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28/05/2026
Come hang with us 🫶
Here all weekend serving locally roasted coffee and all your kitchen faves!
Open daily from 6:30am
27/05/2026
New menu incoming 🍴
Expect returning favourites, upgraded classics, and a few new additions we’re pretty excited about.
Now’s the time to come in, order your usual, and see what might be making its comeback 👀
15/05/2026
Pups keeping us company at our feet.
Patient furry friends by the door.
Matcha and coffee topped with latte art that’s almost too cute to drink.
Come by Brightside Cafe for your daily dose of happiness (and a very good coffee). 🧡
13/05/2026
Surely I’m not the only one who gets emotional about coffee?
Come get your daily dose of joy at Brightside Cafe — open every day from 6:30am.
26/04/2026
What’s the right answer here? I think I need to phone a friend.
24/04/2026
Surrounded by beauty, community, and the everyday freedoms we should never take for granted.
Today we remember and honour those who have served — past and present.
Join us Saturday, after your ANZAC service. We’re open for takeaway, 7am - 3pm.
Sunday 6:30am - 3pm
Monday 7am - 3pm (public holiday, takeaway only)
Lest we forget.
21/04/2026
Definitely nobody taught you to serve that Acai bowl with a knife only. 😝
Open daily (and hopefully serving the correct cutlery) from 6:30am
20/04/2026
It's officially the last day of the school holidays, grab your crew for one last hooray before we hit term two 🫶
13/04/2026
Good food, good coffee, and the kind of moments you don’t rush ☀️
From your morning flat white to your mid-day matcha, Brightside is where you settle in, catch up, and stay a little longer.
See you soon 🤍 Open daily from 6:30am
14/02/2026
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
If they don’t like coffee…
They’re not for you.
Happy Valentine’s Day all! Find a friend who drinks coffee and celebrate with us at Brightside 🫶
06/02/2026
Would you tune in? 🍿
Does the bird still live at Brightside?
Does Chef Dan finally get mad?
Does Tilly get her glove on?!
See it live daily 6:30am - 3pm, we promise it’s mostly good times (peppered with drama 😅)
03/02/2026
From Mona Vale to Colombia 🌱☕️
Behind every great cup at Brightside is a deep love for coffee — right from the farm. Our co-founder, Bobby, recently travelled to Colombia as a judge for the Cup of Excellence, tasting some of the world’s most exceptional coffees alongside international experts.
It’s a reminder that what ends up in your cup starts years earlier, with farmers, craft and care at every step.
We’re proud to bring that passion back home — serving coffee with a story, every single day.
Thank you and Pittwater Life Magazine for helping to share our story. 💛 Article out now in the Feb issue!
23/12/2025
Summer days are better at Brightside ☀️
Great coffee, delicious meals, salty air and good vibes.
Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth, Brightside is ready for you.
Join us all summer, we’ll save you a seat 💛
(Special hours, takeaway only on public holidays)
18/12/2025
🎄✨ CHRISTMAS HOURS AT BRIGHTSIDE ✨🎄
Yes, we’re open!
Yes, even on that day!
Yes, coffee still happens now after 3pm!
🎄 Christmas Day (coffee + special menu)
8am – 2pm
🎁 Boxing Day (coffee + special menu)
7am – 3pm
✨ Public Holidays: Takeaway only, bring those reusable cups!
☀️ All other days
6:30am – 4pm (from the 22nd)
🚨 PLUS
We’ve extended trading hours from Monday the 22nd to provide coffee (and let’s be real our team give pretty good therapy) for all your holiday stress or for those late afternoon beach hangs.
Merry everything & see you at Brightside 🎄☕️🌊
09/12/2025
BRIGHTSIDE DECEMBER GIVEAWAY 🌞
We’re giving away three prizes to wrap up the year:
1st prize: $100 Brightside Gift Card
2nd prize: Brightside Tote Bag
3rd prize: 1kg Brightside Blend
How to enter:
• Follow
• Like this post
• Tag two friends (each extra tag = an extra entry)
• Complete your entry via the link in our bio
Competition closes midnight Sunday 21.12.25
Winners announced 23.12.25.
Good luck!
08/12/2025
Our Summer Crush; these double-dipped raspberries in white chocolate + milk or dark. So delicious, we’re obsessed!
Have you tried these yet?
28/11/2025
The secret’s out — our new Summer Menu has officially launched! ☀️🍽️
Gather your crew and come in and try all the fresh new dishes!
Address
1 Surfview Road, Mona Vale
Sydney, NSW
2103
To reach the café located on Surfview Road in Sydney, you can take public transportation by catching a bus or train to the nearest station and then transferring to a local bus that stops near the café. Alternatively, if you are driving, you can head towards Mona Vale Beach and park your car in one of the nearby public parking lots. From there, it will be a short walk to reach the café located on Surfview Road.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
6:30am - 2pm |
| Tuesday |
6:30am - 2pm |
| Wednesday |
6:30am - 2pm |
| Thursday |
6:30am - 2pm |
| Friday |
6:30am - 2pm |
| Saturday |
6:30am - 2pm |
| Sunday |
6:30am - 2pm |
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What people say
The Brightside Cafe at Mona Vale Beach is a must-visit for anyone looking for a great cafe experience with stunning ocean views. The cafe, which opened in December, offers a wide range of delicious meals and hot coffee that you can enjoy while taking in the beauty of the beach. The kitchen team is hardworking and dedicated to creating epic meals that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. They even offer gluten-free options on their new menu, which is set to launch soon.
Apart from the food and drinks, what sets The Brightside Cafe apart is their commitment to protecting and preserving the ocean. They encourage customers to review their habits and invest in reusable cups if they tend to be in a rush. Their dedication to this cause is truly inspiring.
The cafe's location on Surfview Road makes it an ideal spot for catching up with friends or enjoying a moment of serenity after a busy day working. So why not grab your besties and head over to The Brightside Cafe at Mona Vale Beach for a tasty meal and hot coffee? You won't regret it!