The Top Shop

The Top Shop sits on Carlyle Street in Byron Bay, a beloved corner cafe that's become something of a local institution. With its relaxed, laid-back charm, it captures the easygoing Byron mood perfectly — the kind of welcoming, characterful spot that draws a devoted following of locals and visitors for good coffee, quality food and a genuine sense of place.

The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a wonderfully relaxed, Byron-style atmosphere, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up, often spilling out onto the grass outside. Its iconic corner-cafe character and easygoing vibe have made it a real favourite, a quintessential taste of Byron's relaxed lifestyle.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 900 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular Byron cafe gets very 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, it's often just a matter of dropping in and soaking up the relaxed Byron atmosphere.