Local teenager, 17-year-old Keira Smith is an inspiring young woman making a huge impact within the Central Coast community. She started Woman Hood Central Coast after her Nana Reet recalled the poverty she endured growing up and the limited access to feminine supplies. Now Woman Hood Central Coast connects local businesses with individuals who want to support the local community. 

Start your day with a freshly squeezed healthy juice or a nutritious acai bowl or smoothie made while you wait.  With your body fuelled, take a walk along Umina Beach and watch the surfers ride in the morning waves. 

With a wrap-around veranda, this charming bakehouse cafe welcomes you to sit and watch the world go by. Explore the delicious locally baked treats with your barista coffee or try their famous Greek Souvlaki Pita! 

Surrounded with native trees and peaceful views over Brisbane Waters, this rustic coffee shack near Lion's Park is a great place to recharge. With good vibes, easy bites and great coffee, come down and grab a bite to eat and a coffee to go. 

Supporting local businesses and using the freshest local ingredients, this beachside bakery is serving Copacabana with coffees, croissants and cakes. Enjoy seasonal flavours, small bites but keep some room for their creamy icecream!

With sustainability at heart, these local legends carefully select, blend and roast their coffee for consistent flavour and quality. Order a sustainably sourced coffee to sip on while you relax in the comfort of the converted warehouse.  Before you leave, pick up a bag of beans or biodegradable coffee pods to go!

In the heart of sunny Saratoga, the bustling and busy cafe springs to life to serve locals and visitors with everything from breakfast to lunch. Sit outside with your four-legged friend and if you're lucky, you may catch some live music on the weekends.

Located minutes from the stunning Davistown waterfront and Central Ferry Wharf, this popular cafe with a dog friendly back garden area is ready to serve breakfast, brunch and lunch plus an assortment of mouthwatering house baked goodies.

Conveniently located in this lively suburb, you can be sure to experience an international menu to tickle your taste buds! Sip on cappuccino or milkshakes, enjoy all day breakfast and lunch and dine indoors or out. Don't forget to bring your four-legged friend because dogs are very welcome here too. 

Take the train to Tascott and step inside a cafe where you can taste local cuisines as well as South African delights.  Try bunny pies, bunny chow and koeksisters that are made onsite from recipes handed down through generations as well as house made cakes, slices and curries.