The Blue Mirror

153 Auckland St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia
$$$ Art cafe
(60 Reviews)
Price Range $1–20

Located in the heart of Gladstone Central, The Blue Mirror is not just another café—it's a vibrant art haven that seamlessly blends exceptional coffee with a passion for the local arts scene. Nestled at 153 Auckland St, this charming art café offers an invigorating experience where every sip and bite feels personal and crafted with care.

The café's menu is thoughtfully designed to cater to both traditional tastes and adventurous palates. Here, you can refresh yourself with a variety of soft drinks like ginger beer, sarsparilla, and lemonade, or opt for something revitalizing like the banana & mango juice. Coffee enthusiasts will find their ideal pick among the iced delights, such as the iced latte, iced matcha, and iced long black. It's no surprise that customers rave about the quality of the coffee, with many declaring The Blue Mirror serves the best coffee in town.

Step inside, and you're greeted by an ambiance that feels both cozy and artistic. The walls are adorned with beautiful artwork—the perfect setting to savor one of their mouthwatering cakes such as the hummingbird cake, raspberry chocolate coconut cake, or the richly satisfying lumberjack cake topped with luscious caramel cream drizzle. Each confection is a testament to the bakers' passion, making it difficult to choose just one.

Patrons have shared their love for The Blue Mirror, with one customer, Rowdy Boeyink, highlighting it as his favorite coffee joint for its exceptional baking and local art support. Chrissy Yahav calls it a “secret art café” that doubles as a library of art books, making it not just a café but a community space for creativity and inspiration. With customer service that is both friendly and informed, as noted by Brightone Nik, you’ll feel genuinely welcomed as you enjoy your delicious coffee and cake, whether for a casual meeting or a romantic date.

From the robust flavors of the coffee to the delicate intricacies of the cakes, The Blue Mirror serves as a reminder that both art and culinary delights can coexist, enriching the fabric of Gladstone Central. Whether you're a local resident or just passing through, make sure to stop by and experience the charm that awaits at this delightful art café.

Service options
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Popular for
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Dessert
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Payments
Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Openings Hours

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

07:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Thursday

07:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Friday

07:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday

07:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

60 Reviews
Rowdy Boeyink

25 Sep 2025

My favorite coffee joint in Gladstone. Supports the local arts scene. Best coffee I have had in town. Cakes are delicious and made with passion for baking. Try the hummingbird cake or as shown in the photo the raspberry chocolate coconut cake with cream. My favourite one was the lumberjack cake with caramel and cream drizzle.

Andrew Verinchuk

21 Sep 2025

Amazing french vibes and tge best coffee in Gladston.

Chrissy Yahav

09 Aug 2025

Secret art Cafe with the most delicious cakes and coffee. Art on the walls for sale, library of art books. Fantastic!

Brightone Nik

25 Jul 2025

Upcoming emerging arts oriented coffee shop in the heart of Auckland street. This is the first coffee shop to ask me if I had a loyalty card (10 points). Staff is very friendly and informative with a customer-centred approach. Flat white is thick, slightly bitter and creamy (sml 5$) slice of delicious cake and browny (5.5$). Great for meetings or a date. A must try.

Gavin Butler

20 Jul 2025

Awesome place for a coffee. Great service. Very cool atmosphere. Highly recommend

RL

16 Jul 2025

Coffee tasted a bit burnt but lovely cakes and pastries. Interior and atmosphere were fantastic. Went here twice, the second time was a bit busy, guy after me got his coffee first, hence, 4 stars for the service.

Jasper Bonney

15 Jul 2025

Stopped by with my mum and her partner on the way back home from the Gold Coast. I love coffee and I would have to say that was the best mocha I've ever had. "Very smooth and delicious". Mum got a dirty chai and her partner had a cappuccino, they also agreed it was the best coffee they have ever tasted. Highly recommend stopping by if you get the chance!

Jess Moloney

22 Jun 2025

Absolutely wonderful spot. The home made cakes are absolutely delicious. The coffee is amazing and so are the vibes

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