Bayleaf Cafe

Bayleaf Cafe sits on Marvell Street in the heart of Byron Bay, the famously relaxed coastal town in the Northern Rivers. A much-loved cafe, it's become something of a local institution — the kind of welcoming, quality spot that draws a big, loyal crowd for good coffee, quality food and a relaxed, characterful atmosphere that captures the easygoing Byron mood.

The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed, characterful setting in a great central-Byron location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up. In a town that takes its food and coffee seriously, a consistently well-loved cafe really stands out, and the sheer number of reviews speaks to how popular Bayleaf has become.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 1,800 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular Byron cafe gets very busy on weekend mornings and over holidays, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a coffee and a casual bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and soaking up the relaxed Byron atmosphere.