The Elephant Bean Katoomba

Katoomba, NSW ☕ Cafés & Brunch

Opening hours

Monday7 am – 2 pm
Tuesday7 am – 2 pm
Wednesday7 am – 2 pm
Thursday7 am – 2 pm
Friday7 am – 2 pm
Saturday7 am – 2 pm
Sunday7 am – 2 pm

Times shown in local time (Sydney). Public holiday hours may differ.

Popular times

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At a glance

About The Elephant Bean

Located in Katoomba, NSW, The Elephant Bean is a cafés & brunch café serving locals and visitors alike. You'll find it at Katoomba NSW.

Australia's café culture is world-famous: expertly made flat whites, all-day brunch, smashed avo and house-baked treats. Cafés are usually busiest on weekend mornings and many close by mid-afternoon.

The Elephant Bean is open 7 days, from early morning; the venue offers dine-in.

Planning a night out in Katoomba? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Unique Patisserie and Sanwiye Korean Cafe.

Amenities & services

  • Dine-in

What to order

Signature cafés & brunch dishes to look out for.

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BreakfastSmashed avoSourdough, feta, dukkah and poached egg
LunchChicken schnitzel sandwichSlaw and aioli on toasted bread
BakeryBanana breadToasted with butter
Coffee & drinksChai latteSpiced tea with milk

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Closest restaurants to The Elephant Bean

The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.

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  1. 1
    Unique Patisserie 🌶️ Malaysian & Indonesian · 169 Katoomba Street, Katoomba
    20 mS · 1 min walk
  2. 2
    Sanwiye Korean Cafe logo
    Sanwiye Korean Cafe 🍖 Korean · 177 Katoomba Street, Katoomba
    40 mS · 1 min walk
  3. 3
    Basil Nut Cafe & Restaurant 🥢 Asian Fusion & Filipino · Katoomba
    40 mNW · 1 min walk
  4. 4
    Fidelity ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Katoomba
    40 mSW · 1 min walk
  5. 5
    8 Things ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Katoomba
    50 mN · 1 min walk
  6. 6
    Let's Eat Thai – 172 Katoomba Street, Katoomba
    Let's Eat Thai 🍜 Thai · 172 Katoomba Street, Katoomba
    50 mS · 1 min walk
  7. 7
    Season Sushi 🍣 Japanese · Katoomba
    50 mS · 1 min walk
  8. 8
    Cedar Kebab Cafe 🧆 Middle Eastern & Turkish · Katoomba
    60 mN · 1 min walk
  9. 9
    Can Blue ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Katoomba
    60 mN · 1 min walk
  10. 10
    Mountain Ama Cafe ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Katoomba
    70 mS · 1 min walk

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Eating out in Katoomba

Katoomba is home to 54 places to eat in our guide. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, thai restaurants, pubs & bistros. Within 25 km of The Elephant Bean there are 203 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.

Nearby suburbs worth exploring include The Gully (730 m), Yosemite (1.7 km), Echo Point (1.8 km), Megalong Valley (7.1 km).

Cuisine mix in Katoomba

  • ☕ Cafés & Brunch19
  • 🍜 Thai4
  • 🍺 Pubs & Bistros4
  • 🥟 Chinese3
  • 🍽️ International3

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Elephant Bean located?

The Elephant Bean is located at Katoomba NSW. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are the opening hours of The Elephant Bean?

The Elephant Bean is open 7 days, from early morning. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Sydney time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.

What kind of food does The Elephant Bean serve?

The Elephant Bean serves Cafés & Brunch cuisine. Browse our cafés & brunch menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.

How can I contact The Elephant Bean?

You can reach The Elephant Bean or via its website.

What is the closest restaurant to The Elephant Bean?

The closest venue is Unique Patisserie, about 20 m to the south (1 min walk). Other close options include Sanwiye Korean Cafe (40 m), Basil Nut Cafe & Restaurant (40 m), Fidelity (40 m).

What are some recommended places to eat near The Elephant Bean?

Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Amira's Indian Restaurant (Indian, 13 km), Anki's Indian Restaurant (Indian, 130 m), Blue Mountains Chocolate Company (Cafés & Brunch, 1.3 km).

Where else can I find cafés & brunch food near Katoomba?

Other cafés & brunch venues close by include True to the Bean (70 m), The Hatters Cafe (100 m), The Yellow Deli (160 m).

How many restaurants are there in Katoomba?

Our guide lists 54 places to eat in Katoomba, most commonly cafés & brunch (19), thai restaurants (4), pubs & bistros (4). Within 25 km there are 203 venues in total.