Best Cafés with a View in the Blue Mountains

One of the simple pleasures of a Blue Mountains getaway? A great coffee or brunch with a breathtaking view.

Whether you’re gazing out over the escarpment, nestled into a rainforest clearing, or perched on a cliffside balcony, the Blue Mountains is full of cafés that combine beautiful food with even better outlooks. Here are our favourite cafés with a view, loved by locals and perfect for your next mountain escape.

A gateway stop into the mountains, Café 2773 is family- and pet-friendly with leafy garden seating and views of the foothills. Their coffee is excellent, and the all-day menu includes house-made pastries, loaded sourdoughs, and fresh juices.

📍 19 Ross Street, Glenbrook
🌿 Best for: A relaxed breakfast before hitting the highway

Perched right beside the iconic Three Sisters, The Lookout’s café offers floor-to-ceiling windows with front-row views of the Jamison Valley. A little more upscale, it’s a perfect mid-morning coffee or lunch spot after a walk to the lookout.

📍 33 Echo Point Road, Katoomba
☕ Best for: Coffee with a side of wow

The Lookout Cafe at Echo Point, Katoomba offers spectacular views

At 1,000 metres above sea level, the Botanic Gardens café has views that stretch for miles. Surrounded by cool-climate gardens and crisp mountain air, it's an idyllic setting for a slow lunch or afternoon tea.

📍 Bells Line of Road, Mount Tomah
🌸 Best for: Garden lovers and long lunches

While the view is more of a rolling bushland outlook, this iconic pie shop is a local institution. Grab a seat on the sunny terrace, order a gourmet pie or house-made sausage roll, and enjoy the fresh air.

📍 293 Great Western Highway, Wentworth Falls
🥧 Best for: A quick, satisfying lunch with a view

Tucked at the start of many beautiful bushwalks, this café offers stunning views into the Valley of the Waters. Sip your cappuccino while listening to the calls of lyrebirds and the sound of waterfalls just below.

📍 Fletcher Street, Wentworth Falls
🚶‍♂️ Best for: Pre- or post-hike coffee + nature immersion

While not a cliff-edge café, Cassiopeia has big windows, warm lighting, and a view into the treetops that makes it feel like you’re sitting in a cloud. Locally roasted beans and homemade cakes round out the charm.

📍 Shop 2, 240 Great Western Hwy, Blackheath
🌧 Best for: Cosy days and quiet chats

Located in Wentworth Falls, Glen Isla is a private, self-contained guesthouse surrounded by cold-climate gardens and whispering gum trees. Our guests often walk to nearby cafés, or start their morning with coffee on the deck—watching mist lift over the trees.

Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a walking weekend, or a foodie adventure, Glen Isla offers the perfect base to sip, savour, and explore.

👉 Book your stay at Glen Isla and start your day with a view.