Milk Bar

Byron Bay & Northern NSW


A later than usual opening means this lovely cafe, with its rustic communal dining table and footpath seats, is all about the big brunch or late lunch, or a combination of the two. Dishes are totally of the how-we-eat-now ilk, from the bibimbap with its house-made fermented vegetables, brown rice and 'good proteins' (ie eggs) to its tacos and beef-brisket rolls.

Ask about its street-food nights, which might include a Wednesday noodle night or a Friday BBQ.


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