Eat & Drink on the Central Coast NSW

The Bees Knees Eatery

The Bees Knees Eatery is a small beachfront café in Copacabana serving specialty coffee, smoothies, shakes and café favourites. Opened in 2022, it focuses on locally sourced, seasonal produce and offers ice cream year-round. In cooler months, the menu expands to include toasted sandwiches, jaffles, soup and sourdough, making it a relaxed spot for breakfast, lunch or a beachside treat.

Carne & Cucina

Carne & Cucina combines gourmet butchery with artisan Italian dining, focusing on quality ingredients and traditional craftsmanship. The menu features flame-cooked meats, handmade pastas and ready-to-heat meals prepared with care. Celebrating classic Italian flavours, Carne & Cucina is known for rich, thoughtfully prepared dishes and a strong dedication to quality produce and authentic cooking.

Kefi

Kefi is a waterfront Greek restaurant and bar at Koolewong Marina on Brisbane Water, serving a Greek-inspired menu focused on fresh seafood and grilled specialties. Set in a bright, airy space overlooking the marina, it offers relaxed dining with scenic water views. Kefi is also a popular venue for weddings and special events, combining coastal views with warm Greek hospitality.

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.

Parklife Coffee

Parklife Coffee is a kiosk-style café in Terrigal Rotary Park. It is beside the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre and sits within a fully fenced children’s park. The café serves fresh food, treats and single-origin organic coffee. The location has wheelchair and pram access, is pet friendly, and caters for a range of dietary needs.

BMX Burgers

BMX Burgers is a retro burger bar in Umina Beach. The menu has beef burgers, chicken, fries and thick shakes. There are also meals for kids and vegan options. You can dine in or order pickup and delivery.

Lifeboat Seafood Brooklyn

Lifeboat Seafood Brooklyn is a popular waterfront seafood restaurant in Brooklyn, NSW, located near the marina and Hawkesbury River Station. Known for fresh fish and chips, grilled seafood and generous platters, it’s a relaxed alfresco spot overlooking the river. Expect flathead, snapper, barramundi, Sydney Rock oysters and share-style seafood platters. A favourite for weekend lunches and family outings, it can be busy during peak periods.

Angler's Rest Hotel Off The Hook Bistro

Off The Hook Bistro at Angler’s Rest Hotel is a relaxed, family-friendly dining spot in Brooklyn, NSW, known for generous portions, fresh seafood and classic pub meals. Open for lunch and dinner, with all-day dining on weekends, the menu features beer-battered fish and chips, seafood platters, oysters, burgers, pizzas and hearty mains. With a solid selection of beers and wines and a laid-back pub atmosphere, it’s a popular choice for casual meals near the Hawkesbury River.

Brooklyn’s Corner

Brooklyn’s Corner is a café and cake shop in the heart of Brooklyn, NSW, serving all-day breakfast, seasonal lunch options and freshly made cakes and tarts. Proudly pouring Toby’s Estate coffee, this local favourite offers savoury brunch dishes, sandwiches and sweet treats delivered fresh daily. With indoor and outdoor seating, it’s a relaxed spot to catch up with friends or enjoy coffee near the Hawkesbury River. Whole cakes are available for special occasions with advance notice.

Sonoma Bakery

Sonoma Bakery is an artisan bakery in Terrigal NSW specialising in handcrafted sourdough breads, pastries and quality coffee. The Terrigal bakery uses simple, high-quality ingredients and traditional techniques to produce fresh baked goods daily, from crusty loaves to croissants and savoury pies. This Terrigal bakery cafe is a favourite local spot for takeaway breakfast, coffee and premium baked treats in the Central Coast.

Bremen Patisserie

Bremen Patisserie is a family-owned patisserie and bakery in Umina Beach NSW known for its freshly baked pies, pastries, cakes and quality coffee roasted on-site daily. This Umina Beach patisserie offers a wide range of sweet and savoury treats including gourmet meat pies, tarts and European-style pastries made using fresh ingredients. It’s a local favourite for takeaway breakfast, lunch and coffee or something delicious on the Central Coast.

Seaside Emporium

Seaside Emporium is a gourmet bakery and café in Ettalong Beach NSW offering freshly baked artisan pies, pastries, breads and coffee near the Central Coast shoreline. This Ettalong Beach bakery café is known for its award-winning Shhmoakesy pies, savoury treats and takeaway bites made daily with quality ingredients. Locals and visitors stop by for breakfast, lunch or a quick coffee and freshly baked goods while exploring the seaside village.