Shelly Beach Cafe Ballina

Shelly Beach Cafe sits on Shelly Beach Road at East Ballina, on the coast just south of Byron Bay in the Northern Rivers, right by the beach. A much-loved beachside cafe, it makes the most of its lovely location — combining quality food and good coffee with an easygoing, beachfront atmosphere and lovely ocean views, the kind of relaxed spot perfect for a bite by the sea.

The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a gorgeous beachside setting at Shelly Beach, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual bite with lovely ocean views. With the beach right there and the lovely Ballina coast all around, it's a natural spot for a relaxed seaside outing, and Shelly Beach Cafe has clearly won over a big, loyal crowd.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 1,100 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular beachside cafe gets 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 with ocean views, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Shelly Beach near Ballina.