Coffee is pretty much all they serve here, a couple of pastries and maybe a pie or sausage roll if…read moreyou're lucky. This makes service speedy and efficient. Coffee is good. I was given a great strong latte and a very tasty long black with a whole level of flavours. Tucked in behind a one of the main roads in Newcastle it's nice to know I can sneak in here on my way to somewhere and get a really great coffee.

Excellent and consistent coffee. Friendly service from a great team. Strongly recommended.read more

It's a really nice outlook. Sunny skies, water rippling on the lake. That was my highlight…read more Was Hoping to discover a place I'd choose to have coffee regularly but this is not for me. I need a gutsy coffee and one not tasting like skim milk. And the eggs on toast were a letdown for me. Doesn't compare to the good quality you find most places now. The bar has been raised. (I'm no fan of margarine on my toast) Who knows. Maybe their other foods may be the hook to keep people coming.

A quiet, casual cafe to catch up for breakfast, lunch or coffee; located in the Fletcher shopping…read morevillage. Simple but tasty menu. Today I ordered the breakfast roll and it was almost too hot to hold but I liked that. It definitely hit the spot at 2:30pm when I'd had nothing but a tea in the morning. The main gripe however and this goes for the previous cafe Enchante; the staff mop around you giving a sense of trying to get you out. We left before 3pm and they didn't close until 5pm so unless there is a spill or the floor is noticeably dirty why do it? Not only does it increase the chance of a customer slipping but also the staff carrying hot food and drinks.

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.

This is a beautiful place to come on a sunny day. When they open up the big bay windows a lovely…read morecool breeze blows in. The staff are friendly and really know their coffee. We had a great chat about the merits of their decaffeinated coffee. Yes, decaf! It's really really good, minus the buzz of course. Their beans are also well worth buying by the bag, and we regularly purchase from here. I haven't eaten here yet, but that's next on the list of things. Check out our next time you're in Hamilton.

A local food page admin has been singing the praises of this cafe and after finally trying myself I…read morecan happily agree. It's the complete package. Good food, tick. Casual atmosphere, tick. Water views and walking track out the front, tick tick. Its odd position; behind a row of townhouses by Throsby Creek, makes it a bit secretive but they are thriving. This is Newcastle to me. My veg wrap for lunch was filling with the option to add chips if you're extra hungry. Stuffed with pumpkin, mushrooms and haloumi. My partner and I disagreed on his chilli prawn linguine. He was reaching for water after the first bite with me thinking the level of heat was just right. Chilli aside, we agreed it was delicious. Breakfast 8-12pm. Lunch 12-3pm. Dinner Friday and Saturday 6-9pm. No split bills. 10% surcharge on Sundays and public holidays. 25% off using the 2018/19 Entertainment Book.

I go to The Source regularly. It is my local. They supported the local community during the height…read moreof COVID - and received plenty of support in return. Coffee is good; food varies with the sea as one; service friendly and efficient; great views; child and dog friendly. Couldn't ask for anything more from the local cafe.

Seems like a convenient and nice looking espresso bar has grown out of a pop up type store…read more There is no food available but their coffee is good, having their own blend. You can choose your cows milk but if u have a few dietary requirements that need to be tweaked you can choose from Soy, Almond or Coconut milk. Tea, milkshakes and Frappes are available. Not a cheap coffee but sometimes we just need to splurge. Friendly staff and a comfortable area.

Consistently good food, well priced and friendly service. I…read morehave been coming here for several years, mainly for Sunday breakfasts but their lunch menu is just as appealing and has a good specials selection. Today I tried the Rueben sandwich. The colour and taste of the sauerkraut really topped it off but it was a bit messy to eat. If you have a sweet tooth, there are a variety of cakes to choose from (served with ice cream or cream). It can get very busy so booking ahead is a good idea but there is usually enough space for walk-ins. It is table service with pay at counter. Despite how busy they get they are a rarity in that they split bills, which I love. Yes, they might miss something on your order or forget to get that extra drink but I'm happy to overlook that. I will keep coming back.

One of the best cafes on Beaumont street, the food is excellent, the coffee is good and the service…read moreis great! They have a excellent selection of cakes! The bannoffe pie is to die for!!!

Tried this cafe out with a friend. The store itself is gorgeous. The experience was strange…read more The hostess the morning we were there was very aggressively making sure no one took one pair of tables. I'm not sure if it was reserved or not, but every pair of diners who entered the cafe were loudly told those tables were only for parties of 4. Every interaction with the hostess was uncomfortable, as if I was getting into trouble from a headmistress. The menu has a lot of really interesting-sounding Macedonian food, but it's lost amongst an enormous list of usual suspects - like burgers. I chose avocado on toast and a hot chocolate; my dining partner chose french toast and a flat white. My hot chocolate was made cappuccino-style, with foam, and was one of the better hot chocolates I've had in Newcastle. I could see myself calling in for a hot chocolate takeaway if I lived nearby. Breakfast was disappointing, for both the price point. The smashed avocado on toast ($15) was two small pieces of ciabatta with unseasoned avocado and feta on it. It was underwhelming and overpriced for the portion size, especially comparing other cafes in Newcastle, though the avocado was fresh. The french toast ($14) was a single slice of wonder bread-style toast with maple syrup and berries in little jars. Again, it was almost funny because it was so underwhelming. Overall, the meal kind of felt thrown together, or pre-made. Overall, I wouldn't return. The food is basically home-made, in that I can easily make at the same standard at home. Breakfast needs to totally be reconsidered. The cafe is beautiful but needs atmosphere - music, happy staff. It has amazing history, and I think if they trimmed the menu down to focus on the Macedonian dishes, this cafe could be incredible.

Such a cute little spot! Adorable decor, wonderful service, little patio, this food was SO fresh…read moreand delicious. We split the Tailor's plate and it was incredible. A+