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Buoy Kiosk

N Harbour Walk, Balgowlah Heights NSW 2093, Australia

Recommended by 54 people

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N Harbour Walk, Balgowlah Heights NSW 2093, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Buoy Kiosk

Right on the North Harbour Walk, Buoy Kiosk pairs clear bay views with dialed-in espresso and twenty timber-deck seats over the marina. Boats drifting past, harbor breeze, and the kind of pace where you easily lose track of the arvo. Walkers treat the counter as an essential pitstop, balancing coffee with warm house scones and loaded potato rolls. The kitchen pulls its weight on savories, too—especially the bowl of soup finished with a sharp drizzle of chilli oil.

  • Harbour Marina Deck: Perched directly over the bay with roughly twenty timber-deck seats built for coffee and boat watching.
  • Inventive Savory Bites: Features satisfying soups drizzled with chilli oil alongside loaded potato sub rolls.
  • Coastal Walk Provisions: Dialed-in espresso, house-baked scones, and vanilla foam iced long blacks fueling the harbour track.
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What's On at Buoy Kiosk

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Buoy Kiosk Is North Harbour's Essential Waterside Pause

From timber-deck boat watching to standout savory bowls, discover why locals pause at this harbor oasis—book your visit today to secure a waterside seat.

  • Timber Deck Over the Marina

    Perched directly above the marina, the kiosk provides an open timber deck where guests can sit by the water and watch the boats drift past.

    It's an intimate setup with around 20-odd outdoor seating spots right on the timber deck, making it the perfect tranquil spot to sit back and watch the boats.

    Abid Iqbal

  • Picturesque Coastal Setting

    Situated right by the water along the coastal path, this charming marina kiosk provides a picturesque outdoor setting for a scenic break.

    Cute little kiosk down by the marina.

    Jess R

  • Elevated Savory Fare

    Moving beyond standard kiosk fare, the kitchen serves elevated savory dishes such as comforting soup finished with a touch of chilli oil.

    The touch of chilli oil really elevated the flavour and brought the whole bowl together.

    Daryl Ariawan

  • House-Made Scones & Specialty Drinks

    The counter offers distinct house-made treats and creative specialty beverages to energize coastal walkers and harbor visitors.

    Obsessed with the homemade scones and the vanilla foam iced long black (IYKYK).

    Samantha Jarmul

  • Effortless Escape from the Clock

    With calm water views and an unhurried harbor rhythm, the setting makes it effortless to relax completely and let hours drift away.

    the kind of place you lose track of time

    M N

  • Tranquil Year-Round Sanctuary

    Whatever the weather, the peaceful waterside surroundings offer a calming, restorative retreat right on the harbor.

    Even raining day,,, still good and peaceful place. Such a nice water view.

    susu j (jojo)

Waterfront favourites crafted to fuel a coastal stroll or scenic pause by the bay

  • Soup with Chilli Oil

    the soup was the standout dish. The touch of chilli oil really elevated the flavour and brought the whole bowl together.

    Daryl Ariawan

  • Homemade Scones

    Obsessed with the homemade scones and the vanilla foam iced long black (IYKYK).

    Samantha Jarmul

  • Potato Sub Rolls

    The potato sub rolls were fresh and loaded with flavor, and the toasted banana bread was warm perfection.

    Abid Iqbal

  • Mouse Trap Toastie

    We ordered a tomato soup and a mouse trap toastie layered umami flavour from quality ingredients!!

    Boon Ee Toh

Other favorites

Beyond the espresso and savory staples, Buoy Kiosk serves comforting baked treats and crafted specialty drinks by the marina.

  • Toasted Banana Bread

    the toasted banana bread was warm perfection.

    Abid Iqbal

  • Chilli Hot Chocolate

    their chilli hot chocolate with artful latte art hit the spot.

    Abid Iqbal

  • Matcha

    Very cute little kiosk with great matcha 🍵

    Felica Schön

  • Chai Latte

    Great coffee and chai latte 👍

    Andreas Sanarko

Frequently Asked Questions

How limited is the seating at the kiosk?

Seating is intimate and limited to about 20 outdoor spots right on the timber deck overlooking the marina. While finding a spot on weekdays is usually easy, it tends to get busy on weekends, though visitors can also take food down to the nearby sandy beach.

How does ordering work?

The kiosk operates on a counter-service model where you place and collect your order directly at the counter, which features a selection of baked goods alongside coffee and drinks.

What food and specialty drinks are recommended?

Standout menu items include tomato soup (often served with chilli oil), toasties like the mouse trap toastie, potato sub rolls, homemade scones, toasted banana bread, and specialty drinks like chilli hot chocolate and vanilla foam iced long black.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, the kiosk is welcoming to visitors bringing their dogs for an outdoor coffee or bite by the water.

Where do visitors park?

Free street parking is available in the surrounding area, with only a very short walk down to the marina kiosk.

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