About
The Byron Bay General Store is a well-known café on Bangalow Road in Byron Bay, recognised for good-quality food and a steady move toward more environmentally friendly practices. Its menu runs from smashed avocado on sourdough and Japanese-style pancakes to smoothie bowls, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options alongside sustainably sourced meat dishes.
The kitchen sources produce from local and organic farmers in the Northern Rivers, which feeds into its focus on fresh, health-conscious cooking. It's also noted as one of the few Byron venues cooking with no seed oils, a point of difference that resonates with its health-minded regulars.
Best For
A Byron Bay breakfast or lunch built on local, organic produce and sustainably sourced meat, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
What You'll Find
Breakfast & lunchLocal & organic produceSustainably sourced meatVegan & vegetarian optionsGluten-freeNo seed oilsSpecialty coffee
Good to Know
TypeCafé
SourcingLocal & organic farmers
MeatSustainably sourced
DietsVegan, vegetarian, gluten-free
RegionByron Bay, Northern Rivers NSW
Opening Hours
Monday7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Friday7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Kitchen closes around 1:45 pm. Please confirm seasonal hours before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of place is The Byron Bay General Store?
It's an iconic Byron Bay café on Bangalow Road serving breakfast and lunch with a focus on fresh, local and organic produce.
Does it cater to dietary needs?
Yes — the menu includes vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options alongside sustainably sourced meat dishes.
What makes it different?
It sources produce from local and organic farmers and is one of the few Byron Bay venues cooking with no seed oils.
What are the opening hours?
It's open daily from 7am to 2pm, with the kitchen closing around 1:45pm.