Commune Canteen

Commune Canteen

• Commune Canteen Mediterranean Daytime Eatery
• Gitana Spanish Wine Bar
• Sefa Kitchen Modern Middle Eastern Restaurant

Inspired by the home-cooked meals found in Mediterranean townships, Commune Canteen offers an ever-changing menu based on fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients. Operating from Monday to Saturday, 7:30am to 3pm, this new venue promises a blend of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and community-focused dining. The Mediterranean diet, renowned for its health benefits, forms the backbone of Commune Cant

25/07/2024

Ancient rice and broccolini salad today!
Choose every day from a large selection of salads, veggies, carbs & slow cooked meet & vegan stew to build your own bowl or canteen tray!

Commune canteen is open daily from 7:30am and lunch served from 11:30am till 3pm.
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23/07/2024

Traditional Shakshuka, slow cooked fragrant tomato sauce, bell peppers, onion, spices and free range egg. Serve with house baked rosemary focaccia.

By Commune Canteen, served daily from 8am.

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19/07/2024

It’s happening today 🇪🇸🍷💃

Join us for Gitana Grand Opening!
This Friday 19th of July from 3pm.

Happy hour sangrias and Yulli’s fine and funky brews.

Coasty & Lawson from Versace Boys will keep us entertained from 4 pm with sun drenched soul mixed with hip hop and happiness.

Fire dance, garden charcoal Spanish bbq and a Valencian paella pan will keep our souls and taste buds grooving.

💃🥘🇪🇸💃

18/07/2024

Gitana, our brand-new Spanish wine bar at Habitat is opening tomorrow!

On Friday, 19 July from 4pm we’re throwing a block party you won’t want to miss, featuring wine, tapas, cocktails, and killer tunes.

Dance to beats by the Versace Boys and enjoy a live performance that’ll keep the vibe electric.

Plus, we’ve got a Spanish BBQ, Paella and Happy Hour from 4pm to keep the good times rolling.

Gitana will be open Wednesday to Saturday, 4pm until late. See you soon!



By Nourishing Habitat

18/07/2024

Lamb ragout tagine is served!

Organic lamb from Brad's Butcher, Jerusalem couscous, portobello mushroom, carrot, tomato, celery, apricot... slowly cooked with love.

17/07/2024

Sefa Kitchen

Opening late August.

Sydney’s favourite Middle Eastern restaurant has arrived at Habitat in Byron Bay. Known for its rustic yet elevated cuisine, Sefa Kitchen celebrates the rich flavours of the Levantine and North African regions. 

Enjoy a sit-down dining experience with live music and an open wood-fire grill featuring specialty skewers, charred vegetables, and shared meze dishes. 

We will be open Wednesday to Saturday, 12pm to late.



By Nourishing Habitat

17/07/2024

Gitana, our brand-new Spanish wine bar at Habitat is opening this week!

On Friday, 19 July, we’re throwing a block party you won’t want to miss, featuring wine, tapas, cocktails, and killer tunes.

Dance to beats by the Versace Boys and enjoy a live performance that’ll keep the vibe electric.

Plus, we’ve got a Spanish BBQ, Paella and Happy Hour from 4pm to keep the good times rolling.

Gitana will be open Wednesday to Saturday, 4pm until late. See you soon!



By Nourishing Habitat

17/07/2024

Communes Canteen

Open Monday to Saturday from 7:30am to 3pm.

Inspired by the home-cooked meals found in Mediterranean townships, the newly-opened Commune Canteen offers an ever-changing menu based on fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients.

Embracing a canteen-style dining experience, Commune Canteen allows guests to customise their meals using a fill-up tray system with three or five compartments, perfect for mixing and matching.



By Nourishing Habitat - Byron Bay.

17/07/2024

🌞 Lunch is served! 🍅

Looking for a taste of the Mediterranean to brighten up your day?

With a Mediterranean diet, you'll not only satisfy your taste buds but also nourish your body in the most delicious way possible. 🌿 Boost your energy levels, improve heart health, and promote overall wellbeing with every bite.

Bon appétit! 🍽️

16/07/2024

Have you tried our organic chicken bone broth yet?

Cooked for 8 hours overnight and served every morning from 8am thorough the day, its your secret winter weapon to boost your immune system, for just $6 a cup!

Organic chicken from Brad's Organic Butcher.

15/07/2024

Turmeric cauliflower, peas and roasted kale! ⁠
Serving delicious and healthy salads everyday.

08/07/2024

Slow cooked casserole.
Organic beef, lentils, red peppers, garlic and thyme.

Our low and slow casseroles are available daily for lunch with a selection of couple vegan options and served in our canteen tray with house made pickles, daily baked rosemary foccacia and healthy salads or carbs 😋

05/07/2024

Green Shakshuka served house made rosemary focaccia.

Commune Canteen is open Monday to Friday from 7:30am and 8am on Saturday until 3:00pm.

Your bee favourite neighbourhood hang our .

Photos from Commune Canteen's post 03/07/2024

Enjoy a variety of colourful salads, hot slow-cooked meals, and baked breads, with dishes served from our counter.⁠

Our Commune fill-up tray system with 3 or 5 compartments is perfect for mixing and matching.⁠

See you for lunch today!

02/07/2024

Welcome to Commune Canteen.
Our new Mediterranean Eatery in Byron Bay.

Utku Ayhan of Foxy Luu’s Byron Bay and Sefa Kitchen in Sydney, and Nicolas Degryse previously Gratia cafe & Folonomo restaurant have joined forces to create a lively community hub focused on local produce, sustainability, and creativity.

The duo have lived in Byron for many years and look forward to inviting you through their doors.

Come to experience our Mediterranean cuisine from Monday to Saturday, 7:30am to 3pm.
1 Porter St, Habitat Byron Bay.

11/06/2024

Friends and family of Barrio Byron Bay, we have a very exciting new project in the works and look forward to welcoming you through our doors very soon.
Stay tuned for the new opening of Commune Canteen: Mediterranean plates, local produce, and community dining

24/05/2024

// A NEW CHAPTER //
Please note that Barrio has closed its doors from today for renovations, and to make way for exciting new changes on this side of the Habitat courtyard!

A big thank you from all of us for your support over the years, and for being a part of the Barrio story. We’ve loved the journey and the awesome community that’s blossomed in this special space.

While it’s the end of an era fro Barrio, we know you’ll love what’s coming next! So stay tuned for updates on this tasty new direction.

Thanks again all.
Big love from the whole Barrio team 💙

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03/05/2024

Pear, coffee + almond cream. Our newest addition. Already becoming a firm fave. Come try! 🍐

Photos from Commune Canteen's post 01/05/2024

House-made seeded sourdough, roast pumpkin, goat cheese, rocket, red onions and olive aioli 🌱

Hearty, wholesome, delicious. Come get some!

Photos from Commune Canteen's post 01/05/2024
12/01/2024

Farm fresh produce, served daily 🍎🥬

01/01/2024

Cheers to a delicious New Year! 🎉 Wishing a fabulous 2024 to all of our amazing customers, friends, and suppliers. We’re back in full swing, so shake off that New Year’s kick and come join us for a feed! 🍽️

30/12/2023

This week we’re celebrating our gorgeous Barrio team member of the month, Hope!

If you’ve dined at Barrio, no doubt you’ve been served by the welcoming and wonderful Hope. She’s always on hand to offer great vibes and an epic recommendation or two.

We love ya Hope!

28/12/2023

handmade pasta, available in the restaurant daily 🍝

Link in bio to book a table

13/12/2023

We’re getting excited for our Summer BBQ Party in the Barrio courtyard this Friday!

$15 BBQ ciabatta rolls
$5 salads
$6 beer and $10 wine

From 3pm till late 🎉🔥🍻

28/11/2023

team Maoirano! ❤️ This incredible duo are the brains (and taste buds) behind our Mediterranean-style menu, of course with a big crush on all things Italian!

Think delicious small plates, handmade pasta, wood fired meats and veggies, and unreal tiramisu.

Hope to see you for lunch or dinner soon!

16/11/2023

Barrio new menu, live from this evening! Bookings available in bio

08/11/2023

Handmade pasta, available daily in the restaurant 🍝 Book now for lunch and dinner

07/11/2023

hump day vibes @ Barrio

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You are invited to be a guest of our first of many, monthly block parties in Habitat’s courtyard.This one is extra speci...
great cocktails, great food, great vibes. Dinners at Barrio. Link in bio to book.
Fresh produce from the market!!
Barrio cabinet - come and get it!
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Address


Suite 26/29, 1 Porter St, Habitat Byron Bay, Bayshore Drive
Byron Bay, NSW
2481

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3pm
Friday 7:30am - 3pm
Saturday 7:30am - 3pm

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