NSW Food Guide for Veg/Vegan/Non Veg Diets.

Grand Pacific Drive- Sydney to Wollongong

Vegetarian

Franco Pizza Bar 📍 Thirroul | Lunch and Dinner

This wood-fired pizzeria is known for its artisan approach to pizza and pasta. They offer vegetarian pizzas with house-made bases and seasonal toppings.

Babyface Kitchen 📍 Wollongong | Dinner only

A modern Australian restaurant that focuses on seasonal produce. While not fully vegetarian, it features multiple creative vegetarian small plates and mains.

Non-Vegetarian

The Hungry Monkey 📍 Thirroul | Breakfast to Dinner

A popular local burger bar serving gourmet burgers, including chicken, beef, and lamb options. Known for its hearty portions and consistent quality.

Harbourfront Restaurant 📍 Wollongong Harbour | Lunch and Dinner

Upscale seafood and steak restaurant with ocean views. Well-regarded for fresh oysters, barramundi, and steak.

Vegan

Franco Pizza and Babyface Kitchen both offer vegan-friendly dishes on request.

Wollongong to Kiama

Vegetarian

Rehal’s Divine Indian Restaurant 📍 Shellharbour Village | Lunch and Dinner

This North Indian restaurant offers a wide variety of vegetarian curries, lentil dishes, and breads, all rich in authentic flavors.

Village Fix Cafe 📍 Shellharbour | Breakfast and Lunch

Laid-back café known for its specialty coffee, plant-based bowls, and vegetarian breakfast options. Popular among locals for brunch.

Non-Vegetarian

Relish on Addison 📍 Shellharbour | Lunch and Dinner

Contemporary Australian fine dining with a rotating seasonal menu. Known for its seafood, steak, and modern plating.

Harbour Thai Restaurant 📍 Shellharbour Waterfront | Lunch and Dinner

Authentic Thai restaurant offering fresh seafood dishes, rich curries, and stir-fries. Set right along the coast.

Vegan

Rehal’s Divine and Village Fix both offer strong vegan options, including curries, bowls, and plant-based breakfasts.

Kiama to Jervis Bay

Vegetarian

Perfect Break Café 📍 Gerringong | Breakfast and Lunch

This vegetarian café offers burritos, nachos, smoothie bowls, and fresh juices. All-day menu with strong local support.

5 Little Pigs 📍 Huskisson | Breakfast and Lunch

Cafe with a seasonal menu including salads, toasts, and creative vegetarian breakfast options. Overlooks Currambene Creek.

Non-Vegetarian

Taj Indian Restaurant 📍 Huskisson | Lunch and Dinner

Popular Indian restaurant serving meat and vegetarian curries. Known for consistency and bold flavors.

Salty Joe’s 📍 Huskisson | Breakfast and Lunch

A relaxed, beachside café with hearty meat-based burgers, breakfast rolls, and eggs. Casual vibe and fast service.

Vegan

Moist n Glazed 📍 Huskisson | Morning to Late Afternoon

A fully vegan donut and coffee shop offering creative rotating flavors. Also serves vegan milkshakes and espresso.

Perfect Break Café 📍 Gerringong | Breakfast and Lunch

It offers a variety of vegan dishes, including burritos, smoothie bowls, and plant-based desserts.

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Port Stephens

Vegetarian

The Deck Café Restaurant & Bar 📍 Soldiers Point | Lunch and Dinner

Located at the marina, this waterfront Greek-Mediterranean restaurant emphasizes fresh, locally sourced produce. The vegetarian offerings include classic Mediterranean mezze and creative seasonal plates, served with views of the harbor.

Village Grind 📍 Salamander Bay | Breakfast and Lunch

A popular café praised for its breakfast bowls, coffee, and lunch plates, it features clearly labeled vegetarian items such as avocado toast, veggie burgers, and halloumi salads, catering comfortably to meat-free diners.

Non-Vegetarian

The Poyer’s 📍 Lemon Tree Passage | Lunch and Dinner

This upscale waterside restaurant specializes in seafood-forward modern Australian cuisine. Highlights include crab linguine, abalone schnitzel, and seasonal local catches, plated with refined flair and strong praise from locals and tourists.

Holbert’s Oyster Farm 📍 Salamander Bay | Lunch

A no-frills waterfront oyster shed offering freshly shucked oysters and prawns. A longtime local favorite for seafood lovers, known for its unbeatable freshness and casual open-air setup.

Vegan

The Little Nel Café and Little Beach Boathouse both offer vegan-friendly dishes. The former includes plant-based breakfast and lunch bowls, while the latter lists adaptable options on its modern Australian menu, with staff happy to accommodate.

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Blue Mountains

Vegetarian

Basil Nut Cafe & Restaurant 📍 Katoomba | Lunch and Dinner

A Pan-Asian eatery known for fragrant curries and stir-fried dishes, with clearly marked vegetarian choices such as tofu laksa and vegetable noodle bowls. Its fusion approach draws on Thai and Malaysian flavors.

The Yellow Deli 📍 Katoomba | Breakfast to Dinner

Rustic, wood-heavy interiors and a wholesome menu featuring soups, sandwiches, and salads. Vegetarian options are clearly labeled and thoughtfully prepared using fresh produce.

Non-Vegetarian

Crib Room Restaurant 📍 Wallerawang | Dinner

Set in a stylish repurposed power station, this venue offers seasonal tasting menus and standout modern Australian plates like lamb backstrap and smoked duck breast. It’s consistently praised for quality and atmosphere.

Old City Bank Brasserie 📍 Katoomba | Lunch and Dinner

Located in a heritage-listed building, this brasserie serves pub classics including steak and seafood pasta. Known for its relaxed vibe and hearty portions with meat-focused mains.

Vegan

Basil Nut and The Yellow Deli both offer vegan dishes. Basil Nut includes vegan curries and rice bowls upon request, while The Yellow Deli features plant-based soups and sandwiches clearly marked on the menu.

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Bathurst

Vegetarian

The Hub Café 📍 Corner of William and Seymour Streets | Breakfast and Lunch

A well-loved brunch venue offering meat-free dishes such as smashed avocado, halloumi plates, and customizable grain bowls. It’s praised for its consistent quality and well-labeled vegetarian-friendly menu.

Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar 📍 William Street | Lunch and Dinner

Offers a wide range of pizzas with vegetarian toppings and plant-based cheeses. Their menu clearly marks vegetarian items and allows for customization, including gluten-free options.

Non-Vegetarian

Dogwood BX 📍 Keppel Street | Lunch and Dinner

An American-style smokehouse known for its ribs, pulled pork, and brisket. With over 700 strong reviews, it’s a go-to for slow-cooked meat and a robust selection of local beers.

The Federal Hotel 📍 William Street | Lunch and Dinner

A classic Australian pub delivering hearty mains like chicken schnitzel, steaks, and seafood baskets. It maintains popularity for its value and generous meat portions.

Vegan

The Hub Café and Crust Pizza both offer vegan options. The Hub features plant-based breakfast choices and vegan spreads, while Crust’s menu includes vegan pizzas with dairy-free cheese and customizable ingredients.

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Wollondilly

Vegetarian

Vaby’s Restaurant 📍 Station Street | Dinner

This Mediterranean-inspired bistro includes labeled vegetarian items like arancini and pasta dishes. It offers a comfortable dinner setting with flexible menu options that can accommodate dietary preferences.

Non-Vegetarian

The Barn Bar & Grill 📍 Aylmerton | Lunch and Dinner

Known for its classic Australian grill offerings like ribeye, lamb chops, and seafood mains. The relaxed barn setting adds to the appeal for meat-lovers passing through the region.

Vegan

Vaby’s Restaurant offers vegan-friendly modifications to several vegetarian dishes. Staff are noted to be accommodating, with options tailored on request for plant-based diners.

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