I'm a fan just cause of the variety and bulk foods I can get here…read more Always interesting for a look around as you are bound to discover something new. It's set up in warehouse fashion and doesn't have the best look but it always provides and enjoyable visit. Especially the Chocolate room. An airconditioned room holding lots of chocolate goodies and novelties. Just go in and breath all the chocolatey goodness! For shopping for groups it's particularly good as items can be purchased in bulk and if shopping for a school discounts are available.

There is nothing special about the look of this place, but there is treasure within…read more They stock a wide range of the foods, many of which you wouldn't find in a supermarket. (This would be because they cater to the restaurant trade.) There are lots of imported products, particularly European. Whenever we are having a special event this is the first place I go....for ideas, and ultimately to buy some things that are a little different. This place is always busy...but well worth a visit. We go regularly!!

Awesome selection of fresh Australian products. Beats the US crap. Meats are amazingly clean and…read moreinexpensive compared to Woolies.

Crispy roast pork banh mi! The fresh crunchy roll was filled…read morewith a generous amount of pickled carrot, cucumber, fresh coriander, chilli and lashings of crispy roast pork and crackling. Definitely tradie-sized, and at just $11 it's incredible value. No wonder there's a steady stream of customers buying banh mi!

So so so many people with so many orders expect a wait! It's a beautiful spot with the monopoly on…read morethe area. The food is good and there are vegan options. The coffee is good just not my favourite bean. We waited 45 mins for the Dinner for Two, it was 25 bucks with two fillets , 2 pieces of calamari and chips. You also get a homemade tartare sauce which is nice. All packaging is recyclable so that's good too

I ordered the seafood basket which was priced excellently at 16.90 however I was tricked into…read morethinking there was more than what was given. It was advertised to have prawns, calamari, and a fillet as well as chips. The problem was there was only one prawn. The view here however is fantastic. The waves are massive and it's a great place to go before going to on the memorial walk or afterward. There's also an amazing beach here you can walk along and even in the winter some people swimming in the massive waves. This is right next to the Dawson park. This eatery really is a prime location to try and see anything. Furthermore the price isn't bad just the description not the best and the portions are also decent for the price. Finally be wary of all of the sea gulls here. They are a real nuisance and will try and steal your food at any cost and possibility.

Cute little shop to check out during a visit to Hunter Valley…read more I tried the Frozen Custard w/ Maple Bacon Gelato & it was yum! Make sure to ask if they can add pieces of the bacon for that extra flavor & crunch =)

Great variety of cheese! I came here with Kangarrific tours, which allowed me to have a small…read morecheese tasting of their more popular items. I'm honestly not a big fan of cheese, but I decided to give it another go since it IS a cheese shop. Their cheeses were ok, some that I liked better (mainly their soft cheeses) than others. For lunch, my friend and I shared a Cesar salad and a BBQ chicken pizza. The salad was delicious, though it had a little too much cheese for my liking. The pizza was delicious, and with the outdoor seating and gorgeous views, the lunch was a great break on a busy day.

My favourite Thai place in the universe and a Newcastle institution…read more Even though I now live in the US, whenever I'm visiting home I always make sure I come to Benjamas for dinner at least once. My absolute favourite dish is the Pad Prik Sod and it always has the perfect amount of flavour and spice. The Curry Puffs with Cucumber Sauce really are amazing. These puffs have definitely set me up to be a life long C.P. snob. I have such fond memories of this place - it is a great restaurant to catch up with friends and have a fantastic meal. See you soon, Benjamas!

The Thai cuisine at Benjama's is the very best Thai food in Newcastle if not NSW…read more The menu choices are excellent & all dishes have excellent flavour with the with right amount of spice. I have been dinning at this fabulous restaurant since 1999 taking friends, work colleagues and clients to enjoy wonderful dinning tastes of this superb food. Never has anyone ever had anything short of an excellent experience. The food is always delicious & prepared superbly. The staff are excellent well mannered & attentive to all customers needs at all times. Even when extremely busy. Benjama's is an experience not to missed while you are in Darby Street Newcastle area. Do yourself a favour & go too taste the wonderful food sensation. You won't be sorry. Keith

A great Woolworth's supermarket in a convenient location. They have a full product range. Never…read moreseems to be too crowded, just comfortably busy. Good undercover parking available.

Fresh, good quality food that is a cut above your local greasy hamburger shop. While the usual…read morepies and pastries sit under the heat lamp, steer clear of these and have one of the rolls. Salads packed with fruit and nuts and the schnitzels are made fresh - and you can tell.

Gators is extremely popular, as the long queue out the door at lunchtime will tell you. Honestly,…read moreit doesn't look up to much. The fried food hotbox is off putting and the messy counter may put some off. Look past this and you'll find Al Gators is a quality experience. The mess is down to the sheer number of sandwiches wraps and salads that these guys put out. The selection is great and everything is fresh and tasty. It's great value too. Highly recommended.