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Chop 'n Chill

Chop 'n Chill

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:30 AM

Port Macquarie

Restaurant & Catering Association
Combining the best of East and West, head to Chop ‘n’ Chill on Horton Street in Port Macquarie for street-style Southeast Asian fare blended with the hearty smoked-meat flavours of the Americas. Ne...
Set on the picturesque Macleay River and bordered by thriving palms, luscious green grass and neat hedges, is Riverside Tavern on New Entrance Road in South West Rocks. From a tiled alfresco dining...
Hearthfire Bakery

Hearthfire Bakery

Bakery   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Bellingen

Delicious bread that warms the heart along with pastries, toasties and rolls are on the menu at Hearthfire Bakery on Hyde Street in Bellingen. Owners Sally and Bruce are passionate about not only b...
Peak Coffee Brew Lab & Roastery

Peak Coffee Brew Lab & Roastery

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Port Macquarie

Find the first coffee roasting business to be located on the Mid-north Coast at Peak Coffee Brew Lab & Roastery on Jambali Road in Port Macquarie. The brainchild of global coffee entrepreneurs, Sea...
Beach Bums Cafe

Beach Bums Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:45 AM

Forster

Shoes are optional when starting your day with salt water, breakfast and a sunrise overlooking Forster’s Main Beach at Beach Bums Café on the corner of Beach and North Streets. Stroll up from the s...
"Prime Waterside Dining"
Seasalt Cafe & Restaurant

Seasalt Cafe & Restaurant

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Port Macquarie

Overlooking the marina from a prime position on Park Street, treat yourself and loved ones to a meal at Seasalt Café & Restaurant in Port Macquarie. Whether meeting friends for coffee, or mooring t...
Situated on the banks of the Macleay River, The Garden Kitchen & Bar on Remembrance Way offers a stunning dining experience with some of the best food in Kempsey. Housed in the Old Cheese Factory, ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Asian"
Asian fusion has found a home in Forster at Spice Monkey restaurant, tucked underneath Reef Apartments on Wharf Street. Overlooking a pristine waterfront, Spice Monkey offers locals and anyone pass...
Urban Espresso Lounge

Urban Espresso Lounge

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:15 AM

Coffs Harbour

Find stylish café Urban Espresso Lounge on Harbour Drive, in the middle of the Jetty Strip just minutes from Coffs Harbour City Centre. This bright and breezy restaurant rocks a zen-like vibe of wh...
Moo and Bean

Moo and Bean

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Laurieton

A much-loved neighbourhood locale for North Haven residents and visited by those from afar, join in a lively crowd dining at Oasis by the River Restaurant & Café. Guests meet and mingle, sharing go...
The Pepperberry

The Pepperberry

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Port Macquarie

Bella Bellissimo

Bella Bellissimo

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Forster

Stef Beachstone Cafe

Stef Beachstone Cafe

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Coffs Harbour

Frankies Cafe Port Macquarie

Frankies Cafe Port Macquarie

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 6:30 AM

Port Macquarie

For a slice of history and a craft brew, drop into The Pub with No Beer in Taylors Arm. Sit down with the locals in a pub steeped with memorabilia and listen to stories from a bygone era, when a fl...
Social Grounds

Social Grounds

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 6:00 AM

Port Macquarie

For a trendy place to meet along the North Coast of New South Wales, try out Social Grounds on Gordon Street located opposite the Port Macquarie Grower’s Market. Full of loyal locals, this bustling...
The Old Butter Factory Cafe

The Old Butter Factory Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 8:00 AM

Bellingen