With good coffee, friendly staff, a very tempting selection of local and imported cheeses for sale…read moreand De Iuliis cellar doors next door, this place is well worth a visit. The German breakfast was pretty good. The. Black Forest bacon was awesome and the mushrooms very good. To boot, my breakfast, the wife's eggs on gluten free today with mushrooms, the daughter's cheesy today with tomatoes on top and 2 coffees added up to only $38, making this place pretty good value for the Hunter. :)

Great service with good food and wine. I would highly recommend the cheese. The red wine tasting…read moremenu was a great choice for a light lunch. There is both inside and outside seating which was great for us with the dog

Cafe Enzo is part of Peppers Creek Village and Peppers Creek winery…read more They have breakfast, lunch, and a cheeky "in-between" menu. The place was busy with high spirits and we were still seated right away. Food came pretty quick which was nice because we had wine tasting appointments to be mindful of. Egg and Bacon Roll 2 fried eggs, plus bacon on a pita roll, with homemade sweet and tangy tomato chutney. Great combo sandwich - larger than expected. "Enzo" Big Breakfast 2 eggs (seemed like at least 4 actually) your way, bacon (more like rustic farmhouse style American ham), whole mushrooms and roasted whole tomatoes on two thick slices of toast. This is like a big boy chunky style brekky - you have to cut everything but it is hearty and delicious. Make sure you're hungry! Cappucino - frothy, large and smooth! Love this place, there's really nothing to be picky about here. Expectations exceeded, service prompt, helpful and nice, yet efficient. That's all...

Brunch with a beautiful view was perfect!…read more I ordered the Ham Breakfast Board w/ a side of Smoked Salmon (Poached eggs, Berkshire ham off the bone, Avocado, Binnorie feta, Roast cherry tomatoes, Pistachio red pesto, Sourdough). It was VERY filling. Our server was delightful. She checked on us regularly & made sure we were okay.

Nice little cozy place. Great service but the food was okay. Ordered a latte and a slice of raisin…read moreTurkish toast for $4 and $3. Coffee was average :( they do coffee in two sizes both $4 but the regular is still 2 shots, which wasn't my preference. Really good ambience and I love the atmosphere tho!

A great place for coffee, sitting in a garden centre surrounded by plants. The young lady making…read morethe coffee knows her stuff, it was perfect strength and temperature. They only have a small menu but everything looks good and tasty. Definitely worth a return visit.

Their Eggs Benedict with American Streaky Bacon took me back to America!…read more It was filling & tasty. I also tried their scones, and let's just say I wish I wasn't full when I tried these. So, make sure to have friends to share it with.

In an area packed with great food and wine options you would think this place would really pick its…read moreact up given that they have a great venue and beautiful deck overlooking the dam. We called ahead and booked a table for a medium sized group. When we turned up there weren't too many customers (alarm bells should have been ringing but we continued anyway). The chicken was awesome - cooked perfectly and on top of a big arancini ball which was full of flavour. Unfortunately everyone else was pretty disappointed with their meals. Gravlax salad was covered in salt for some reason, they'd renamed meatloaf as 'compressed pulled pork' which caught out a few people, and their wedges were completely inedible and soggy. We actually sent all the wedges back and the staff vented about how the good wedges were expensive so they bought the cheap ones and you just can't expect any better than that. They threw them in the oven a bit longer but basically they came back hotter but still inedible. On the plus side though you can take your receipt to the cellar door next door (Gartlelmann Wines) and get 10% off.

Fantastic oasis for vegans and a bit omnivores Well done…read moreand presented in gorgeous valley setting. Vegan winery and cellar attached. Many veg and vegan options in Hunter, this is worth the few extra kilometers.

So glad we found this place! It's an amazing little spot with a huge range of vegan options. The…read morewait staff were incredible, very knowledgeable and helpful. The food itself was amazing. With a unique twist of Australian native cuisine/flavours. We went here for lunch and quickly booked in for breakfast the following morning. In total we had agedashi tofu, potato gnocchi, tofu scramble, smokey beans and hazelnut pancakes. All vegan! Looking forward to visiting again soon!

Situated on Lambloch estate sharing a modern building with their cellar door. A beautiful, elevated…read moreposition to indulge your sweet tooth whilst taking in the vineyard views. Wine matches listed from local suppliers if you feel like pairing the two. The dessert menu itself isn't that large in comparison to the variety on display. Apparently 50 or more options so everyone should be satisfied. Choosing however is the real struggle. Aesthetics are taken seriously here with popping colours and intricate designs. Macarons, tarts, mousse, pastries and more in all shapes and sizes. I was very impressed and smiling from ear to ear at my partner. He chose the chocolate and hazelnut cone which wasn't to my taste but I'm hit and miss with hazelnut. I picked the biku banoffee for its generous size and promise of fresh banana, dulce de leche and Chantilly cream. I was only let down by my inability to finish it. Absolutely delicious! Our bill came to $52 for the two desserts and an English breakfast tea which I didn't bat an eyelid paying at the counter. We sat down and after 5 minutes the man that took my order came over with $18 change and apologised that our order had been added to the lady before me. I had no idea but was happy they picked up on the mistake and didn't trouble me that I payed by card and simply gave me the difference in cash. If you are visiting The Hunter Valley this is an absolute must! You won't be disappointed.

It's dessert heaven! If you like sweet desserts and even sweeter desserts this is a must try!…read morePlenty to choose from,in fact too many! This place will leave you in a sugar coma! Just be sure to bring your wallet though it's not cheap!

Terrific central location. Moments from the Hunter Valley Gardens, many many wineries (of course)…read moreand about 5-10mins drive to the Crowne Plaza where my partner and I went for our hot air balloon flight. Different from the norm accommodation. Not one large building as you may expect in Sydney for instance; instead they were like huts that were spread out across the property. Ours was split diagonally offering separate stays either side. We stayed in a one bedroom with kitchenette, small lounge/dining section and a bathroom with shower over spa. Had a bit of a strong cleaning smell when we first arrived and the patio area (with table and chairs) smelled like someone didn't make it to the toilet. Number 1 that is! But it could have been the wildlife. Was nice to watch a few kangaroos and a sunset on our first night. Complete with swimming pool and the Tuk Tuk restaurant (not quite sure on opening hours). The late check out of 12pm was a blessing. I'd happily return.

My boyfriend and I stayed here in May 2012 and heard about this place through Groupon. We got a…read moredeal which included accommodation, daily breakfast, a cheese platter and wine. The cheese platter was small but it was OK. I didn't expect too much from it anyway. This place are serviced apartments, not hotels so it is little apartments all spread out on ground level. We picked up the keys from the front desk and drove to our apartment. Not all the apartments are close to the entrance. Our apartment faced the back of the property where there was a lake and a lot of open space. One afternoon we saw kangaroos hopping around which was amazing! They were wild but we got close enough to take photos. The sun set nicely over the lake and it was a lovely view. The room was a one bedroom apartment and it was clean. There was a bathtub and a normal shower. There was a sofa bed in the lounge as well as a dining table. There was also chairs outside. The kitchen is fully equipped (nothing fancy) and there were pots and pans to use to cook. There wasn't anything to clean the dishes with (no sponges / detergent) which was weird. The breakfast was quite large and hearty and I was glad for it to be included in our deal. Unfortunately i can't remember how much our package cost but it was good value for money and I would go there again. Leisure Inn is just near Tempus Two which has great dessert wine! Would recommend!

Looking for that perfect dining place with breathtaking views in the Hunter Valley? I highly…read morerecommend Epicure Café. This café is nicely nestled and hidden amongst nature's beauty. There are both indoor and outdoor covered terrace dining areas, overlooking a large dam. We wanted something simple, yet delicious for lunch, and as a family we selected the good ol' fish 'n' chips. But our dish wasn't your ordinary fish and chips that you would buy at your local fish 'n' chips place, this was cleverly accomplished with a twist of sophistication to tantalise your taste buds. But let me start from the beginning. When we arrived, we were greeted by a friendly waitress there immediately and showed us to our table - we were impressed with the table size as well, wide enough and comfortable for plates and arm room. We started with warm sour dough bread that included extra virgin olive oil, home-made dukkah and caramelised balsamic - ever so delicious, love warm bread. A perfect start, that commonsense tells you that you wouldn't be disappointed with lunch. Okay, our fish 'n' chips arrived, served irresistibly on a plate - three decent sized fish fillet pieces covered in herb and white wine batter with aioli and French fries cooked to perfection! The batter was so light and crispy and dipping it into the creamy aioli gave that impact I was looking for! We also had a very tasty salad on the side - the taste was so fresh and appearance was so colourful with your tomato and cucumber pieces, red onion sliced finely, and your green leafy lettuce (local produce) in a beautiful vinaigrette dressing. The chef even made time to come out to see if we were satisfied with our dishes - I never had that happened to me before! The meal filled us up, we couldn't go for desserts. However, there is a variety of cakes displayed inside a glassed refrigerator within the dining area taunting you to choose if you have enough room - all homemade of course. This café is a must to dine at if you're looking for a delightful, delectable, delicious lunch with amazing views. Or perhaps breakfast or a cuppa coffee or tea with a piece of their homemade cakes? Opened 7 days from 9am to 5pm. I highly recommend this café for couples, families or friends - great food, great service with amazing views and relaxing atmosphere.

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.