Otherside Cafe
A near-flawless Byron Bay cafe rated 4.9 — relaxed, quality coffee and brunch in Australia's favourite beach town.
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Why it's worth checking out
Otherside Cafe sits on Banksia Drive in Byron Bay, slightly away from the main tourist crush, which gives it a relaxed, local feel in one of the country's most popular beach towns. It's the kind of spot that rewards venturing a little off the beaten track, with a near-flawless reputation to back it up.
The appeal is classic Byron: a laid-back cafe taking its coffee and food seriously, in keeping with the town's easygoing, quality-conscious mood. For both visitors and locals, it's become a reliable, welcoming choice for a morning coffee or a leisurely brunch away from the busiest streets.
A 4.9 rating from more than 700 reviews is an excellent result and a strong sign of a cafe nailing the fundamentals. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and Byron gets very busy over weekends and holidays, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a coffee and a casual bite, it's usually just a matter of dropping in and settling into the Byron pace.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:30 – 14:00
- TuesdayToday
- 06:30 – 14:00
- Wednesday
- 06:30 – 14:00
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 14:00
- Friday
- 06:30 – 14:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 12:30
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 12:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 95
- Popularity
- 87
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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