Social Grounds Cafe
Social Grounds Cafe is a cafe in Port Macquarie with an outdoor area. Dog access isn't confirmed, but venues with an outdoor area are often dog friendly, so it may be worth checking. Just 550m away, Kooloonbung Creek Nature Park is a great nearby park for a walk with your dog.
At a glance
Before you go
- ℹ️Dog access hasn’t been confirmed — best to check before visiting.
- 💧No confirmed water bowl for dogs — bring some just in case.
What people say
Popped in for a quick breakfast treat - opted for the awesome French toast with Maple, Bacon, Berries and Marscapone - has a covered outdoor courtyard area as well as a few tables in door - also has facilities in the courtyard area - nice place - lovely meal - had heard that the Cafe had new owners and wanted to check it out. Perhaps a little more customer interaction as a suggestion but I will be back - Good service & building customer relationships will attribute to much success in this town.
Open Sunday 0700 lovely, helpful staff and great coffee. House fritters colourful and good. French toast (minus bacon) beautiful. Great spot, parking outback and walk though to cafe. Lovely spot for breakfast. Thanks
The food had so much flavour! Great coffee too. The decor was the perfect little escape. Wish we were locals so we could enjoy it all the time.
Delicious coffee! Was recommended by a friend. It seems majority of coffee shops in Port close so early! It was nice these guys were open (only just!) Staff were friendly, coffee really yummy! Will definitely be back.
Social Grounds is one of those special places you stumble upon and can't wait to tell people about. The moment you walk in, you just get this amazing feeling. It’s got such a beautiful, contemporary setup with tons of character – it's more than just a cafe, it's a whole vibe. The staff are genuinely lovely and make you feel so welcome, and the coffee is absolutely top-notch. It's worth stopping for the coffee alone. For anyone visiting, it's super convenient. If you're staying at the Port Macquarie Backpackers Hostel, it's a decent little walk down the main street. You'll find it right opposite the well-known growers market, which is a great landmark. I'll be adding some photos I took to show you just how great the place looks. Cannot recommend this place enough. It's a must-visit whether you're a local or just passing through!
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