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Sun, surf, good vibes and coffee – Coffs Harbour’s got you covered on all of the above. Check out our top 10 cafes next time you’re in town. Depending on where you go, you’ll be able to try locally roasted coffee, taste a dish unique to that establishment or take in the vibe of somewhere that has been created from the dreams of passionate owners. To help you choose where to go, we’ve crafted a list of ten of the best cafes in Coffs Harbour, from local institutions to funky new offerings with an eclectic vibe.
Hope Road
Named as a tribute to Bob Marley, Hope Road is a labour of love for owners Matta and Deb. Their vision was to create a lively space where people enjoy good coffee and the happy service that Matta had experienced in his home country of Brazil. Together they found the property and renovated it themselves to create Hope Road. The coffee beans at Hope Road come from Drumroll Coffee Roasters, a boutique family business. Try them in a dine in or take away coffee of your choice and if you like the taste, you can even take some home! Along with their food and coffee menu, Hope Road sells local products including raw honey, cacao powder and bags of Drumroll coffee beans. After enjoying your coffees and a light meal you might be inclined to leave a tip. All tips are passed directly onto Cantingo do Ceu, a Brazilian care facility founded by Matta’s aunt that is home to over 60 children and adults with significant disabilities.
31 Park Avenue | Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | 0478 067 780 | Website | Instagram | Monday to Friday 6.30am–1.00pm | Saturday 7.00am–12.00pm
Palate & Ply
Located in the centre of Coffs Harbour, Palate & Ply is the brainchild of Gary and Michelle Collard. Their delicious menu has gluten free, dairy free and vegan options, and includes dishes such as bacon bennie with local baked damper, truffle mushroom bruschetta, an acai bowl and a bacon and egg breakfast with woodfired sourdough. The coffee beans come from the cafe’s roastery and are sold under the Big 5 Coffee Roasters branding. Their blends have been perfected for use in a milky coffee and there’s a rotation of small batch roasted, single origin coffees. If you love the taste can you take a bag home or order it online for delivery anywhere in Australia! If you have a meeting or are looking for a co-working space then Palate & Ply are happy to accommodate you. They have fast Wi-Fi, air conditioning and plenty of space to host larger groups for meetings, events or even a product launch.
37 Vernon Street | Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | 0434 700 910 | Website | Instagram | Monday to Saturday 7.00am–2.00pm
Old John’s
Located on Harbour Drive, Old John’s is just minutes from Jetty Beach and the Coffs Harbour. It’s popular with locals and visitors alike and is a great spot for breakfast if you’re staying somewhere nearby. On the menu are some cafe staples as well as modern favourites such as a smoked salmon poke bowl, Turkish eggs and highly praised Reuben sandwich with a delicious balance of thinly sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut. There are vegetarian options available and a range of drinks to choose from, including thick smoothies, specialty coffee and pots of Chai tea. The cafe itself was updated a few years ago and has a clean, beachside theme. Order takeaway from the outside bar or choose to eat at the cafe, sitting at one of the inside or outside tables. As an added bonus the cafe is pet friendly so the whole family can come. Does it get much better than that!
360 Harbour Drive | Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | (02) 6699 2909 | Facebook | Instagram | Monday to Friday 6.30am–1.30pm | Saturday to Sunday 7.00am–1.30pm
Supply
With its contemporary, chic design and thoughtful layout, Supply has a place for everyone. Settle in with a coffee and book in a nook, sit outside with your four legged friend or gather around a larger table for a cafe meal with loved ones. Their coffee is as fresh as it gets! Green beans are sourced from major coffee growing regions in Latin America, East Asia and The Pacific, then roasted in store before being served to you. There’s an espresso blend and single origin coffees which you can buy in 250g or 1kg bags while at the cafe or have delivered to your home. If you’re hungry there’s breakfast, lunch and all day options to choose from, including a blueberry bagel with burnt honey and wattleseed, eggs florentine and three types of bruschetta that can be paired with a list of sides. Vegan, veterinarian and gluten free options are available and on the drinks side you’re not just limited to coffee. There’s everything from cold pressed juice and chai pot infusions to cocktails and organic kombucha.
15 Orlando Street | Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | (02) 6658 0165 | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Monday to Friday 6.30am–2.30pm | Saturday 7.00am–2.30pm | Sunday 7.00am–2.00pm
Dark Arts
With a funky vibe and unique aesthetic, the Dark Arts Cafe & Bar is more than just a cafe. Open every day for breakfast and lunch, they have live music performances each Saturday and Sunday morning from 9am to 11am making them stand out from the crowd when it comes to the Coffs Harbour dining scene. The menu has something for everyone including breakfast favourites, burgers, share platters, salads and pizzas. Dark Arts ploughman’s platter sounds delicious but where they really stand out is their coffee. Dark Arts roast their own coffee and they’re clearly doing a good job because it’s highly praised by locals and tourists alike. The house blend is called “Black Magic” and is a blend of Colombian, Costa Rican, Peruvian and Sumatran coffee beans. Try it during your visit and if you like it you can buy a 250g, 500g or 1kg bag of the beans to take home – they’ll even grind them for you if you want! As an added bonus the cafe purposely partners with origin and ethical traders to help source their coffee beans as part of an effort to help the environment and support coffee growers.
Cox Lane | Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | (02) 6600 1505 | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Monday to Sunday 6.30am–2.00pm
The Green Galley
If you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or just enjoy the odd plant based meal, then The Green Galley has to be on your list of places to visit while in Coffs Harbour. The varied menu, which also has gluten free options, includes toasties, burgers, wraps, salads and sandwiches. The vegetarian burgers in particular are a highly rated customer favourite – take your pick from the standard GG Vego Burger or the upgraded GG Works Burger. On the drinks menu are coffees made using beans from Hill Roasters. They’re a micro-roastery that roast premium coffee beans and create signature blends in the small town of Kundala in regional NSW. If you’re not feeling a coffee then maybe go for one of the signature smoothies, including the coconutty Tropical Time or taste tingling Berry Refreshing. The cafe itself is located out in the Coffs Harbour International Marina. You’re seconds away from ocean views and only a short walk from Muttonbird Islands Nature Reserve. This local attraction is a seabird rookery and with any luck you might be able to spot a migrating whale.
1 Marina Drive | Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | 0491 665 677 | Website | Instagram | Monday to Sunday 6.30am–2.00pm
Double Shot Xpresso
Located near the Harbour Drive and Park Avenue Lane entertainment precinct, Double Shot Xpresso cafe is in a convenient location if you’re planning to do a bit of shopping while you’re in Coffs Harbour. The cafe has take away options and a small outdoor seating area under the shade of some trees. While there you can sit and watch the world pass by as you enjoy a decent mug of coffee. If the hot or iced coffees aren’t for you don’t worry, there are plenty of other options available. Maybe give the 7 spice chai a try; the word is it tastes a lot like gingerbread!
82 Harbour Drive, City Centre Mall | Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | (02) 6652 5831 | Monday to Friday 7.00am–2.00pm | Saturday 7.00am–11.00am
Bam Beans & Music
Bam Beans & Music is a unique offering in the Coffs Harbour cafe scene that can easily fit into a morning of shopping in the Harbour Drive precinct. Locally owned and operated, it is a coffee shop combined with a vintage music store. On the music side of things you can peruse classic vinyl records, rare blu ray DVDs, and collectable toys. As an added bonus there are frequent sales and special deals so you might walk away with a bargain. When it comes to the cafe side the store sells takeaway coffees that you can enjoy while perusing the store. The beans come from Hill Roasters who also supply The Green Galley. They have two signature blends on offer; Hill Roasters Espresso and Eleganza Vietato Espresso. Both have a rich yet balanced flavour that works perfectly in a milk coffee. If you like the taste after trying it at Bam Beans & Music you can always order your own bags and bring the best of regional NSW coffee roasting into your kitchen.
In Cinema Arcade at 7/11 Harbour Drive | Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | Facebook | Monday to Friday 5.00am–3.00pm | Saturday 5.00am–2.00pm | Sunday 5.30am–12.00pm
Swiftt
If you’re looking for a caffeine hit that’s quick to order and totally delicious you should definitely check out Swiftt. Located at the northern end of Coffs Harbour this hole in the wall coffee shop is only a short walk from a range of accommodation options including the Big4 Park Beach Holiday Park, Surf Beach Motel and Coffs Harbour Holiday Apartments. The beans come from Artisti Coffee Roasters, a Coffs Coast roastery which has been roasting beans and supporting local businesses since 2009. As well as trying them in your favourite style of coffee, you can also buy a bag of The Fix or Champion to take home. Adding to the convenience of Swiftt is your ability to preorder a coffee for collection. Just call or text your order and it’ll be ready for your arrival giving you more time to enjoy your day.
157 Orlando Street | Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | 0411 170 428 | Facebook | Instagram | Monday to Friday 5.30am–12.00pm | Saturday 6.30am–12.00pm
Twenty46
Conveniently located on the bustling Jetty Strip, Twenty46 is open for breakfast and lunch. The team behind the cafe are mother and daughter duo Mel and Bree, who named it after their hometown Five Dock. The connection might seem a little hard to make until you discover that the town’s postcode is 2046! The menu has all day breakfast and lunch meals, including Belgian waffles, an acai bowl, a big breakfast (and we mean big!), crispy skin barramundi and beef and bacon burger. The drinks menu has just as many options with everything from milkshakes and frappes to freshly squeezed juices and wine. If you’re a coffee lover don’t worry, Twenty46 have got you covered. They use beans from Adore Coffee Roasters who are yet another high quality NSW roastery for you to try. Like many of the others you can order their beans online and have them delivered straight to your door.
394 Harbour Drive | Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | (02) 6652 5665 | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Monday to Friday 6.00am–2.30pm | Saturday to Sunday 7.00am–2.30pm
