Cafes with outdoor seating in Malabar
Last updatedZaatar And Juice leads this list of cafes with outdoor seating in Malabar, for cheap manoush eaten at an outside table. Coastal Brasserie has tables across from the beach, and the others sit along Anzac Parade. Below: the seat at each, what is close by, and what to eat or drink while sitting outside.
Quick picks in Malabar
- Best for a seat across from the beach: Coastal Brasserie, the one most visitors come back for.
- Best for a sunny morning outside: The Heritage Kitchen Garden, with its outdoor tables.
- Best for a takeaway coffee on the street: Nostimo Cafe, with indoor and outdoor seats.
- Best for a cheap bite outside: Zaatar And Juice, with fresh juice to go with it.
Cafes with outdoor seating in Malabar, ranked
#1Zaatar And Juice for a cheap bite at an outside table
$Outdoor seating๐ณ Bob Clark RSL Memorial Grove, 3 min walkZaatar And Juice has outdoor seating, and cheap manoush and wraps are the reason to sit down. Breakfast runs from 6:30am on weekdays and closes at 2pm, so the morning is the best time to take a table. The juice bar makes fresh juice to pair with a wrap. Staff help with last-minute orders and picky eaters, which suits a mixed group sitting outside.
Best for: Outside tables for a cheap bite
#2The Heritage Kitchen Garden for outdoor tables on a sunny morning
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Bob Clark RSL Memorial Grove, 3 min walkThe outdoor tables are the draw at The Heritage Kitchen Garden on a sunny morning, and a seat outside suits a slow start. The cottage-style room fills up quickly, so arrive early for a table outside. The site has parking and toilets, which suits a family outing. Sunday trading begins at 7:30am, and the kitchen covers breakfast through lunch.
Best for: Sunny-morning tables and family visits
#3Coastal Brasserie for a seat across from the beach
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Boulevarde Reserve, 3 min walkCoastal Brasserie has outside seats across from the beach, and the view is the main reason to choose them. Visitors call the outside tables a highlight on a sunny day. Table service and a kids' menu make the outside tables easy with children. The cafe closes at 8:30pm on Friday and Saturday, so an evening seat is an option.
Best for: Beach views and outside tables
#4Nostimo Cafe for a takeaway coffee on an outside table
$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Bob Clark RSL Memorial Grove, 3 min walkNostimo Cafe has indoor and outdoor seating on Anzac Parade, so you can take a coffee outside or carry it off. Coffee drinkers rate the coffee highly, and the staff are friendly. On warm days, cold drinks such as iced coffee suit a seat outside. The cafe is a short walk from the beach, which makes it a handy stop on the way.
Best for: Coffee outside on Anzac Parade
Compare cafes with outdoor seating in Malabar
The table below compares the picks on outside seats, price, weekend hours and dogs.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaatar And Juice | $ | โ | โ | โ | Sat | Bob Clark RSL Memorial Grove, 3 min |
| The Heritage Kitchen Garden | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Bob Clark RSL Memorial Grove, 3 min |
| Coastal Brasserie | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Boulevarde Reserve, 3 min |
| Nostimo Cafe | $ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Bob Clark RSL Memorial Grove, 3 min |
How we picked cafes with outdoor seating in Malabar
Every cafe here has outdoor tables, so the order turns on overall score, weighted by how many people scored each cafe, and on the food and coffee each page describes. Notes on each seat cover what is across the street or the beach, and whether the outside tables suit a sunny day. Cafes without outside seating in the facts were left off.
Cafes with outdoor seating in Malabar: FAQ
Which Malabar cafe has outdoor seats facing the beach?
Coastal Brasserie has outside seats across from the beach, and visitors come back for that view. Ask for an outside table and the sand is in sight.
Which Malabar cafe with outdoor seats also has a kids' menu?
Coastal Brasserie's kids' menu pairs with its outside seats. The Heritage Kitchen Garden has outdoor tables and suits families.
Is there a Malabar cafe with outdoor seating open early?
Zaatar And Juice opens at 6:30am on weekdays and has outdoor seating for a morning bite. Nostimo Cafe opens at 6am on weekdays too.