We went today for the Mother's Day high tea. 2 adults and one child with a separate meal. A present…read morefor me from my husband after a previous amazing high tea experience here. Booked as a pre prepared Meal In summary.. Disastrous and appalling. Our booking was for 1230. It took us 15 mins to be seated- was busy. We then waited til another 30mins for our high tea to be confirmed and the menu given. At this time, we were told, that our first course would be ready in 10 mins. At this point, we had been unable to order our coffee or daughters meal. We finally did manage another 15 mins later and to give there due the waitstaff -a young man and lady, were lovely and run off their feet! They were the only two taking orders and cleaning tables Another 20 mins passes, my daughter recieves her hot chocolate, and still no 'first course. Our daughter had finished her drink before the first course then came out. At nearly 2pm. Our much anticipated savoury plate comprised of a couple of scones a quarter of a Herbert Adams mini sausage roll each (my pinky is bigger than the slice received) a temptation bakes petite quiche each (we received a vegetarian, whilst the table behind received the supposed 'smoked ham ' or rather lorraine- according to the owner. A tiny mushy gyoza dumpling thing and 2 small rock hard toasted croissants cut into thirds with a smidge of ham and cheese. All was ice cold. We were starving by this point. Our tasteless coffees came out halfway through with prompting. This was also required for our daughters pancakes which were 3 pikelets with some chocolate, though at least hers did look handmade. We then waited til nearly 245pm for our second sweet course, and this required prompting and a visit to the counter. Which was met with an angry response from the Asian owner. She then also placed the second course rather harshly on our table. The second course was alittle better but not by much. It was two chocolate strawberries a quarter brownie cut in half, some odd marshmallows, a tiny chocolate each, 2 other look to be store brought items(1 each) and small slices of fruit. However again we ate it as we were starving and while high teas aren't meant to be huge, this was just nasty and stingy. We get that it's Mother's Day, it was busy etc but $69.9 per person for high tea, this was a joke. Also it's alittle concerning the amount of what we could observably view and assume we're underage children working behind the scenes in the open kitchen.. And, this place serves alcohol. We finally left this debarcle at 3pm. And during the course of our visit, a number of customers were experiencing the same and heard to remark similarly. I had previously been for a high tea with the previous owners which was amazing as was the breakfast food, and was excited only to leave disgusted and butterly disappointed with a heavy heart at $148 ( Minus the $40.85 booking fee already paid. Also to note there is an EFTPOS surcharge.) It's very obvious the new hands/owner have/are running this business into the ground. In summary will be be back? No. Save your money and head to the Crystal Brook Kingsley,Autumn rooms, Rydges, cake Boi, Local Custom, Mercure, Tocal, Heritage Gardens, Morpeth, the Hunter Valley, Sydney, South Australia even! Anywhere but Coco Monde.

I'm not a big fan of chocolate, so when my friends declined the dessert menu at a restaurant and…read moresaid we were gonna head to Coco Monde to get a chocolate fill to end the evening, I wasn't too excited. It was a Tuesday night so I was expecting it to be empty, but boy was it BUSY!! Had to wait about 15 mins for a table of 5. I asked my friend to order for me. Man did she pull through! She ordered a sharing plate, the Choco Monde Indulgence Plate (Cookies and Cream Cheesecake, Belgian Chocolate Mouse, Spanish Churros and Home Made Hazelnut Praline Ice Cream). When it came it, I was shocked at how rich it looked, I didn't think I was going to be able to stomach so much sugar. We finished every last crumb on that plate! The Cookies and cream cheesecake was my fav! It was soft but firm and actually had nice crunchy pieces of cookies. Can't wait to fly over again and get my choc indulgence. Move over Krispy Kremes, I have a new east coast love.

Lovely cafe. Lovely coffee but specialising in beautiful sourdough breads and meals…read more Would highly recommend

Set in the Maitland Gaol, when you first arrive unsure what to expect. But after walking in and…read morereceiving a fantastic welcome you realise what you have stumbled across. The smells of freshly baked bread, good coffee and great customer service make this place a recommended stop for a refresh.

A tidy, low hipster vibe cafe located on the corner in Belmont opposite the Coles car park. Sweet…read moreassortments on display eg brownies, lamingtons and scones. Menu is simple but varied with an all day breakfast range. My baked eggs was too basic. Not much pride in appearance to make it look more appetising and not confident the ingredients were made fresh. Tomato based sauce tasted quite manufactured. Perhaps better suited for a catch up over coffee rather than food. However I did appreciate the environmentally friendly use of metal straws.

Had breakfast here and the Bircher muesli was delish. Not a huge range of things on the menu but…read morewhat they do have they do well. Coffee was pretty average so that was a disappointment but other than that a lovely little place with friendly service.

Yummy breakfast here. A reasonable choice on the menu and the staff came to me as soon as I sat…read moredown to bring water and have a chat. Nice area too with outdoor seating.

They say you eat with your eyes. For me this doesn't start with a beautifully presented, vibrantly…read morecoloured meal. It's the venue itself. Is it clean, dark, modern? Etc .... This was an immediate drawback for me as a first time customer. It's not unclean but the dated appearance diminishes it and simply doesn't compete with other cafes along Beaumont Street. An obvious hit with the elderly though and a possible reason for not moving forward? The service was friendly, but I had to wait for my drink after my partner received his. Bringing them out together would have made more sense. Almost finishing our drinks before the food arrived made the wait between seem too long. I ordered the smashed avo and feta stack special. Not the choice if you're hungry as it was quite small. The bacon was plentiful and the 2 rostis were crispy. The avo and feta was a let down. Combining them took away the striking white from the feta and the avocado was turning more grey than fresh green. It combined as a tasty dish but elements could be improved.

Probably the best cafe you are going to try in the Nelson Bay area. So keeping that in mind this…read moreplace is busy - so either come at non-popular time, or be prepared to wait. Now, the coffee here is not great - but honestly the best cup in the area. But you don't really come here for the coffee, but rather the food. It is great! You have to love a place that has 8 different kinds of egg benny. You know a place is good, when you can't make up your mind of what to actual eat. Further, to make this place place even better all the workers here are really nice! Service is a bit slow, but that is only because it is extremely busy. But there are very nice and a smile goes a long way. So if you are in the Nelson Bay area, make sure you give this cafe a visit.

Great views and location overlooking Nelson Bay. The coffee is nice, though not too strong, and the…read morestaff is friendly and cheery. Nothing is too much trouble. Have a bo peep if you're in The Bay, you can't go too far wrong

Boy what a stunning place they have created. It has gone through renovations over the past year…read moreduring Covid and boy they don't disappoint. Fitting in with the nursery theme but a very unexpected elegance of a high end restaurant. Their food presentation couldn't be faulted and the tastes of dish complimented everything about it. I came in tired, looking for something new. I came out feeling refreshed. It was a great experience and one I intend to make regular. Staff were friendly, the ambiance relaxed, airy and open. So much to see while you wait with lots of explosions of colour. Thank you for thinking outside the box and creating such a vibrant space.

Such a lovely cafe. Serious WOW factor from the stunning chandelier and garden mural; to the deep…read moregreen wall showcasing bottles of wine and the clock art tables. The menu is tasteful and doesn't bombard you with too many options. My mum loved her chicken pot pie and was surprised to find a darker filling than the normal mornay appearance. Crispy skinned salmon is always a winner for me. I was a little disappointed that the asparagus mentioned was a small amount sliced into the lemon risotto. I was picturing full stems draped over the rice but that's just me. I love asparagus. The iced chocolate was almost a meal in itself. Beautifully presented and unashamedly topped with whipped cream. A few minor points were the small amount of car spaces, with plenty of cars parked roadside; and finding the cafe entrance. Maybe we missed it or perhaps it was located elsewhere pre COVID. As it stands we weaved our way through pots and plants until we saw it down the other end. Not that that will stop me from returning for a breakfast visit next time.

Needed a quick lunch and followed Yelp here. Fast and friendly service. Food was fresh and healthy…read more Plenty of room. I like this place.

This place is a hidden gem! There aren't a ton of options on Cessnock - we wanted a quick, cheap…read morelunch - this place hit the spot! My boyfriend & I both ordered wraps which were moderately priced ($9ish), well portioned & really good! We ended up going back for breakfast the next day - it was packed!

A casual atmosphere with plenty of cushions on the bench seats, blankets and Bob Marley tunes…read moreplaying; with table service and friendly staff. Nice to see they have moved into a larger and better advertised space than their previous location in the arcade. The menu has more to choose from too. First time was a hot chocolate and Big A breakfast. The mug was a good size and so was the breakfast. Tomato, mushrooms, bacon, sausages, hash brown and eggs how you like them. The toast was the only let down as the type used (Turkish bread perhaps) was difficult to cut. Today I tried my first ever smoothie bowl. More than just a prettily presented trend and I hope this one doesn't pass. Really tasty! The granola was terrific and pulled it together perfectly. I'm not sure if tart or sour best describes the yoghurt, but when combined with the other elements was enjoyable. I also ordered an English breakfast tea which gave 2 very generous cupfuls. Safe to say I left full! Only downer; ladies toilet was a little dirty and no paper towel to dry my hands.

I like this cafe tucked away on one of the shopping arcades in Warner's Bay....especially the…read morelittle outdoor area. All along here there is a nice, relaxed, village atmosphere that I love. They have an all-day breakfast, which is always a hit with me. Scrambled eggs (free range) = great. Baked eggs with smoked salmon = fantastic. I would certainly recommend this place.