Old Maids
A much-loved cafe in the seaside village of Brunswick Heads near Byron Bay, rated 4.6 across nearly 500 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Old Maids sits on Tweed Street in Brunswick Heads, the charming riverside-and-beach village just north of Byron Bay. A much-loved cafe, it's become a genuine local favourite — combining quality food and good coffee with a relaxed, characterful setting that captures the easygoing, food-loving mood of the Northern Rivers.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere in the lovely village of Brunswick Heads, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a morning coffee or a casual catch-up while exploring the coast. With Brunswick Heads' laid-back charm, a quality cafe is a natural favourite, and Old Maids has clearly won over both locals and visitors.
With a 4.6 rating from nearly 500 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular village cafe gets busy on weekend mornings and over holidays, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great brunch and a quality coffee, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well loved in Brunswick Heads.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- TuesdayToday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 20:00
- Friday
- 06:30 – 20:00
- Saturday
- 06:30 – 20:00
- Sunday
- 06:30 – 20:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 82
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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