Livid Skate Cafe

Livid Skate Cafe sits right on Scarborough Beach Road and blends several local interests into one spot: it’s a café with solid coffee, a small art gallery, a skate shop, and a venue for live music and community events. It works as a casual hangout where regulars and visitors can drift in for a morning long black, grab a toastie, or just sit back surrounded by skateboard culture and local artwork. The vibe leans towards laid-back with a creative edge, making it a place where you can work through your morning coffee or chill after a surf session.

The café area offers plenty of seating, both inside the shop and near the skate displays, which double as decor and a local point of interest, especially for families and skate enthusiasts. Kids often get drawn to the boards and local skate memorabilia scattered around. The atmosphere feels welcoming and unpretentious, with staff who tend to know their regulars by name and are up for a quick chat, regardless of the time of day.

Adding to its appeal, Livid Skate Cafe supports local artists through the fishbowl gallery space, where a rotating selection of artworks gives the walls some colour and personality beyond the typical café fare. This aspect attracts visitors interested in the local art scene as much as those coming in for coffee or to browse the skate shop’s gear.

Best times to drop by are in the morning for a solid coffee and breakfast wrap, or later in the afternoon when the sun softens and local surfers and creatives tend to congregate. Though the menu is straightforward, the basic offerings like toasties and vegan options (which locals have noted could be expanded) are well-loved and fit the easygoing mood of the place.

Overall, Livid Skate Cafe is suited for people who enjoy a more informal, multifaceted local spot—whether you’re after good coffee, a peek into Scarborough’s skate culture, or a relaxed place to meet friends or work quietly. It feels like a genuine slice of the neighborhood rather than a polished, tourist-centric venue, making it a natural stop for both locals and visitors looking to soak in the beachside community spirit.