From Long Jetty to Hardys Bay, the Coast's coffee scene has stepped it up
Whether you prefer your coffee beachside or with a warehouse edge, there's a cafe for you to try on the Central Coast.
AVOCA BEACH
With its golden beaches, adjoining lake, that encourages all kinds of outdoorsy activities, and an eclectic café restaurant scene. Your biggest dilemma of the day will be where to get your morning coffee from. To help ease the caffeine headache make a beeline to Like Minds Avoca and experience something a little special.
Where: 352 The Round Dr
COPACABANA
A humble beachside bakery is the first impression of Burnt Honey on the Central Coast’s Copacabana Beach. If you want to have your cake and eat it knowing that it has been made in the most ethical way possible – this is the bakery for you.
Where: 1/224 Del Monte Pl
The Bees Knees Eatery
Copacabana’s home of hot jaffles, croissants, toasties, coffee, smoothies, ice cream, and more!
Where: 2/216 Del Monte Pl
EAST GOSFORD
Bouffant
There’s a lot to love about Bouffant bakery. Co-owners Andrew Mansfield and Markus Kunz have considered every aspect from the beautiful sandstone building to those gorgeous pale pink interiors and a wonderland of pastries that are housed within and produced by patisserie extraordinaire Markus.
Where: 101A Victoria St
ERINA
The Tame Fox has been a venue in the heart of Erina since 2016, and current owner Belinda is making sure that heart is felt by creating a true community space where the Coast's diverse range of customers can gather for a guaranteed good time over quality food.
Where: 224 The Entrance Rd
ERINA HEIGHTS
There is a grandeur to the arrival when you pull into the driveway at Kew Dining, emphasised by sharing a premise with the Ken Duncan gallery.
Where: 414 Central Coast Hwy
ETTALONG BEACH
Coast175
Doubling as a café and gourmet food market Coast175 offers a carefully curated breakfast and lunch menu that caters to all tastes. The essence of the café, along with their Campos coffee, is the love that goes into each and every dish, all made in-house using only hand-picked produce, the flavours speak for themselves.
Where: 75 Ocean View Rd
If you love eating out, can’t be bothered cooking, or just need a quick grab-and-go meal but don’t want to compromise your healthy eating, Innerglow Kiosk has you covered as it fulfills its mission of making fast food fresh.
Where: 366 Ocean View Rd
The coffee scene has certainly changed on the Central Coast, and Ben Coward of Lords of Pour in Ettalong is here to make sure it’s one of good quality, worldly tastes, and just a little bit of the urban grunge found in our sister cities.
Where: 199a Ocean View Rd
Owner, baker, and pastry chef Rob Smith tells us about the rise of his business Rise Artisan Bakery, his signature hand-shaped crunchy sourdough loaves, and what’s next for this inventive and low-waste cafe in Ettalong.
Where: 189 Ocean View Rd
FORRESTERS BEACH
The Pantry
Featuring soft pink hues, brass fixtures, and a significant wine wall indicates this isn't your typical cafe stop. Whether you're a guest of the hotel or just dropping in, the poolside venue offers an all-day brunch menu, which means you can order yourself a cocktail, wine, or coffee, to match your delicious morning, lunch and afternoon eats.
Where: 960 Central Coast Hwy
GOSFORD
There’s a lot to love about Bouffant bakery. Co-owners Andrew Mansfield and Markus Kunz have considered every aspect from the beautiful sandstone building to those gorgeous pale pink interiors and a wonderland of pastries that are housed within and produced by patisserie extraordinaire Markus.
Where: 38 Mann St
Smack in the middle of the Gosford CBD is a sophisticated café / small bar – South End Social is its name and the team behind it is bringing something new to the Gosford dining and drinking scene that is well worth exploring.
Where: 1/32 Mann St
The Good Bits Company
Brought to you by Bek and Lydia, The Good Bits Company has been serving Central Coast locals since its inception in 2017.
Where: 7-8/107-108 Mann St
KILLCARE
The Fat Goose Killcare
A cosy little coffee spot is known for its artisanal bread, gourmet burgers, and pies.
Where: 1 Killcare Rd
LONG JETTY
When Belinda and Paul Bartle opened Belle & Co. in Long Jetty in October 2020, they wanted to create a great coffee experience in a space that has a fresh, warm, and welcoming vibe with a coastal feel.
Where: 352 The Entrance Rd
Classic bakery goods and breads from around the world are made on the Central Coast at Burnt Honey Bakeries two locations in Copacabana and Long Jetty.
Where: 298 The Entrance Rd
You only need to take one look at the Green Tangerine Instagram to be enticed by their bright and colourful world of deliciously plated menu items.
Where: 393 The Entrance Rd
Head through the main drag of trendy Long Jetty and you’ll be captivated by a bright green mural featuring hibiscus flowers, a cheeky lorikeet, a serene Buddha, coastal motifs, and a smiling sun to brighten your day.
Where: 310a The Entrance Rd
There is a community of people who bond over their morning coffee, and with its cosy interior, communal table, and friendly staff, Morning Coffee Society aims to bring that moment of connection to Long Jetty.
Where: 6/334 The Entrance Rd
Mr Sha Shas
Taking over where Glass Onion Society was, Mr Sha Shas is Long Jetty’s newest addition to the café scene.
Where: 308 The Entrance Rd
NORTH AVOCA
When it comes to the menu side of things The Boy and The Rose perfectly reflects North Avoca’s relaxed style of summer holiday vibes, with all-day breakfast and locally sourced produce, as well as serving Wyong-based roasters, Glee coffee.
Where: 21-23 North Avoca Pde
TERRIGAL
For those now-and-then visitors to Terrigal or the locals who exercise daily beachside, Bellyfish is a welcome sight, a warm hug if you’d like, and serving great coffee from 5am.
Where: 4/112 Terrigal Esp
There’s a lot to love about Bouffant bakery. Co-owners Andrew Mansfield and Markus Kunz have considered every aspect from the beautiful sandstone building to those gorgeous pale pink interiors and a wonderland of pastries that are housed within and produced by patisserie extraordinaire Markus.
Where: 6 Pine Tree Ln
The doughnut flavours are chockablock and are exactly what you want when you commit to that indulgence – pure satisfaction and they taste as good as they look.
Where: 92 Terrigal Esp
Those on the hunt for a fresh and healthy poke bowl need to look no further than this sweet cafe on the north end of Terrigal, which also has some mighty fine coffee and Nutella doughnuts. Its fresh white walls and pretty beach view make it an ideal place to sit with your laptop, lunch, and caffeine.
Where: 104 Terrigal Esp
The combination of consistently great coffee, unique Middle Eastern-inspired flavours, and a chill vibe is drawing locals to welcome Luna as one of the community.
Where: 2/112 Terrigal Esp
Terrigal marks the first Central Coast site and the coming together of two locals in partnership. Sonoma founder Andrew Connole is originally from Terrigal, and store co-owner Leanne McVeigh has known the family for years. Leanne sensed that its chic vibe and quality product would be a great addition to Terrigal.
Where: 2/15 Church St
THE ENTRANCE
Opposite the Picnic Point Reserve, the morning sun shines over the lake as dog walkers, parents with strollers, and joggers start their day. Simple white and blue stools dot the footpath around the large open window where the staff of Albie’s Coffee Bar greet the locals and serve up an epic cup of coffee.
Where: 2/1a Tuggerah Pde
TOOWOON BAY
When you approach Flour & Co in Toowoon Bay you can immediately see it is a meeting place with a truly authentic local vibe, and it has a 30-year family history behind it that’s being kept alive.
Where: 88 Toowoon Bay Rd
Village Kiosk serves up Grand Cru coffee and assorted pastries from Ludos, Avoca. Not forgetting the famous Toowoon Bay Chip! So, what are you waiting for? Make a trip down for a seaside sojourn and become part of the Village!
Where: 160 Bay Rd
TOUKLEY
The name Rise Mofo is intended to be inspirational and cheeky all at once; so, as you say it out loud again, know that Mofo is the traditional meaning and the guys behind Rise Mofo are also having a giggle…whilst thinking they are slightly gangster.
Where: 3/327 Main Rd
WEST GOSFORD
The journey of Legend Coffee is a long one, let’s say about 12 years, with owner Pete Andrews explaining how it all started when he was young and in love.
Where: 4/401 Manns Rd
WOY WOY
With the menu set on delicious Brasserie Bread sourdough (which gets an almost flaky pastry crust under the toaster), and featuring The Drunken Sailor relishes, it’s easy to see how they sell out.
Where: 63 Trafalgar Ave
WYONG
The doughnut flavours are chock-a-block and are exactly what you want when you commit to that indulgence – pure satisfaction and they taste as good as they look. Where: 141 Alison Rd, Wyong
Located in the beautiful historic Chapman Building in Wyong, this location of the two Glee Coffee Roasters cafes is a charming, quiet space for breakfast, brunch and coffee.
Where: 9/14 Alison Rd, Wyong
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