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Here’s the Top Toukley Eateries to Visit Right Now

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Blackfinn Espresso Toukley Cafe Central Coast — Blackfinn Espresso delivering some of the best cafe treats on the Coast. Image supplied

Whether you’re after the next bday dinner destination or your new spot for a bespoke coffee fix, Toukley has a diverse range of great eating spots ready to please. From tacos and Thai, we’ve got you covered for all the best eateries to visit in Toukley 2025.

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Best Cafes in Toukley

Blackfinn Espresso

If you’ve been to Toukley lately, chances are you’ve already grabbed a coffee from Blackfinn Espresso – or at least heard someone rave about it. Since opening in 2021, this open-air espresso bar has captured the hearts and stomachs of many Coasties. Pop by for consistently great coffee, epic toasties and a team that remembers your name. Kids, dogs, grandparents… everyone’s welcome here, with puppuccinos on standby for your four-legged friends. And good news: they’re expanding, with a second spot opening in Killarney Vale at the end of June.

The food menu’s packed with the kind of stuff that hits just right – like loaded toasties (try the brie with prosciutto and cranberry, you’ll thank us later), or their Biscoff protein shake with a splash of cheeky Golden Gaytime protein (yes, it’s a thing, and yes, you should try it). Their canned drinks have built a bit of a cult following, with people coming from across the Central Coast – and even Sydney – just to get their hands on them. And if you’re planning an event, they’ll even make you a custom batch!

They’re open every single day of the year, which makes them dangerously reliable when you’re hanging for a caffeine hit on a public holiday. So if you haven’t been yet, now’s your excuse… just don’t blame us if you leave with a six-pack of canned lattes and a new toastie addiction.

283 Main Road

Rise Mofo

Specialty coffee and crunchy signature fried chicken – who knew such a combo could be pulled off as well as it is here at Rise Mofo? Open 6-12 am all week, this funky, laid-back eatery is Toukley’s hot spot for a morning coffee and delicious brunch of boutique sourdoughs, locally-made sweet treats and rotating coffee roasters. Then, come 5:00-7:30pm Thursdays and Fridays, it transforms into Snoop Burgers, the place to get your fried chicken fix.

3/327 Main Road

Salt Deli + Grocer

Whether you’re there to pick up one of the Deli’s speciality ciabatta sandwiches or grazing platters or stock up on their range of wholefood items, a visit to Salt Deli + Grocer in Toukley is always sure to have you salivating.

2/327 Main Road

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Lou’s Cafe

Small in size but big on personality, Lou’s Café is a popular spot for locals, and for good reason. It’s got great coffee, a tidy little menu, and outdoor seating that’s perfect for sunny mornings. Bonus points for their cheeky Insta reels – well worth a follow if you like your caffeine with a side of laughs.

309 Main Road

Best Restaurants in Toukley

Mexicoast Cantina

Mexicoast Toukley — Get ready for a fiesta at Mexicoast. Images: @thedigitalfizz

If you know, you know. Mexicoast isn’t just somewhere to eat – it’s where the locals go when they’re craving a proper feed with flavour, colour and a side of fun. This buzzing cantina brings a little Southern California–meets–Baja Mexico energy to the Coast with Day of the Dead art, neon lights, and staff who make work look way too much fun!

The menu’s loaded with all your faves – we’re talking their famous boom boom tacos with housemade chipotle mayo, slow cooked adobo beef burritos with pico de gallo and guac, and charred corn that never disappoints. Add a margi (or three), and you’ve got yourself a night. It’s loud, it’s lively, and it’s the kind of place you end up staying longer than planned – because the vibe’s just that good.

Owned by two local couples with a love of food and community, Mexicoast is built on good times, bold flavours, and warm hospitality. And they’ve made it a point to cater for everyone – with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options that don’t feel like an afterthought.

A proper Toukley institution, Mexicoast makes it easy to settle in and feel right at home.

243 Main Road

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Urban Coast

They only opened in early March, but Urban Coast is already winning over locals with its friendly staff and fresh take on traditional Asian dishes. Give in to a rumbly tummy with warming bowls of pho or their modern take on bánh mì. It’s casual, welcoming, and definitely one to add to your Toukley hit list. Come hungry, leave happy.

323 Main Road

Noble Thai

Of course we had to include a Thai option in this list, and Noble Thai is definitely one to visit! Open lunch and dinner all days except dinner-only-Mondays, this boutique restaurant consistently offers some of highest quality Asian and Thai meals on the Central Coast.

49 Canton Beach Road

Hart and Soul Bar and Grill

Closed December 2025, but we’re reluctant to remove this just yet… 🥺
With a close-community ambience often featuring live musicians and a killer Americana-inspired menu offering delectable slow-cooked meats, burgers and ribs, Hart and Soul is one of our top choices for a pub comfort night.

350 Main Road

Visit the Best Eateries in (and near) Toukley

The Beachie

A Coast favourite, the Beachcomber Hotel (The Beachie to locals) offers an open bistro with a delicious pub-styled menu, in a Hamptons-inspired environment with sweeping waterfront views, plus a playground for the kids. Also be sure to keep an eye out for it’s new semi-fine dining ‘Pelicans’ restaurant opening soon!

200 Main Road