Best Cafes in Brunswick Heads
Looking for the best cafes in Brunswick Heads? We've gathered 5 standout spots in this corner of Byron Bay, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Brunswick Heads has its own character, and the cafes here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
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.
5 spots in Brunswick Heads

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.

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.

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.

Billi Bakehouse
Billi Bakehouse is a cafe in Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 163 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.

Daily Counter
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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Cafes in Brunswick Heads — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Brunswick Heads?+
The cafes in Brunswick Heads listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many cafes are there in Brunswick Heads?+
We currently feature 5 cafes in Brunswick Heads, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Brunswick Heads in Byron Bay?+
Brunswick Heads is one of Byron Bay's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.
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.