Harvest Cafe & Deli

Probably best to give this café a miss and go to a café that values your custom. They had absolutely no interest in us. We left without being served. Went into Byron Bay to Twisted Sista café who were absolutely lovely!

We stopped by for a quick lunch. Yummy pâté and veggie dip, its just perfect! Made me want to sit down for a proper lunch/​dinner here! The stuff in the deli store next door are just amazing.

One of my national favourites… there is so much to like about this wonderful place.
Well I will come just for the food? Yes, however the other stand out for us is the wonderful people who work at this restaurant. That are genuinely nice, they are authentic and really knowledgeable. Of course they are working with wonderful product … the food is a step above and this place is set in the rustic charm of Newrybar village. The infrastructure is appealing, functional and comfortable, and all interrelated. There is the restaurant, and just a few steps away is the bakery… so yummy, and then when you have done the bakery you can go to the Deli were there are many tasty delights — the chheese and meat rooms are well worth a look.
This is probably our tenth visit and always so good. It is always consistent. Today five of us lashed out for brunch and truly enjoyed everything. Whether it was the French Toast, the Fruit and Nut toast, the smoked Trout and eggs, the mushrooms and whatever it was so delicious. The juices too are great and the coffee always good.
When we are in the Byron area this is the first ‘must go to’ venue.

The macadamia smoked trout was superb. I quite like how they have a diy, in house sort of vibe. The only reason i haven’t given harvest a 5^th star is because when i took my mother there, her breakfast came with bread which was not listed on the menu (she is gluten intolerant). It was then sent back to be replaced with Gluten free bread which takes longer and meant she started eating after I had finished our i let my food go cold waiting for hers. It was a small inconvenience, but the morning was pleasant overall.
Would recommend.

A real foodie will travel for the best food there is, & thankfully for us, Harvest Café located in the historic town of Newrybar in the Byron Bay hinterland, about 20 mins south west of Byron Bay central, is more than worth it. It is a must-​stop & must-​do if you ever find yourself in the region. «Harvest» is actually composed of the café, a deli, & a bakery, across three restored buildings, & the property also includes a wonderful herb & vegetable garden, from which the café is able to use organic, fresh produce in all of the seasonal dishes that are created. The whole place just exudes quality & a country charm that one can fall in love with, & leave city-​life behind.
The Deli is stocked with local & international products, sauces, condiments, cacao chocolates, there’s a cold room for it’s boutique cheeses, aged meats, charcuterie, pastries, croissants, salted caramel donuts, many more, & our favourite Portuguese tarts.
The Bakery is an open plan rustic affair, with the star attraction being the 103 year old woodfired oven from where Harvest’s famous organic sour dough bread, baguettes & french pastries, supplying the café, the deli & specially selected local outlets, are produced fresh each morning. Like the Deli, the Bakery sells out of it’s most popular items, & people line up early in the morning not to miss out.
The Café was what we were there for & it absolutely hits a perfect note from the moment you step in. In addition to the beautiful country surrounds, you have the warm inviting tones of timber floors, comfy leather couches next to a fire place, copper industrial light shades, a sexy bar next to the open kitchen, & a wrap-​around verandah that says, «take a load off, you deserve it». It’s this perfect mix of casual sophistication.
Staff were excellent, from start to finish, friendly & attentive, not over-​bearing, & it’s the small things we appreciated, like topping up our glass of water each time they walked by. Entrée’s ranged from $ 7 — $ 30, Mains from $ 29 — $ 85, Desserts $ 16, & their drinks list is extensive, with their own «harvest cocktails», as well as wines sourced locally & internationally.
For entrees we ordered:
(1) Ginger kingfish sashimi, avocado, fingerlime, seaweed and radish ($ 22) &
(2) Warm corned beef, cucumber, cucamelon and feta ($ 22)
The sashimi was light, & fresh, with the combination of all elements just divine! Similarly, delighted at the corned beef, with it’s orchestra of flavours.
For mains:
(1) Braised beef brisket, bavette with pickles and smoked potato mayo ($ 35) &
(2) Burrawong chicken, roast corn, spring onion and pearl barley ($ 35). Nothing more to say. You must try it, just delightful.
And for the grand finale. dessert, we had the (Harvest’s version of) «Cherry Ripe» ($ 16) & the Elderflower & blueberry parfait, white chocolate & macadamia ($ 16). Wow, absolute Wow. Perfect way to end an amazing time at Harvest Café. Will be back, & if it wasn’t a 2 hour drive away, we’d be here regularly.

Seated outside on a vast veranda with views of lush green trees and the sounds of birds. We felt instantly at home in this beautiful country setting which is located just 20 minutes drive from Byron Bay in a town called Newrybar.
The service is professional, warm and attentive. The menu is exciting with a mix of flavours and textures in every dish which will surprise and delight you.
I had the roasted cauliflower with fennel, almonds and ricotta dumplings. The flavours were incredible. We had a side of steamed farmer’s greens with hazelnuts which complimented the main perfectly. My fiancé had the pork which he proudly proclaimed was the best crackling he has ever had. The nectarines gave the dish a sweet flavour which balanced out the saltiness of the crackling.
The coffee was excellent. I was so caught up in the food I forgot to ask what type of coffee bean they use.
The Harvest focus their energy on being sustainable and use fresh, local and seasonal produce. They even have their own vegetable garden on site.
The Harvest Café provides a delightful dining experience and is open for breakfast and lunch 7 days a week. If you’re wanting to go for dinner it will have to be on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night.
We are already planning our next trip back to Byron Bay with a meal at Harvest Café at the top of our to do list.

Rang and left our number early in the week to place a reservation … Still waiting for the call back ! Our other party rang several days after our call to follow up and was told the restaurant was booked out for a function.

Beautiful setting for an evening meal — think wrap around balcony lit with candles. Attentive relaxed staff & food fresh and gorgeous. Will certainly return to the café & deli with visitors …

Not many vegetarian options, a good note for those who don’t like their greens. They didn’t offer an alternative main, that is ok, but it would have received higher stars if it did. The zucchini flower starter was pretty amazingly presented. I am not a huge fan of goats cheese, but for those who are, you would love this dish. I would go back again if they offered a vego main and not feel liked a hassle for coming off the street and not having a reservation. So note, have a reservation just to bi-​pass the awkwardness. The café is really lovely though and has a relaxing environment.

Where to begin? In the northeast corner of New South Wales you’ll find Harvest Café & Deli. Some of the best, freshest, most delicious bites to be had in the area. Came in for lunch and ate nothing but fish. The two specials were a spanish mackerel and a fish and chips. Both fantastic, the former was served on a bed of spicy quinoa and had a dollop of baba ghanoush on top. Ever eat lunch and it being so good and satisfying (not heavy and really tasty) that you don’t eat dinner. That is here.

Wonderfully attentive staff and beautiful food. What a lovely little gem to find buried away in the northern rivers hinterlands. I had the salmon with the spiced corn cakes and it was just divine! Will definitely go back again and I would highly recommend it to anybody who is either a local or just happens to be passing by :)

If you love quality friendly service, fresh local produce complimented by an outstanding menu and an atmosphere you could only experience in a rural setting — then Harvest will tick all your boxes.
This place lived up to all expectations & more. Can’t wait to return with different friends so they can experience Harvest first-​hand.

If I was to create a café this is how I would do it. This is one of my favourite places to eat, sit, read and enjoy life! Tucked away in the tiny country town of Newrybar, it is a culinary jewel in a unassuming setting.
Everything about this place is understated, natural, timeless and packed with quality. From the rustic and chic historic wood cottage with its spacious and sunlight filled verandah, to the big bowls of limes on the tables, and the piles of in-​house baked croissants and pain chocolat you are greeted with when you walk in the door in the morning.
The service is efficient, friendly and down to earth, the way it should be everywhere.
The dishes look deceivingly simple but they are cooked to perfection using local ingredients.
I have been here twice for breakfast and had to order the same thing each time because I loved it so much! House cured dill and juniper gravlax with avocado and poached organic eggs on toasted sourdough. Magnifique!
The coffee is also excellent, even though I drink decaf and with soy (Yes, yes, I know what you are thinking «What is the point??, that’s just a coffee flavoured beverage») they know how to do it properly and put little love hearts in it.
If you find yourself coming down to Byron Bay, travel 15 mins down the road… this is a place you must experience for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s open 7 days.