Anastasia Prikhodko, Author at Concrete Playground

Guide
Six Central Coast Cafes Worthy of a Weekend Road Trip

Get out of the city and sip specialty coffee in a historic warehouse or smoked chilli mochas in an art gallery.

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Bar
Illawarra Brewing Company Brewhouse

83–85 Montague Street, North Wollongong

Take a tour at this Wollongong microbrewery — then try the beer from the source.

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Guide
NSW Breweries Worthy of a Weekend Road Trip

Try freshly brewed dragon fruit beer on the coast, milkshake IPAs in Wollongong and malty lagers in Newcastle.

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Bar
FogHorn Brewhouse

218 King Street, Newcastle

American eats, fresh brews and live tunes in Newcastle.

Book a Table

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Bar
Five Barrel Brewing

318 Keira Street, Wollongong

Sink milkshake IPAs and hibiscus-infused brews at this Wollongong brewery.

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Bar
Murray's Craft Brewing Co

3443 Nelson Bay Road, Bobs Farm

Road trip to this Port Stephens brewery for cheeseburger spring rolls and Coco Pops-inspired porter.

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Bar
Bay Rd Brewing

89 Donnison Street, Gosford

A sprawling craft brewery and pub in the heart of Gosford.

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Cafe
Becker & Co

162 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach

A worthwhile pit stop for brunch and coffee in Avoca Beach.

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Cafe
Glee Coffee Roasters Chapman

14 Alison Road, Wyong

A speciality coffee hot spot located in a sprawling, historic Wyong building.

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Restaurant
Flour & Co

88 Toowoon Bay Road, Toowoon Bay

A family-run cafe and bakery on the Central Coast.

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Cafe
Glass Onion Society - CLOSED

308 The Entrance Road, Long Jetty

With top-notch coffee, hearty meals and lots of sweet snacks, this small cafe is well worth a stop off when driving up the Central Coast.

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Cafe
Ooomph - CLOSED

26A Adelaide Street, East Gosford

You'll find top-notch coffee, pizzas and inventive brekkies at this Central Coast cafe.

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Cafe
Like Minds

352 The Round Drive, Avoca Beach

A zero-waste Central Coast cafe and creative hub.

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Bar
Hope Estate

2213 Broke Road, Pokolbin

A sprawling vineyard in the Hunter with a winery, brewery and huge outdoor events space.

Book a Table

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Cafe
The Fat Goose

3 Killcare Road, Killcare

A Central Coast go-to for fresh bread, pies and hearty breakfasts.

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