Sawtell's main shopping strip may not be very big, but it overdelivers in the food stakes. Exhibit A: Cafe Treeo. The beloved local cafe has been part of this northern NSW community since 2011.
Early risers are well catered for here — the cafe fires up the coffee machine from 6am every day. If you can't wait to get that Sawtell sand between your toes, grab a brew and freshly baked muffin to take away and make the three-minute stroll to the beach to watch the waves.
Or, if you're after a big brekkie, nab a table under the giant fig tree outside the cafe and watch the village come to life as you tuck into corn fritters, french toast or grilled chicken burger.
Images: Leah Moore