gluten free, vegetarian. Our house milkshake.
Bottle.
Gluten free. See Facebook for Jo's creation.
In house baked mini cookies 10 per bag.
Rich, sweet caramel on a buttery base.
Rich, fudgy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Toasted banana bread with butter and honey.
Vegetarian. See Facebook or call shop to find out Jo's creation.
Toasted banana bread with butter and honey.
Rich, fudgy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Vegetarian. See facebook or call shop 07 55917438 to find out Jo's creation.
In house baked mini cookies 10 per bag.
Rich, sweet caramel on a buttery base.
Gluten free. See Facebook for Jo's creation.
1 kg of the roost roast signature coffee beans.
Creamy and delicious oat milk, perfect for coffee, smoothies, and baking. Enjoy dairy-free goodness!
Freshly baked house round bread roll.
Creamy and delicious, Milk Lab Almond Milk offers a dairy-free alternative for your favorite beverages.
Creamy, delicious, and completely lactose-free milk, perfect for all your dairy needs. Enjoy!
Creamy and delicious, Milk Lab Soy Milk is perfect for coffee, smoothies, and everyday enjoyment.
Rich and creamy full cream milk, perfect for cooking, baking, or enjoying in beverages.
Creamy and delicious, Milk Lab Coconut Milk is perfect for coffee, smoothies, and cooking.
Enjoy our refreshing Lite Milk, a perfect low-fat option for your daily nutrition needs.
Freshly baked house round bread roll.
Enjoy our refreshing Lite Milk, a perfect low-fat option for your daily nutrition needs.
1 kg of the roost roast signature coffee beans.
Rich and creamy full cream milk, perfect for cooking, baking, or enjoying in beverages.
Creamy and delicious, Milk Lab Coconut Milk is perfect for coffee, smoothies, and cooking.
Creamy, delicious, and completely lactose-free milk, perfect for all your dairy needs. Enjoy!
Creamy and delicious, Milk Lab Almond Milk offers a dairy-free alternative for your favorite beverages.
Creamy and delicious, Alternative Dairy Co-Oat Milk is perfect for coffee, smoothies, and baking.
Creamy and delicious, Milk Lab Soy Milk is perfect for coffee, smoothies, and everyday enjoyment.
Creamy, delicious, and completely lactose-free milk, perfect for all your dairy needs. Enjoy!
Creamy and delicious, Milk Lab Soy Milk is perfect for coffee, smoothies, and everyday enjoyment.
Creamy and delicious Alternative Dairy Co-Oat Milk, perfect for coffee, smoothies, and baking.
Rich and creamy full cream milk, perfect for cooking, baking, or enjoying in beverages.
Creamy and delicious, Milk Lab Almond Milk offers a dairy-free alternative for your favorite beverages.
Enjoy our refreshing Lite Milk, a perfect 2-liter option for a healthier lifestyle.
1 kg of the roost roast signature coffee beans.
Creamy and delicious, Milk Lab Coconut Milk is perfect for coffee, smoothies, and cooking.
Freshly baked house round bread roll.
Rich and creamy full cream milk, perfect for cooking, baking, or enjoying in beverages.
Creamy and delicious, Milk Lab Soy Milk is perfect for coffee, smoothies, and everyday enjoyment.
Creamy and delicious oat milk, perfect for coffee, smoothies, and baking. Enjoy dairy-free goodness!
Creamy and delicious, Milk Lab Coconut Milk is perfect for coffee, smoothies, and cooking.
1 kg of the roost roast signature coffee beans.
Creamy and delicious Lite Milk, perfect for your daily nutrition in a convenient 2-liter bottle.
Freshly baked house round bread roll.
Creamy and delicious, Milk Lab Almond Milk is perfect for coffee, smoothies, and everyday enjoyment.
Creamy, delicious, and completely lactose-free milk, perfect for all your dairy needs. Enjoy!
Fresh eggs and juicy tomato on a toasted bun.
Two eggs and bacon with house toast.
Vegetarian. House bun with veggie patties, tasty cheese, pickles, red onion, mustard and tomato sauce.
Scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese, hot sauce and salsa.
Two eggs your way, bacon, sausage, hash brown, beans, tomato, house toast.
See Facebook for weekly wrap.
Golden crispy shredded potatoes.
Vegan. House-made baked beans served on house bread.
Vegetarian. Served on house bread.
House bun with grilled burgers patties, tasty cheese, pickles, red onion, mustard and tomato sauce.
Vegetarian. Served with your choice of bread.
On house bread.
Vegetarian. Scrambled egg, spinach, pumpkin, cheese, salsa and hot sauce.
House bun with beef patty, onion, lettuce, tomato and beetroot.
Vegan. Thick-cut potato chips, cooked to a crispy perfection.
Smoked bacon, crisp lettuce, and fresh tomato on a toasted bagel.
Gluten free, vegetarian. Quinoa, avocado, spinach, pesto, boiled egg, beetroot, cherry tomato, sauerkraut, seeds.
Vegetarian. Two eggs served with house bread.
Fresh cut seasonal fruit with mint.
Salad. For Roost's special of the day jump onto Facebook to check out The Roost@53 cafe's or contact the restaurant @ 07 5591 7438.
Call the roost to find out the salad of the week is 55917438.
Vegetarian. Crumbed veggie patty with lettuce, tomato, beetroot and onion in a house bun.
Cold breakfast soaked muesli with milk, apple juice, orange juice, yoghurt and honey topped with in house toasted muesli and nuts.
Spinach, feta, rocket, cucumber, capsicum, cherry tomato, Spanish onion, and balsamic reduction.
Freshly baked house round bread roll.
Marinated chicken Maryland with lettuce, tomato, beetroot and onion in a house bun.
Fresh avocado, scrambled eggs, and cream cheese on a toasted bagel.
Gluten free. See Facebook for Jo's creation.
Vegetarian. Two eggs served with house bread.
Smoked bacon, crisp lettuce, and fresh tomato on a toasted bagel.
Crisp bagel topped with smoky bacon and a fried egg.
On house bread.
See Facebook or call the shop.
Vegetarian. Spread of cream cheese and sweet jam on a toasted bagel.
See Facebook for weekly wrap.
Spinach, feta, rocket, cucumber, capsicum, cherry tomato, Spanish onion, and balsamic reduction.
Vegetarian. House bun with veggie patties, tasty cheese, pickles, red onion, mustard and tomato sauce.
Gluten free, vegetarian. Quinoa, avocado, spinach, pesto, boiled egg, beetroot, cherry tomato, sauerkraut, seeds.
Marinated chicken Maryland with lettuce, tomato, beetroot and onion in a house bun.
Golden crispy shredded potatoes.
Call the roost to find out the salad of the week is 55917438.
House bun with beef patty, onion, lettuce, tomato and beetroot.
Freshly baked house round bread roll.
Smoked bacon, crisp lettuce, and fresh tomato on a toasted bagel.
Vegan. Thick-cut potato chips, cooked to a crispy perfection.
House bun with grilled burger patties, tasty cheese, pickles, red onion, mustard and tomato sauce.
On house bread.
Salad. For Roost's special of the day, jump onto Facebook to check out The Roost@53 cafe or contact the restaurant.
Vegetarian. Crumbed veggie patty with lettuce, tomato, beetroot and onion in a house bun.
Vegetarian. Scrambled egg, spinach, pumpkin, cheese, salsa and hot sauce.
Marinated lamb with Greek herbs served in a pita bread with lettuce, tomato, red onion and tzatziki.
Marinated chicken thigh, Greek lamb, and falafel served in a pita bread with lettuce, tomato, red onion and tzatziki.
Marinated chicken thigh with Greek herbs served in a pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and tzatziki.
Vegetarian. Falafel served in a pita bread with lettuce, tomato, red onion and tzatziki.
Marinated chicken thigh and Greek lamb served in a pita bread with lettuce, tomato, red onion and tzatziki.
Hear from our valued guests
Had a big breakfast and it was great , service was top notch... definitely recommend
Great people, delicious food, spot on coffee. Bacon Egg Roll and coffee or a Breaky Burrito on a Saturday are my go to.
Amazing food, great coffee. Seriously recommended 👌. Especially for early risers (opens 5am) It's always good when the food is well priced but tastes a million bucks. Staff are friendly too
What a Fab Place !! Really Nice Vibe, With Friendly & Welcoming Staff. Lots Of Seating Options. The Coffee Was Great & The Food Was Awesome. On Johnston St Southport. Beaut Place For A Great Breakfast, Brunch, Coffee & Lunch.
What a great find.. Brilliant breakfast burger go a egg and bacon. Avo and hash brown, magnificent The crew on site, love there work. Loads of fun. Had a carrot, pineapple ginger juice and coffee very good. I'll be back.
When you walk into a cafe and hear laughter and the food smells good you know you're onto a winner. They held up to the initial observation. I like that they asked how strong I wanted the ginger in my juice to be. The bread was warm on my meal which many cafes don't do, and they also asked if I wanted my bacon on the side or in my omelette, the little touches make the big difference. I will definitely visit again when I'm in the area.
This is a small out of the way cafe I found quite by accident while staying in a hotel nearby for work. I went there and purchased the breakfast special which was bacon and egg roll and med coffee for $12. I just ate that and have to share how great it was. Generous portion with a large soft roll and several layers of bacon inside. I thought the coffee was not as good as the roll, but it was still pretty decent also! Thank you Roost@53! I enjoyed my breakfast on the road this morning!
Felt like seeing happy family walking in, awesome smiley Chef & Barista 😁 And the even better thing … best takeaway coffee I’ve had in over a decade. I will make sure I drive back to sample your food (which looked amazing) when I have more time. Absolutely delicious coffee!
Top notch coffee, food, and service. The large iced latte was huge (compared to what I’ve come to expect), and the quinoa avo bowl the perfect health reset for my Monday morning. All served fast and fresh with a friendly smile. Wish it were my local!
Q: What kind of place is The Roost @ 35 and what did you try? A: The Roost @ 35 has a relaxed café-style vibe and a diverse menu. We visited expecting a good, simple meal, the menu seemed promising and we appreciated that there was variety on offer. Q: How was the food and overall quality? A: The food was solid overall. The dishes we tried were reasonably prepared and tasted good for what they were, comfort-food style meals that hit the spot. The café clearly knows its offerings and delivers on what they advertise. Q: What about the service and staff? A: The staff were friendly and welcoming. They made us feel comfortable and were helpful, creating a pleasant environment for dining, which counts for a lot, especially when the vibe of the place matters as much as the food. Q: Any downsides or things that could improve? A: The portions were okay, but not massive, it wasn’t a big blow-out meal. For the price, I expected a little more generosity or value. Also, because the place seems to aim for a casual-café feel rather than a fancy restaurant, don’t expect fine-dining standards; it’s more of a laid-back spot, which is fine but worth knowing before you go. Q: Would you recommend The Roost @ 35? A: Yes, if you're after a simple, relaxed meal or café-style food with friendly service, The Roost @ 35 is a solid choice. It’s a good local spot for breakfast, lunch, or a casual hangout. I’d go again, especially if I’m after a no-fuss, easy meal out. [Follow my adventures on instagram @crushinglimits]
Common questions about The Roost @ 53
The Roost @ 53 is located at 53 Johnston St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia, 53 Johnston St, QLD, Australia.
You can reach The Roost @ 53 by calling +61 7 5591 7438.
The Roost @ 53 has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 339 customer reviews.
The Roost @ 53 features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating.
The Roost @ 53 features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Roost @ 53 features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great tea selection.
The Roost @ 53 features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
The Roost @ 53 features the following offerings: Alcohol, Coffee, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
The Roost @ 53 features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Catering, Dessert, Seating.
The Roost @ 53 features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
The Roost @ 53 features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
The Roost @ 53 features the following crowd: Groups.
The Roost @ 53 features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Roost @ 53 features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Roost @ 53 features the following parking: Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
The Roost @ 53 features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed inside, Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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