So far anything I've had here is of great quality. Tending…read moremore to the higher price side but the owner and staff are generous people. Kind words and continuous smiles. I feel very welcome when I walk through the doors or even just passing by. They have a very colourful selection of desserts good coffee...and a decadent hot choc. No matter which one you pic I think it will be a winner. Seating available inside and out. Get some fresh air, sit in the action, or sit out the back where it's quieter where you can look out the large windows to the oval across the road. A good addition to the area

Not a bad place for a quick bite. You wont find any gourmet items on the menu but the servings are…read moregenerous and good value for money. Decent coffee too.

Food is good value for money. I've eaten there on numerous occasions and never had a bad meal…read more Moroccan lamb burger is my favourite. Good for when you want to get out of the office to have something to eat that doesn't take an hour. Coffee is good and the meals are pretty quick turnaround.

So far I have been stuck on their Lindt hot chocolate and not tasted anything else. It's a winner…read more A great little spot near the Apple store where u can get wifi and enjoy what this little cafe has to offer.

Absolutely delicious coffee, great atmosphere here, would highly recommend that anyone stops by…read morehere and grab a coffee and a cake. You will not regret it if you don't mind the feel of a little oasis in the middle of a large shopping centre the laughter and conversation from the people beside you, or the ability to watching old couples doing their shopping.

This cafe is so cute! I ordered a cold brew with oat milk and a ham and cheese toastie. Both were…read moredelicious. The cold brew came in a can which I wasn't expecting since usually cold brew in on tap in the united states, however it was from a local brewery in central coast, NSW and it was quite good. There is also free wifi and large tables to sit at which is good for getting some work done. The main downside is that it can get quite noisy and there are a lot of kids running around. It's also located inside of a church which is also pretty cool.

the food and coffee was very good, a little pricy but i think it was worth it. the cafe itself is…read morevery cute and lots of things to look at. the baristas were very nice and ready to help. the store part was probably a bit too expensive for me, but everything was very cute and trendy

Monella is a gelato store unlike any other! Everything is made on site and the flavours are…read moreconstantly changing with gluten free and vegan options. Scoops either come in regular cones, black cones or 2 sizes of cups. It's open from about midday to about 10pm...but it really depends on the day. The music is loud and the friendly gelato girls are stickered up. There's a gorgeous angel illustration on the wall with neon wings and halo. The perfect fallen angel. The place oozes attitude. Full disclosure, I helped with the branding for this glorious shop and I couldn't be prouder!

Delicious! Plenty of gluten free options as well and priced well. They have an assortment of…read morebirthday ice cream cakes and you can pre order as well. Always busy but worth the wait. It's rich sweet creamy goodness

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.

I figure this account of Good Brother Espresso is best written in singular words…read more Trendy. Hipster. Coffee. Eats. Rustic. Worthwhile. But that isn't fair because Good Brother Espresso looks good and their coffee was equally so. Our time here felt like a pit stop so I didn't have as much time as I would have liked to soak up their atmosphere but it definitely felt like a cafe you could bring your laptop along to and work the morning away, or settle in to read your favourite book. The menu seemed to be pretty standard cafe fare and I'm looking forward to going back and trying more than a coffee and the delicious morsel that was a fig and date roll.

A trendy place where the staff are rude and judgmental. The hot chocolate was undrinkable and the…read moreslice was incredibly stale. The place really relies on its aesthetic more than its product and unfortunately draws the type of crowd very unwilling to share the communal table. We got tired of the rude and too-busy-chatting staff and the poor quality of food and haven't been back. ETA February 2013: I haven't had a chance to try anything yet, but it appears that there may be a change of management - the decor is much cheerier, the staff are so much happier and the menu looks very interesting and tempting. As soon as I get a chance to try it out, a new review will appear.

Amazing dirty chai, had lots of flavour so I assume it has all fresh whole spices, no dodgy syrups…read more Also tried the Macedonian pumpkin pie. It was nice variation, light in sweetness which is how I like it. More flan like than like an American pumpkin pie. My eyes were going crazy for all the yummy looking food coming out of the kitchen. Portions looked big. Staff were friendly and this place has a beautiful family story behind it. Fantastic bespoke shop fit out, clean and stylish. Support your mom and pop restaurants.

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.