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WhyNot?

18 Jonson St, Byron Bay, New South Wales 2481, Australia
+61 2 6680 7994
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Ranked #32 of 95 restaurants in Byron Bay
Price range: 9 AUD - 32 AUD
Cuisines: Australian, Organic
Good for: Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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sydney
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We have always loved this restaurant and the fresh new feel with the new fit out takes it to a next level. Great service always with a smile!!

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See 2 more reviews by Sydlady for Byron Bay
Auckland Region, New Zealand
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Loved this cafe and the food and coffee was fantastic. Great place to eat if you are a vege as they have a good variety. Staff were really friendly too

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London, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

We left our hotel in Byron Bay to continue our drive to Brisbane, wanting to stop on the way for a hearty breakfast. In central BB we came upon Why Not and we were glad we did. The décor is clean, comfortable and contemporary with a separate lounging area with sofas. The staff were friendly and helpful. We both had... More

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Santa Marta, Colombia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

The coffee was great! The food good-ish. The 'tude out of control. As long as you keep in mind that you are mere customers, and the servers are gods, you'll be fine.

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Sydney
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

When had a brunch there, the make your own type, and the food was excellent. The orange juice fresh, and the service good and they have free wifi. There was an issue with our order which did not go through to the kitchen so we waited quite a while.. but finally once the issue noticed, it came fast and we... More

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See 2 more reviews by Jojomillenium for Byron Bay
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013 via mobile

Half the town was blacked out so headed into Why Not for a late night snack & vino. Menu looked great, but the waiter didn't not offer much help when I asked about portion sizes etc. Wine was lovely, but what's with the $6 - $11 glasses??? Ended up ordering the Grilled holumi slider and salt & pepper squid. The... More

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See 3 more reviews by Lillypad23 for Byron Bay
Barcelona
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14 reviews 14 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013 via mobile

We just discovered this place in the middle of a rainy day in Byron (so we just slipping into as a strong need hhahha), once there; good and friendly staff, tasty food, great variety and not that expensive. The atmosphere they have created is quite fresh, with a huge vindow facing to the street that alows your curiousity looks to... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013 via mobile

Being the only customers in there you would think the waiters would jump ha Not at this cafe, she come & took our order then went & chattered to the other 2 staff members for 18 minutes then 1 of the guys started making our coffees, Lucky they had a news paper there to look at to fill in some... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013 via mobile

I am sitting at this restaurant.. $26 for a main and we both are still hungry. We are not over-eaters but like to feel we have actually not been fed. When we mentioned our disappointment to the waitress she could not care less. This place is obviously for the tourist suckers like us because we would never return. Off now... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013 via mobile

Hallelujah - a menu that offers food for children that isn't fried! My family of 4 ate at Why Not with delight! An early sit-down due to 3yr & 16 month old kids. The service received was excellent! A sweet & very attentive waitress was knowledgable & fast, and made us & kids feel welcome. We all ate the fish... More

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