The best places for coffee in Bellingen

Looking for the best places for coffee in Bellingen? From bakeries to tourist destinations, gelato and granola bars, Bellingen on the Mid North Coast is jam-packed with excellent places for coffee. But here’s something you might not know – the town is also trying to phase out single-use coffee cups. Yep – you heard us, Bellingen is home to the awe-inspiring movement known as Coffee for Climate, where a collaboration of cafe owners, friends, family and locals are coming together to phase out disposable cups. So how do you get your coffee, you ask? Dine in, BYO, buy a reusable one or borrow a cup from what is known as the ‘Mug Library’. To find out where to find the best coffee, keep reading! BYO cup and be part of Bellingen’s BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal).

 

1. HYDE

Home to one of the best places for coffee in town, HYDE Bellingen is an excellent place to stop by for coffee and watch the world go by. Indulge in a delicious slice of cake or a freshly baked croissant and then meander through the store’s luxurious collection of clothing, homewares and furniture.  Boasting big tables perfect for co-working and impromptu meetings, HYDE Bellingen is a popular spot to appease caffeine cravings for locals and travellers alike.

62 Hyde Street | Bellingen NSW 2454 | 0468 731 833 | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Monday to Friday 6.30am–3.00pm | Saturday 7.00am–3.00pm | Sunday 7.00am–2.00pm

2. The Old Butter Factory

If you love a slice of history with your latte, you’ll love sipping on coffee at The Old Butter Factory in Bellingen. Dating back to the 1900s, this premises has a story to share – from butter factory to bacon factory, to community arts hub, to what it is today – The Old Butter Factory is a popular tourist destination and one of the best places for coffee in Bellingen. Now a focal point for A+ hospitality, creativity, culture, and community, the onsite cafe boasts breakfast, lunch and all-day menus, as well as a drinks list that includes wines and cool beer and cider to take the edge off the humidity. A wonderful place to catch up with friends and family and re-caffeinate while in town, The Old Butter Factory is a must-visit for food and coffee lovers and shopping enthusiasts alike.

1 Doepel Street | Bellingen NSW 2454 | (02) 6655 2150 | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Monday to Sunday 8.00am–4.00pm

3. Habitat Coffee House

Next on our list of the best places for coffee in Bellingen is Habitat Coffee House – the jungle-esque coffee destination for plant and coffee lovers of all stripes. Taking over what used to be an old petrol station in the heart of town, Habitat Coffee House is home to plants, garden bits and bobs, and comfy vintage lounges and armchairs to kick back in while you enjoy your iced long black.

86 Hyde Street | Bellingen NSW 2454 | Facebook | Instagram | Monday to Saturday 8.00am–3.00pm

4. H&S Cafe

One of Bellingen’s favourite coffee and breakfast locations, H&S Cafe is the granola and espresso bar you didn’t realise you needed in your life. Specialising in single-origin filter roasts from Melbourne-based Axil Coffee Roasters, H&S prides itself on making exceptional coffee for its customers. With a delicious, seasonal and locally sourced menu, this cafe in Bellingen is also a great place to grab a bite to eat. From bacon and egg rolls to acai bowls and the cafe’s staple housemade granola, H&S is a must-visit while in Bellingen.

85a Hyde Street | Bellingen NSW 2454 | Website | Instagram | Monday to Friday 7.00am–2.00pm | Saturday to Sunday 7.30am–1.00pm

5. Black Bear Cafe

Sourcing their coffee beans from speciality small batch roasters Suspension Espresso, the team at Black Bear Cafe in Bellingen searched for only the finest, most delicious tasting coffee for their customers to relish. Full-bodied with a rich aroma and thick crema, the Kongi Gold blend from Papua New Guinea is what you’ll find at this cafe in Bellingen, and perhaps one of the reasons it’s another of the town’s most popular coffee destinations.Short of smooth coffee and good vibes, you’ll also find breakfast and lunch menus featuring all your favourite cafe dishes, plus some new ones to try. Be sure to check out Black Bear Cafe when you’re next in town, and don’t forget to pick up a copy of our own FOUND Regional magazine while you’re there.

7F Church Street | Bellingen NSW 2454 | (02) 6655 1947 | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Monday to Saturday 7.30am–2.00pm | Sunday 7.30am–1.00pm

6. 5 Church Street

Enter 5 Church Street, another of the best places for coffee in Bellingen. Located on leafy Church Street, this cafe is home to good coffee, good food and good vibes. Cafe by day and restaurant and live music venue by night, 5 Church Street is a premier destination to catch up with friends both during the day and the evening. Pull up a chair and order one of the scrumptious and nutritious dishes from the breakfast or lunch menus, alongside your favourite coffee order. Later in the evening, be serenaded (beer in hand) by sweet melodies performed by local musicians and national bands. Serving up wholesome, local and organic food and top-notch coffee, 5 Church Street is definitely a place to check out while in Bellingen.

5 Church Street | Bellingen NSW 2454 | (02) 6655 0873 | Facebook | Instagram | Monday to Tuesday 7.00am–5.00pm | Thursday 7.00am–5.00pm | Friday to Saturday 7.00am–9.00pm | Sunday 7.00am–4.00pm

7. The Bellingen Gelato Bar

Fresh, creamy gelato and piping hot coffee, what more could you want? Enter The Bellingen Gelato Bar where you’ll find both in spades. Some say that this shop on the corner of Hyde Street might make the best gelato in the whole of NSW, and we have it on good authority that the coffee is pretty darn tasty too. Take a seat indoors in one of the retro booths or enjoy the breeze outside. With a coffee in one hand and a waffle cone topped with gelato perfection in the other, you’ll be well prepared for a day exploring all that Bellingen has to offer.

101 Hyde Street | Bellingen NSW 2454 | (02) 6655 1870 | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Monday to Sunday 10.00am–5.00pm

8. Hearthfire Bakery

Founded in 2000, Hearthfire Bakery is one of Bellingen’s most iconic destinations. Owned by Sally and Dave who are passionate about everything from bread to sustainability, Hearthfire was founded on the solid foundations of sustainability, local ingredients, and community connection. An excellent place to buy a coffee and indulge in delicious and consciously made pastries, pies and sausage rolls, salads and sandwiches, this bakery in Bellingen is a must-visit.

73 Hyde Street | Bellingen NSW 2454 | (02) 6655 0767 | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Monday to Friday 7.00am–4.00pm | Saturday 7.00am–3.00pm 

9. Bellingen Swiss Patisserie

Located on Church Street, this European-style bakery has an assortment of delicious treats to pair with your morning, lunchtime or afternoon coffee. That’s right folks, this bakery is open from 5am – 5pm Monday through Friday and from 5am – 2pm on Saturday.

7b Church Street | Bellingen NSW 2454 | (02) 6655 0060 | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Monday to Friday 5.00am–5.00pm | Saturday 5.00am–2.00pm