Best Cafes in Byron Bay
Looking for the best cafes in Byron Bay? We've gathered 18 standout spots in this corner of Byron Bay, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Byron Bay 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.
18 spots in Byron Bay
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.
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.
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.
Folk Byron Bay
$$Folk Byron Bay is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 779 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
The Byron Bay General Store
$$The Byron Bay General Store is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 699 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
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.
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.
Espressohead Cafe
$$Espressohead Cafe is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 360 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
High Life
High Life is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 116 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Byron Corner Store
Byron Corner Store is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 278 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Wide Open Road Cafe
Wide Open Road Cafe is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 258 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Saint Helena Culinary
Saint Helena Culinary is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 63 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
The Pass Cafe
$$Relaxed cafe offering classic breakfast & lunch staples, along with a roomy patio.
The Hum
The Hum is a cafe in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 221 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
Tones at Soko
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.
Cafe Villa
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.
Hole in the wall Byron
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.
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Cafes in Byron Bay — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Byron Bay?+
The cafes in Byron Bay 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 Byron Bay?+
We currently feature 18 cafes in Byron Bay, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Byron Bay in Byron Bay?+
Byron Bay 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.