Coffs Coast Food Guide

Coffs Harbour restaurants and cafés for all tastes

A new wave of Coffs Harbour, restaurants, cafes and beloved dining establishments are defining local flavours and turning heads. These fresh foodie finds are making waves in NSW with thoughtfully-designed menus, curated wine and cocktail lists, global influences and local ingredients. So no matter what you’re searching for – whether that’s a romantic fine dining experience, family-friendly fish and chips, pub grub or elevated cafe favourites – you’ll find it on the Coffs Coast

Fresh, local and colourful produce and markets

Sink into the local rhythm at one of the Coffs Coast’s beloved weekly markets. Don’t miss the lively Harbourside Markets every Sunday (it’s a fan favourite for a reason) with food trucks, boutique stalls, fresh produce and more, all within a short walk to the iconic jetty and marina. In daylight saving months, spend your Friday evening on a picnic rug, soaking up the sunset at the Twilight Food Markets. There you’ll find a selection of food trucks, live music, and good vibes for the whole family, including on-leash pups.

Learn to cook with cooking schools, lessons and workshops

Get hands-on with local experts at Coffs Coast cooking schools and workshops – you might like to try the in-demand Artisan Cheese and Cooking School, where you can learn to make creamy burrata, homemade pasta, or woodfired pizza and mozzarella – then enjoy it all in a lavish lunch. Explore traditional Korean fermentation at Balhyoso in Emerald Beach, with kimchi-making workshops and house-made takeaway meals. Or discover the joy of making authentic sourdough bread and pizza at Breadology Workshop in Sapphire Beach or pop-up locations across the Coffs Coast.

Sip Local Flavours On The Brewery And Distillery Trail

Craving a cold one? Discover award-winning craft beers and boutique spirits bursting with coastal character when you jump aboard the Coffs Coast Brewery and Distillery Trail. Start at King Tide Brewing in Coffs Harbour for beer tasting paddles, a vibrant beer garden, and fresh pub-style meals. Then travel north to Woolgoolga for three of our favourites – there’s Woopi Brewing Co. for laidback vibes and live tunes, Mogul Beer Co. for innovative small-batch brews, and Critters Distillery – a boutique distillery creating world-class vodka and gin from locally sourced ingredients. To make your day even easier, book a private van or trike tour with Coffs Coast Trike & Private Tours to visit them all.

Sawtell Chilli Festival

Every year on the first Saturday in July, the coastal village of Sawtell sparks to life with Australia’s definitive Chilli Festival. First Avenue transforms into a fiery foodie fiesta, featuring over 100 chilli-themed stalls alongside local cafés and restaurants who offer spicy specials just for the occasion. Expect live music, cooking demonstrations, kids’ zones, chilli-eating competitions and tongue-tingling aromas under the famous fig trees.

Woolgoolga Curryfest

Held each September in Woolgoolga’s Beach Reserve and main street, Curryfest honours the town’s rich Punjabi heritage with curries from around the world, Bhangra dance performances, a cultural bazaar and cooking demos hosted by regional chefs. Drawing more than 15,000 visitors each year, it’s a vibrant celebration of food, music, diversity and community on the Coffs Coast.