Cafe Aqua is a simple spot, a landmark local favourite and a bright and happy cafe overlooking Park Beach. They serve up exceptional breakfasts, with triple-stacked pancakes and corn fritters ideal for a long day on the sands, and do great coffee made with Merlo espresso beans. Homemade cakes and pastries, and a warm and genuine welcome make this a great spot to start your day. Open daily from 7am to 2pm.
Run by dedicated and enthusiastic coffee geeks, Palate and Ply is one of the best places in town to really get your caffeine fix attended to. With award-winning Artisti coffee, a great menu of fresh and healthy food, and clean, contemporary decor, there’s loads to get excited by at this excellent spot, conveniently situated slap bang in the middle of Coffs’ CBD. Open Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 3:30pm, and Saturday 7am to 1pm.
Dark Arts Brew and Bar could have been plucked straight from one of Melbourne’s classic laneways. Tucked away down a small street in the CBD, the interior is a combo of dark, moody vibes with splashes of 80s style street art. The coffee is exceptional, roasted on-site, and well worth the trip. On Friday and Saturday night it transforms into an intimate cocktail bar, and their espresso martinis are definitely worth a second trip! Open daily from 6:30am to 3pm, and Friday and Saturday until 9:30pm.
Right on the Jetty Strip with great views over the water, Old John’s is where the cool kids of Coffs congregate for coffee, superfood bowls and great breakfasts. On-trend and hip, with crazily eclectic decor of old doors and framed pictures of Jesus, they serve up excellent coffee and sourdough-powered brunches. There’s even a creative space with regular exhibitions from local artists. Open daily from 7am to 3pm.
Family owned and operated, Twenty46 is a charming little cafe and restaurant that glows with passion and pride in providing sterling service, great atmosphere and outstanding food. The mother/daughter duo who own and run the cafe have created a space that is full of life and makes you feel right at home, and the coffee, cakes and main meals are first rate as well. Open Monday to Friday from 6am to 3pm, and weekends 7am to 3pm.
With an enviable Jetty Strip location and a beautiful tiled front bar, the Urban Espresso Lounge hits all the right visual notes. The coffee on offer is delicious, but the real hero is their all day brunch menu, with classic full house breakfasts, pancake stacks, avo on toast and healthy, fresh buddha bowls to satisfy every palate. No one leaves this place still hungry. Open daily from 7am to 3pm.