Sidewalk Cafe

Best Known For

Smokin' Benny.

Relaxed dining on Airlie Esplanade in Airlie Beach, watching the world drift by—that’s the Sidewalk Café experience. Overlooking the turquoise waters of Airlie Bay, this cosmopolitan-style café is the perfect place to refuel and recharge. Start your morning alfresco with a cappuccino and the signature Smokin’ Benny—slow-cooked BBQ pulled pork, eggs and spicy Hollandaise on toasted sourdough. Sip cocktails in the sea breeze or retreat to the rustic interior of stacked stone and recycled timber. From a crisp white wine with a Chicken Caesar to an Angus beef burger on brioche, it’s your front-row seat to laid-back coastal dining—best enjoyed before the afternoon rolls in.