Asian and Mediterranean inspired venue, Dayo Cafe to open on the Tweed River

A new venue is taking over the vacant space left by an eight-year-old cafe, offering southern Gold Coasters Asian and Mediterranean treats to accompany their walks along the Tweed river.

Dayo Cafe, a riverside cafe is slated to open soon, offering southern Gold Coasters Asian and Mediterranean treats to accompany their walks along the Tweed river. Picture: Glenn Hampson.

A new venue is taking over the vacant space left by an eight-year-old cafe, offering southern Gold Coasters Asian and Mediterranean treats to accompany their walks along the Tweed river.

Dayo Cafe announced they are opening their new venue just over the border in Tweed Heads on July 25.

The news came after locals recently had to say goodbye to Baked at Ancora, who had become a local institution over the past eight years.

Dayo Cafe is being launched by co-owners Johnny Ang, his chef wife Kristyn Ang and Jerrika Guiang. Mr Ang said the trio were “beyond excited” to finally open the new venue on July 25.

Co-owners Johnny Ang and Kristyn Ang getting things ready. Picture: Glenn Hampson.

Dayo Cafe is slated to open soon along the Tweed river. Picture: Glenn Hampson.

“We wanted to create a space that invites people to slow down, connect, and feel nourished, whether they’re here for a quick coffee or a slow brunch,” he said.

Mr Ang said it had been a whirlwind past four months planning, designing and building Dayo.

“So much love has gone into every detail,” he said.

“We’re not trying to be the trendiest place or to compete with established cafes in the area.

“We will be more focused on quality, consistency, and care.

“The menu is tight and thoughtful, designed around seasonality and depth of flavour.”

The menu will feature Filipino, Mediterranean and East Asian flavours including k-pop chicken waffle and spicy longganisa (Filipino sausage) scrambled eggs.

Owners Johnny and Kristyn Ang are getting things ready. Picture Glenn Hampson

“Our matcha selections are also always a hit. We will be introducing our homemade matcha float.”

Mr Ang said the 110-seat venue was perfectly situated on the Tweed river.

“We’ve been part of the Kingscliff community with George’s Deli for a while now, and we’ve seen how much heart this area has. Jerrika and I arrived in Australia eight years ago and Tweed Shire has been our home away from home,” he said.

“Tweed has this raw, creative energy that still feels very grounded.

“We wanted Dayo to be part of that, a place that’s both fresh and familiar.”

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