Ah Polina's not only do you have the same nickname as my mother, but you make a coffee good enough…read moreto back up that name. Being in Cessnock *Hunter Valley* you'd think a café in the country wouldn't be able to compare to its city counter parts, oh how'd wrong you be. It all starts with Polina herself a very jittery and quirky lady from Europe who us extremely friendly. Then comes the food an assortment of Aussie classic breakfast foods with a little touch of class to them. Lastly comes the best part the coffee, it's the best I've had in Australia perfect amount of coffee to milk ratio and frothed perfectly! So if you're from the Hunter or just here on a wine trip you have to stop in! PS the bathroom in here is awesome, I won't say why but it goes hand & hand with your coffee.

Stopped here for lunch after visiting both the aqua golf and putt putt while wandering the gardens…read more A fairly nice restaurant with lots of outdoor seating, and very casual. Order at the counter and they bring it out to you. Looking at the menu there was a few thing to choose from. I chose something a bit more traditional and got the beef (added bacon) burger. The chips were quite nice and the burger... okay. It wasn't anything amazing. A little boring is all I could gather. It needed something like ranch or tangy aioli to give it a bit more zing. Overall a decent place to stop for food and for a reasonable price. But nothing totally amazing.

Arguably the most popular spot in the HVG Village. Offering breakfast and lunch. Dine indoors or…read moreout but I'd suggest out on the verandah. My partner and I had lunch here after playing putt putt and Aqua golf. It had gone 2 pm and since it was a Tuesday it wasn't as busy as I've seen it in the past. Weekends can be a rush. I ordered a chocolate thickshake which came in one of those massive metal mixing cups. I love spooning out the ice cream before sipping my way to a full milk belly. It was delicious! My roast chicken wrap was pricey for the size. $18 with no accompanying chips but it too was tasty and I enjoyed the combination of the mellow tasty cheese with the red onion and roasted capsicum. An ice cream shop adjoins the building; I think they are both linked under Oscars.

This cafe is a must stop on the way to Cessnock :)!! Its a bit of a detour off the highway to get…read morehere but if your not into country roads & super nice scenary & that old school bush feeling, then go straight to Cessnock do not pass Go & collect your $200!! Been going to this cafe ever since i can remember, with plenty relatives from Sweden & family friends form the area :).  Not sure if it's always been the same owner but the food has alway's been top notch & the number one favourite that is the standard to order of the menu is the Home Made Scones with Jam & Cream... so damn good lol!!! Other sweet option are the always tasty & delicous home made cakes in the window next to the front counter :). Hands down number 1 cafe in this neck of the woods :D!!

Boffee is a gem here at Caves Beach. If you are here for a quick dip or staying at the Caves Beach…read moreHotel bungalows it is a quick walk to the main strip. Good long black. They k ow how to make it, not bitter at all. Really got the flavour of the coffee. Had the eggs on sourdough with mushrooms. The mushrooms are stunning. Should be a dish on it own. The scrambled eggs a light an fluffy and servers in a swirl. Noice. Partner had the vegan coconut pancakes which looked spectacular and tasted to match. Definitely a spot to stop by.

This cafe is a buzzy little place with a cool casual vibe and super friendly staff. The coffee is…read moretasty and well made. The food is thoughtfully prepared and of generous serves.

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!

You can't ask for a better roadside cafe than this. The couple running this spot couldn't be any…read moremore hospitable, the food is amazing and the views are breathtaking.

this place is awesome. stopped in for lunch and instantly fell in love with location and…read moredecoration. the waitress and chef are married and really interesting and friendly people. I got a chicken burger and the "freak" shake and both were delicious. I have no complaints about this place.

They call it a mug. I would call it a bucket. The coffees are BIG and also very nice…read more We were greeted with a huge smile and exceptional service. Happy to help with our order of not having this and having that on our meal. Great place to stop on the way past Denman. Don't just drive past stop for lunch or a "mug" of coffee.

Great coffee friendly service definitely worth a visit plenty of seating inside and outread more

Great atmosphere (in the park at Speers Point), delicious food, friendly and welcoming…read morestaff.....never fails to deliver on a great experience.

My partner and I ended up here as we had been told a 45min wait for food at a cafe nearby after…read moreseating ourselves at an uncleared table. First glance had me thinking we'd be told the same at Table 1. It is at least twice the size as the previous cafe and I think we scored the last free table. I asked the waitress if there was a wait and was told no, food is coming out regularly. We were given water and a very extensive menu. After a quick look over we agreed on a 'no repeat order' policy when we return as so many things sounded great. The type you could start at the top and work your way through. After both ordering a burger we decided to stopwatch the wait for meals. We received ours after 18mins. May I repeat, the place was packed! My American and partners wagyu burgers were large and delicious. My partner isn't a fan of sweet potato but I loved the mixture of sweet to normal chips ratio that came as a side with ranch sauce. After watching my partner very messily cut his in half I decided on eating mine as they should be eaten. Whole and two hands required! I could not fault it. Cheese never stands out to me on a burger but the American cheddar was terrific. We couldn't help notice the quick turn over and teamwork shown to clear tables ready for more customers. We watched at least 4 and each was cleared, cleaned and reset within about 30 seconds. The price came to $58 for the 2 meals and 2 drinks. I very rarely tip and often feel a little offended at the expectation when I see that jar or tray sitting so obviously at the register. I left a tip here. I'll leave it at that.

Saw it on my Yelp map and it was on my way to a favourite Dukedom on a lazy morning so I turned off…read morethe main road in search of The Little Sparrow. The adjoining pizza place was locked behind steel grill fencing which looked a bit daunting. I ventured into The Little Sparrow & was delighted with what I found. Fresh and friendly. And there was a bit of a buzz .....they were in the middle of a photo shoot, perhaps for the local rag. All the staff were friendly. As well as sweet and savoury snack options there was part of the menu dedicated to small people. I saw a mini milkshake and cookies that any 4 year old . . . . . .or big kid, would love to devour.

Delicious food, great coffee and a warm friendly atmosphere. Their Freshly baked goodies are to die…read morefor and the Big Sparrow Breakfast is mouthwatering! Great for kids too with their kids play table & colouring books & kids menu. Yum!!