Tallow & Tide Cafe and Bar
5/37 Broken Head Rd, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
ClosedToday 07:00 – 14:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A 5-star cafe and bar at Suffolk Park near Byron Bay with a flawless record across 13 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:00 – 14:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 14:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 14:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 14:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 14:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 14:00
- SundayToday
- 07:00 – 14:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
Tallow & Tide Cafe and Bar is a relaxed café and bar within Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay in Suffolk Park, offering a convenient place to eat and unwind near Tallow Beach. Set among lush greenery, it combines the easy-going feel of a holiday park with a coastal Byron Bay setting.
The café focuses on barista-made coffee, hearty breakfasts and light, wholesome lunches. Its food is described as fresh and locally inspired, with local suppliers helping provide flavourful meals that support the surrounding community. Later in the day, the venue shifts into a casual bar serving refreshing drinks and light bites.
This is a practical spot for park guests looking to start the day with coffee or refuel after using the holiday park’s facilities, as well as visitors seeking a laid-back place close to the beach. The atmosphere is warm and informal rather than polished or formal, making it suited to an easy breakfast, relaxed lunch or an afternoon drink. The website does not provide enough detail to identify specific signature dishes, but its focus is clearly on coffee, simple café fare and casual coastal dining.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 5.0 from 13 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 71
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 35
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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