The Bower Manly

This place is amazing! Fantastic breakfast, really good service and great views. And amazing swimming.

Good food and pretty good coffee in an absolutely beautiful location but disengaged, grumpy staff that could not have cared if I was there or not. It does seem like regulars were treated well but as a visitor I felt invisible.

This place really improved. It was good and now even better. The atmosphere especially when Live music is fantastic. 10 of 10. Drinks are good and very much surprised the food was good. Some staff are great and some need training to be friendlier. Highly recommend. Love this spot.

A wonderful cafe on Marine Parade, halfway between Manly and Shelly Beach. The recently revamped menu is great, and the food is tasty. Most importantly to me, the coffee is always good. Whilst The Bower has a magic panoramic view over Cabbage Tree Bay marine reserve, it’s the people that make the difference. The managers, Jenny and Mick, and the team take great care to make their customers welcome, and in my view, the top rating cafe in Manly. A few tips for the visitors; 1. Bring a mask and goggles as the snorkelling (and diving) in the marine reserve is wonderful. 2. Bring your towel and togs 3. Take the walk up to Shelly Beach Headland 4. Keep an eye out for the Water Dragons in spring and summer 5. Keep an eye out for the whales and dolphins from June to November 6. Take an outside table, grab a wine and watch the people walk past 7. Visit the great little gift shop next door

Really nice little cafe in a very pretty spot. Staff were lovely and simple menu is fit for purpose. The coffee was also very nice.

Came here to explore Manly beach/ Cabbage Tree Bay etc. Chances upon this nice cafe that is right next to the coast, thus had breakfast here… and enjoying the nice seaview.

Great little place with lovely view. Staff very friendly and nice food. Had coffee and went back for lunch later. Trout yum. Playing the Grateful Dead too 🎸🙏🏼

I recently visited The Bower Manly and had a wonderful time. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the lovely waitresses and the always-smiling owner. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the view of the ocean is absolutely stunning ,it’s the perfect spot to unwind while enjoying a meal. Even later in the day when it got a bit windy, it was still quite pleasant. As for the food, I went for the breaky burger deluxe, and it was simply delicious. Very filling and well-prepared, it had everything you’d expect from a top-notch brunch burger. The fries that came with it were perfectly crispy, and the portion was very generous, which is often rare in places with such a fantastic view. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food and the location. With such friendly service and a beautiful setting, I highly recommend this place. Whether you’re looking for breakfast, brunch, or just a coffee with an ocean view, The Bower Manly is absolutely worth a visit!