The Best Coffee in Byron Bay

Byron Bay's coffee scene stretches well beyond the town centre, taking in the surrounding hinterland and coastal villages of the Northern Rivers. From cafes in the heart of Byron Bay to roasters and eateries scattered across nearby suburbs like Brunswick Heads, Bangalow, Ballina and the Ewingsdale countryside, this pocket of New South Wales rewards anyone willing to drive a little for their morning flat white.

Why Byron Bay delivers

If you're chasing good coffee around Byron Bay, you've got plenty of options without sticking to one strip. You can grab a cup in town at spots like Otherside Cafe, The Top Shop or Bayleaf Cafe, then explore further afield to villages like Brunswick Heads and Bangalow or the rural settings around Ewingsdale and Newrybar. It's an easy region to plan a cafe-hopping day around, mixing beach towns with hinterland drives.

Highlights

• In-town coffee in Byron Bay itself: Otherside Cafe, The Top Shop and Bayleaf Cafe
• A village cafe crawl through Brunswick Heads, with BK's Brunswick Heads, Old Maids and Footbridge Cafe
• A countryside outing to Ewingsdale, home to The Farm Byron Bay and Fig Tree Restaurant
• Hinterland charm at Butcher Baker Bangalow in Bangalow
• Coffee further south around Ballina, including Old Quarter Coffee Merchants, Shelly Beach Cafe and The Belle General
• Zentveld's Coffee at Newrybar for those interested in local coffee

Our top picks

Hand-picked from our highest-scoring listings:

• Otherside Cafe — Byron Bay
• Baloney's Deli — Ocean Shores
• Manna Haven Cafe — Suffolk Park
• Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - Ballina — Ballina
• The Top Shop — Byron Bay
• Bayleaf Cafe — Byron Bay
• BK’s Brunswick Heads — Brunswick Heads
• Zentveld's Coffee — Newrybar
• Shelly Beach Cafe Ballina — Ballina
• The Farm Byron Bay — Ewingsdale

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find coffee in the Byron Bay town centre?

Several cafes sit in Byron Bay itself, including Otherside Cafe, The Top Shop and Bayleaf Cafe.

Are there good cafes in the villages around Byron Bay?

Yes. Brunswick Heads has BK's Brunswick Heads, Old Maids and Footbridge Cafe, while Bangalow is home to Butcher Baker Bangalow. There are also options in Suffolk Park, Newrybar and Ocean Shores.

Can I combine coffee with a countryside visit?

Yes. The Farm Byron Bay and Fig Tree Restaurant are both in Ewingsdale, just outside the town centre, making them an easy addition to a drive through the hinterland.

Are there cafes near Ballina?

Ballina has a few options, including Old Quarter Coffee Merchants, Shelly Beach Cafe and The Belle General.