Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Lismore City Council

"Visitors expect to be surrounded by vegan cuisine in Byron and The Beet offers a finer-dining vegan experience. It’s not just for vegans though – The Beet aims to cater for all, with decidedly not-just-lentil-and-salad options such as The Beet Burger and Koshihikari Risotto. They claim many kids never even suspect that their Vegan Chick’n Nuggets are not made from meat!"

"Established in 1947, The Byron Bay General Store is among Byron Shire’s oldest commercial buildings still standing. Bringing you a choice of organic and healthy treats (try the vegan burger), The General Store is a sweet little oasis if you want to get out of the centre of town."

"The shop opened as The Top Store milk bar and takeaway in 1951, which makes it the 2nd earliest continually running business in the Byron Bay area after The Great Northern Resort. Ask any kind of Byron Bay local their favourite spot for a coffee or a relaxed lunch and also they’ll most likely claim it’s The Top Store. From surfie to hippy to current city imports, The Leading Shop interest all of the distinctive town’s walks of life, not to mention the streams of visitors who handle to find it as well as their very own spot of lawn out the front to resolve into some sunlight."

"Want a place where the kids can literally eat a delicious burger and run around outside?. Or perhaps dine on some delicious brekkie while you drink your coffee and enjoy watching the early morning surfers head to the beach?. Heck, get it all as takeaway and head to the beach where you can actually watch the surfers in action as they take on one of Byron Bay’s well known surfing destinations, The Pass."

"Smoothies, single-origin coffees and delicious pastries offer a sweet finish to a cafe menu boasting an unmatched burger selection. From beef to chicken, mushroom to halloumi, your taste buds will find what they’re craving on The Top Shop’s blackboard menu, all served between house-made buns. Gather around a table in this popular local hang-out or sprawl out on the grass under blue skies."

"Folk is one of our favourite spots, and many a meeting was held in their lush garden during the early Sienna days. It might be set in a slightly unlikely location (next to a caravan park), but that doesn’t stop it from being a super-sweet, chilled-out garden café with the most innovative wholefoods menu you ever did see. Do not start us on the joys of their vegan burrito."

"If you’re vegetarian or vegan, then you’ll quickly fall in love with the menu options at Folk. Add to this the dreamy, Instagrammable garden setting and swinging tunes, and you’ve got yourself a killer breakfast spot!. View this post on Instagram"

"Folk is your ideal coffee shop where you can easily spend an entire afternoon. Located in Discovery Park, Folk features homey interiors, comfy chairs, and airy spaces to chill on a quiet afternoon. It’s just like lounging around in a summer home."

"Sitting centrally in town is local institution the Bayleaf Café. Get in early because the venue overflows with visitors at all hours, thanks to its array of speciality brews and coffees, and nourishing brunch offerings. Locals and tourists alike flock to this central morning mecca thanks to dishes that include a famed green breakfast bowl, and vegan offerings aplenty (it is Byron after all)."

"If I might think about one word to define Bayleaf Café in Byron Bay it would be ‘regular’. The tiered timber as well as block café forgetting the time of Marvell as well as Fletcher Streets is consistently busy. I’m chatting seven days a week, rain, hailstorm or lustre, busy."

"This busy and delicious cafe serves up breakfast and lunch, and is one of the best hot-spots in town. As well as their unique, wholesome menu, they also have a shop on premise, with cute homewares and packaged foods!"

"Another super popular spot for breakfast in Byron Bay is Combi, with its central location. Out of all the options on the list their menu is probably the smallest – but the real draw here is their epic acai and smoothie bowls, with the Organic Chia Party being my pick of the bunch. If you’re not feeling those there are some staples on the menu too – including avo on toast, toasted sandwhiches and even the unusual, but popular Sweet Sprouted Bread – which combines toasted sprouted bread, tahini and bannana all drizzled with local honey."

"Healthy doesn’t have to mean boring, and Combi’s range of raw and organic dishes proves it. Think smoothies, cold-pressed juices, superfood bowls and raw vegan cakes (all of which are sugar- and gluten-free), served in a refreshingly airy space with a slightly tropical vibe. There is also a good range of organic, fair-trade coffees and teas to accompany your food, and a refreshing commitment to avoiding all single-use plastics."

"When the sun is out, the pavement hot and the carparks rare, stop in at Combi to cool your jets and reinvigorate. The smoothies here—adorned with roasted coconut and edible flowers—are almost too pretty to slurp and the acai bowls some of the biggest and best value in the whole of Byron."

"Fishheads is the type of restaurant where you can get high quality meals and great service – two things that make this a firm favourite with the locals. Even though they might be a bit pricey, eating here is definitely worth it. When it comes to choices this Byron Bay seafood restaurant is a winner, they have something for everyone, even the fussiest of eaters!"

"Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Fishheads serves up some of the freshest seafood in town. Take a seat on their laid-back, beachfront deck or grab your fish and chips to-go and enjoy on the sand. Either way, you’re in for a real treat."

"If you love coffee, don’t miss Espressohead on your visit to Byron Bay. This brunch hotspot has been around for over 15 years and is renowned for its quality house blend, as well as its extensive range of teas, smoothies and juices. Then there’s the food, which caters to all cravings, whether you’re hungry for French toast, homemade muesli, a build-your-own breakfast or a Vietnamese rice pancake with fried eggs, herbs and chilli-lime dressing."

"If you choose a location for coffee based on the name, then you’re safe with selecting Espressohead in Byron Bay It’s definitely a fantastic location for coffee, yet it likewise has a solid all-day morning meal and also lunch menu to tuck into while you drink your favourite bevvy. Espressohead is just one of Byron’s longest-running cafés. It’s constantly been a residents’ hang."

"Just a short walk from Main Beach, this Byron Bay coffee shop brews Merlo coffee, a popular bean from Brisbane. Espressohead is known around Byron Bay for serving up a great breakfast along with its delicious coffee, but that’s probably because it is one of the longest continually running cafes in Byron Bay. Where to find Espressohead: 7 Middleton St., Byron Bay"

"This eatery sits on Jonson Street as the name suggests, but it’s not located on top of the beach, rather it’s closer to Woolworths Byron Bay. You can grab breakfast, lunch or dinner at Jonsons Restaurant. According to some of the Google reviews, it looks to be a fairly popular breakfast joint as people thought they served good coffee."

"Situated super close to the beach, Byron Fresh Cafe comes with a packed out menu that have even the most hungry morning person sorted out. Ranging from fruitbowls and granola through to buttermilk hotcakes or their signature Big B there’s something to suit everyone – including veggies, vegans and gluten free. You can also order your food to takeaway if you fancy a quick stroll up to the park or beach for an alfresco breakfast experience!"

"After a day relaxing at the beach, stop by Byron Fresh for a hearty meal, an excellent cup of coffee, or a refreshing cold drink. The Buddha Bowl is probably the most delicious vegetarian dish you’ll have during your stay in Byron Bay. It combines sweet potato, avocado, turmeric, brown rice, hemp seeds and broccolini with tasty cashew cream, so each bite is bright and fresh."

"It’s only a saunter from the main beach and almost always open. Fresh options include summer crunch granola for breakfast, zen burger for lunch and quinoa and zucchini hotcakes for dinner. For a perfectly postable photo, choose from the gorgeous-in-every-direction interior or the laneway ‘love booth’, created from vintage bottles."

"Just off the beach and main street in Byron – 4/4 Bay Ln, Byron Bay. I’m not one to usually go for pizza but we decided to try out the authentic Italian restaurant, Il Buco one night as it’s in a great location (just off Main Street) and it was Number 1 on Trip Advisor at the time for Byron’s best restaurants as well as the Number 1 best pizza in Australia!. This small, unassuming restaurant was awesome."

"The best pizza in town with authentic thin-crust wood-fired pizzas sparingly topped with outstanding flavours using as much local produce as possible – Bangalow sweet pork, for instance."

"The best way to get to this great local hangout is to walk from Byron Bay’s Main Beach out toward the Wreck (local surf spot) and keep heading south to Belongil Beach. Take our tip and leave just before sunset and it will take you twenty minutes to walk to the Treehouse while the sun is setting, colouring the sky with rainbow hues. When you arrive you just have to cross the road to this retro bar and indulge in late afternoon bevvies."

"The Belongil offers beautiful coffee and generous breakfasts. Located in the beachside suburb of Belongil, in Byron Bay, known for its tranquility, undeveloped landscape and beach. Open for brunch: 7am – 2pm."

"Another top pick for coffee in Byron, Dip is the perfect spot to sit back, relax, and enjoy a long and laidback breakfast. The outdoor seating is a great place to people watch, and breakfast is served until 3 pm, so there’s no rush. Dip offers all the classics, plus plenty for those with a sweet tooth – cinnamon and vanilla French toast, buttermilk pancakes with fresh berries, and wild rice porridge."

"Dip Cafe, positioned in the heart of Byron Bay, is a fabulous corner coffee shop with huge lumber bay windows drawn back to permit the winter months sunlight to fill the room. It has an open kitchen area and also a rustic, beachy charm. The walls are loaded with local art work as well as splashings of regional event posters."

"Not far from the Byron Bay Library on Lawson Street, you’ll find Trattoria Basiloco. This Italian restaurant is actually run by an Italian family, who moved from the island of Sardinia to Byron Bay. And visitors seem to notice the difference — many Tripadvisor reviews mentioned how authentic the cuisine is!"

"The best way to get to this great local hangout is to walk from Byron Bay’s Main Beach out toward the Wreck (local surf spot) and keep heading south to Belongil Beach. Take our tip and leave just before sunset and it will take you twenty minutes to walk to the Treehouse while the sun is setting, colouring the sky with rainbow hues. When you arrive you just have to cross the road to this retro bar and indulge in late afternoon bevvies."

"The Belongil offers beautiful coffee and generous breakfasts. Located in the beachside suburb of Belongil, in Byron Bay, known for its tranquility, undeveloped landscape and beach. Open for brunch: 7am – 2pm."

"Delight in a chilly beer after a day in the sun at Woody’s Surf Shack, and also join the throng of partygoers as the night grows to revel in the music, dancefloor, and euphoric atmosphere of this retro-style bar. Classic surfboards hang from the ceiling, and also graffiti as well as local art work stretch along walls. Comfy cubicles, an exterior patio, and several pool tables give a perfect recess from the dance area."

"A Byron Bay staple, Woody’s Surf Shack is an essential stop on any bar crawl. The decor is inspired by a group of surfers who made the Bay their home in the ’60s and ’70s, and features surfboards, vintage photos and graffiti. Relax in retro booths or on the outdoor patio, shoot some pool, make some moves on the dance floor and enjoy anything from tinnies to bubbles or cocktails."

"Traditionally the last stop of the night, this dark bar now has a lockout time of 2am, so if you fancy shooting pool till the wee hours you'll need to get in before then. It runs a free pick-up Kombi from..."

"Food and coffee combine with absolute grace in one of Byron Bay’s primary foodie destinations. You may feel like you’ve walked into one of the Bay’s coolest bars but it’s actually a whole-food café/restaurant with a menu reflecting the best of what’s in-season and on-trend. The need to queue for a table just gives visitors more time to browse the full list of coffees and cocktails on offer, alongside the Instagram-ready breakfasts, brunches and lunches."

"People who used to serve up coffee at Top Shop run another popular coffee shop in Byron Bay. At night, The Roadhouse becomes a whisky bar, but during the day it serves Byron Bay organic coffee among other pick-me-ups. Where to find The Roadhouse: 6/142 Bangalow Rd., Byron Bay"