Wide Open Road Cafe
Byron Bay · Restaurants & Cafes
(252 reviews)
Lawson Street gets busy fast, and Wide Open Road holds its corner with the kind of quiet confidence that doesn't need to shout. The name nods to the Melbourne original, and the Byron outpost carries that same stripped-back, coffee-forward sensibility into a town that can lean too hard on the beachy. No website copy to mine for specifics, but the address puts it squarely in the thick of town, a short walk from the beach and the morning foot traffic that defines Byron's café culture. Expect the kind of space where the coffee is the point, the food likely earns its place on the menu, and the crowd skews local-enough on weekdays. Worth a look if you're after something that doesn't try too hard.
Opening Hours
- Monday7am – 3:30pm
- Tuesday7am – 3:30pm
- Wednesday7am – 3:30pm
- Thursday7am – 3:30pm
- Friday7am – 3:30pm
- Saturday8:30am – 1:30pm
- Sunday7am – 3:30pm
Contact
- wideopenroad.com.au/pages/wor-cafe
- 3/7 Lawson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481
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What People Say
Overall it’s a really nice place, portion size is big (that’s a good thing), and the vibe is great. There’s no wifi so that was a bummer but otherwise okay. Didn’t love the chai latte but that was probably on me (the ordering was very long and touched something i shouldnt have probably). Overall i liked it.
A lovely café in the heart of Byron Bay with a warm and friendly atmosphere. We had a strawberry matcha and a milkshake — both were super tasty and refreshing. The prices were fair, and the overall vibe made it a great place to relax and enjoy a nice break. Definitely a spot we’d recommend to anyone visiting the area
Fantastic place to grab a real good coffee and a bite to eat. Love it. The coffee is freakin good too and the people are lovely and inviting. Very chilled ambience inside and loads of place to sit.
Came here for an afternoon coffee pick-me-up. Loved the welcoming and warm decor. The staff were really friendly and helpful and made a batch brew for especially for us. We were keen to take some beans home but unfortunately caught them on a restock day so only had a few options. We still took Shady Lane and Yoshimi home. The Ethiopian batch brew was juicy, bright, medium body and well rounded. We’ll be back 🤎
A lovely spot tucked away in a quiet alley. The coffee was fantastic and the staff were very friendly. A great option to escape the hustle and bustle of the main high street!
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