Cafes with outdoor seating in Warriewood
Last updatedThe Precinct Chocolaterie Cafe leads this list of Warriewood cafes with outdoor seating, and its verandah suits catch-ups. Sunrise Kiosk and Garden Terrace Cafe are the picks for a seat with a view and a seat among plants. The page sets out where each cafe's tables sit, what is nearby, and the food and coffee on offer.
Quick picks in Warriewood
- Best for a catch-up on a verandah: The Precinct Chocolaterie Cafe, for table service and chocolate gifts.
- Best for a seat near the sand: Sunrise Kiosk, for the terrace and the grass over Warriewood Beach.
- Best for tables beside the trees: Eleven11 Cafe, for its kids' menu and burgers.
- Best for a seat among plants: Garden Terrace Cafe, for brunch in the nursery.
- Best for a deluxe beef burger with outside seats: Cafe Ponderosa, for its bacon and cheese burger.
Cafes with outdoor seating in Warriewood, ranked
#1The Precinct Chocolaterie Cafe for an outdoor verandah catch-up
$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Valley View Reserve, 7 min walkThe outdoor verandah at The Precinct Chocolaterie Cafe on Apollo Street is where meetings and quiet catch-ups happen. Table service keeps the verandah relaxed, and the coffee comes with a small chocolate treat. The chocolate itself is sold for takeaway and bought as gifts. Hours run Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 3:30pm, so weekend tables are not an option here.
Best for: Verandah catch-ups and small meetings
#2Sunrise Kiosk for seats on the grass by the beach
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Turimetta Headland Reserve, 5 min walkOutside seats at Sunrise Kiosk spread across the terrace and the grass, and both face Warriewood Beach. The cafe fills up, so arrive early or expect to share. Oat cappuccinos are the drink to order, and breakfast and lunch run from 6am. Groups on the terrace are a common sight, and the takeaway window sells smoothies for the walk back.
Best for: Groups on the terrace with a sea view
#3Eleven11 Cafe for outdoor tables near the trees
$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Valley View Reserve, 4 min walkOutdoor tables at Eleven11 Cafe on Garden Street sit next to a light, airy dining room that looks out on trees. Families use the kids' menu, and a burger at lunch is a common order. A couple of recent visitors single out the coffee. Four minutes on foot gets you to Valley View Reserve.
Best for: Families with kids and burger lunches
#4Sunrise Cafe for outdoor seats and a lunch with value
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Turimetta Headland Reserve, 7 min walkSunrise Cafe on Narrabeen Park Parade seats diners outdoors, and visitors say prices suit the portions. The Thai calamari salad and the truffle burger with chips lead the menu, and the coffee has good latte art, one visitor says. The cafe opens at 6am every day, so an outdoor breakfast is easy to plan.
Best for: Outdoor lunch on a budget
#5Cafe Ponderosa for outside seating and a takeaway coffee
$Outdoor seating๐ณ Whitney Reserve, 8 min walkCafe Ponderosa on Ponderosa Parade has outdoor seating, and customers name the staff for their warm, unhurried service. The deluxe beef burger and the bacon and egg roll are the orders to make. It opens Monday to Friday from 6am to 2pm, so the outdoor tables are a weekday option. The counter also suits a quick coffee to take away.
Best for: Weekday outdoor breakfast and takeaway coffee
#6SEE SEA CAFE for outside seats and a family lunch
$$Outdoor seating๐ณ Turimetta Headland Reserve, 7 min walkSEE SEA CAFE on Narrabeen Park Parade has outdoor seating, and it is open every day from 7:30am to 4pm. Dishes that stand out here are a club sandwich and a chicken soup with BBQ chicken. Friendly staff come up in comments from 2022 to 2026. The kids' menu and generous portions make it easy with children.
Best for: Family lunch with outside seats
#7Garden Terrace Cafe for a terrace among the plants
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Valley View Reserve, 2 min walkGarden Terrace Cafe on Macpherson Street has a terrace inside the Flower Power nursery, so the outdoor seats sit among plants. Visitors praise the setting across several years, and the menu runs from scrambled eggs with bacon to a quiche with salad. Recent comments praise the desserts and presentation. Opening starts at 8am every day.
Best for: Brunch and lunch in a garden setting
Compare cafes with outdoor seating in Warriewood
The table below shows where each cafe's outdoor tables sit, the nearest park and the weekend hours.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Precinct Chocolaterie Cafe | $ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Valley View Reserve, 7 min |
| Sunrise Kiosk | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Turimetta Headland Reserve, 5 min |
| Eleven11 Cafe | $ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Valley View Reserve, 4 min |
| Sunrise Cafe | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Turimetta Headland Reserve, 7 min |
| Cafe Ponderosa | $ | โ | โ | โ | โ | Whitney Reserve, 8 min |
| SEE SEA CAFE | $$ | โ | โ | โ | โ | Turimetta Headland Reserve, 7 min |
| Garden Terrace Cafe | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Valley View Reserve, 2 min |
How we picked cafes with outdoor seating in Warriewood
Ranking uses each cafe's overall standing with customers, adjusted for how many comments it has. Only cafes with outdoor seating on record appear, and each entry gives the nearest park, the dog rule and what each cafe's own page says about its food and coffee.
Cafes with outdoor seating in Warriewood: FAQ
Where can I sit outside on a Sunday in Warriewood?
Sunrise Kiosk, Eleven11 Cafe, Sunrise Cafe, SEE SEA CAFE and Garden Terrace Cafe all have outside tables open on Sundays.
Is there outdoor seating at Cafe Ponderosa?
Yes, Cafe Ponderosa on Ponderosa Parade has outside seats, though its doors close by 2pm on weekdays and stay shut at weekends.
Which outdoor cafe in Warriewood is closest to the beach?
Sunrise Kiosk sits in the surf club on Narrabeen Park Parade, with its terrace above Warriewood Beach.
Can I bring children to a Warriewood cafe with outdoor tables?
Eleven11 Cafe and SEE SEA CAFE both have a kids' menu and outside seating, so families can sit outdoors.