Cafes Worth the Drive: A Local’s Guide for Cronulla, Sutherland, Jannali, Oatley & the Georges River Suburbs

Coming From Cronulla?

Cronulla has no shortage of beachside cafes, but if you’re after something different — a calm, riverside setting instead of the beach crowd — Como Marina Bay Cafe is an easy detour on your way through the Shire. It’s the kind of spot worth the short drive when you want water views without the Cronulla weekend queues.

Sutherland Locals, You’re Practically Next Door

If you’re based in Sutherland itself, you’re only minutes away. Como Marina Bay Cafe has become a regular breakfast stop for Sutherland locals looking for genuine waterfront seating rather than a table facing a car park — a rarer find than you’d think this close to the town centre.

Jannali — Your Closest Waterfront Breakfast Option

Jannali sits right alongside Como, making this one of the closest proper waterfront cafes to home. If your current go-to is a standard high-street cafe, swapping it for a river view a few minutes down the road is an easy upgrade.

Oatley & Hurstville Grove — Cross the River for Something Different

Oatley and Hurstville Grove both sit just across the Georges River from Como. For a change of scenery from the usual Oatley Bay cafes, Como Marina Bay Cafe offers a similar riverside feel with a completely different menu and view — an easy weekend swap.

Mortdale & Penshurst — A Short Trip for a Proper Sit-Down Brunch

A little further out, Mortdale and Penshurst locals often default to convenience over atmosphere on a weekday, but for a weekend brunch worth the extra few minutes’ drive, Como’s waterfront setting is a genuine change of pace from the busier Hurstville strip nearby.

What to Order When You Get Here

Como Marina Bay Cafe sits right on the Georges River in Como — already known as one of the best waterfront breakfast spots in the area — and it’s central to Cronulla, Sutherland, Jannali…

However you’re arriving, the menu is built around fresh, seasonal produce with a stronger seafood breakfast focus than most suburban cafes — plus specialty coffee brewed to order from 7:30am daily. See the full menu here.

Plan Your Visit

We’re at 2A Cremona Rd, Como NSW 2226, open daily 7:30am–3pm. Weekends get busy with visitors from right across the Shire, so booking ahead is worth it if you’re coming as a group. Find directions and contact details on our contact page.