Mermaid Beach’s Sweetest New Arrival: Yum Bakery Is Open
A beloved Gold Coast cake brand has found its permanent home in Mermaid Beach, and it is worth celebrating.
Yum Bakery Mermaid Beach began as a humble home-based online cake business. For four years, Heya baked cakes from home. As a result, she built a loyal customer base across the Gold Coast.
Heya’s custom cakes quickly became the highlight of birthdays, baby showers, and everyday celebrations. However, demand steadily increased over time. Because of this, she began looking for a more personal way to connect with customers.
So, she made a bold decision and opened a physical café. In other words, she transformed her online bakery into a real-world space where customers can walk in and experience it in person.
From Home Kitchen to Mermaid Beach Café
Yum Bakery is not new to the Gold Coast. In fact, it has been quietly building a loyal following for over four years. Founded by passionate baker Heya, the business began as an online home-based cake studio.
Over time, it became known for beautifully crafted custom cakes for birthdays, baby showers, anniversaries, and special occasions across the region.
Now, that same creativity and care has a permanent home. The Mermaid Beach café was designed by Heya herself. Additionally, it combines a cosy indoor dining space with relaxed outdoor seating.
As a result, it feels less like a commercial bakery and more like stepping into a beautifully curated home kitchen by the beach.
In a heartfelt touch, Heya’s young daughter helped redesign the Yum Bakery logo. This small detail reflects the warmth and family spirit behind the business.
Ready-to-Go Celebration Cakes at Yum Bakery Mermaid Beach
One of the things that sets Yum Bakery Mermaid Beach apart is simple but brilliant: you can walk in and buy a celebration cake on the spot.
While many bakeries require custom orders days in advance, Yum keeps a rotating selection of ready-made mini cakes and cupcakes available in-store, beautifully decorated and ready to go. Whether you’ve got a birthday to surprise someone with or you simply want cake right now, there’s no planning required.
Current flavours include:
- Vanilla
- Chocolate
- Cookies and cream
- Biscoff
- Nutella
- Salted caramel
- Raspberry
- Lemon curd
The range changes seasonally, and sell-outs happen fast — Valentine’s Day cakes were a particular hit with locals, disappearing quickly after launch.
Fresh Pastries, Sandwiches and Small-Batch Bakes
Beyond cakes, the Yum Bakery café menu includes fresh pastries, cupcakes, daily-made sandwiches and a selection of small-batch baked treats — all made with quality ingredients at the forefront. Heya prioritises free-range eggs and grass-fed butter throughout the menu wherever possible, a commitment to quality that comes through in every bite.
It’s the kind of neighbourhood bakery you’ll want to make a regular Tuesday morning habit.
Cake Decorating Classes at Yum Bakery Mermaid Beach
Always wanted to learn how to decorate a cake properly? Yum Bakery hosts beginner-friendly cake decorating classes designed for all experience levels — whether you’ve never held a piping bag or you’re looking to build on the basics.
Led by Heya herself, the hands-on workshops are relaxed, social and genuinely fun. Think less intimidating cooking school, more creative afternoon with good company. Classes are a great option for a unique Gold Coast activity, a gift experience or a group outing.
Visit Yum Bakery Mermaid Beach
📍 Where: 1a/2475 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach QLD 🕐 Tuesday – Friday: 5:30am – 1pm 🕐 Saturday – Sunday: 6am – 1pm
Custom cake orders are also available — reach out directly through the bakery for enquiries.
Yum Bakery Mermaid Beach is a family-run, locally owned small business on the Gold Coast. Early birds get the best selection — arrive before 9am for the full range.
