54Spot Score
Pantry 29
Cafes · Bangalow
Pantry 29 is a cafe in Bangalow, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 92 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
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Byron Bay
Best Cafes in Byron Bay (2026)
73 cafes in Byron Bay, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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54Spot Score
The Kitchen Cafe
$$Cafes · Ballina
The Kitchen Cafe is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 120 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
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54Spot Score
The Pass Cafe Kiosk
$$Cafes · Byron Bay
A much-loved beachside kiosk at The Pass in Byron Bay with a 4.0 rating across 312 reviews.
4.0(312)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Tones at Soko
Cafes · Byron Bay
Tones at Soko is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 75 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
4.9(75)· GoogleView details →
53Spot Score
Nosh
Cafes · Ballina
Nosh is a cafe in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 261 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
4.4(261)· GoogleView details →
51Spot Score
Kiosk Lennox Head
Cafes · Lennox Head
Kiosk Lennox Head is a cafe in Lennox Head, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 107 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
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Tallow & Tide Cafe and Bar
Cafes · Byron Bay
A 5-star cafe and bar at Suffolk Park near Byron Bay with a flawless record across 13 reviews.
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Marvell St Cafe & Bar
Cafes · Byron Bay
A Byron Bay cafe and bar serving all-day meals, coffee, smoothies and drinks, with vegan options and a family- and dog-friendly outdoor area.
4.0(86)· GoogleView details →
50Spot Score
Byron Bay Coffee Company.
Cafes · Newrybar
Byron Bay Coffee Company. is a cafe in Newrybar, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 37 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
4.2(37)· GoogleView details →
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Prairie Coffee House
Cafes · Brooklet
A highly rated coffee house at Brooklet near Byron Bay with a 4.9 rating across 33 reviews.
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Sparrow Coffee - Bangalow
Cafes · Bangalow
Sparrow Coffee - Bangalow is a cafe in Bangalow, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 97 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
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48Spot Score
Rise Cafe
Cafes · Lennox Head
Rise Cafe is a cafe in Lennox Head, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 57 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
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Cafe Villa
Cafes · Byron Bay
Cafe Villa is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 7 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
5.0(7)· GoogleView details →
47Spot Score
Hole in the wall Byron
Cafes · Byron Bay
Hole in the wall Byron is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 156 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 47/100.
4.0(156)· GoogleView details →
46Spot Score
Daily Counter
Cafes · Brunswick Heads
Daily Counter is a cafe in Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 64 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 46/100.
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45Spot Score
Leaf & Grain.
Cafes · Byron Bay
Leaf & Grain. is a cafe in Suffolk Park, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 47 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 45/100.
4.1(47)· GoogleView details →
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Gather at The Sanctuary Cafe
Cafes · Knockrow
A locally focused café at Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, serving seasonal food, in-house pancakes, coffee and licensed drinks near Newrybar.
4.0(8)· GoogleView details →
44Spot Score
Aunties Cafe
Cafes · Broken Head
A lovely cafe at Broken Head near Byron Bay with a 4.2 rating across 28 reviews.
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About these results
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.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best cafes in Byron Bay?+
The cafes on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Byron Bay cafes ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter cafes by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many cafes are listed in Byron Bay?+
We currently list 73 cafes across Byron Bay and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.
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.