Best Coffee and Breakfast on the South Coast

Coffee at Cupitt's Estate

Cupitt’s Estate servesGuerilla Roasters Coffeefrom 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. Farmers can be proud of what they produce and increase their income, as the buyer will pay above market prices for high quality. We get to enjoy delicious coffee—everyone wins.

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 findBrown Sugarserving Ona coffee and delicious breakfast and lunch Monday - Saturday. North of Pilgrims is you will also findFlour, Water, Saltand 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. 

A few minute's drive through the rolling country hills (via Croobyar Road), you will find Milk Hausin the Old Cheese Factory at Woodstock. This Whole Foods cafe delivers super 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 Cafeis 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 findNative. 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. 

Narrawallee

Hello Hueyis 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 Bodegais 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 Cartis 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. 

The Deliis 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 Cofee Roasters coffee, this is a hidden gem in Mollymook waiting to be discovered. 

Along Mollymook Beach, you can usually find Little Swell Coffee Van, serving coffee to match the insane sunsets over Molly Beach. It is also a good spot to watch the surfers.

Burrill Lake

Lagom Bakeryis 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 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

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 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Friday from 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and is closed on Thursdays.