Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Lake Macquarie

"It’s time to grab the Newy Tram to Honeysuckle, then head across to this funky little bar that begins our main crawl down Hunter Street. There aren’t many bars where you can walk out smarter than when you walked in, but if you apply yourself in The Happy Wombat, it’s possible. One side of the bar has an eclectic mix of odds and sods that includes more than 28 hardback copies of Encyclopedia Britannica."

"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..."

"Nicely located on the mall, this place is perpetually popular for a reason – excellent coffee, served by staff who know their stuff. Toasties and healthy, well-presented breakfasts and light lunches are another..."

"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."

"The stunning views over Newcastle are a good enough reason to visit Estabar… and that’s before you even start talking about the great coffee, and the mouth-watering gelato and the fresh, nutritious, seasonal menu. Together with the sleek charcoal interior and peerless seaside location, Estabar is a compulsory stop for coffee-lovers visiting the Hunter."

"Nothing says summer more than an ice cream or gelato after a day soaking up the sunny vibes at the beach. And Estabar’s gelato always hits the spot. Located opposite Newcastle Beach (on your left as you emerge from the pedestrian underpass), you can grab a takeaway gelato with your hair still wet and sand between your toes, or nab an alfresco table."

"Shop 15 Marketown Shopping Centre, Parry Street, Newcastle West FacebookInstagram. This Marketown fave has long been THE go-to for any workplace celebration cakes at more than a few Newcastle offices in which this writer has plied his trade. Honestly, I’ve yet to find one of their elaborate creations as lacking in the cake splendour department."

"You can find this top-notch cake shop conveniently located in Newcastle’s Marketown Shopping Centre. Since opening its doors in 2008, this has been one of the sought-after cake shops in the city. Their experienced and talented bakers create cakes that are visually stunning and mouth-watering."

"Marketown Shopping Centre is a popular shopping destination in Newcastle. You will find a wide array of grocery items in their supermarket There is also an excellent post office and pharmacy in the centre as well. In addition to that, you will definitely love their newly refurbished food court."

"A friendly, down to earth vibe with a fresh, tasty, nutritional menu and a probiotic twist. In the heart of Hunter Street Mall, it's the. 148 Hunter Street, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia"