Great fresh roasted coffee, with state of the art 'lever pull' espresso machines. Friendly staff…read moreand relaxing ambient Cuban theme vibe. An oasis in the west end of Newcastle.

I'm sure it's nice but they never have any stock when I go there…read more No I'm not waiting 20 minutes while you make more pies. Do a better job anticipating demand.

The negative reviews of this place are confusing! I've never…read morehad to wait more than a reasonable amount of time and the coffee has always been great. The bread and baked goods from here are incredible and the food is nice. At the moment we're not able to dine in so I feel as though I've not had a proper chance to try. The covid procedure is a bit of a pain in the butt, and to my mind it makes their internal procedures somethin for customers to navigate (having a baked goods order line and a food order line - I want both!) Hopefully they switch back to normal soon. But I can't fault the food, coffee and service :)

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.

Omg!! Barrio is a wonderful and welcome addition to the dining scene outside of the inner CBD of…read moreNewcastle. It's casual and intimate, yet offers a really high quality of food. They have a wide vegetarian selection alongside plentiful options for carnivores. This accompanies an extensive beer and wine list. Barrio = 100/10 (aka super dank) Enjoy your meal @ Barrio

Top little cafe churning out a varied menu of Spanish and Mexican inspired dishes. Barrio has a…read moreunique quality and proves not all cafes need to have the usual suspects on the breakfast menu. You can tell when someone has been inspired by their travels or their family origins - it shows in the food here. There's something exciting about this simple place.

July 2016: Second stop here. No not disappointed at all! Service was outstanding yet again and…read morebrekkie was excellent. Place has a great vibe and draws a great and varied crowd. Will have to try lunch here but I know breakfast is a solid. Feb 2016: I walked up to the patio entrance and was welcomed as if I was here every Sunday! The place is pleasant inside and out and very comfortable. The menu has lots of options including making your own way. I chose the Plank. Yep I was definitely PLANKED for brekkie! Poached Scotch egg wrapped in mince lightly fried then baked! Along with potatoes several links and thick cut bacon. Plus fresh bread toast and butter. Topped off with a large Flat White! Great Sunday breakfast and a wonderful local spot for hanging out. Lots of families here and so relaxed! I got here a little before 0800 and by the time I left the place was getting really busy. Excellent. Enjoy!

Been here a couple times for lunch or breakfast. Great healthy selections with yummy coffees and…read morecold pressed drinks for every palette. Quick service and delicious combos. Açaí Bowl was very good compared to Southern Californian Acai bowls. Presentation is excellent for the food, as well as with coffee. Music wise, this place is so upbeat it brings back early 2000s memories. You may see people bopping along in their seats (I certainly did!).

One of the best places to get coffee in Islington - the coffee is a little bit on the weaker side,…read morebut still great. If you are like me and prefer a stronger or darker roast then order an extra shot. Food is small but good - they offer mainly toasty and things. So if you are looking for a interesting variety of food, maybe don't come here. This place is quite popular so sometimes there is a delay in food as their kitchen is small - but I think it is worth the wait.

Let the Suspension coffee blend suspend you in disbelief and amazement that a hip urban oasis…read moregrinds its daily bean here in Newcastle. You shouldn't actually be surprised as Suspension is just one of a handful of culturally on-trend cafes popping up in Newcastle, and it's great to see previous disused spaces being brought back to life. We only stopped for coffee so I can't pass comment on the delicious looking menu but the coffee was well and truly up to scratch. The courtyard decorated with graffiti is the perfect place, on a sunny afternoon or morning, to pull up a pew with a good book and drink the day away. Oh, four-legged friends welcome!

Certainly had nothing to complain about here. Lovely relaxed venue with a touch of class…read more Initially I thought it was part of the car wash beside it, so never expected it to be more than a car wash cafe. Wrong. Table1 has a good selection of all day breakfasts and lunch menu. Including sandwiches and Burgers for those who want something simpler. GF options available. The pancakes and waffles look like something I'd try out. ;) Reservations can be made or even use the App -Beat the Q. Or Hey You as its in process of changing its name, so order that coffee etc on the run. Great Motto... OUR PASSION IS PERFECTION

I came here once a few years ago for breakfast and didn't think much of it. I remember thinking the…read morebreakfast was small and same with the coffee, which also scalded my tongue. I however returned here for lunch this time after having so many good experiences with Table 1 at Warners Bay and they kept up the good trend. I ordered the American Burger, which was chicken, sriracha aioli, slaw, American jack cheese and bacon. The chicken was juicy and thick and the melted cheese was awesome. Especially with the crispy bacon. This wasn't my favourite burger of all the things I've tried (at Warners Bay) but still very nice. I wasn't a big fan of the aioli with the chips but the chips were awesome by themselves. I tried a coffee which was quiet small compared to other places but I've become more accustomed to this and I didn't burn my mouth. The only fault that happened on this particular visit was my order for a Coke was forgotten and I had to ask another waitress about it when it hadn't turned up. Overall another great experience at T1E. I'll be back.

Yummy Delicious…read more Lovely staff Suitable for all ages Great location

i really like it here. the windows let in so much natural light and the tables are spacious which…read moreis great for getting work done. i wouldn't say the coffee and food was anything special but it was good and i would definitely come back here.

BAM. And just like that she hit 600 reviews. She takes a bow and a victory lap…read more Of course I had to let a milestone like this be of a review for a drink that is a much adored part of my life. Coffee. I stumbled upon Churchkey on a recent trip to Newcastle while dragging my boyfriend on a walking tour of the Newcastle CBD area. With my wish list in tow, we were strolling up Hunter Street when I spied a poster that looked like an orange penguin classic book with 'I Love Coffee' on it. While I initially went in to ask how I could get that poster (for those playing at home I now have a copy hanging on the wall), I ended up having the opportunity to chat to cafe owner, Nick and the graphic designer who does all Churckey's graphics, Ben. Awesome lads. When I called the next day to check on the poster printing I got Nick's Mum on the phone who let me know she'd just freshly baked a loaf of Banana Bread for the cafe. Thanks, Nick's Mum. I tried it that afternoon and it was delicious. But to the point. Coffee. Churchkey is pouring Clement Coffee as well as local roasts - yes Newcastle has roasters. They're also part art gallery and host regular events including coffee cupping on a Friday night. This is the kind of space you come for a coffee and end up spending a few hours chatting away to the friendly faces within. It's unassuming location in an otherwise deserted strip of Hunter Street means it doesn't have to pretend to be anything other than what it is.

Walking into Bank Corner Cafe was like walking on to the set of Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris, or…read morewhat I imagine it may have been like. It's moody, 1920s Paris or Casablanca vibes subtly weaving throughout this small corner cafe with art-deco courtyard. 3 stars only because we stopped for a quick drink, a cookie and didn't, on this visit, have chance to truly experience all the Bank Corner Cafe had to offer. Still, it's up there in one of my top picks for Newcastle.

I'm a local. This is my most favourite cafe in town. The food is simple but superb, the coffee…read morefantastic, the staff friendly, the vibe of the place laid back with class. They do a strong chai tea, different to elsewhere (more gingery perhaps?). Love eating on the street in the sunshine with hardly any cars passing by - mostly just people. You can also eat out back in the courtyard. Art Deco/Art Nouveau interior is unique for Newcastle too.