The Hideout cafe / shakshuka barbyron bay
6/13 Lawson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
ClosedToday 08:00 – 21:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-regarded cafe and eatery at Byron Bay with a 4.3 rating across 344 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 08:00 – 03:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday
- 08:30 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 16:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 21:30
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 21:30
- SundayToday
- 08:00 – 21:30
Why it's worth checking out
The Hideout sits on Lawson Street in Byron Bay, the laid-back coastal town that's become a byword for the good life. With 344 reviews behind its 4.3 rating, it has built a strong following.
The appeal is a relaxed, flavour-focused cafe and eatery with a loyal following — somewhere to settle in for breakfast, brunch or a bite, with a menu that leans into fresh, wholesome fare in keeping with Byron's food culture. Its central location, close to the beach and the town, makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and Byron gets very busy in holiday periods. If you're after a particular dish or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly before you head over.
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 4.3 from 344 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
- 77
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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