The Hilltop Store — Restaurant in Sawtell

Absolutely the best dark roast long black coffee I have had - the beans (Single O) start the process but the barista knows his craft well (so good). The hot chocolate is very good and the GF brownies are everything you need in a brownie - a little chewy, chocolatey without being cloying and just dense enough. The food looks and smells delicious. The waffles cooking this morning made me really wish I wasn’t GF. We are looking forward to trying out the great lunch menu. The cafe is perched on top of a hill so there are ‘views’, inside and outside seating, which is gorgeous at this time of year (May). This sparkling clean cafe is a pleasure and the staff are friendly and...

What a great spot for a feed. We were visiting some north coast locals who recommended Hilltop and we were happy they did. We stopped for breakfast and really enjoyed it. I had a breakfast burger and it was the best breaky burger I’ve ever bought, made or eaten full stop.

The service is warm and attentive, the outdoor eating area is relaxed, shady and breezy on a warm morning. Quality of food and drinks is good and the prices are consistent with what you are receiving. You can’t get much fresher herbs, they grow their own on site.

Will definitely be back again before we...

It’s in times of “crisis” that I think an establishments true culture shines through. The Hilltop Cafe gets it right every time but today they went above and beyond. When my child spilt his entire hot chocolate (I know, can’t take kids anywhere right? 🤣) right in front where everyone orders they not only made us feel less terribly embarrassed but also went straight back in and made him a new one 🥰 that type of genuine, kind service isn’t found in too many places and I’m truly grateful!! Also their coffee is so delicious!! And the food is always amazing. Great job,...