Menya Monaka, by the owners of nearby Cafe Monaka, is a noodle shop by day and izakaya by night. Visit at lunch for excellent ramen bowls and gyoza, and small plates and sake in the evenings.

Take in a magnificent panorama – while sipping on wine or craft beer – from the sunny terrace above the Mona Vale Surf Life Club. We’re talking about golden sand, wild surf and blue ocean as far as the eye can see.

A 160-seat restaurant, and beer and burger joint herald a food and drink hub catering to thousands.

Before husband and wife Grant and Jaz Wearin started brewing, they spent six months road tripping around the United States in the name of research. Their MO back home isn’t radical, but involves a level of quality control other breweries don’t always adhere to. Hence, the brewery’s session IPA, lager and Aussie pale ale are consistently excellent.

Decked out in raw oak, this breezy spot is one of a few Sydney cafes serving traditional Japanese breakfasts, plus brunch classics. The tea-house aesthetic is fitting – artisan green teas from Japan are brewed here daily.

A cafe in Sydney’s north takes wholefoods to the next level.

Cafe in a lifestyle store, or vice versa.

The surf shop of the future is in Mona Vale.