The Bateau Loft Food Guidebook
Breakkie - Lunch - Coffee
Our favourite places to go on the Coast for breakfast and/or lunch or simply a good coffee.
Beautiful food, incredible atmosphere and of course killer Glee coffee! The Tame Fox has it all and if you're there in the afternoon/night they have a range of goodies for an arvo bevvy.
Erina Fair is right around the corner too, so is great to go shopping before and/or after a feed!
7 locals recommend
The Tame Fox
224 The Entrance RdBeautiful food, incredible atmosphere and of course killer Glee coffee! The Tame Fox has it all and if you're there in the afternoon/night they have a range of goodies for an arvo bevvy.
Erina Fair is right around the corner too, so is great to go shopping before and/or after a feed!
Our local Bateau café that has a wonderful location next to the beach, have beautiful food and amazing coffee!
16 locals recommend
Bateau Beach Cafe
61 Bateau Bay RdOur local Bateau café that has a wonderful location next to the beach, have beautiful food and amazing coffee!
A café that is also the best bakery on the Coast! Fresh goods baked daily, beautiful food, coffee and right amongst the hipster Long Jetty scene that is a local favourite.
33 locals recommend
Green Tangerine Long Jetty
393 The Entrance RdA café that is also the best bakery on the Coast! Fresh goods baked daily, beautiful food, coffee and right amongst the hipster Long Jetty scene that is a local favourite.
Simply want a coffee and a little treat, head to Flour & Co in Toowoon Bay and you wont be disappointed! The local favourite coffee hub! Go check out Toowoon Bay Beach before you leave at the end of Toowoon Bay Rd.
19 locals recommend
Flour & Co.
88 Toowoon Bay RdSimply want a coffee and a little treat, head to Flour & Co in Toowoon Bay and you wont be disappointed! The local favourite coffee hub! Go check out Toowoon Bay Beach before you leave at the end of Toowoon Bay Rd.
If you love yoga and love a healthier food option, then Modern Organic is the Café for you! Don't be fooled by the green yoga studio at the front, as when you walk through there is a cute Café garden out the back for you to enjoy some wholesome food and coffee! A hot tip: there latte's are on point!
22 locals recommend
Modern Organic
310A The Entrance RdIf you love yoga and love a healthier food option, then Modern Organic is the Café for you! Don't be fooled by the green yoga studio at the front, as when you walk through there is a cute Café garden out the back for you to enjoy some wholesome food and coffee! A hot tip: there latte's are on point!
If you are keen for a drive along the Central Coast, then head to The Boy & The Rose in North Avoca, via Terrigal and the Scenic HWY. Is a beautiful Café right opposite North Avoca Beach. Is very similar to The Tame Fox (used to have the same owners) so has amazing food and of course Glee coffee!
32 locals recommend
The Boy & The Rose
21-23 N Avoca ParadeIf you are keen for a drive along the Central Coast, then head to The Boy & The Rose in North Avoca, via Terrigal and the Scenic HWY. Is a beautiful Café right opposite North Avoca Beach. Is very similar to The Tame Fox (used to have the same owners) so has amazing food and of course Glee coffee!
Glee is the Central Coasts coffee bean and (not being biased) it is literally the best coffee ever! So when ever us Coasties say a café has Glee beans, it means the café has the best coffee on the Central Coast no matter where on the Coast it is.
Glee Coffee Roasters is the actual Glee café and there are 3 different locations but the Wyong Chapman building is the best. They have amazing food, a very cool atmosphere and above all else is the best coffee!
13 locals recommend
Glee Coffee Roasters Chapman
14 Alison RdGlee is the Central Coasts coffee bean and (not being biased) it is literally the best coffee ever! So when ever us Coasties say a café has Glee beans, it means the café has the best coffee on the Central Coast no matter where on the Coast it is.
Glee Coffee Roasters is the actual Glee café and there are 3 different locations but the Wyong Chapman building is the best. They have amazing food, a very cool atmosphere and above all else is the best coffee!
Glee is the Central Coasts coffee bean and (not being biased) it is literally the best coffee ever! So when ever us Coasties say a café has Glee beans, it means the café has the best coffee on the Central Coast no matter where on the Coast it is.
Glee Coffee Roasters is the actual Glee café and there are 3 different locations. The Erina Heights location is very cute and a little like a boutique as it is quite small so would mainly go for a coffee and treat. They have great food, a very cool atmosphere and above all else is the best coffee!
17 locals recommend
Glee Coffee Roasters Erina Heights
490 Central Coast HwyGlee is the Central Coasts coffee bean and (not being biased) it is literally the best coffee ever! So when ever us Coasties say a café has Glee beans, it means the café has the best coffee on the Central Coast no matter where on the Coast it is.
Glee Coffee Roasters is the actual Glee café and there are 3 different locations. The Erina Heights location is very cute and a little like a boutique as it is quite small so would mainly go for a coffee and treat. They have great food, a very cool atmosphere and above all else is the best coffee!
Dinner - Drinks
The Savoy is the place to be for you arvo bevvy! It is an absolute vibe! What was once an old cinema, is now one of the Coasts most popular Bars! It has a simple dining menu but less is more in this case as the menu has the most amazing pizza and platters to go with your on point drinks and atmosphere.
Located in the heart of Long Jetty, The Savoy is the locals choice of an afternoon/night. Make a reservation and you will get a booth seat in the very mood setting cinema section with a movie playing in the background. Or if you are lucky, can get a walk in table at the front next to the hip Bar and over looking Long Jetty.
22 locals recommend
The Savoy Long Jetty
391 The Entrance RdThe Savoy is the place to be for you arvo bevvy! It is an absolute vibe! What was once an old cinema, is now one of the Coasts most popular Bars! It has a simple dining menu but less is more in this case as the menu has the most amazing pizza and platters to go with your on point drinks and atmosphere.
Located in the heart of Long Jetty, The Savoy is the locals choice of an afternoon/night. Make a reservation and you will get a booth seat in the very mood setting cinema section with a movie playing in the background. Or if you are lucky, can get a walk in table at the front next to the hip Bar and over looking Long Jetty.
Remy & Co is the Central Coasts best pizza and pasta place! Hidden away in an ally at Fountain Plaza Erina, it is on the the Coasts locals best kept secrets! They are true Italians and know how to cook! They also know how to provide excellent service and of course provide the perfect drink to go with you meal.
Make a reservation! Seats are always limited due to how popular it is and because of its limited spaces. You wont be disappointed!
6 locals recommend
Remy & Co. Pizza and Pasta Bar
2 Ilya AveRemy & Co is the Central Coasts best pizza and pasta place! Hidden away in an ally at Fountain Plaza Erina, it is on the the Coasts locals best kept secrets! They are true Italians and know how to cook! They also know how to provide excellent service and of course provide the perfect drink to go with you meal.
Make a reservation! Seats are always limited due to how popular it is and because of its limited spaces. You wont be disappointed!
One of Terrigal's favourite restaurants! Four Hands is a local fave for its atmosphere and food! Located in the heart of Terrigal, you feel apart of the vibrant scenery while enjoying your meal and drink and the beach front is just right around the corner.
Make a reservation as it gets very busy very quickly!
After finishing your meal, head down to the beach front for a beautiful walk and quite romantic setting!
60 locals recommend
Four Hands Pizza Bar & Grill
17 Church StreetOne of Terrigal's favourite restaurants! Four Hands is a local fave for its atmosphere and food! Located in the heart of Terrigal, you feel apart of the vibrant scenery while enjoying your meal and drink and the beach front is just right around the corner.
Make a reservation as it gets very busy very quickly!
After finishing your meal, head down to the beach front for a beautiful walk and quite romantic setting!
Yellowtail is the Central Coast's best fine dining restaurant! Located in the heart of Terrigal, it is one of the locals favourite for its more upper class dining experience. Enjoy a beautiful meal and the restaurants wonderful atmosphere.
Make a reservation!
46 locals recommend
Yellowtail Restaurant
1 Campbell CresYellowtail is the Central Coast's best fine dining restaurant! Located in the heart of Terrigal, it is one of the locals favourite for its more upper class dining experience. Enjoy a beautiful meal and the restaurants wonderful atmosphere.
Make a reservation!
BamVino is another one of the Central Coasts hidden gems! It is a more fine dining Italian experience than others and is a little more boujee in its space making it more intimate and special. There drinks pair perfectly with there menu and the service and atmosphere are amazing!
Make a reservation as it is a smaller space and is very popular with the locals.
31 locals recommend
BamVino
488 The Entrance RdBamVino is another one of the Central Coasts hidden gems! It is a more fine dining Italian experience than others and is a little more boujee in its space making it more intimate and special. There drinks pair perfectly with there menu and the service and atmosphere are amazing!
Make a reservation as it is a smaller space and is very popular with the locals.
The Joker & Thief in Terrigal is one of the Central Coasts newest restaurant/bar. Located on a prominent beachside strip, balmy ocean breezes come through the windows as cocktails flow. There venue transforms from a bright and airy lunch spot to a moody, plush night-time restaurant bar. Is one of Terrigal's most popular venues so make sure you make a reservation!
17 locals recommend
The Joker & Thief Terrigal
90 Terrigal EsplanadeThe Joker & Thief in Terrigal is one of the Central Coasts newest restaurant/bar. Located on a prominent beachside strip, balmy ocean breezes come through the windows as cocktails flow. There venue transforms from a bright and airy lunch spot to a moody, plush night-time restaurant bar. Is one of Terrigal's most popular venues so make sure you make a reservation!
Mumbo Jumbo's or (as the Coasties call it) 'Mumbo's' is one of the Coasts favourite bars. It is a bar and restaurant with a Caribbean influence in the heart of Terrigal right across from Terrigal Beach making it one of the best bar views on the coast!
The balcony view is incredible if you time it right with sunset and a cocktail! Go for a meal, a few drinks/cocktails and enjoy the bustling Terrigal night life!
Make a reservation for bigger groups or if you are wanting a specific table front then also ring up to reserve a spot as it is always busy and booked out!
51 locals recommend
Mumbo Jumbo's Beachhouse
92 Terrigal EsplanadeMumbo Jumbo's or (as the Coasties call it) 'Mumbo's' is one of the Coasts favourite bars. It is a bar and restaurant with a Caribbean influence in the heart of Terrigal right across from Terrigal Beach making it one of the best bar views on the coast!
The balcony view is incredible if you time it right with sunset and a cocktail! Go for a meal, a few drinks/cocktails and enjoy the bustling Terrigal night life!
Make a reservation for bigger groups or if you are wanting a specific table front then also ring up to reserve a spot as it is always busy and booked out!
Takeaway Food
One of the best Indian restaurants on the Coast! Can go there but takeaway is the best! Can go there to pick it up or for an extra couple of dollars can order off Menulog and get delivered.
Tandoori Dhaba
23 Wyong RoadOne of the best Indian restaurants on the Coast! Can go there but takeaway is the best! Can go there to pick it up or for an extra couple of dollars can order off Menulog and get delivered.
One of the locals favourite Thai restaurants! Beautiful and fresh! Can go there to pick it up or for an extra couple of dollars can order off Menulog and get delivered.
Eleven Thai Restaurant
379 The Entrance RdOne of the locals favourite Thai restaurants! Beautiful and fresh! Can go there to pick it up or for an extra couple of dollars can order off Menulog and get delivered.
Thai Indeed
142 Wyong RoadAnother great local Thai restaurant! Will have to pick up orders.
Bateau's local pizzeria! Do great takeaway pizzas that are a little more untraditional if you like to experiment and try new things! Nice and close to our Bateau Loft too!
They have actually changed there name from The Angry Pigeon Pizzeria to the new "3 Peppers Pizza & Pasta".
7 locals recommend
3 Peppers Pizza & Pasta
105 Bateau Bay RdBateau's local pizzeria! Do great takeaway pizzas that are a little more untraditional if you like to experiment and try new things! Nice and close to our Bateau Loft too!
They have actually changed there name from The Angry Pigeon Pizzeria to the new "3 Peppers Pizza & Pasta".
If you like Japanese food then Yasaka in Long Jetty is for you! They do dine in but is very small so best to either ring up and see if there are any spots available or get takeaway. Will have to go down there to pick food up.
6 locals recommend
Yasaka Japanese Dining
328 The Entrance RdIf you like Japanese food then Yasaka in Long Jetty is for you! They do dine in but is very small so best to either ring up and see if there are any spots available or get takeaway. Will have to go down there to pick food up.
Do you love Tacos or anything Mexican? The new Tacoast in Long Jetty is where you want to be! Is clean and fresh and cures that mexican craving! Is super cheap too! It is a little small so best to suss it out and see what works best for you, whether you eat there or order your food and take it home.
Tacoast
316 The Entrance RoadDo you love Tacos or anything Mexican? The new Tacoast in Long Jetty is where you want to be! Is clean and fresh and cures that mexican craving! Is super cheap too! It is a little small so best to suss it out and see what works best for you, whether you eat there or order your food and take it home.