This quaint cafe in Leura is known for its standout breads baked in-house. It also makes jams, cakes, chutneys, curds and a heap of gluten free alternatives too — so there’s something for everyone.

Set in a prime location on Leura’s main drag, the Red Door cafe is a homey cafe with a red and black interior, a large mirror hanging on one side of the wall and green garden vines reaching down towards the floor on the other. 

The menu at this Katoomba eatery draws inspiration from a range of countries and regions: South East Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean. The French-born chef has combined this eclectic range of cuisines to create a compact menu of “street food”.

Coffees made from Campos and single origin beans. An extensive tea list (single estate Chinese peony white tea, anyone?). Inventive dishes made from locally sourced and seasonal produce.

We’re all about mixing exercise and leisure, which is easy with Sydney’s extensive activity offering, like sunrise yoga at the Opera House and the wine fun run in the Hunter Valley. 

An award-winning restaurant, cafe and bar located in an old mechanic’s workshop, Leura Garage has a seasonal and local ingredient-focused menu. It covers a range of cuisines, too, with everything from paellas and pizzas to souvlaki.

To those whose days don’t truly start until there is caffeine in their system, take note. Kickaboom, a cheery cafe in Glenbrook, lives up to its quirky name putting a pep in your step with premium brews and tasty bites.