8 must-try coffee spots in Crescent Head

Whether you're fuelling up before a surf, grabbing a coffee after the school run, or catching up with friends over brunch, Crescent Head’s café scene delivers. From artisan brews to healthy bites and kid-friendly corners, these local spots capture the laid-back charm of this coastal town.

Here are our top picks for coffee in Crescent Head.

1. Blackfish Coffee

An iconic crowd-pleaser in Crescent Head, Blackfish Coffee delivers excellent barista-made espresso, banana bread and bagels just a block from the surf breaks.

2. Drift. Crescent Head

A newer spot with a modern brunch menu and stylish café atmosphere. Freshly brewed coffee meets locally sourced cakes and savoury plates. The perfect place to linger over coffee. 

3. Point Break Cafe

Located at the Surf Lifesavers Club, Point Break Café offers stunning ocean views with your flat white. Casual menu, friendly service and the ideal post‑surf coffee stop.

4. Jumping Jac Cafe

Set along Point Plomer Road, this laid‑back spot offers coffee and snacks in a tranquil setting away from the hustle. Great for a quiet Saturday morning. 

5. Barnett’s Bakery

This Crescent Head institution is a bakery‑café hybrid. Think lamb‑and‑rosemary pies, cream‑filled eclairs, pastries and reliable flat whites.

6. Cheetah Five

While better known for surfwear and beachy homewares, Cheetah Five also offers grab‑and‑go coffee, perfect if you're browsing local design after your brew. 

7. Cressence Cafe

A charming local café with a relaxed feel ideal for brunch with almond milk lattes or an avocado toast, though info is less widely published, it’s loved by locals for its vibe and friendly service.

8. Swell Nourished Cafe

Focused on wellness, this is a spot for nourishing bowls, smoothies and health‑centric coffee choices. A wellness traveller’s go‑to for vegans, gluten‑free or conscious menus.

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There’s no shortage of great coffee in Crescent Head perfectly paired with salty hair and sandy feet. Whether you're visiting for the weekend or planning to call this place home, these cafés are worth bookmarking.

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