Right on the main beach at 33 Ocean Drive — just as close to the lake. Most of what's on the menu is made in-house, from the bread to the preserves, with love and local ingredients where we can.
Everything on the menu travels well — eat in on the deck, or take it down to the beach or across to the park.
Why make so much ourselves? Because fresh is better, quality matters, and you deserve the real thing. We're about good food made the right way — baked, rolled, and crafted in-house, with local ingredients guiding the menu whenever they're available. Grab a table on the deck, bring the dog, and stay a while — good coffee's better with good company.
No bookings needed — just walk in, any day of the week, 7am till 2pm.
We're right on Ford Park too — the green space between us and the sand. Good for a walk after breakfast, a picnic on the grass, or letting the kids loose at the playground and skate park while you finish your coffee.
Open every day of the year (weather permitting) — no bookings needed, just walk in. 10% surcharge applies Sundays, 15% on public holidays.
📍 33 Ocean Drive, Merimbula NSW 2548 — right on the beach, and just as close to the lake.
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