Top Spots For Breakfast In Newcastle
Don’t feel like starting your day with cereal and milk or vegemite on toast? Do corn and zucchini fritters, coconut quinoa porridge or spanish baked eggs sounds like good breakfast alternatives? This breakfast guide will encourage you to be adventurous and explore some of the tasty options Newcastle has on offer!
The Locale
28 Alma Road
New Lambton, 2305
Phone: (02) 4957 9998
This well refurbished cafe oozes with quirkiness and is a very popular weekend spot. The staff are attentive, the food is delicious and quick to come out. The menu features Sweet corn pikelets with smoked salmon, avocado, roasted tomato & herb sour cream, Scrambled eggs with smoked bacon, double brie and onion jam and for those with a sweeter tooth, Twice baked french toast with a vanilla ice cream sandwich and salted caramel. If you are after something lighter try the breakfast smoothie!
Saluna
137 King Street
Newcastle, 2300
Phone: (02) 4023 8774
Saluna’s creative menu has a big focus on locally sourced free range and organic produce and has daily specials which your taste buds will thank you for. Take a seat around an old wire spool table, order a coffee and enjoy the morning sun. Some impressive options available are House baked corn bread with smoky beans, wilted greens & a free range egg, House spiced free range pork burrito with guacamole, salsa, potato & lime slaw and Chocolate & semolina pancakes with blueberries! They also have fresh juices, smoothies and frappe’s.
Ground Up Espresso
87 Young Street
Carrington, 2293
Phone: (02) 4965 3901
If you are wanting a simple, well-priced breakfast it’s hard to beat this hip cafe. It has a coffee bar area out the front where you can sit and people watch as well as an amazing backyard garden if you want to soak up the sun. For $10 you can opt between Smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill on sourdough, Bacon and egg breakfast wrap or Avocado, tomato and hummus on sourdough. Oh, and the coffee (sourced from suspension on Beaumont Street) is as equally delicious as the food.
Talulah
52 Glebe Road
The Junction, 2291
Phone: (02) 4969 2060
This trendy eatery is a local favourite and with good reason (although it is a little more expensive). There is something to satisfy all tastes with the menu boasting items such as Chinese style fried eggs with shallots, sweet soy, chilli & turkish toast, Corn fritters with wild rocket, roasted vine tomatoes, grilled bacon & balsamic and Ricotta hotcakes with banana, praline butter and maple syrup. The service is fantastic but be sure to book on the weekends as it tends to get busy!
Estabar
61 Shortland Esplanade
Newcastle, 2300
Phone: (02) 4927 1222
Estabar is without a doubt one of the top breakfast picks with delectable coffee, an intimate atmosphere and a beautiful view over Newcastle Beach. Estabar offers a smart tasty seasonal menu with favourites such as Porridge with rhubarb and apple compote, Bircher muesli with berries and Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon. They’ve also created a memorable spanish hot chocolate over gelato ( with 12 flavours to choose from ).
Rolador
1 Beaumont Street
Hamilton, 2303
Phone: (02) 4969 1786
With it’s cosy atmosphere, friendly staff and consistently satisfying coffee, Rolador is a must on your breakfast list. The mexican inspired menu features a breakfast burrito ( with a vegetarian option available), House made baked beans on pumpkin and polenta loaf and Spicy eggs with jalapenos and avocado salsa. Be sure to check out the specials blackboard for other mouth-watering options.
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