Nestled 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])
Hidden inside the historic Gearin Hotel, the Soul Side of Town Café is Australia's highest-altitude hub for freshly roasted brews, soulful gigs, and friendly vibes.
Only a short stroll from the iconic **Carrington Hotel**, and moments by car from the jaw-dropping **Three Sisters**, the café provides the perfect base for explorers hitting **Echo Point**, **Scenic World**, or the misty walking tracks that criss-cross the **Blue Mountains** National Park.
Every weekend, enjoy up-close live acts like local jazz trios, plus pop-up guest sets from touring indie artists. Pair the groove with a silky flat white, a house-baked brownie, or a share-board 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 "best great coffee for 1,000 miles."
**CTA:** Swing by to **On the Soul Side Café** (1 Goldsmith Pl, Katoomba) on your next Blue Mountains escape—your taste buds will thank you!
[1]: https://www.onthesoulside.com/about-1 "About - On The Soul Side Caf"
[2]: https://www.rbm.org.au/music-events/argentis-live-jukebox-at-on-the-soul-side-cafe/ "Argentis Live Jukebox at On the Soul Side Cafe"
[3]: https://allevents.in/katoomba/live-music-with-luna-wolf-at-on-the-soul-side-of-town-caf%C3%A9/200027830788521 "Live {https://www.facebook.com/onthesoulsideoftown/ with Luna Wolf at On The Soul Side Of Town Café"
[4]: https://www.onthesoulside.com/soul-evening "Evenings | On The Soul Side Caf"
[5]: https://www.facebook.com/watch/onthesoulsideoftown/ "On the Soul Side Cafe - Facebook"
