Bluewater Cafe

Bluewater Cafe sits on South Steyne, directly by Manly Beach and within easy reach of the Corso and Manly Ferry. It is set up for all-day dining, with breakfast from early morning and a lunch and dinner menu available from midday until late. That beachside location makes it a practical stop after a swim, a morning with the kids or a walk along the beachfront, while the cafe’s outdoor seating gives diners a place to enjoy the sun and the busy Manly setting.

Breakfast is a major part of the offering, with coffee, flexible egg dishes and a selection of more substantial and lighter options. The website highlights buttermilk pancakes with vanilla whipped mascarpone, smashed avocado with fetta in a mildly spicy tomato sauce, and eggs benedict with a choice of ham, bacon or smoked salmon. Fresh seasonal fruit with honey yoghurt and Peaches and Ricotta Granola provide lighter choices, while gluten-free options are also catered for. The cafe says its products are made in-house and prepared fresh each day.

From lunch onwards, the menu broadens beyond breakfast favourites. Named options include a chicken quinoa salad, burgers, grilled barramundi and homemade arancini balls, while the evening offering includes a seafood platter for two. The website also mentions wine and coffee alongside the food, making the venue suitable for a quick daytime meal as well as a more relaxed dinner. Bookings are available for those wanting to secure a table during busy periods.

Bluewater Cafe is particularly well suited to families, with outdoor space for prams and crayons and colouring books for younger children. It also caters for groups and celebrations, including birthdays, hens parties, leaving events and casual get-togethers, with an events team available to help organise functions. Solo visitors can drop in for an early coffee or breakfast, while couples and friends can use the beachfront setting for lunch or an evening meal. The combination of a central Manly location, broad trading hours, beach access and varied menu makes it a versatile cafe for locals and visitors to Sydney's Northern Beaches.