Brighton St - Takeaway

Brighton St Takeaway is a casual waterfront café and takeaway at Shaws Bay in East Ballina, positioned in front of the Shaws Bay Hotel. The venue combines a fish and chip shop, café, burger counter, pizza kitchen and ice cream stop, making it suited to relaxed meals, quick breaks and easy takeaway by the water.

Seafood is sourced locally and cooked to order, with fish and chips forming a central part of the menu. Burgers are made with house recipes and include beef, chicken, barramundi, schnitzel and vegetarian options. Fresh salads can be paired with grilled fish, while smoothies, milkshakes, locally made ice cream and café drinks add lighter or sweet choices.

The pizza offering is prepared in-house, with dough made daily, house tomato sauce and slow-cooked meat toppings. A gluten-free pizza base is available, and the venue identifies its chips as gluten-free. The café side of the business covers morning coffee and simple breakfast food, including bacon and egg options, wraps, toasties, pastries, muffins and baked treats.

Brighton St Takeaway has covered outdoor seating overlooking the Ballina waterway, so meals do not have to be taken away. The atmosphere is informal and practical, with a menu that works for solo coffee stops, casual lunches, family meals and groups wanting different types of food in one place. The waterfront setting also makes it a convenient stop for visitors exploring East Ballina and the wider Byron Bay area.