12 Must-Try Central Coast Breakfast Dishes

Let’s be honest, when it comes to a stellar Central Coast breakfast, there’s plenty to choose from. Our cafe scene is constantly growing and evolving. But if you’re after a star dish, then we’ve listed 12 of the most brilliant you can find across our region. Let’s get brunching…

1. Waffles at The General Store Norah Head

Perhaps not every day is a waffles kind of day, but when it rolls around you should head directly for The General Store in Norah Head. Their plant-based buckwheat waffles are perfect for when you want to treat yourself without going too OTT on the sugar intake. These beauties are topped with vanilla Coyo ice cream, raspberry meringue shards, mixed berry Coyo cream and seasonal berries.

8 Bush Street, Norah Head

2. Pancakes at Kew Dining

Stand back, there’s a showmanship to this Central Coast breakfast dish. Sit amongst the quiet, towering gumtrees and get stuck into a plate of fluffy Japanese-style pancakes, which comes with a blueberry compote and your choice of whipped cultured maple butter or fresh ricotta. Not only do people come from far and wide to marvel at these aesthetically-pleasing pancakes, but you also might be tempted to stay for lunch and high tea too.

414 Central Coast Highway, Erina Heights

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3. Spinach Cheese Flatbread at South End Social

If you feel like trying something a little bit different, get adventurous and head to South End Social in Gosford. While their menu boasts plenty of delicious brekkie options, we suggest giving the Spinach Cheese Flatbread a go. This Mediterranean delight brings together Chorizo, chutney and a poached egg all on a gooey cheese flatbread. 

1/32 Mann Street, Gosford

4. French Toast at Glee Coffee Roasters

At the Glee Coffee Roasters in Wyong they might be mad about coffee but they’re certainly not shy about serving up some top notch breakfast food too. We reckon the French Toast is a real winner here and they’ll go perfectly with one of the speciality roasted hot cups of joe. Once you’ve finished your meal you can purchase a bag of fine roasted coffee to recreate the magic at home.

9/14 Alison Road, Wyong

5. Croissants from Green Tangerine

The team at Green Tangerine have brought quality artisanal baked goods to the Long Jetty area for quite a while now, and it’s a drawcard for both locals and visitors. Start the day right with a flaky, buttery croissant fresh from the oven. Dine in and slather your pastry with jam, or take one to go with a hot coffee in hand for a truly delightful breakfast.

393 The Entrance Road, Long Jetty

6. Smoothie Bowl at Three Donkeys

Inside the Three Donkeys rustic homewares store you’ll find a quaint wholefood cafe slinging healthy, nourishing meals. Get a boost of goodness in the AM by choosing one of their Smoothie Bowls. The Green Bowl is full of spirulina, avocado and baby greens, while the Berry Bowl comes with hibiscus, seasonal berries, nut butter, raw honey, bee pollen and your choice of milk. 

Unit 15/6 Ghersi Avenue, Wamberal

7. Eggs Benny at Bellyfish

There are a few reasons why you should visit Bellyfish for breakfast and squarely on top of that list is their all day brunch menu, which means at any hour between 5am – 2pm you can devour some seriously tasty nosh. Everything on the Bellyfish menu has been carefully thought out but we can’t go past a classic Eggs Benny with creamy hollandaise.

4/112 Terrigal Esplanade, Terrigal

8. Nonna’s Eggs at Sweet Caroline

If you’re looking for a breakfast spot that not only delivers on the food front but also invites you into a quirky, Alice in Wonderland-esque dining space, Sweet Caroline will tick all the boxes for you. You simply can’t visit Sweet Caroline without devouring their famous Nonna’s Eggs, a savoury baked dish that is every bit as warming as a big old hug from g’ma. Best bit? This spot is not only kid friendly but also dog friendly. 

12/36-40 Victoria Street, East Gosford

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9. Killcare Boaties at The Fat Goose

Head to the ever popular Hardys Bay for a breakfast feast at The Fat Goose that will have you leaving fuller than a, well a fat goose. Whether you’re feeling something savoury or sweet you’ll be able to find something to hit the spot. We are big fans of the Killcare Boaties made up of scrambled eggs atop a house made rosti served with smoked salmon and fresh dill yoghurt.

3 Killcare Road, Killcare

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10. P.L.A.T at Bay Organics

This organic cafe located in Toowoon Bay is committed to producing a menu made using quality, sustainable and local produce – and you sure can taste the difference. There are plenty of great vegan options here, but something a bit more substantial try the P.L.A.T which comes with potato rosti, lettuce, avocado and tomato. They also have an extensive menu full of smoothies for a healthy side option.

82 Toowoon Bay Road, Toowoon Bay

11. Baked Bean Toastie at Oomph

While it’s not technically on their ‘breakfast’ menu, the Baked Bean Toastie at Oomph Cafe is too good not to grab first thing in the morning. Rules are meant to be broken, especially when it tastes this good. This toastie is oozy, gooey and packed with flavour. The Maffra Cheddar melts deliciously onto baked beans sandwiched between toasted Markus white bread.

26A Adelaide Street, East Gosford

12. Bacon & Egg Roll from Avoca Sands Cafe

On those days where a bowl of lifeless cereal just won’t cut the mustard, head on down to the Avoca Sands Cafe to line the stomach with something a bit more substantial. Nothing will fill you up quite like their hearty bacon and egg roll packed full of all the fresh ingredients you need to satisfy those early morning hunger pangs.

85 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach