Sandy Bar Cafe

Great location for a drink and food or snack especially before starting the Spit to Manly walk. Friendly staff. Lots of people bring their dogs too. Good toilet facilities for patrons.

This café is in a beautiful location right by the water and beach, offering stunning views—perfect for a relaxing coffee or brunch. It’s dog-friendly and a great spot to stop during a coastal walk. The atmosphere is laid-back, and the staff are friendly but also busy. **Just be mindful of the surroundings parking —while convenient, the hourly rates are quite expensive.** Despite that, it’s definitely worth a visit for the views, vibe, and good gathering with your pets.

Quiet area, perfectly situated with lovely views of the spit bridge. Sit outside and look into the clear water to see an abundance of fish, stingrays and others as you enjoy the magical spot. The only noise really is from other guests chatting but their vibe was fun and positive. Will be back!

Ordered a coffe which came burning. Went back to tell the barista, she laughed at my face and said it’s the standard. I waited 15min to be able to finish the coffee. Terrible service by the barista the waiter was lovely but didn’t interact. Won’t come back. The low reviews are confirmation of they offer

Such a lovely spot! We ordered fish taco and winter roasted salad, both were delicious. The staff were super friendly and thoughtful, our paw boy even made a new friend at the next table.