The Best Cafes in the Blue Mountains for a Gourmet Bite
Whether you are after casual cafe fare or elevated brunch bites, these are the best cafes in the Blue Mountains.
The Blue Mountains is a destination worth exploring for countless reasons, and one of our favourite reasons is the thriving culinary scene.
Indulge in wholesome fare and start your day right, savouring fresh local produce and supporting small businesses dedicated to creating a memorable foodie experience.
Join us as we unveil the ultimate guide to the best cafes in the Blue Mountains.
Black Cockatoo Bakery
One of the best things to do is hit up a country bakery for crumbly pastries and fresh loaves of bread. Black Cockatoo Bakery makes this ritual even better, with barista-made coffee, hot drinks and warm cups of tea.
A beautiful spot for a rest stop, the display of sweet and savoury pastries is hard to resist, but the good news is they make for some tasty fuel for a day of exploring the Blue Mountains!
Shop 1/1 Staples Crescent, Lawson
BLAQ
Known for its high-quality service, premium dining and hyper-local ingredients used in a selection of share plates, BLAQ is hard to miss as one of the best restaurants and cafes in the Blue Mountains.
Located inside the beautifully renovated motel, The Kyah, BLAQ is open early for breakfast 7 days a week, dishing up fresh dishes, including eggs hatched from the property's chickens. Talk about from farm to plate!
13 - 17 Brightlands Avenue, Blackheath
Blue Mist Cafe
This hybrid and oh-so-charming bookshop cafe is the quintessential place to spend an afternoon in the Blue Mountains. Grab a seat upstairs in the bookstore, find a cosy nook, curl up with a cuppa from Blue Mist Cafe and get lost in a good read.
It doesn't get much better than this, particularly on a cold winter day!
8 Station Street, Wentworth Falls
The Megalong Valley Tearooms
In the 20s and 30s, the Megalong Valley was home to nine tearooms. Today, there’s just a handful left, and a cuppa at The Megalong Valley Tearooms is worth the visit. As you look over the rugged mountains, you’ll be served Devonshire tea and scones with clotted cream.
If scones aren't your thing, the all-day breakfast and lunch menu will have something to satisfy your cravings, with all the classics available, along with great coffee.
824 Megalong Road, Megalong Valley
dbl Ristretto
Over in Springwood, these guys take their coffee seriously. Each cup at dbl Ristretto is made with love and Proud Mary beans. For those with dietary requirements, don't fret! There are plenty of gluten-free and dairy-free options, plus healthy smoothies and raw treats.
A beautiful, calm space welcomes visitors in for a warm cup of coffee, and when the weather permits there's seating outdoors to soak up the sunshine and that crisp Blue Mountains air.
212 Macquarie Road, Springwood
Sorensen's Glasshouse & Gardens
Sitting pretty on Herbert Street, Sorensen's Glasshouse & Gardens combines luxury with function. The glasshouse and grounds are stunning, pairing perfectly with their beautiful menu of cafe delicacies.
From Belgian caramel waffles to their shakshuka, you can sip and snack the day away surrounded by storybook scenery.
8 Herbert Street, Leura
Kickaboom
For fun, style, creativity and deliciousness, look no further than Glenbrook's Kickaboom. This stylish specialty coffee house serves solid brews using beans from Reuben Hills and Seven Seeds, alongside an inventive menu of turned-up brunch classics that will have your tastebuds begging for more.
If you stick around for lunch, the fried chicken waffle is a crowd-pleaser. There are takeaway options too, if you would rather save your tasty treat for later.
Shop 1/6 Ross Street, Glenbrook
Cassiopeia
For a caffeine fix that meets sky-high coffee snob standards (guilty!), Cassiopeia over-delivers. This espresso bar roasts its beans on-site, and you can taste the love and passion for coffee in every sip.
Pair your brew with a delectable snack and you have yourself the perfect way to start the day in the Blue Mountains!
Katoomba, Springwood & Windsor
fed Blue Mountains
In the picturesque Wentworth Falls, fed reigns supreme as one of the best cafes in the Blue Mountains. Boasting a cosy and rustic ambience, fed serves up a delectable array of locally sourced delights.
From hearty brekkie options to mouth-watering pastries, this cafe is a haven for food enthusiasts seeking a satisfying feed.
6 Station Street, Wentworth Falls
Cafe 2773 Glenbrook
This local cafe in Glenbrook serves delicious brunch classics during the day and flavoursome, modern Australian dishes at night. Cafe 2773 boasts a fantastic outdoor area perfect for Sunday brunching that has the locals lining up each weekend.
If you stick around til the afternoon on warmer days, the kids (and the big kids alike) will love a sweet treat from the ice cream truck.
19 Ross Street, Glenbrook
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