New Coolangatta cafe Espresso Moto really revving up the brunch scene

FROM a bike works to breakfast bistro, Espresso Moto has opened up a second cafe in a new suburb focussing on what the people want — brunch and coffee.

New cafe Espresso Moto at Coolangatta - Salmon eggs benedict, a regular finalist in our Best of the Gold Coast eggs benedict vote. Picture Glenn hampson

THEY came for the revs, they stayed for the eggs.

With a cafe out the front and a motorcycle workshop out the back, Espresso Moto general manager Jordan Stubbs was a little surprised when yoga mums and millennials took a liking to the vibes at the Palm Beach bistro.

“We thought we were going to end up with blokes on bikes, but we ended up with ladies eating avo salsa on toast and having a coffee,” Jordan laughs.

Not that he minds — it’s this appeal that has garnered enough success to open up a second Espresso Moto in Coolangatta this month.

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New cafe Espresso Moto at Coolangatta. Manager Jordan Stubbs at new restaurant. Picture Glenn hampson

While Moto 2.0 will maintain the ride for life decor, it will focus more on what front of house has to offer.

“It’s based on the same concept,” Jordan says.

“We’re not going to have a bike shop out the back, we’re still going to have motorbikes on the wall, with good coffee, good food, good service, the same essentials.

“The bike shop out the back drew initial interest (in Palm Beach), but we realised the food and the coffee was what was sustaining us.

“It wasn’t the bike shop that people were coming for, it was the coffee and the laughs and the atmosphere.”

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Espresso Moto’s infamous bacon and egg roll. Picture Glenn hampson

Besides, with two top chefs from distinguished diners in charge of the kitchens, did they really think the food would stay second place?

“Rod used to own Siguenos, a Mexican food truck, and James was down in Justin Lane and Harry’s Steakhouse,” Jordan says of the two Espresso Moto chefs.

“They were wanting to get out of the night-life and get some day life back, so we’re really lucky to have them as part of the team.

“We have a rotational seasonal menu and we employ people that are passionate about their job, people that enjoy serving people.

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Espresso Moto changes the menu seasonally. Picture Glenn hampson

“The menu will be exactly the same (as Palm Beach), with a different special each week.

“When we do change the menu to the spring menu you’re still going to have your classic bacon and egg roll, faithful eggs benedict, brekkie burrito with avocado salsa.

“Then the rotation’s going to be a mix of different dishes with fresh ingredients.”

That’s right folks, the eggs benedict that consistently comes in our Best of the Gold Coast top 10 isn’t going anywhere.

Those that did venture out the back of the Palm Beach cafe might recognise a piece in the Coolangatta venue paying homage to the now defunct bike workshop (RIP).

“We moved the work bench down to Coolangatta, that’s the throw back there to the Moto,” Jordan says.

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New cafe Espresso Moto at Coolangatta .Manager Jordan Stubbs at new restaurant with coffee and food from their menu. Picture Glenn hampson

“The coffee’s being made on the motorcycle workshop bench. It’s stainless steel, its polished up pretty nicely.

“In the dining area there’s a nice little deck area, comfortable inside dining booths.

“We’ve got some al fresco dining which is right next to a park.

“Moto (Palm Beach) is a little scary with the high traffic out the front. Coolangatta is much more family friendly, letting the kids run around.”

So whether you’re in leathers, Lycra, with a stroller or enjoying a well-deserved date with yourself, you’ll always feel welcome at the new Espresso Moto.

“We’re there for locals, they’ve been awesome,” Jordan says.

“I’ve seen kids grow up from mums’ bellies, now they’re three and a half running around like they own the joint.

“There’s little fist bumps flying through the door. That’s the best part — seeing the kids of the families grow into the community we’re a part of.”