Long Jetty
The Central Coast's coolest food and culture strip — independent cafes, vintage shops & street art
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The Central Coast's coolest food and culture strip — independent cafes, vintage shops & street art
Centred on The Entrance Road between Killarney Vale and The Entrance, Long Jetty has emerged as the Central Coast's hippest neighbourhood. What was once a quiet lakeside suburb has blossomed into a colourful strip of independent cafes, artisan bakeries, vintage shops and creative studios that rivals any inner-Sydney laneway scene — minus the crowds and with a laid-back coastal soul all its own.
Whether you're here for a single flat white or a full day of cafe-hopping, vintage browsing and lakeside strolling, Long Jetty rewards those who slow down and explore on foot.
Every cafe on the strip sits within easy walking distance of the next. Start at the southern end and work your way north toward The Entrance — here's the order we recommend for the ultimate Long Jetty cafe crawl.
Start Here
Where a yoga studio meets a garden cafe. Modern Organic's seasonal wholefood menu changes with what's fresh, featuring nourishing bowls, cold-pressed juices and plant-forward dishes. The peaceful rear courtyard is a hidden gem — all leafy greenery and dappled light. Family-friendly with plenty of space for prams and little ones.
Institution
Formerly The Glass Onion Society, this Long Jetty institution has been reinvented under a new name but remains the strip's anchor for outstanding breakfast and lunch. The broad front windows are perfect for people-watching as the parade of locals, surfers and weekend visitors drifts past. Expect a menu that balances comfort classics with creative seasonal specials.
Must Visit
The aroma of on-site baked sourdough, flaky pastries and authentic French baguettes draws you in before you've even read the menu. Green Tangerine is equal parts artisan bakery and neighbourhood cafe, and a Long Jetty icon. Don't miss the famous mural painted across the side wall — it's one of the most photographed spots on the strip and a symbol of Long Jetty's creative spirit.
More than just a cafe — Komuniti combines specialty coffee, a yoga studio and a hidden garden into one welcoming space. The globally inspired menu reflects the owner's travels, weaving flavours from Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Mediterranean into dishes that feel both adventurous and comforting. Check the schedule for morning yoga classes, then refuel afterwards in the garden.
Part wholefood cafe, part bespoke homewares showroom, part vintage furniture gallery — Three Donkeys is a lifestyle experience. Browse curated ceramics, handmade candles and reclaimed timber pieces while waiting for your nourish bowl. It's the kind of place where you pop in for coffee and leave with a linen tablecloth and a new set of mugs.
Early Bird
For the early risers. Doors open at 5:30am on weekdays, making this the go-to for pre-work coffee, tradies grabbing a quick takeaway, and dawn surfers refuelling after a session. The chilli scramble is outstanding — fiery, flavourful and generous — and the vego bagels have earned a loyal following of their own. No-frills, great coffee, honest food.
Popular
All the baked goods here are made in-house, and the word has well and truly spread. Arrive early — particularly on weekends — to beat the queues that spill onto the footpath by mid-morning. The cruffins, banana bread and savoury scrolls sell out fast for good reason. Pair with a perfectly pulled espresso and you've got one of the best morning stops on the coast.
The name says it all: specialty coffee meets boutique fashion shopping under one roof. Browse racks of curated coastal and streetwear labels while your barista works the machine. It's a uniquely Long Jetty concept — the kind of hybrid that wouldn't feel out of place in Surry Hills but thrives on the coast's relaxed energy. Grab a long black and a new outfit in one stop.
Finish Here
The perfect final stop on the Long Jetty circuit. Surf culture meets specialty coffee in a space filled with boards, wax, wetsuits and good vibes. It's where the cafe strip meets the coast — literally and spiritually. Grab a post-crawl espresso, browse the surf hardware, and soak up the coastal atmosphere that makes Long Jetty so special.
The suburb takes its name from the iconic timber jetty extending out into Tuggerah Lake — and it remains one of the most atmospheric spots on the entire Central Coast. Walk to the end and you're standing above glassy lake water, with the distant shoreline stretching in both directions.
At sunset, the jetty becomes a photographer's dream. The golden light catches the weathered timber pylons, pelicans glide past at eye level, and the lake reflects the sky in shades of amber and violet. It's the kind of scene that stops you mid-step. Bring your camera — or just stand there and take it in.
Running along the water's edge behind the cafe strip, the Lakeside Reserve is Long Jetty's green lung. This foreshore reserve offers shaded picnic spots with uninterrupted views across Tuggerah Lake, barbecue facilities, and wide grassy areas perfect for spreading a blanket after a morning of cafe-hopping.
The reserve also connects to the Tuggerah Lake cycleway, a shared path that winds along the lakefront all the way to The Entrance in one direction and toward Chittaway Bay in the other. Whether you're on foot, on a bike or just sitting on a bench watching the water, the lakeside is where Long Jetty's cafe energy gives way to quiet, natural beauty.
Long Jetty's creative energy isn't confined to its cafes. The strip is alive with colour, character and independent spirit.
Vibrant murals adorn walls throughout the strip, transforming ordinary shopfronts and laneways into an open-air gallery. The famous mural on the side of Green Tangerine is the most photographed, but keep your eyes open — new works appear regularly as local and visiting artists add to the collection.
Long Jetty is the Central Coast's vintage capital. Trawl through racks of retro clothing, mid-century furniture, vinyl records and curiosities in the eclectic op shops and curated vintage stores dotted along The Entrance Road. Every visit turns up something different.
Beyond the cafes and vintage shops, Long Jetty is home to a growing community of creative businesses — tattoo studios, independent galleries, artisan workshops and makers' spaces. It's this diversity that gives the strip its character and keeps it evolving.