Best Cafes in Byron Bay (2026)
Looking for the best cafes in Byron Bay? We've rounded up 73 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
Australia takes its coffee seriously, and Byron Bay is no exception — think flat whites pulled to order, single-origin beans and a brunch culture that runs all morning. The spots below range from tucked-away specialty roasters to all-day cafes worth a slow weekend visit.
73 spots
Otherside Cafe
Otherside Cafe is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 736 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 68/100.
Baloney's Deli
Baloney's Deli is a cafe in Ocean Shores, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 412 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 67/100.
Manna Haven Cafe
$Modest, church-run cafe with a leafy patio, dispensing vegetarian meals made with local produce.
Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - Ballina
Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - Ballina is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 328 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
Bayleaf Cafe
$$Bustling hangout with outdoor seats & a hip vibe, dishing up choice brekkie & lunch options.
The Top Shop
$$Popular, laid-back hangout serving brekkie, single-origin coffee and creative burgers.
BK’s Brunswick Heads
BK’s Brunswick Heads is a cafe in Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 180 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Shelly Beach Cafe Ballina
$$Shelly Beach Cafe Ballina is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 1177 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
The Farm Byron Bay
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery.
Zentveld's Coffee
Zentveld's Coffee is a cafe in Newrybar, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 216 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Footbridge Cafe
$$Footbridge Cafe is a cafe in Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 542 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Butcher Baker Bangalow
$$Butcher Baker Bangalow is a cafe in Bangalow, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 711 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Old Maids
Old Maids is a cafe in Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 494 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
The Belle General
$$The Belle General is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 645 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Little Byronian
Little Byronian is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 167 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Coffee & Kitchen Ballina
$Coffee & Kitchen Ballina is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 302 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Folk Byron Bay
$$Folk Byron Bay is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 779 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Swish Cafe
$$Swish Cafe is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 484 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
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Read guide →Cafes in Byron Bay — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Byron Bay?+
Our top-rated cafes in Byron Bay are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Byron Bay cafes ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter cafes by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many cafes are listed in Byron Bay?+
We currently feature 73 cafes across Byron Bay and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.
What's the coffee culture like in Byron Bay?+
Specialty coffee is the norm rather than the exception — most cafes roast or source quality beans and turn out espresso-based drinks like the flat white, long black and piccolo. Brunch is a weekend institution, so expect queues at the most popular spots mid-morning.