A magnet for devotees of artisan baked goods, from organic sourdoughs to light buttery pastries, plus generous sandwiches, The Bread Social is open daily for all your brekky, brunch and lunch cravings.
Coffee-lovers, Ground Control awaits! With the philosophy that good coffee brings people together to slow life down, take time at this roastery espresso bar to sip a brew and grab ethically farmed beans for home.
From here you can board a Tweed Eco Cruises tour to savour a lunch river cruise or join a fun crab catching adventure.
Proudly Aboriginal owned, miimi’s cafe, on Gudjinburra Country, serves healthy juices, açai bowls, vegan and gluten free treats and coffee in custom crafted mugs. They’re committed to sourcing local, being sustainable and cultivating care for Country.
A regular in best lists for over 30 years, Fin’s Restaurant & Bar is synonymous with seafood, specifically local, line-caught and sustainable fish and seafood. Also not to be missed is their happy hour cocktail and oyster sittings from Tuesday to Saturday.
Farm & Co, set back from the coastal fringe, is a farm wonderland, from rows of fertile crops and a fresh produce store to its paddock-to plate-restaurant menu and inviting cafe.
For spanakopita, halloumi and other Greek-inspired treats, be sure to put seaside Taverna on your Tweed food trail, serving fresh and seasonal flavours across a banquet or a la carte menu.
Iconic Cubby Bakehouse has all that you anticipate – flaky pastries, delectable sweets and show-stopping cakes – plus more, like their fabled karaage chicken or hot pork banh mi.
Fresh caught for home or just cooked fish and chips to devour by the river, Tweed River Seafoods is your go-to for locally fished and super fresh seafood.
In the greened hub known as The Commons, the hip crew from Jordy’s sling naturally leavened sourdough pizzas that are fondly named after Tweed villages with crusts both puffy and crunchy.
Also a drawcard at The Commons is laid-back Tucker, open daily for breakfast, brunch and lunch with a hot tip from our trail curators to not resist the delicious burgers!
Nearby, residing at a creative and culinary zone called Greenspace, She Oak Espresso is the place for your morning coffee (using beans from Ground Control) and breakfast toasties.
No 35 Kitchen & Bar, described as Italian-ish, invites long lunches and ambient evenings, plus an irresistible happy hour with $10 Palomas and delicious snacks.
For a fun and casual neighbourhood vibe, head to The Burrow with crowd-pleasing nightly specials such as tacos, burritos and pizza, plus live music and drink specials.
Pipit Restaurant, renowned for its focus on wood-fired cooking, innovative dishes and championing sustainability, offers an outstanding tasting menu from Thursday to Saturday nights plus an a la carte experience for a weekend lunch or Monday dinner.
Celebrating fresh, seasonal and local, your brekky at Black Drop Cafe might include a crab omelette, chilli prawn scrambled eggs or mushroom toast. Open daily with monthly pop-up dinners.
Everything about Hummingbird Bakery & Gelato will have you drooling – Basque cheesecake, vanilla slice doughnuts, lemon curd muffins, rich gelato and refreshing sorbet!
Up in the Carool hills you’ll find Potager, a gorgeous kitchen garden experience and one of the region’s most awarded restaurants. Meander around their thriving patch before unforgettable dining on the terrace, pampered by their engaging staff.
Set on a vibrant, community-centred micro-regenerative farm, Raven Place Farm shares its fresh produce from an abundant roadside stall along with homemade traditional Japanese condiments.
Relax on a picnic blanket in the lush and sunny paddocks of The Sleepy Barn with delicious food and drinks, live music (on Sundays) and a very zen vibe across their cafe and restaurant/bar offerings.
A hidden gem no more, don’t miss sweet Teakwood Cafe in Burringbar for a scrumptious breakfast or brunch – think delicate crepes, Spanish-inspired omelettes, potato rosti and corn fritters.
Bringing natural wines to Burringbar, the aptly named Natural Wine Shop is a find for wine-lovers seeking drops from around the world. Book a wine tasting with owner Bron to taste and learn more.
Bastion Lane Espresso is a much-loved coffee spot that’s part post office (housed in the original 1906 postal store), part art gallery and part coffee roastery.
Also in Uki, the famous Uki Pies! A beacon for those partial to award-winning hot pies and tasty sausage rolls.
In the tiny town of Tyalgum, you’ll discover artisan gelato and sorbet made fresh by Valentino, a second generation Gelato Maker from Cinque Terre in Italy, using local and Italian ingredients. Open weekends only.
Kat Harvey creates and curates some of the best cheeses around, available from her rightly named Kat Harvey Cheese store. Taste and take home mouth-watering bites and do not miss her outrageously tasty cheese toasties.
For food that will have you returning often, book at award winning Bistro Livi, a plush neighbourhood restaurant where local flavours are celebrated across a menu of share plates, all set in a stunning Art Deco building.
Serving mouth-watering treats from breakfast to lunch, Monday to Saturday, Keith is a firm favourite with locals and visitors in the know.
For the ultimate in French pastry goodness, head to Ben’s Patisserie where buttery croissants, delicate eclairs and gorgeous gateau are all made from scratch, with love.
Unwind, exhale and indulge at The Lawn Bar, the relaxed river-level space at Tweed River House where sophisticated drinks and bar snacks await, alongside stunning country vistas.
For a hearty pub meal set in an original Art Deco space, The Imperial Hotel (circa 1931), is a must, with generous meals from a classic pub menu.
At Old Quarter Coffee Merchants, you’ll savour coffee that’s making a difference. Part roaster, part social enterprise the team sources small batch, specialty grade coffee direct from farmers in South East Asia.
Powered by Woodland Valley Farm’s pasture-raised eggs, Pasta’bah crafts pillowy gnocchi, filled cannelloni, fork-swirling spaghetti and more plus Italian sauces, all packaged up for easy home preparation.
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The annual Murwillumbah Show is a bustling annual agricultural showcase, with entertainment, education, food stalls, live music and plenty of fun for kids. It’s held on the first Friday and Saturday in November at the Murwillumbah Showgrounds.
In the petite town of Tumbulgum, indulge in a delectable high tea at House of Gabriel, set within the original bakery building and overlooking the peaceful Tweed River. High teas available Wednesday to Saturday, bookings essential.
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Iconic Husk Farm Distillery is a treasured spot for locals and visitors alike – sip refreshing gin and rum cocktails, enjoy a bite from the Planters Kitchen or book a fun distillery tour.
Crabbes Creek Woodfired Sourdough bake rustic gourmet pizzas and 13 varieties of sourdough bread in a hand-crafted wood oven using the best organic ingredients and locally sourced extras like macadamias, olives, honey and rosemary. You can find their bakes at the Crabbes Creek General Store and the weekly Murwillumbah Farmers Market.
Before setting off on your curated eat and sip trail be sure to check ahead for opening days and hours to make the most of your gastronomic day out in The Tweed.
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We wish to acknowledge the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung Country, in particular the Goodjinburra, Tul-gi-gin and Moorung – Moobah clans, as being the traditional owners and custodians of the land and waters within the Tweed Shire boundaries. We also acknowledge and respect the Tweed Aboriginal community’s right to speak for its Country and to care for its traditional Country in accordance with its lores, customs and traditions.
