Eat & Drink on the Central Coast NSW

MamiGato

Mamigato is a French-style patisserie and dessert shop in Ettalong Beach NSW known for its freshly made donuts, beignets, cakes and sweet pastries made from traditional recipes. The Ettalong Beach patisserie serves a changing selection of French goodies, from filled brioche donuts to madeleines and tarts, baked on site with quality ingredients. It’s a popular weekend stop inside the Galleria for French treats, takeaway sweets and coffee on the Central Coast.

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.

Lost Souls Bar Terrigal

Lost Souls Bar Terrigal is a lively bar on Terrigal Esplanade NSW known for its creative cocktails, craft beers, rums and relaxed beachside vibe. The Terrigal bar combines speakeasy-style atmosphere with music, pinball games and themed nights, making it a standout nightlife spot on the Central Coast. It’s popular for casual drinks, live music events and social gatherings from afternoon into late night.

Pocket Bar Terrigal

Pocket Bar Terrigal is a cocktail bar and restaurant on Terrigal Esplanade NSW offering a creative drinks menu with cocktails, beers, wine and casual share plates just steps from Terrigal Beach. The Terrigal bar combines handcrafted cocktails and comfort food with live music and a relaxed beachside atmosphere. It’s a popular Central Coast nightlife spot for drinks, dinner, weekend socialising and casual gatherings.

Mumbo Jumbo's Beachhouse

Mumbo Jumbo’s Beachhouse is a beachside bar and restaurant in Terrigal NSW offering casual dining, drinks and seaside views just off The Esplanade. The Terrigal bar and eatery serves a menu of burgers, pizzas, seafood and share plates paired with cocktails, beers and wine in a relaxed coastal setting. It’s a popular Central Coast spot for lunch, dinner, sunset drinks or social gatherings by Terrigal Beach.

Frankie's Rooftop

Frankie’s Rooftop is a rooftop cocktail bar in Woy Woy NSW perched atop The Bayview Hotel with panoramic views over Brisbane Water. This Woy Woy bar serves a cocktail-focused drinks menu alongside fine wines, craft beers and Mediterranean-inspired dishes in a relaxed outdoor setting. It’s a popular Central Coast rooftop bar destination for sunset drinks, weekend socialising and casual gatherings with friends.

The Boy & The Rose

The Boy & The Rose is a café in North Avoca NSW serving locally roasted coffee, breakfast and lunch with a seasonal, fresh menu in a relaxed beachside setting. The North Avoca café offers a variety of dishes including healthy bowls, classic brunch items, juices and specialty coffee from early morning through midday. This Central Coast café is popular with locals and visitors for casual brunch, coffee and takeaway near North Avoca Beach.

Pattison’s Patisserie

Pattison’s Patisserie is a French-inspired bakery and cafe in Erina NSW, known for its exquisite pastries, cakes, tarts and breads made using classic European techniques. The Erina Fair patisserie serves freshly made sweet and savoury treats along with coffee, breakfast and light lunch options. This Erina cafe bakery is a popular stop for pastry lovers, casual dining and takeaway delights.

Gettin Baked

Gettin Baked is a bakery in Umina Beach NSW offering freshly baked cakes, breads and sweet treats for takeaway. This Umina Beach bakery specialises in custom celebration cakes, pastries and homemade goodies made with care. It’s a local spot for quality baked goods and desserts perfect for birthdays, gifts or everyday indulgence.

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.

Big Little Brewing

Big Little Brewing is a craft brewery and taproom in Gosford NSW brewing no-compromise beers with traditional methods and quality ingredients. This Gosford brewery offers a rotating range of handcrafted ales, lagers and seasonal brews on tap alongside a casual beer garden vibe. The Central Coast brewery often features food trucks, live music and a relaxed space for friends and family to enjoy fresh beer and gatherings.

Kincumber Hotel

Kincumber Hotel is a family-friendly pub, bar and bistro in Kincumber NSW offering classic pub meals, drinks, cocktails and an extensive beverage list in a relaxed Central Coast setting. The Kincumber hotel features a beer garden, kids’ play areas, live sports viewing, TAB, bottle shop and regular events alongside Australian pub classics like burgers, schnitzels and seafood. It’s a popular local Kincumber bar and restaurant for casual dining, drinks with friends and community gatherings.