Dani Aneka

My motto when I reach a any new destination is first and foremost, find the best brekky in town by scanning the trending spots on Instagram or Pinterest. So being a beachside town known for its health food cafes feeding the bellies of those Aussie beach bums showcasing their washboard abs, I was keen to scope out Byron’s best answer to my Acai cravings.

Arriving on NYE afternoon, everywhere was packed out and we were lucky to grab a table in the most happening place in town for a healthy lunch. Combi cafe was top of my list for getting the best all-day brekky with its extensive menu including a vast selection of Acai and superfood bowls, not to mention the cool bohemian interiors which eco simple Scandinavian style to create a relaxed, laid back atmosphere.

I ordered the classic Acai Bowl blended with house made nut mylk topped with banana coins, apple, berries, coconut flakes and a hidden base of crunchy activated caramelized burkini bites, whilst my boyfriend enjoyed his bowl laden with cacao nibs and peanut butter (which I had to take a spoonful of!). Our bowls came in good time with friendly service too, something I could really appreciate as the staff were clearly working hard to meet the demands of a packed out bank holiday lunch rush.

Coffee was on point too, served in stunning blue crockery to match the beachy theme of coconut shell bowls and food served on rustic wooden boards. With potted palms and living herbs on the kitchen bench to bring the outside air in, alongside a seventies inspired pastel colour pallette and exposed plumbing fixtures, the overall ambiance is contemporary and cool yet cosy and homely.

Founded upon the principle that eating well can be just as delicious and exciting, Combi uses only organic, locally sourced ingredients to offer a menu of enticing raw treats and eats which are nourishing for both the body and soul. If you’re stopping off in Byron Bay anytime soon, I would encourage you to visit Combi not only to sample the best in superfood, but to dine al fresco and soak up that salty sea air whilst rubbing shoulders with the eclectic mix of Byron locals.