Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Port Stephens Council

"Come here if you want to enjoy a wide selection of cuisine, which includes famous Australian, French, and Italian delicacies. This restaurant is located in an area of State Heritage Significance. It is definitely another great place to go to if you want to unwind and learn more about the community’s heritage."

"In a heritage weatherboard cottage overlooking a park and the river, this is a charming spot indeed. It packs out for weekend breakfasts and offers classy, creative à la carte dishes with a sizeable Asian... Modern Australian in Newcastle"

"Bringing a very convivial atmosphere to the West End, this marsupial serves up a good range of craft beer and quality local cider. It's a worthwhile place at any time of day, with good, wide-ranging food options... Italian in Newcastle"

"Nestled in Newcastle, find The Happy Wombat restaurant on Hunter Street, serving delectable cuisine in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Cosy and comfortable on the inside, this restaurant is suited to f..."

"Kickstart your day like the Novocastrians do, with a specialty coffee at One Penny Black on Hunter Street. Styled with rustic, industrial accents, pendent lighting and exposed brick, this honest café ..."

"The best beachfront breakfast in Newcastle, Estabar is the place to come to breathe in salty air, take in some stunning ocean views and relax with some truly delicious breakfast. Perfect for early risers, Estabar is open from 6:30am every morning. Their ingredients are largely sourced from local providers with eggs coming from Just Been Laid and bread coming from Newcastle’s Baked Uprising."

"If you want to get a taste for Newcastles' local and seasonal produce, go to estabar. For 15 years estabar has been working with local farmers and producers to celebrate local and seasonal food. Their fresh menu, ocean views, seriously good coffee and house made gelato has seen estabar become a firm favourite in Newcastle."

"The punchy single-origin coffee, refreshing frappés and delicious gelato are great at this hugely welcoming spot, and the location right opposite Newcastle Beach is unbeatable. The owner makes an effort to source... Australian in Newcastle"

"It appears that Mayfield is making quite a name for itself on the local coffee scene with two cafes in this list coming from the 2304 postcode. Having visited this cafe on a number of occasions, we can whole heartedly attest to the quality and full-bodied flavour these guys can pack into a cup. In our experience, the staff are always super friendly and the service is always lightning fast – two factors that are almost important as the coffee itself."

"These guys are tucked away in a small corner shop in Mayfield. While the majority of the seating is outdoors you can find a few benches and hightops inside. The staff are always friendly and remember your name and order."

"Always a safe bet, this old-school dairy bar has been operating since 1957 and has got you covered with classic Peter’s ice-cream and a cool milkshake if you’re on the go. Rocking the iconic sign on the corner of Tudor and Webster street, it’s hard to miss and easy to pop in for all your classic ice-cream needs.More Info: click here"

"172 King St, Newcastle & Junction Fair Shopping Centre, 200 Union St, The Junction. Anyone who’s been to Italy yearns for the incredible gelato found on almost every street corner. Owned by Italians and made fresh daily, Popolo’s serves up authentic handmade gelato as close as possible to what you find in Italy – minus the airfare and jetlag."