Hidden inside the historic Gearin Hotel, just a leisurely wander from the heritage-listed Carrington Hotel and a five-minute drive to the Three Sisters lookout at Echo Point, this cosy coffee haven is your must-visit launch-pad for every Blue Mountains adventure. ([onthesoulside.com][1])

Five reasons travellers flock

1. Locally roasted coffee & treats – sip a flat white before tackling the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, then refuel with house-baked cakes for the trek to Scenic World.

2. Live music every week – from the crowd-powered Argentis Live Jukebox Sundays (pick any of 200+ songs!) ([rbm.org.au][2]) to the ethereal folk of Luna Wolf (next set: 23 March 2025, 12-2 pm) ([allevents.in][3]), there's always a soundtrack to your latte.

3. Evening soul sessions – share a local wine platter while mellow jazz floats through the timber rafters during Soul Evening Fridays. ([onthesoulside.com][4])

4. Trailhead convenience – grab a takeaway brew before sunrise at Echo Point, or park easily beside Katoomba Station when you roll back from a day at Jenolan Caves.

5. Creative community vibe – owner-curator David Griffiths keeps the stage open; it's the venue Sydney musos beg to guest-spot when touring the Mountains. ([facebook.com][5])

Nestled within the heritage-rich Gearin Hotel, Soul Side Café is Australia's highest-altitude hub for award-winning espresso, 🎶 live music, and down-to-earth vibes.

Just a short stroll from the grand Carrington Hotel, and moments by car from the world-famous Three Sisters, the café provides the ideal base for explorers hitting Echo Point, Scenic World, or the lush walking tracks that lace the Blue Mountains National Park.

Every weekend, soak-up regular live acts like Argentis' Live Jukebox, or pop-up guest sets from touring mountain musicians. Pair the groove with a silky flat white, a decadent brownie, or a platter of regional cheeses-and when the sun dips, slide to the new Soul Evening: boutique wines, shared plates, and sunset soul.

Mapping your day? Start at sunrise with a takeaway brew, capture the first light on the Three Sisters, swing past the Carrington's Queen Victoria grandeur, then unwind here for lunch. As locals say, it's the “last great coffee for 1,000 miles.”

CTA: Pop over to On the Soul Side Café (1 Goldsmith Pl, Katoomba) on your next Blue Mountains escape-your soul will thank you! Best Coffee, Live {https://www.onthesoulside.com/about-1