The Beach Café sits by the ocean in Pennington, a casual spot where you can eat breakfast or seafood with the sound of waves nearby. The kitchen makes fish and chips with a thick cut of fish in crunchy batter, homemade fishcakes, and crispy calamari rings. Breakfast includes eggs on ciabatta, French toast with bacon, and a three-egg omelette with cheese and tomato.

Burgers come with beef or chicken, and there are wraps and toasties for lighter meals. The vegan options include a vegetable fritter stack and a chickpea burger. Drinks range from milkshakes to iced tea and coffee. The café doesn’t take bookings for small groups, so you can walk in and find a table.

The place is simple and unfussy, with a menu that leans on fresh ingredients and straightforward cooking. The ocean is the backdrop, and the food is made to match the relaxed setting.