Café Leura - Modern Australian Cafe Restaurant

Cafe Leura is absolutely my favourite cafe in the Blue Mountains. I’ve been coming here for a few years now. It’s a regular haunt for many reasons. Firstly, the staff are absolutely lovely and so thoughtful—from Ingrid's beaming smile, to Diana's gentle presence, and Jacinta and Elodie's warmth and attentiveness. Their service is exceptional. I always feel safe and relaxed here—even when it's busy—knowing that Cindy (the floor manager) keeps the cafe humming smoothly. Nothing gets past her! She's amazing. My partner and I often comment on how consistently excellent the food and the service both are. No matter when we visit, we know it'll be a great experience, so we feel confident bringing friends and family here, too—unlike some other cafes, which can be frustratingly hit-and-miss, depending on who is rostered on that day. This consistency speaks highly of the beautiful owners, Andrew and Dora, and their immense attention to detail. Their love of hospitality is abundantly clear! Personally, I love tucking myself away in the corner with my laptop, and just diving into my work. It's fabulous having fresh meals brought to me over a couple of hours, so I can simply focus on writing, haha! A special shout out to the chefs—the food is always fresh and delicious, and I really appreciate their patience with my dietary requests. (Gluten-free and dairy-free) 🙏 The 12-hour baked lamb with Greek salad is a favourite dish of mine, as is the gluten-free orange almond cake (served with berries on the side - delicious!). And I adore the almond-milk hot chocolates that Jordan, Izzy, and Yung make for me—always exactly how I like them: warm and extra frothy! Perfect. Fabulous baristas! Another thing I love is that—while very much a popular cafe for the locals—it’s also popular with visitors from all over. One day I’ll be sitting next to a lovely Japanese family, the next, a German couple, American travellers, Korean friends, or fellow Aussies exploring our Blue Mountains. I love listening to the different languages being spoken, and the lively, multicultural energy it brings to the space. Finally, I really appreciate how the staff allow me to focus when I'm really locked in, writing. Noah, in particular, strikes me as a bit of a ninja—he's so observant and efficient, he'll often clear my plates without even breaking my train of thought! Thank you! There's so much to love about this place. Highly recommended! I've felt grateful for it many, many times—especially when I'm under a deadline. Seriously, thank you, Cafe Leura! xo

We arrived on a bitterly cold day, one of us with mobility issues. As we approached, while one customer walked out of the cafe without holding the door open, another member of the public materialised out of nowhere and held the door for us one side as staff magically appeared (not by magic really , they’re just observant and very caring!) to hold the door from the inside and find us a table. We had a muffin which was a symphony of colours and flavours, a gluten free orange and almond cake and coffees. The photo of the cake doesn’t do it justice as had eaten half and I can’t eat cream or icecream , so it’s not really garnished as I’m sure it would normally be. It was moist and delicious! The food was great, the decor original and all the staff members extremely welcoming and professional. Thank you Cafe Leura! Definitely a five star from us!