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Sefa Kitchen brings Turkish breakfasting to Habitat’s courtyard

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Sefa Kitchen’s canteen with a full bar and a cocktail and wine list inspired by Middle Eastern flavours

Sefa Kitchen’s canteen has already become a hotspot, drawing crowds to its signature lunch trays, where guests can build their own meal from an ever-changing selection of ten salads, slow-cooked regional casseroles, and hearty broths. Sefa’s offerings align with the Mediterranean diet philosophy, with an emphasis on fibre-rich foods, quality proteins, healthy fats, nuts, and dried fruits – a diet considered one of the healthiest in the world.

Starting this week, Sefa’s canteen is also showcasing Turkish breakfast staples. Highlights include the Turkish breakfast plate: Çılbır eggs, and baked zucchini eggs with garlic yogurt, burnt chili butter, mint, and sumac.

The freshly-made pide flatbreads add to the authentic Turkish breakfast experience. For coffee, there is Beam Coffee, roasted locally in Byron’s industrial precinct, along with house-made, masala-style Bonny’s Jungle Chai, matcha, and cold-pressed coffee, available on weekdays from 7:30 am to 3pm.

Set against the lush Habitat courtyard, Sefa Kitchen’s Middle Eastern-inspired canteen, bar, and restaurant provides an inviting escape for work, play, and socialising, day and night. Thursday, locals’ night features a special deal on charcoal shish platters with a welcome drink for just $35, and kids can eat free and play in the garden.

Sefa Kitchen combines casual daytime hangout vibes with elevated dining experiences across its thoughtfully designed spaces. Ideal for small and large gatherings, Sefa Kitchen offers a dining room, bar, and courtyard for everything from cabaret-style immersive dinners, to cultural events and live music nights. The dining room is open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through

Saturday, with a full bar and a cocktail and wine list inspired by Middle Eastern flavours.

Sefa Kitchen:
1 Porter St Byron Bay
Web: www.sefakitchen.com
Insta: Sefakitchen.Byron



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