Gather & Graze

Tucked away in the heart of Northcliffe, Gather & Graze Café is a warm and welcoming stop for locals, travellers and anyone exploring the Southern Forests region. This much-loved community café has quickly earned a reputation for its generous hospitality, excellent coffee and irresistible home-baked treats, all made with care and a commitment to simple, honest food.

Gather & Graze champions the best of small-town hospitality. The menu changes with what’s freshly baked each morning, offering a selection of wholesome meals, sweet and savoury goodies, and seasonal specials. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

In addition to its daily menu, the café now offers seasonal spray-free and certified organically grown local fresh produce, sourced directly from Northcliffe and surrounding areas. Customers can also look forward to handmade sourdough products becoming available in the coming weeks. For those seeking something special, Gather & Graze provides seasonal fresh-picked flower bouquets on request — grown with care on their own permaculture micro flower farm.

Whether you’re stopping in for a hearty breakfast, a light bite after a hike, or a quiet cuppa on the shady verandah, the café offers the kind of relaxed, country comfort that makes visitors feel instantly at home.

The team behind Gather & Graze live locally and are passionate about creating a place that supports the Northcliffe community a space where locals meet, stories are shared, and visitors are welcomed like friends. Their approach is grounded in quality ingredients, homemade flavours and the simple pleasure of good food done well.
Perfectly positioned for anyone travelling between Pemberton and Windy Harbour, the café is an easy addition to a day trip itinerary. Many visitors pair a visit with nearby attractions such as the Northcliffe Forest Park, the Understory Art & Nature Trail, or the region’s stunning national parks.

Gather & Graze Café has become a go-to for those seeking friendly service, beautiful bakes, and a genuine local experience. If you’re exploring this quieter corner of the Southern Forests, make sure you stop in, it’s the kind of place people return to again and again.