The Best Cafés in Newcastle We're Booking a Table at
Expect great coffee, perfect poached eggs and incredibly Insta-worthy dishes. These are the best cafés in Newcastle to get breakfast!
For Australians, breakfast and brunch are practically an art form, a weekend ritual and something that we do incredibly well. No matter where you are in Australia, a solid morning feast is the perfect way to start any day.
From perennial faves like healthy granola, and fluffy and sweet pancakes, to comforting feeds like bacon and egg rolls with perfectly gooey eggs and crispy bacon, breakfast truly is the most delicious meal of the day.
In this great tradition, Newcastle has so many great cafés known for serving up perfectly brewed coffee and loaded breakfast dishes. Keep reading to see our edit of the best cafés in Newcastle for your next coffee catch-up.
HuBro
Start your day right by venturing toward the beach end of Darby Street where you’ll find yourself at HuBro, a crisp white cafe with a wooden interior that takes its no-fuss food seriously. Although this local hangout is popular for its cold brew coffee, it’s also known for its hearty smashed avo, served on thick, nutty sourdough, with a healthy dose of avocado, delicate crumbles of salty feta, and drizzled with organic honey.
1a/295 Darby Street, Bar Beach
Bolton Street Pantry
At Bolton Street Pantry, they like to keep things humble. The raw, industrial interiors with handmade and recycled furnishings are a nod to Newcastle’s working-class roots.
With an all-day breakfast menu serving up all the classics and a modest wine and beer offering, it really doesn’t matter what time you pop in to get your coffee (or beer) fix.
45 Bolton Street, Newcastle
Merewether Surfhouse
Set across three levels overlooking the stunning beachfront, Merewether Surfhouse stylishly blends Australian beach culture with sleek, modern design. The light and bright café provides the perfect spot for a post-swim catch-up. In the summertime, the venue is a lively hub of activity, with swarms of locals keen to get a glimpse of a sunrise view with their morning coffee.
5 Henderson Parade, Newcastle
Equium Social
Sitting pretty on Maitland Road, Equium Social is an open, light-filled café, perfect for dine-in or takeaway. Serving up modern Australian fare, the coffee and the delicious food keep the locals coming back again and again. The friendly service and relaxed vibe convert one-time visitors into long-standing regulars.
1/5 Maitland Road, Mayfield East
Talulah
Rustic, moody and intimate, Talulah is an amazing breakfast spot known for being one of the best breakfast cafes in Newcastle. One of our favourite things about Talulah is that they’re open from 6:30am with have a cocktail list ready to go - because it’s never too early for a spiked cold brew or a passionfruit mimosa!
Talulah bills itself as a fine dining breakfast and lunch spot and prides itself on its ever-evolving seasonal menu. Everything here is great, but the best breakfast dish is their pork belly benedict.
52 Glebe Road, The Junction
Three Monkeys
Famous for their coffees, smoothies and burgers, Three Monkeys has been operating on busy Darby Street for 20 years. Loved by Newcastle locals and visitors alike, Three Monkeys serves up some of the best breakfast in Newcastle.
They offer everything from homemade bircher muesli to Moroccan eggs - which are said to be a miracle hangover cure. Their most famous dish would have to be their porky pig toastie with ham, gruyere, dijon mustard aioli and onion jam.
131 Darby Street, Cooks Hill
Estabar
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, ensuring every meal is full of fresh flavours.
61 Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle Beach
Momo Wholefood
Your go-to spot for the best vegetarian cafe in Newcastle, Momo Wholefood has a major range of tasty vegetarian and vegan breakfast dishes. They source their food locally and have a range of rotating specials that feature the best seasonal ingredients.
With a sunny and warm interior not too far from the ocean, this is a must-visit if you’re a vegetarian!
227 Hunter Street, Newcastle
Autumn Rooms
You had us at breakfast cocktails! This Newcastle breakfast spot is sun-soaked and inviting with romantic, rustic furnishings. With a sage green interior, reclaimed wooden tables and an elegant and welcoming air, Autumn Rooms is a serious contender for the best café in Newcastle.
They also have a tea room upstairs with fresh flowers and antique furnishings, so if you’re looking for a high tea spot in the heart of Newcastle, this is the place.
127 Darby Street, Cooks Hill
Mockingbird Cafe
This beautiful café can be found in a sunny space filled with plants and exposed brick walls just around the corner in Hamilton. If you ask us, Mockingbird Café is the perfect spot for a group, thanks to fancy Instagrammable breakfasts and a licence to serve alcohol for those who are looking to have a boozy breakfast.
131 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
Goldberg’s Coffee House
A Newcastle institution that’s been open on Darby Street for the last 25 years, this beloved mainstay is where the locals come - knowing it's one of the best cafes in Newcastle. Goldberg's has got all the breakfast staples covered like eggs and bacon, big breakfasts and pancake stacks but their specials are where they really shine.
For comfort food, retro vibes and local flavour, you can’t look past Goldberg’s Coffee House. When you visit, make sure you check out the laneway next door for some cool street art.
137 Darby Street, Cooks Hill
Why stop with breakfast at one of the best cafes in Newcastle? Newcastle is a great town with no end of impressive restaurants, beaches and things to do. Check out our guides to plan the ultimate Newcastle weekend.
