Eat and Drink Central Coast

This guide covers cafés, restaurants, bakeries and bars across the region. You’ll find options from Ettalong and Terrigal to The Entrance and other local towns.

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Explore cafés, bakeries, restaurants and bars across the Central Coast.

Cecilia's Restaurant & Wine Bar

Cecilia’s Restaurant & Wine Bar is a modern Australian restaurant in Toowoon Bay. The menu uses local produce with Asian flavours and cooking styles. It serves breakfast and lunch on weekends, with dinner from Wednesday to Saturday. The venue also hosts functions and small weddings.

The Savoy Bar and Music

The Savoy Bar and Music is a vibrant bar and live music venue in Long Jetty NSW offering cocktails, craft beers, wine, food and entertainment. This Long Jetty bar & music venue hosts regular live bands, DJs, trivia and themed events alongside casual dining and drinks in a heritage-style space. It’s a popular spot on the Central Coast for social nights, weekend entertainment and community gatherings.

Avoca Sands Café

Avoca Sands Café is a beachfront café and bar in Avoca Beach NSW serving specialty coffee, breakfast, lunch and craft cocktails with ocean views. This Avoca Beach café roasts its own coffee and offers a fresh coastal menu of relaxed seaside dishes just steps from the sand. It’s a popular Central Coast café and social spot for morning coffee, brunch, lunch or drinks by the beach.

Jasper's Long Jetty

Jasper’s is a modern Australian tapas restaurant in Long Jetty on the Central Coast, serving innovative share-style dishes inspired by seasonal Australian produce. Owned by local couple Talia and Lawrence, the menu is designed for interactive dining, with rotating tapas plates ideal for sharing. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and BYO wine, Jasper’s is a popular choice for date nights, group dining and special occasions.

Flour & Co.

Flour & Co. is a much-loved family-run bakery and coffee house on the Central Coast, serving up freshly baked pies, sausage rolls, toasties, burritos, and raw treats from their cosy spot in Toowoon Bay. Formerly known as the Toowoon Bay Pie Shop, the Picot family has been feeding locals and visitors for over 30 years. Open six days a week from 6am, it’s the perfect pitstop before a morning at the beach.

King Tide Cafe

King Tide Café is a waterfront café in Brooklyn NSW serving breakfast, lunch and specialty coffee with views over the Hawkesbury River. This Brooklyn café offers fresh, simple meals, house-made options and outdoor seating right by the marina. It’s a popular spot for coffee, brunch and relaxed dining by the water on the Central Coast edge.

From beachfront cafés to waterfront restaurants, you’ll find dining options across the Central Coast.

Terrigal is one of the most popular dining spots on the Central Coast. Many cafés and restaurants sit beside the beach or overlook the water. It’s a great place for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks with a view.

Long Jetty is known for its café culture and small bars. The main street is lined with coffee shops, bakeries and local dining places.

Ettalong Beach has a relaxed village feel and several popular restaurants near the waterfront. Many visitors combine a meal with a stroll along the foreshore.

You’ll also find good places to eat in Gosford, Avoca Beach, The Entrance and many other towns across the Coast.

Use the guides above to discover cafés, restaurants, bakeries, and bars across the Central Coast.

Before you visit, check opening hours and booking requirements. Some venues can be busy on weekends, school holidays and during summer.