Restaurant
The Elephant Bean
159 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia
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159 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia
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Katoomba locals drop into this rustic bolthole for in-house roasted coffee, hearty sourdough toasties, and walls lined with regional art. Regulars swear by the white beans and chorizo spooned over garlic toast alongside a house-brewed piccolo or spiced chai.
- House-Roasted Beans: Coffee beans are roasted on-site, pulled into rocket-strong espresso shots and bagged for retail.
- Sourdough Toasties & Beans: Organic sourdough toasties come layered with leg ham and cheese or paired with chorizo and stewed beans.
- Local Art & Community Vibe: Rotating pieces by local artists and musicians line the dining nooks alongside an easygoing community crowd.
What's On at The Elephant Bean
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose The Elephant Bean
Discover why visitors and locals gather at Katoomba's beloved coffee nook
House-Roasted Craft Coffee
House-roasted coffee beans are pulled into robust, full-bodied espresso and long blacks, pairing seamlessly with house-made sourdough toasties.
They also sell beans (in good price) that they roast themselves.
Norbert Klause Satisfying Sourdough Creations
Hearty breakfast and lunch fare centers on organic sourdough loaded with white beans, chorizo, ham, and melted cheese.
Both toasts were made with organic sourdough, which was just perfect.
Jo SB Creative Neighborhood Gathering
A creative local clientele of writers, artists, and neighborhood regulars makes striking up genuine conversation natural and easy.
Lots of artists, musicians and literary types are regulars, so it’s easy to strike up a fascinating discussion.
David Harkin Familiar Local Welcome
Baristas and counter staff recognize frequent patrons and greet regular faces by name, creating a tight-knit community feel.
Atmosphere was great with many locals of whom the restaurant boys could name their names readily.
Seed Dragon Local Art On Display
Curated paintings from local artists adorn the cafe walls, providing visual interest and a unique creative backdrop while dining.
The room has some tasty local art, and the menu will satisfy most of your hunger.
Kitchen Insider Relaxed Artsy Atmosphere
An unhurried, cozy dining nook offers visitors an artistic, laid-back respite to unwind and decompress off Katoomba's main street.
atmosphere is very chill and naturalistic with an artsy tinge.
Riley M
Most popular items
Signature house-roasted brews, savory sourdough toasties, and hearty breakfast plates
Beans with Chorizo on Sourdough
You need to try the Beans with Chorizo on Sourdough + their incredible toasted sandwiches, of and their coffee is exceptional!
Louisa Pollard Sourdough toasties
Fantastic little cafe with delicious sourdough toasties and good coffee on offer.
Dan Wright House roasted coffee
They also sell beans (in good price) that they roast themselves.
Norbert Klause Long black
The long black coffees were excellent and I don't say that lightly.
John Rae
Other favorites
Specialty warm drinks, sweet bakes, and morning pastries
Chai latte
One of the best chai lattes ever!
T- Lam Chocolate brownie
Yummy chewy chocolate brownies too.
Guy Brown Croissant
Croissant was soft but crispy on the outside.
khrhms Turmeric latte
We had cappuccino and turmeric latte with lemon cake and white chocolate macadamia slice.
Amrita Walia
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there vegetarian options available?
Yes. While popular dishes like the beans on toast come standard with chorizo, the cafe readily accommodates vegetarian requests and can prepare vegetarian sandwiches.
How much seating is available, including outdoors?
Seating is compact and cozy, offering about 4 to 5 tables inside and a couple of outdoor tables along the street where you can soak up the fresh air.
Where can you park when visiting?
You can find street parking directly nearby (including paid spaces), or park in the Woolworths lot located just behind the main street shops.
Do they sell bags of their own roasted coffee beans?
Yes, the cafe roasts its own beans in-house and offers them for retail purchase alongside freshly brewed drinks.
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