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
Folk Byron Bay
$$Folk Byron Bay is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 779 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Little Byronian
Little Byronian is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 167 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Fig Tree Restaurant
Seasonal Modern Australian dishes served in a relaxed setting with rustic decor and panoramic views.
WOODS Bangalow
$$WOODS Bangalow is a cafe in Bangalow, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 413 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
The Dove Ballina
The Dove Ballina is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 79 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Happy Days
Happy Days is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 98 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Buzz Byron Bay
Buzz Byron Bay is a cafe in Mullumbimby, Byron Bay. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 78 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
The Patch Cafe
$$The Patch Cafe is a cafe in Mullumbimby, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 251 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Jimmy's Coffee Byron Bay
Jimmy's Coffee Byron Bay is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 86 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Bun Coffee - Ballina
Bun Coffee - Ballina is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 68 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
The Gallery Cafe
$$Breakfast & global dishes served in a laid-back space with outdoor seating & garden views.
Espressohead Cafe
$$Espressohead Cafe is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 360 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Timbo Mullum
Timbo Mullum is a cafe in Mullumbimby, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 70 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
High Life
High Life is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 116 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Papaya
Papaya is a cafe in Lennox Head, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 180 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Byron Corner Store
Byron Corner Store is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 278 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Kopi Lennox
Kopi Lennox is a cafe in Lennox Head, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 166 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
The Paddock Project
The Paddock Project is a cafe in Mullumbimby, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 110 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
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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.