Situated on the main road in the quaint town of Lorn and worth a visit if passing through…read more Delightful and decadent single serve sweets that have that professional, too good to eat finish. Since it was our first time and would be seeing friends afterward, my mum and I bought more than enough for two. A dense chocolate and almond cake soaked in apricot syrup topped with chocolate curls, individual raspberry and lemon cakes and chocolate brownies. Savoury pastries get a look in too and we took a beef and chicken and tarragon pie to eat by the river. I loved the look of them. No perfect, mass produced circles here; folded edges instead with poppy or sesame seeds atop. The cocoa on top of the brownies would be my one gripe. It was too much and bitter for my taste.

Food was so icky and sticky it made my ass sweat and I stickyd to the seat. BIG BALLS IN MY MOUTHread more

Longing for a nostalgic taste of America? Bottles and cans of soda, ever changing ice cream…read moreflavours, floats, shakes and dogs? This is the place for you. At $8 each my partner and I ordered a Nutella and milo supershake (topped with cream and a cherry). The Nutella definitely shone through but wasn't as cold as the milo. Maybe the Nutella had been heated to make a more liquid consistency? The milo was more subtle allowing you to appreciate its creamily milky beginnings. Don't eat the cherry though. They are filthy and should be banned! My partner however did not know this and made some interesting faces as he found out. Served in a classic milkshake glass (I adore those), accompanied by enough leftovers to fill your glass again. I ordered the philly cheese steak with a $3 half serve of fries. I was skeptical about the fries serving but was surprised at what I received. More than enough to satisfy this hungry girls needs. The steak on the philly was very tender but the sandwich was overpowered by the capsicum. Not a bad flavour but very similar to eating pizza that has capsicum. Not sure it's a true philly cheese steak. I always thought the cheese was more runny? A small space but nicely appointed with wooden walls that extend to some bench seating. Order at counter with table service and a joke if the staff are feeling cheeky.

Best ice cream in Lake Mac, they have lovely staff & a beautiful aesthetic in their shop.read more

I work close to this cafe. I thought it was cool! I ordered a milkshake during the last few weeks…read more At BEST, was below average and was so expensive for approx 300ml milkshake coming in at $8.00! For just a dollar more (!) I could have got a fresh fruit smoothie but trying to be conservative and frugal...

Slow and sleepy never worked so well as it does at Welsh Blacks. Normally paired with negative…read moreconnotation, the laid back vibe of this Cooks Hill cafe make it the perfect partner to the tree-and-terrace lined streets that surround it. The customers are a blend of bare-footed surfer dudes and suited 9-5ers. A short walk from the hip Darby Street, Welsh Blacks offers a different pace and a haven for those who enjoy the art of coffee. Just as their business card says, these guys are "coffeesmiths." It's their trade. They're not young upstarts paying their way through uni. This is their full-time jam and it shows. The food menu is sparse and that I'm sure is a deliberate act. There's a few cakes and slices, two toasties, a salad and a chia pudding to select from. Most sit under the $10 mark. Unfortunately the morning I arrived their grinder wasn't playing fair. They were so apologetic to customers as they explained there was up to a 15 minute wait while they took stock of the situation. While it eventually was up and running I'm aware it may have altered their brews for the day and in this case I say, "Great marketing fair chaps!" because it's this reason (also the fact they're super cool and it's a chilled vibe) I'll be returning to enjoy more of their coffee menu.

I think the cupcake hype has finally subsided and the sad establishment shows. Dark windows at…read morefirst glance had me thinking another store had closed down but after promising to bring some to work I'm glad they were indeed still trading. I went with the dozen getting 6 flavours in total (2 of each). Snickers, lemon meringue, red velvet, Nutella, caramel tart and mars bar cheesecake. Embarrassingly I'll admit to eating 3 and they were absolutely delicious! The toppings were a little stale or the way they were set made me think that but the cupcake itself was incredibly moist with a hidden injection of flavour. Everyone at work loved them and I did too.

Awesome cupcakes very flavoursome. Great coffee and friendly service. Too close for comfort makes…read moreit too easy to get cupcakes ha ha

Exceptional Service and products. Ladies there always have a friendly smile, bit of banter, ,and…read moreserve the most delicious pies and pasties in Newcastle. Make the trip into this old school, traditional bakery, you will not regret it!

Worth the trip Great choices, all fresh & well presented…read moreSuper clean shop, fitted out modern & funky Get ur dough on & get in there

Had a rocky road donut and a cap. Possibly the freshest donut I have ever eaten. Well presented…read morefood Friendly staff and good ambience. Also they a see-through window where you can see the production unit. Didn't get a chance to see that. Fresh donuts * Well presented food * Great ambience * Friendly staff * Clean and tidy, though the table was at was abit sticky. Half * for that

Lovely little community run cafe, library/book exchange with a bit of arts & craft on the side…read more Local, fair trade, organic coffee, cakes and such, real community vibe, and friendly people.

The best Farmer's Markets!!! In beautiful parklands, huge award winning kids playground on one…read moreside, and the Lake Macquarie waterfront on the other. Relaxed, family friendly. Oh, and great stalls.

Always a lovely break from the usual shops. Enjoy lunch by the lake (especially the gozleme from…read morethe friendly gentleman) and can easily take the kids. It's also pet-friendly. The coffee places we tried weren't great - wish they had decent cold coffee options. Sometimes produce can be a bit too pricey so we just buy specific products like soaps, jams, oils. Fresh produce are great though when you can get good prices. Love helping our local farmers and small business owners when we can.