Here’s a post from Desire Empire’s Carolyn Darragh about the very best cafes on the beaches which have been featured on her and my blogs.
Caro’s a Northern Beaches girl who knows her cafes and loves the beach, and she’s shared her very favourites here.
The list starts at Balmoral, goes round past Manly and then all the way up to Palm Beach.
Come on a beachside cafe journey with us!
The Balmoral Boat House
Sophisticated in an ever so casual way, the Balmoral Boathouse always makes for a delightful visit with kids.
Straddling the harbour and with the beach running to the right and left, there is plenty to entertain the kids, whilst you sit on the Deck of this fabulous cafe and take in all the colour and movement that is Sydney Harbour…….Read More
Little Manly Beach Kiosk
A lovely café overlooking the quaint little harbour beach. Little Manly Beach Kiosk is a great spot, where adults can sit and watch their kids playing for hours in the safe netted harbour pool. Read More
The Boathouse, Shelly Beach
Very recently opened, this sister to the Boathouse at Balmoral and at Palm Beach is an instant success. Read a review on MrsDPlus3 here.
The Beach Shed at Dee Why Beach
Yes, that really is the view from the new cafe in the ex-boat storage shed of Dee Why SLSC. This relaxed cafe is on the promenade and has a menu of healthy eats. Read all you need to know and see more photos here.
Pelican Pavilion Cafe at Collaroy Beach
Newly revamped as part of the Collaroy hotel development, this cafe has some of the hottest front row beach seats in Sydney.
Eat by the beach and watch your kids play on the sand…….Now that is one kid friendly cafe…….. Read More
H2O Cafe Narrabeen
Serene and calm,with plenty of shade. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with kids’ menus for each sitting.
This is a great cafe for families, as the kids can spill out into the adjoining park, whilst the adults can stay seated taking in an extra coffee, as the children play………Read More
Boathouse Cafe and Bar Narrabeen
Another absolute beauty overlooking Narrabeen Lagoon.
Serving beautifully fresh, delicious food and giving you the opportunity to hire a kayak, to work off lunch. This would be a great way to entertain the kids for a day on the Northern Beaches……..Read More
Bronze Kiosk Mona Vale
Bronzed by name and bronzed by nature, this north facing cafe is superbly located overlooking Mona Vale Beach and across the road from Apex Park.
Make sure you bring the kids bikes to this one, as there is a great bike track in the park, which is suited to kids aged from toddlers to ten year olds……..Read More
Bum Balinos Cafe Bilgola Beach
Milk and Soda Kiosk Whale Beach
This cute sunny incarnation is a real coup, with beautiful fresh food on offer, great coffee and all served amongst some lovely vintage elements. Don’t miss the vintage toy box. Make a day of it down on beautiful Whale Beach…….Read More
The Boat House Palm Beach
If you fancy some fabulously fresh, reasonably priced food, whilst dining amongst some of the most magnificent scenery in Australia, then this cafe is for you.
With dining areas back and front, there is plenty of room for the family to spread out here. But beware, this cafe is fabulous and can get a little manic on the weekends.
If you are not in a rush and don’t mind queuing to order your food, then this world class cafe, is not to be missed……..Read More
Dunes Kiosk and Restaurant Palm Beach
Located adjacent to the magical Governor Phillip Park in Palm Beach, is Dunes. Two dining options make up this establishment, with the very casual Dunes Kiosk on one side of the building and the beautifully relaxed a la carte dinning option of Dunes Restaurant on the other.
Admittedly this cafe does not have beach views, but it’s so close and the playground is lovely……Read More
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Now we know there are other treasures on the Northern Beaches. Will you tell us your favourites so that we can dash over with cameras and hungry tummies to try them out.
Thanks Carolyn for sharing your fave Northern Beaches cafes with Sydney Kids Food and Travel’s readers.
Happy cafe hunting!
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Desire Empire
No worries. No wonder I’m putting on weight over the holidays. The possibilities up in paradise are endless. Easy on the eye and we are never going to go hungry in this part of the world.
Carolyn
Gourmet Getaways
What a nice, handy and fun roundup! Particularly eyeing on serene H2O Cafe Narrabeen 🙂
Julie & Alesah
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Pretty awesome post. I’ve shared it with my family who lives in the North. xo
Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid
What a great round up! I’ve only been to the Balmoral Boathouse! I’m going to try and work my way through the complete list next summer!
Seana Smith
Haha, we’ll have to go on a cafe crawl together some time.
Monique@The Urban Mum
Summer Dreaming…I used to spend large chunks of winter at the beach, love the vast spaces without all the people. Somehow this winter has felt too cold! This fabulous selection of cafes are a good reason to get back out there… The Northern Beaches are glorious. X