Our local favourites in Milton, Mollymook, Ulladulla and beyond
There's something about a South Coast morning. An early swim followed by a great coffee, a long breakfast with friends or a fresh pastry picked up on the way to the beach. We're lucky to have some fantastic cafés, bakeries and coffee spots around Milton, Mollymook, Ulladulla and Burrill Lake. From neighbourhood favourites to newer openings, there's no shortage of places to start your day.
We've rounded up some of our favourites, whether you're after a quick takeaway coffee, a proper sit-down breakfast or a relaxed weekend brunch. And if you're staying at Cupitt's Estate, many of these local spots are just a short drive away.
Slow Mornings at Cupitt's Estate
If you're staying in one of our luxury villas, there's no need to rush out for breakfast. Guests booking directly with Cupitt's Estate can start their first morning with a complimentary continental breakfast hamper, featuring freshly baked sourdough, and barista-made coffee to enjoy with views across the vineyard. When you're ready to explore, you'll find some of the South Coast's best cafés and bakeries just minutes away.
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Coffee at Cupitt's Estate
Cupitt’s Estate serves Guerilla Roasters Coffee from 11 a.m. until late every day. This coffee is roasted and brewed in a warehouse in Moruya. Guerilla Roasters focus solely on high-quality specialty coffee because they believe it is the route to long-term sustainability for coffee farmers. Coffee available all 7 days during business operating hours.
Note that most other cafes in the area close after lunch, so please check the business websites for their closing times.
Breakfast Tips on the South Coast
If you are looking for a more hearty breakfast, you are spoiled for choice for great cafes in Mollymook, Milton and Ulladulla. Whether it’s for a full-on big breakfast, house-made granola or perfect eggs and avocado, there is something for everyone. Here are a few of our favourite coffee shops and brunch spots around town.
Milton
On the Highway at the traffic lights, you will find the very popular Pilgrims Vegetarian Cafe, founded in 1980. It is famous for burgers, an epic veggie breakfast, and excellent juices, smoothies, coffees, and cakes. It is a local institution; it is hard to go past a Bliss Burger and a Bombie. Travel a few metres south, and you will find Brown Sugar serving Ona coffee and delicious breakfast and lunch Monday - Saturday. North of Pilgrims is you will also find Flour, Water, Salt and great bread, cakes and gelato! Yum. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Cross the road on Wason Street from Pilgrims and discover Buerre Noisette, a beautiful patisserie with a garden courtyard serving All Press Coffee, artisan pastries and warm, friendly service. Kindred Coffee is located next to the Kindred Home Store (recommended for gift shopping); this cute coffee shop gives customers a wide variety of vegan and vegetarian delights, breathtaking views from their secluded courtyard, and of course, excellent coffee from Allpress roasters!
Bar Yuki - Who says Bar Yuki is just for evenings? On Saturday and Sunday mornings, the popular Japanese-inspired bar transforms into Kissa Yuki, serving breakfast and coffee in its relaxed Milton courtyard. A lovely spot to start the weekend before exploring the village. Weekend breakfast: Saturday and Sunday, 8am-12:30pm. Visit Bar Yuki
Peach Café - Peach is a colourful addition to Milton's café scene, serving specialty coffee, satisfying breakfast rolls and creative brunch dishes. A great stop for a relaxed breakfast before browsing the shops along Milton's main street. Find Peach Café
Milk Haus Wholefoods Cafe - A few minute's drive through the rolling country hills (via Croobyar Road), you will find Milk Haus in the Old Cheese Factory at Woodstock. Milk Haus delivers fresh, ultra-delicious fare showcasing their garden produce. It is open Thursday through Monday. Warning: It is always tough to decide what to have; everything sounds (and is) so good! Hot tip: Grab a bloody mary; you won’t regret it.
Ulladulla
Treehouse Cafe is situated in the heart of Ulladulla. It serves super fresh food alongside Seven Miles Coffee. They also offer a range of other beverages, like matcha latte, warmed golden almond milk (spiced with turmeric, ginger and cinnamon) and Bodhi organic teas. Their smoothies and cakes are famous!
Perched by Ulladulla Harbour, you will find Native. This eatery serves dishes loaded with superfoods, local veggies, and some fantastic smoothies. If you’re an early riser, you're in luck as brekkie begins at 6.30am, which means it comes with incredible coastal sunrises. The coffee is Will & Co’s Eight-O-Eight house blend, plus there are Mayde organic teas, turmeric lattes and a ‘rosetta’ latte: local milk infused with beetroot, hibiscus, ginger and maca. Open 7 days!
Craft Surf is located at the top of town. We serve Little Marionette Coffee and grab-and-go options from our cafe, including our tasty Raw Vegan Treats, open seven days from 6.30am.
Also at the top of Ulladulla, you’ll find Maverick Coffee, open seven days a week and stocked with delicious treats and local goodies.
Oceanvibe Ulladulla
Breakfast with harbour views is always a good idea. Oceanvibe offers a relaxed café setting overlooking Ulladulla Harbour, with coffee, breakfast favourites and plenty of choices for a leisurely morning. Find Oceanvibe
And if you're into a proper pie for brekkie (who isn't?), Hayden’s Pies on the Princes Highway is a local institution, famous for good reason and a must-stop for both regulars and road trippers.
Narrawallee
Hello Huey is a vintage coffee caravan at Matron Porter Reserve in Narrawallee, NSW. Owned and operated by Alysha Bindley, this charming spot serves delicious coffee, homemade treats, and friendly barista banter. Operating most days from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, it's a favourite among locals and visitors alike.
Tino's Bodega is a Latin-inspired coffee shop and eatery situated at 1 Matron Porter Drive, Narrawallee Inlet. Open seven days a week during the summer, Tino's offers quality coffee, fresh deli eats, small bites, and small goods. With a focus on Latin-inspired flavours, it's a delightful spot to enjoy a meal or grab provisions for a beach picnic.
Mollymook
Bannister Pavillion Coffee Cart is open from 7am daily until 11.30am. Enjoy Allpress Espresso every morning, along with various breakfast bites and baked treats, and stroll along Mollymook Beach's promenade.
Mollymook
Dolly's Café - Located at the refreshed Dolphins Motel on Shepherd Street, Dolly's has quickly become a local favourite for its relaxed atmosphere, specialty coffee and delicious breakfast dishes. Think ricotta hotcakes, breakfast buns and good coffee, just a short stroll from Mollymook Beach. Open daily, 6am-3pm. Visit Dolly's
Breakers Café - Just a short stroll from Mollymook Beach, Breakers is a relaxed spot for breakfast, lunch and coffee. With outdoor seating and a dog-friendly welcome, it's a handy option after a morning swim or coastal walk. Visit Breakers Café
Good Times Café - For those who take their morning coffee seriously, Good Times Café at Mollymook Beach is worth adding to your list. Expect well-made coffee, sweet treats and a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere. Find Good Times Café
The Deli is tucked inside the small shopping area at Mollymook, just across the road from Bannisters Pavillion and Gwylo Restaurant. Serving everything you need for a picnic at the beach, morning tea or lunch, and delicious White Horse Coffee Roasters coffee, this is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.
You can usually find Little Swell Coffee Van along Mollymook Beach, serving coffee to match the insane sunsets over Molly Beach. It is also a good spot to watch the surfers.
Burrill Lake
Lagom Bakery is renowned for its artisanal sourdough bread and flaky pastries, all crafted with slow fermentation techniques. They also serve ethically sourced, locally roasted coffee from Guerrilla Roasters. The bakery operates Wednesday to Sunday from 7:00am to 4:30pm.
Rosie Oats, situated at the corner of Princes Highway and Balmoral Road in Burrill Lake, is a cozy café offering quality coffee, small eats, and provisions. It is open Monday through Wednesday from 6:30am to 2:00pm, Friday from 6:30am to 2:00pm, Saturday and Sunday from 7:00am to 2:00pm, and is closed on Thursdays.
Update: 28 October 2026
