Best place sto eat in Avalon Beach in 2022

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Mekong

At last, great pork Vietnamese pork buns come to Avalon!
Word is out early as there were queues here opening day. Get on the Bahn-wagon!
Located in the French quarter of Avalon (that is what I call it - it is bound to catch on).
Opposite Bistro Boulevard, the old chicken shop is no more, next to Mitre 10 and on the hippy trail from the backpackers, the decor is like downtown Hanoi. A really special renovation with funky tiles, Viet posters and on opening seated bar facing North, perfect for people watching. Some outside tables too.
But what about the food?
Had a crispy pork bun, the roll was warm and crunchy, the special spread divine and the pork ... tasted good too.
I will be back.
Probably every chance I get as I am addicted to Bahn mi.Open for breakfast coffee too. Must try the bacon and egg bun.

Lunch: Crispy Pork bun, Beef rice paper roll. Total $13
Rating: Motorised rickshaw

Cafe Soto

I don't often venture over to North Avalon but as the polo was on I thought I'd take a look.
A sign advertising Bahn Mi - or pork rolls drew me off Barrenjoey Rd into the strip of Careel Bay shops.
Once inside the friendly cafe I switched to the pulled pork roll instead.
Tasty hickory favoured pork with a fresh salad inside a white roll.
Divine.
Rating: Vespa
Cost: $8

Pineapple Crush (now Pineana)

Opened for a taste on Avalon market day 2016, where they gave out free pineapple crush, this breezy and bright fresh food seller opened just in time for the Christmas holiday peak.
The best location in Avalon, much better than the old bank that was here. A great place to see and be seen. Good seats at the bar right on the street, an upstairs hidden area as well. Love the outdoor casual seats too.
A simple menu. It serves juices and fresh salad. Pick one of five salad bowl selections, all $14. I had the Buddha with peanuts, tofu, noodles, pineapple and chilli. Perfect for summer lunch.

Price for one with a juice $19.
Rating Vespa.

Avalon on the Beach

Opened in July 2015 this cafe/restaurant has one of the best beach views in Sydney. You cannot get any closer to the beach unless you are picnicking on the sand.

Located on two levels in the newly built Avalon Surf club there is a casual downstairs cafe and also a more formal restaurant type setting upstairs. Go upstairs and behind the sliding door is a beautiful airy space with tables overlooking the beach. Book ahead if you want these fantastic tables.

I was there for breakfast and coffee (Double Roasters).

Plenty to choose from: eggs every which way, chia pudding, smashed avocado on toast. See attached menu.

The chorizo omelet we ordered came in a cast pan, was very spicy and well cooked. Coffees were good too.

Ordered a raspberry and chocolate muffin, but it had no chocolate. Great otherwise.

Plenty of servers who were friendly and attentive. The downstairs cafe had them queuing for more. This place should do well. A great addition to beachside dining.

Cost for two: $28

Rating: MG with the top down.

Toast

Another suave addition to the Av dining scene. We arrived to a nearly full Sunday morning breakie crowd, which thinned out to nil by the time we left.
Where Frank's bar was this is a open airy indoor space, especially nice when it is cold and bleak outside.
Sit down, read the menu then order at the counter. Service by the hard working waitress was fast and efficient.
The coffee is Toby's estate, which was served hot and strong.
The breakfast menu has all the usual suspects. We ordered a granola with fruit and yoghurt, also smashed avocado on a muffin with poached eggs. Both were good. But I was sorry I didn't order the baked eggs dish which looked amazing. Oh well, next time. I'll be back.
Cost for 2: $35
Rating: Vespa

The 2107

This place is a gem. Tasty food, relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff and good value.

Just opened in May 2015, it is in the same premises where Avalon Brasserie was located.

Large,open and light filled inside with a north-facing outside area which is beautiful on those sunny winter days or balmy summer nights.

The lunch menu is lengthy and varied. There is also a specials board.

My eyes were immediately drawn to the fish tacos - my favourite.

We also ordered the raviolo filled with pumpkin and an entree of warm olives and sourdough.

All came in perfect time by the efficient waitresses.

It was simply fan -bloody - tastic. I could have eaten it all myself.

Rounded off with Sticky date pudding and Walnut meringue cake, two superb coffees (love the Rusty & Pablo blend), two glasses of wine. The works.

I was pleasantly surprised by a $90 bill. It is not often I am surprised on the downside.

I will be back for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Better book ahead, I predict 2107 will be a winner.

Rating: Jeep Grand Cherokee

Price for 2: Wine, entree, mains, dessert and coffee $90.

Address: Cnr Avalon Parade and Bellevue Ave

Phone: 02 9918 4007

Website click here

Next Door Bar

This is a sensational space, loads and loads of room and a big open outdoor area out back. Sadly the chef had called in sick when I visited so I only had a coffee, the owner did offer to make a breakfast wrap though. But the coffee, a local blend from Belaroma, was smooth as silk. A nice dusting of chocolate on top and some tiny teddies as well. A perfect place to relax away from the crowds at the other Avalon cafes. Discover this before the rest of the summer blowins do. Usually there is a muffin and coffee special for $6, fresh made muffins by the chef. I hope he/she gets well soon as I will be back.

Check out their website for the evening events and menu. Click Here

Price for coffee $3

Rating: Vespa

L.A. Bar (Closed 2014)

This is the hippest and coolest place in Avalon, you can read about it through your friends in facebook. The name refers to the famous surf break off Avalon Beach - Little Avalon. When the bar first opened I think it was called Little Av.
It regularly hosts local musicians and has a private outdoor area too.
Being a bar it serves a big variety of cocktails and foodwise has some snacks.

Smalltown

Smalltown is the biggest cafe in Avalon. This newly reopened cafe is the reincarnation of Rendevouz and Cooks Larder and it is worth visiting. Good coffee #1 in Avalon with quality baristas, good food from a well equipped kitchen and friendly staff. Also they have a good number of newspapers- which I love in a cafe. The menu list is big and has all the usual favouites - I chose the banana bread with coulis and mascapone, it was a generous serve, moist with a big chuck of banana, perfecto. The coffee was a highlight, but they also do a good chai (real chai)
Cost for 2: $16.50

Rating: Vespa

Rendevous Cafe Avalon (Closed 2014)

The King is dead, long live the King. CLOSED and replaced by SMALLTOWN!

Replacing one of the iconic eating spaces in Avalon - the old Cook's Larder, we now have a new fine dining option for breakfast and lunch. It is a large relaxed eating space with concrete floors, a good view into the kitchen and half a dozen tables on the tree-lined broad side walk that is Old Barrenjoey Road. Smiling attentive staff grab our coffee order as soon as we are seated. Two experienced baristas drive the industrial strength coffee machine.

The coffee here is superb. Dare I say the best in Avalon.

Crispy bacon and two sunny side fried eggs on brioche, with special sauce tempted me - and did not disappoint.

The fresh fruit salad with vanilla bean yogurt was exemplary. A perfect breakfast, they even had the paper to read.

Cost for 2: $30 Rating: Ferrari

Waterfront Cafe

Right on the water at Church Point, it overlooks the tranquil waters of Pittwater. This cafe also functions as a general store which you walk through to get to the cafe. The dining area extends over the water and is the place to be on a fine sunny day when I was there. It was a Sunday morning and very crowded, this made the vibe a bit tense. The wait staff were busy moving people out of the reserved tables next to the railing and some of the customers were complaining about being moved. Hint: if you want a waterfront table, ring to reserve.

The coffee was good as was the pear and raspberry bread. The fruit salad was mostly watermelon and the yoghurt came in a smallish pot.

Cost for 2: $26 (coffee and snack) Rating: Falcon Mon - Thur - 6:30am - 8pm Fri - Sun - 6:30am - 10pm P:(02) 9979 6633

The sneaky grind

New funky coffee place opened in Avalon. Down Chelsea Lane, it is a bit hard to find but well worth it. First of all the coffee is superb - they use Charlie Coffee blend which I loved. The crema was perfect and they had only just started when I visited. They do the essentials ... coffee and some food. The food side is not huge, some toasties and cakes. I had an almond croissant to go with my espresso and I got crumbs everywhere. It is friendly, personal service and it has a VIBE! If you are disabled this small place has a seriously good ramp to get in. I did not think Av needed another coffee shop but this one is welcome. Rating: Red Vespa Cost for 2: $14

Bilgola Deli and Cafe

Same postcode as Avalon but different vibe. Country Australia. Think Skippy.