The 24 best breakfast and brunch in Maitland

Sat outside due to being very busy on the Sunday morning, suggest you book a table if you can. Weather was perfect outside in the gardens and sun was very pleasant. Staff courteous and friendly. Ordered a skinny by flat white and was good. Ordered scrambled eggs with a side of bacon and wife had the egg and bacon roll. And both where very good. Definitely be coming back.

Great food and friendly staff. You end up spending a bit more than some of the other cafes in Maitland but it is a nice spot and worth the outing. My only feedback would be that I wasn't sold on the idea of an open steak sandwich, it only made it more difficult to eat by not having both sides with bread. Overall a great place for food and coffee and I'm sure I will be back.

Great breakfast spot. Walk in in mothers day and they found us a spot. Service was impeccable and the food was delicious. Huge meal, couldn't finish it!

Lovely service and delicious food with generous portions! Perfect spot for a snack or light meal before or after visiting the Maitland Regional Art Gallery. Always a welcoming atmosphere — definitely worth a visit. Booking in advance is always a good idea .

Had a wonderful experience with my family here. The food portions were generous and definitely worth the price.

It's great, but book ahead if possible because they always get busy. Everytime I've been here, they've always nailed every element on the table, from the drinks to each ingredient in every dish. I've never had a bad (or average) experience here. This is a big part of the reason it's always busy. They nail every dish and the food is fresh, colourful, delicious and looks good too! I've had food here three times and always picked something new. It's never disappointed. The menu is not so large as to be daunting, but it's varied enough to offer something for anyone. Even though I've never had an issue, I get the feeling that the staff would be happy to resolve any complaint, because they were ready to receive feedback when I went to the service counter. Though, they seemed surprised when I complimented them (we need to be nicer as a society, I guess).

Ive been travelling across 4 states so far and I consider myself a bacon and egg roll expert. I must say this was the most delicious one so far. My partner loved the croissant and their iced coffees are really good. My only feedback would be to consider making your own whipped cream for your iced coffees and not the canned stuff from the stores.

Only one word describes this place, Amazing, Amazing staff, amazing food and amazing seating area at the back. If this was in the middle of Sydney the place would be overflowing. I almost didn't want to leave a review, to keep this little secret to myself. The food was extremely tasty, very well presented and affordable. I have found my new favourite breakfast spot. Thank you so much!

Nice little place close to Greenhills shopping centre with a nice atmosphere including an area outside. I had eggs Benny with bacon and salmon on sourdough which was tasty but pretty basic and a little on the small side portion wize and the better half had the Smoked Salmon rostee which was ok but too oily from assumably being cooked in oil.

This used to be my fav cafe, since it changed owners it’s gone downhill…. They changed the menu and I don’t believe the changes made are better. The big breakfast option used to be the best you got to chose/ build your own breakfast for that price. The last time we went the service was terrible, both our breakfast were dripping in oil and my husbands eggs weren’t cooked properly, instead of re-cooking the eggs all they did was flip them over. Coffee also taste different. Going to have to find a new favourite spot.

We’ve eaten here before and had a decent experience, but unfortunately it seems that service standards aren’t what they used to be. We went in around 11am on a Saturday, plenty of open tables and were told it was about a 20-30 min wait for food. It took at least 15 minutes for anyone to come by to take our order, another 10 minutes for drinks to arrive. At almost an hour since we had arrived, the cafe was probably 30% full and no one had come by to check on us or update us. We ended up just paying for our drinks and cancelling our food as when I went up to the register it still wasn’t ready. Really disappointed in the service, staff wasn’t really apologetic either.

I would definitely give Teale Cafe and Catering a 5 star plus rating in all areas. Since the new owners have taken over recently i have been there on a number of occasions and at different times and have always found the food is excellent very delicious having tried different things on the menu well prepared and presented. The staff are all very obliging friendly and helpful even at peak times when they are very busy. Like all new business and new people taking over customers have to be prepared for change to the environment staff and especially the menu as they say a new broom sweeps clean. And while it might not please everyone especially past regular customers with the previous owners give it time and give it a go try the different things on the menu. The chefs are excellent and the new owner has had years of experience in hospitality and top cafes in the area. So if they is something you,weren't happy about on your visit to Teale Cafe don't leave negative comments on social media speak to the manager or staff. I could not recommend Teale Cafe and Catering highly enough.

This little gem is tucked away on the corner of Lawes Street in East Maitland. Anything from the menu is just as good - if not better - as the last thing you had. The serves are very generous and the food is tasty. As someone wrote on here…”If this was in Sydney, they’d be lining up down the street!”

Don’t judge a book by its cover! This cafe doesn’t look like much from the outside but it is lovely inside with plenty of tables. There is a courtyard out the back which is lovely in the warmer months. Service is outstanding and the food is always top notch. Popular with locals.

Beautiful little cafe, backs onto the river under the shade of an Orange tree and open deck. Food was very generous and fresh loved it. Staff were so lovely and friendly will definitely be back. Butterscotch banana pancakes could shared between 2. Yummo!!

Visited The OrangeTree cafe for the first time whilst in the Maitland area. Arrived at around 10:30am and whilst very busy was able to get a table for two. Plenty of options available and I believe breakfast was available until 12pm on weekends. We tried the big breakfast for $28 which was delicious and one of the omelettes with chorizo which was also great. Also ordered a large coffee for around $5 and a smoothie. All up came to around $70 however given the portion sizing seemed reasonable. Food was brought out within about 15-20 minutes of ordering despite the store being almost full. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area.

Great location on the river, it has a nice little courtyard to sit and watch the water it's very chilled out. Staff were really friendly, brought us water and took out order at the table. Enjoyed a capacino and scones just a perfect afternoon spot.

First time trying this cafe in Maitland and we were all pretty happy with our experience. The food and coffee were delivered within a decent time frame and there were no complaints about the quality. It was served well and arrived hot and fresh. Staff were attentive and friendly. We sat outside in the back area. This was nice but the area is a little pokey, feels a bit cramped and the pigeons were a little annoying. Otherwise lovely though to have the option of inside or out. There are toilet facilities on-site and parking was easy with a very short walk. I would recommend trying out this delightful cafe and am keen to go back again in the future.

This place serves some of the best burgers and steaks I’ve had in a while. Juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. Highly recommend!

Had a lovely brunch here today! The customer service was very friendly and the food was delicious. I highly recommend the Tandoori chicken melt 👌🏼

The food is amazing I had a chicken melt today ^^ if I can suggest something though.. with the smoothies can you please add a part that says they're already made? I was a bit sad when I couldn't get the strawberry split (as it has bananas and I am allergic to them) and didn't know that they were pre-made until the waitress told me. Luckily I got a strawberry milkshake instead ^^

Came to the cafe for breakfast with three friends and left the most disappointed i’ve ever been when leaving a cafe. My partner and I waited an hour for 2x cinnamon scrolls after I had to remind the staff twice because they’d forgotten about them. I ordered 4 coffees for the table, paid $7.40 for a “Mug” Iced Latte that came in a water cup when the rest of the table ordered small coffees and all had larger glasses. All coffees had requested vanilla syrup, none of them had vanilla syrup in them. One of us ordered a sour dough toast with nutella, 45 minutes later, a multigrain piece of bread the size of a small child’s hand arrived over toasted.. We were told that they had run out of bacon for one of our bacon and egg rolls, 35 minutes later, our friends ham and egg roll turned up with a hash brown that could’ve passed as a brick. I have never been so disappointed with the service and food of a cafe in my entire life.

Had wonderful fast service here today, no issues whatsoever. Coffee was nice, don’t think the chilli scramble had any chilli in it (not as I would’ve expected) but it was a tasty breakfast either way and everyone else was happy without it.

Thank you for the awesome service and delicious food. Really enjoyed it here. The pork belly bites were so nice and crispy. Didn’t get a pic unfortunately they were too delicious lol 😂 but all the other food we had was perfect. The bathrooms and overall restaurant was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Beautiful place. I went here for the first time for an engagement party and it's a hidden gem! Enjoyed my several lemon, lime and bitters + alcohol free beer 😁

This place is a bit hit and miss for the food, but the beers and service are always really good. The last time we went we were with a large group and we spent on average $40 pp on meals and entrees. Some things were really great like the chips and burger, but the recipe must have changed for some things and they weren't as good as last time. It's a shame the chicken burger and the pizzas are no longer on the dinner menu. Those were perfect every time. I would definitely recommend here for the beers, but eat dinner somewhere else.

Maitland keeps getting better. Moved into the area nine weeks ago and we’re sooo happy! Beer selection was amazing and well priced; food was interestingly spiced, presented and cooked. Worth the wait and we will be back, for sure! BTW we’re pretty bloody discerning

I ordered chilli scrambled eggs on gluten free bread with mushrooms on the side. I receive very dry small buttons, so I had to ask for some butter to rehydrate them! Fyi There was bacon crumb on the eggs, which I was a pleasant surprise!

Had breakfast there. Fantastic service by the ladies and I expected a small meal for breakfast and got a feast that looked after me all day . Great value for money! Good to see a proper sized meal servings again. I was so impressed I went back again the next day for another feed ! Well done to the chef as it was delicious.

Decided to go to breakie on this lovely Sunday morning, after reading the reviews I was abit concerned with the pigeons however yes they were around and yes they were at unoccupied tables however they did not bother us once. We both got the mighty breakie burger one on Turkish bread it was lovely and very filling we also got scones to share and I can definitely say they hit the spot after many years since I’d had a scone. Also got orange juice and a hot chocolate the orange juice has pulp so that was the only thing we could fault but that’s just our personal preference Service was great, attended to in moments and was told we could sit anywhere witch is always a bonus menus were handed in seconds and our order was taken the second the both of us stopped looking at the menu food and drinks came out in a timely manner. Over all would definitely recommend and will definitely be back

Fantastic service! Sam was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience smooth

Lovely service, beautiful location and food and drinks that are perfection. 15/10! Will absolutely rave about this place for the next few weeks. Staff were able to accomodate me by changing the egg option on the menu. Partners coffee was spot on and my chocolate thickshake was hands down the best I’ve ever had. Absolutely beautiful all round. Yes, I recommend stopping here.

Lavenders was recommended to us by my daughter. We loved the position overlooking the river and Thea the waitress was a lovely ambassador for the cafe - she was young but spoke politely and double-checked our order. Service was quick and thoughtful. Our “big breakfast” was perfectly cooked and enjoyed immensely. Drinks were great. We will definitely return!

I would have given Lavendars 5 stars if it were not for the somewhat lacklustre service. We were told to take our pick of seating. It was not busy at the time. There was only one other couple sitting outside when we arrived. We decided to sit outside to enjoy the outdoors, the river views, the old heritage architecture that surrounded the cafe and the birds. We love birds! That was our choice. We did not have any issues with the array of pigeons strutting around the cafe, some were stunning however, there was a rather long table right next to us that was covered in unfinished meals. That's ok however, these meals were being picked apart by the pigeons - again - ok. My gripe was how long these left over meals were to remain on that table. We arrived, perused the menu, ordered - which my partner had to go to the register to do - of course that's ok if that's how you roll but we thought there was table service? Maybe we're wrong and we'll happily accept that if we are - we didn't see anything to state otherwise. We were served or meals, which by the way were delicious! I really enjoyed my Macadamia Crumbed Camembert Cheese with Red Currant Glaze, Onion Jam and Rocket and Apple Salad. A taste sensation - prepared to perfection TBH. I'm a really slow eater, really slow. It was not busy, as I said, there was one other couple outside, a second joined as as we ate and as far as I could see there was maybe two couples inside. The food on the table beside us remained the entire time. It was picked apart by the pigeons. Again, I've nothing against pigeons but I could not understand why that food was left there for so long, when there were signs asking to not feed to birds. It really is not acceptable for food or plates/dishes to be left out like that for so long, they should have been collected as soon as the party left - if not beforehand. It was NOT busy. However, as I mentioned earlier - the food was delicious and even divine.

Beautiful cafe by the water. Great menu options and lovely staff. Ordered lunch which took 40 minutes but it was peak time and quite busy. Ordered some coffees which came out quickly and were 10/10 Burger and chips and snitty and chips also 10/10

$6.80 for a "large" flat white with a shot of "caramel" It taste exactly like a bloody maccas coffee. Pumped full of sweetener that didn't even have a hint of caramel. The large is tiny, it's a small at most. Not sure who I feel sorry for the most. Us, the poor locals that we have to resort to or the Sydney siders who travel 2hrs for a "premium" coffee while visiting this beautiful area.

Great food and coffee. Just delicious and filling. We had a big breakfast and smoked salmon, Latte and iced Coffee. Highly Recommended

Amazing spot, make sure you get a seat right at the back by the window, beautiful gardens to see. Serice was good, and food was probably a bit overpriced for what it was. Not a huge vegan selection, but they were able to offer some options. Servings were pretty small.

Got a table for two today(saturday) around 11:30, we ordered smashed avo and potato rosti. Waited over an hour for our food to be served. They apologized for the long wait and were offered two cappuccinos on the house. We finished our food and waited a couple of minutes but no sign of coffee. We paid and left. Food was alright but wait time on a busy saturday was horrible.

Great service, very friendly. Amazing food. Perfect hash browns in the Full Breakfast

Great range of plant based/vegan options. A grade quality service and setting The vegan Turkish toasty was primo. Just what I felt like

Have been here a couple of times. Best cafe in Morpeth. Some prices are on the higher side - smashed avo $22 plus $5 to add egg and a pot of tea is $8 while coffee is around $6. Eggs on toast with bacon around $23. Food is always good though and service is friendly. Very busy on weekends, so it’s a good idea to book or you might miss out. Quite nice to see out on the river.

Lovely cafe with warm and quick service, good food, lots of seating, and clean toilets. There’s plenty of parking too, given that the cafe, store and museum are all adjacent to each other.

Lovely place for a business meeting. Quiet atmosphere and pleasant, modern, spacious feel to it. Very polite staff and fast service. I met a banker there for a chat about our business growth plans. We enjoyed an uninterrupted discussion.

Stopped in to get a takeaway Coffee and a Bacon and Egg roll, staff were very friendly and accommodating, even put my sugar in my cup, must have been my Irish accent. One of the best Bacon and Egg rolls I’ve ever had, fresh as, egg perfectly cooked and plenty of bacon on a soft roll, couldn’t ask for more. Coffee perfect blend

My partner and I absolutely love Mortels Cafe. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is really nice and cosy but rustic. Some of the staff are really lovely and the coffee sizes are very generous. It's a definite go to!

Such a great little stop! Food came out so quick, good coffee, cute sit down areas, great range of vegetarian options. Highly recommend. Also love their replies to the negative reviews here 😂 those reviews don’t even sound genuine, perhaps a competitor trying to drag a good cafe down? Who knows but we loved this place on our road trip

Very busy place and now I know why. The service was exceptional. Food was great! Really blew us away on how quick the meals came out plus the coffee was good.

Had breakfast here today. Staff were friendly and food was quick, however I had the worst pancakes I’ve ever had in my life. I’m 99% sure they’re microwaved reheats like you get at McDonald’s as they were like rubber and chewy. And at $19 for three thin pancakes I was pretty disappointed. For $19 I could make 30+ pancakes at home. For something so fool proof in cooking, you would really expect better.

Closed til Friday 3rd jan25, looks great thru window. Not wheelchair accessible, so bring a friend to help up over steps. Garden out back looks inviting! Will come back one day!

Great little cafe and antique store. Excellent service and has a top vibe, bacon and egg roll to die for.

Last time I was here was (25th of march) things could’ve been changed by then🙌 This place is a hole in the wall, wouldn’t notice it unless you knew where to look, the atmosphere is through the roof with all the different plants, olden day antiques that just make the design of this cute restaurant well worth going to. The menu was a bit small when it comes to variety and couldn’t change parts of the meal as it didn’t suit the chef. The food was ok, felt a bit undercooked but for the atmosphere and some food on your stomach, it’s worth a walk through.

We had a strange experience at this cafe and felt most unwelcome. We asked about the menu and were told there was another cafe a few doors down with a bigger menu. Were they trying to get rid of us? Inside, the cafe was empty and remained so (bar one other table for two) throughout our short visit, yet every table was reserved. It was odd. The toasted sandwich and coffee was OK but we didn’t feel comfortable to linger long. Next time we will take their advice and try the other cafe.

I’m here every month holding essential oil classes. The coffee is great, and all the food is amazing. There is always an interesting choice of meals, and the cakes are homemade and delicious.

This place is my favourite! The food is delicious and coffees were amazing. They have the best cakes that take you back to your childhood. We were welcomed as soon as we walked in and orders taken. Service was excellent and super quick! Such an amazing atmosphere surrounded by vintage furniture. Super cosy warm feel. Would recommend to anyone, it’s so worth it! Lots of GF options too

Super cute little place that I stopped for a coffee and ended up with a brownie the size of my head! Coffee was great, atmosphere is fantastic, people are friendly, and the brownie was sensational

Beautiful cafe, really cosy and full of plants and greenery. Lovely staff, easy parking, also cute couches if relaxed dining is wanted. Ordered Avo smash classic with no eggs very pretty with edible flowers.💐 Loved it.

Preferred non crumbed salt and pepper squid. Pumpkin arancini balls served in lively presentation. Would improve by using a more mature cheese to add flavour. Hot butterscotch cocoa lovely. Nice childrens area for parenta to relax. Traffic noise from A15 Provided toys a bonus

This is a great meeting place for catch-ups over coffee & cake or lunch. The staff are lovely & the atmosphere is relaxed. It's easy to find for those unfamiliar, parking & access perfect for the less mobile and amenities are close by. The service is friendly & efficient, The food is very tasty with generous portions. Hot Chocolate is a must if you want a winter warmer. Blankets provided for outdoor seating. Good coverage/shade & space for outdoor seating. Comfy lounges. We have been regulars for a few years now & simply can't fault it. My mother is gluten free and loves the menu. Oh and it's dog & child friendly with little extras to accommodate. You will come away feeling good!

Been to this cafe a few times and have been happy with both the food and setting. Visited on the 31/8/25 to find plenty of tables both inside and out available. Chose inside. The interior of the cafe is welcoming (the coffee nook is especially inviting). Ordered a big breakfast and prawns and calamari and a couple of coffees/chai's. Was surprised to find that the cafe doesn't cater for any soy milk option. I checked to see if it was a case that they had run out (being a Sunday) however was told they don't ever have soy milk. A strange choice nowadays but so be it. While waiting for the orders to arrive it was unfortunate to hear one of the female staff talking loudly with other staff about how she 'controls men' and domineers over them so as they 'behave'. This same person was commenting about another customer who was sitting outside with a dog and making loud comments about this person and their pet and how she would control both of them. The comments about this patron obviously struck a chord with other staff, one in particular who spent most of her time patrolling the cafe staring at the dog owner through the windows and at the same time staring at our table. Definitely not the level of scrutiny that anyone particularly needs when trying to enjoy eating out. Then came the food. It's safe to say that both dishes were completely devoid of flavour. How someone manages to not have bacon with a salty taste I do not know. The calamari was nothing short of disgusting. Clearly flash fried leaving the inside of the prawns complete mush. Meanwhile, the staff patrols and the staring continued. In the end we finished neither meal and left. I would've got better value for my $70-odd dollars if I would've used the money to clean the public toilets in the attached information centre and then flushed it. Nothing like feeling completely ripped off, it's a terrific way to spend a Sunday. Will I return, short answer, no. Will I tell people about our experience, oh yes, I already have.

The only downgrade here is the traffic noise, but everything else is amazing. Thank you staff for a great experience and wonderful food to pair with a sensational coffee. Highly recommend.

Paid over $80 for breakfast for two, and left feeling completely underwhelmed. The portion sizes were shockingly small, especially considering the price. To make matters worse, the café was unwilling to accommodate basic dietary needs or swap out food items—even when the alternatives were of equal value. When we politely raised these concerns, the staff were dismissive and borderline rude. The lack of flexibility and poor attitude made what should have been an enjoyable morning feel frustrating. Would not recommend, especially if you have dietary restrictions or expect service that matches the high prices.

Most disappointing very small variety, no sandwich or wraps or open melts. Had a limited breakfast menu. My friend is gluten free only had toast so we ordered bacon and eggs, coffee was warm. Wouldn't recommend it. A shame especially when it is part of the information centre. I have said before there's not much to bring tourists into Maitland.

Visited for Saturday brunch. I expected it to be busy and that I would have to wait. While it was busy, staff to be very efficient at getting food out and tables cleared off. I was seated in minutes. The meal was sure worth the wait. Had a latte and French toast of the daily special menu. The coffee was really good, but the food was the true highlight, absolutely delicious and the serving was huge. I felt like I won't have to eat for the rest of the day!

I had been recommended coming here by the lovely staff at Goldmark who advised the green room had the best coffee around. Even though it was really busy the waitress found me a table and turned it over really quickly so I could sit. I decided to have a piccolo coffee and a bacon and egg roll neither of which disappointed. The coffee was lovely just the way I like it, and the bacon egg roll was the best I can remember eatting in recent times. My trip to Newcastle was one of sadness as I lost my dad while I was there, but I ventured out for a nice late breakfast and felt very looked after. Thank you for everything ❤️ it's amazing how a little kindness can change your day.

A bit disappointing. Ordered a chicken schnitzel BLT burger that cost $24.90 It had one single piece of bacon on it, a dot of sauce, and I’m not exaggerating, most of my crumbed chicken was the same thickness as the cut of bacon, it was probably 3mm thick at the thickest point. Along with the small serve of chips I left still hungry. We spent nearly $70 for a small burger, a chicken melt and two drinks, pretty damn expensive which I would accept if it was good but it wasn’t. Staff were good.

Must have new staff, service in the last 4 days is very poor. Dumped at a table and after 10 minutes I had to call the wait staff over to place mu order. This has happened 4 times in a row, no excused. Staff need to do one job and not have 6 people clearing the same table. Might have to good another place for coffee.

Attended for breakfast with my wife, the atmosphere is nice given its in a shopping centre. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Food was very enjoyable and found the quality to be higher then anticipated. Caramel lattes were up there with some of the best we've had. Have previously missed out on going here due to popularity and no tables at the time so were sure to attend when they opened and were not disappointed in the slightest. Only criticism would be the big breakfast needs an extra hashbrown especially since had the mushrooms removed. Would recommend and will definitely return.

I used to love coming here, and I would come in at least twice a week. I know its very busy all the time and I dont mind waiting. My issue is the service lately has been poor, every time I've been waiting for my order to be taken way too long, with staff cleaning tables around me, taking others orders who were there after me, its frustrating and I try to be subtle with looks and hints. My other problem is the food. It has been disappointing the last 4 times I have been. My last encounter on Tuesday, I had the soup of the day, pumpkin, it came out and even though the bowl so hot to touch, I had a spoonfuls, of cold soup. The soup tasted like canned soup, I always make my own and buy elsewhere, I can taste the difference. I only ate half the bowl as I was hungry. It went back to the kitchen and just chucked in the microwave anyway which is how it was cooked for the first time too I think. For the prices that you charge, im happy to pay, but until things improve, I wont be back.

My partner just walked out of this restaurant minutes ago due to being seated at a table for 30 minutes with table service. We did not get approached to have our order taken. We watched them seat another family right next to us and they had their order taken within 5 mins of being seated and we still had not had ours taken. If you cant maintain and keep track of table times have less tables.

I recently moved to the area and found Cuppa Joes for my morning coffees before work. Sean the barista not only makes the best coffee but he’s also always so friendly and welcoming. It’s service like this (especially when you’re settling into a new routine) that makes the start of your day feel so nice - so thankyou to Sean and all the Cuppa Joes team.

Lovely coffee, not so lovely staff! The Caucasian girl with the glasses was unnecessarily sarcastic when I asked her how she was. Very rude and abrupt. I am not one for reviews at all but seemed like she went out of her way to be rude.

We are first day in Rutherford. We tried latte, cappuccino and sandwiches. Coffees were so delicious compare with Starbucks. Sandwiches were satisfying.

Food was okay however interaction with staff ruined the whole experience. Dont reccomend, try rex and friends. Personally found the staff member (heard someone call her Jess?) Incredibly rude and abrupt, spoke to me like I was a burden. Unfortunately I won't be back, maybe try hiring more welcoming staff.

I highly recommend Cuppa Joe Cafe. Service: The staff were very welcoming and polite. Quality: I ordered the avocado bruschetta which was delicious! All fresh produce and REAL smashed avo (I hate when you're given that tube stuff 🤦‍♀️) I also added a poached egg and it was cooked perfectly! (Which unfortunately seems rare sometimes). Location: Located right at one of the entrances to the shopping complex, makes it easy to find, and has the option of sitting either inside in the air con, or outside in the fresh air. Price: The menu itself is very reasonably priced, with the bruschetta only costing $9! However, with this in mind I was surprised that to add 1 poached egg cost $4.50 😐 I would expect that for 2 eggs, but for 1 I thought was excessive. Cleanliness: The cafe seemed very clean and well kept. Extra: Although I didn't purchase any myself, they have homemade jams available for purchase, and lots of yummy looking sweets!

Coffee was only just warm. When the food and drink were brought to table, server didn’t say a single word, just dumped and walked off, definitely could improve on your service.

Really enjoyed this cafe. I had the smashed avo and chorizo bruschetta with perfectly poached eggs and a double shot latte. Meal was perfect and the coffee tasted great. Would recommend.

Disgusting pies and a filthy restaurant with toilets that im sure the NSW Health Dept. would love to know about with piss all over one seat so I go into the disabled toilet and I find that it's got no paper so I go back into the men's to wipe myself then you can see in my pictures the wet roll. If you like great pies not far away check out Full Throttle BBQ in Beresfield. This drive thru site is wasted and would be better served with the likes of El Jannah or Wendys here.

Customer service was pretty average. Pepper steak pies and sausage rolls were nothing to rave about and probably wouldn't buy again. Seems pies have more gravy then anything else and the sausage roll filling seemed to have shrunk considerably inside the pastry.

been meeting here with some friends for a light breakfast every Saturday for many years. The lady on the counter is very helpful but i was not pleased when I tried to pay cash, there was no change available and when I paid by card I was charged a surcharge; and the toilets need a clean and refurbishment. you can do better

The staff were friendly and service was fast. The pies, however, were sadly the worst i’ve ever had. The top crust tasted burnt, the bottom pastry wasn’t cooked all the way through. The filling was sparse and maybe would’ve been saved if the pastry didn’t ruin it. As an avid pie enthusiast, this was very disappointing and was not worth a burnt tongue.

Very disappointed. Just had the worst, expensive, tasteless soggy sausage rolls. It's not the first time, last visit purchased pies, wasnt impressed, but thought give it another try. I don't recommend this bakery.

Overpriced spinach/feta triangle and vegetable pastie. Not sure if there was any feta in the triangle... The pastie was bland and tasteless. Unfortunately, the toilets were also unclean, which made the visit even more a displeasure. Will not be returning.

The staff were so rude, arrogant and stubborn. The staff at the window could see our car in the waiting bay and refused to bring our food. We got the wrong food as well. We went inside to get food, the lady communicated in a very rude and arrogant manner. DO NOT RECOMMEND. Terrible staff and service.

Moderate to shocking experience, while waiting in line 2 people left the que after waiting a extended period of time for service. Staff was lovely but one person was working the register and making the coffee, and seeing as you pay such a large "weekend surcharge" one extra junior staff member wouldn't hurt. Ordered two meals at average of $25 each and the meal portions was so small, 2 mini waffles and a quarter banana with a scoop of ice cream doesn't warrant a $26 price tag. Chicken melt was 2 thin slices of tomato and 1/4 cup of chicken on one piece of bread. The taste was average, pretty disappointing from what I hoped since iv wanted to come here for a while

Had lunch at The Coffee Emporium with my wife, how lucky was I, it only cost me one of my kidneys. I acknowledge the rising costs to small business, I have been there!! However my recent experience has left me severely scarred. Ordered 2 x chicken melts on sourdough, iced chocolate and a large thick shake, $20 each for a single chicken melt is an absolute rip off. Have provided pictures as proof, lucky to escape with the rest of my body organs in tack and not having to sell them on eBay! The other kicker is if you order from the table using the QR code, helping them out doing their job you will be charged a fee on top, seriously!!!!!

This cafe is far the best in maitland and to be honest in whole of newcastle. Had great brunch there with my mates. Had some of the best lunch options. Food is great. The staff is exceptional and very friendly. Great work guys. Keep it up.

Had coffee with my family on Sunday morning. Yes there were 7 of us, but it seemed very inconvenient for one of the staff. Drinks were fine even though we had to remind about an iced coffee after a 20min wait, was told it was coming, then they started to make it. Staff member serving our table didn’t smile once looked more like a scowl and eye rolled when we checked what the coffee was, so it went to the right person. We watched her serve other tables with no smile either. I appreciate she may have been having a bad day but it doesn’t look good from a customers perspective.

Found it all a bit lacklustre. 2 scrambled eggs on 1 slice of toast $12. Add $6 for 1 rasher of bacon. I have had big breakfast that cost less & was much nicer.

I can’t say enough about this place, it’s great I love my eggs benny and this was easily the best I’ve had, coffee is fantastic too and the staff are friendly, I will go again whenever in town

Such a great spot to have some breakfast and coffee. Lovely staff and amazing food

My daughter and I came here for a late breakfast/lunch, she ordered pancakes and I got a BLAT with an iced latte. The food took a bit longer than average to arrive at the table (probably because they were super busy) but once it arrived it was cooked fresh and was delicious, my only criticism would be that my BLAT could have had a bit more bacon to make it balanced with the other ingredients. My daughter said her pancakes were yummy and she would order them again. The iced latte on oat milk was made very well, except it was served in what looked like a jam jar - I have never understood or appreciated that fad, but that's probably more a me thing than them. It was also a very noisy place to be so not so good for those with sensory issues - bring ear plugs.

The food here is fresh and tasty, no complaints. We had breakfast and it was quick and hit the spot. Our coffees were also nice. The service was friendly and efficient. One thing stood out to me about this place though. It’s kinda dirty? We arrived first thing in the morning and the floor was really gross in the indoor/outdoor section as was the chair I pulled out to sit at. All the glasses had that smudged cloudiness all over them and it was just a little off putting. The food and coffee were nice though and I would probably come back if I was off to spotlight or something

We dined here today as I had been for coffee previously whilst going to spotlight. I had the corn fritters and my partner, he had the snitzel burger and chips. He said the chips were perfect! And the burger was amazing, fresh and crispy. My corn fritters, so fluffy and full of flavour. The condiments to go with it set it off. The service was very friendly and the food came out within 20 minutes. Thank you for such a delightful experience.

Extremely generous portions. Delicious burger. Beefy Bushmans burger and a side of hot chips. Good prices. Awesome coffee.

I don’t ordinarily leave reviews but here I am, food was not good, service was not good. Food was dry, forgot the chips, when the chips came out they were not cooked properly, asked for sauce never came had to go ask. Overpriced for this experience.

Staff were very attentive and lovely mannered. For how busy the cafe was, wasn't too long of a wait at all. I had the chicken pesto salad toasted wrap and a Brownie. The food was so delicious! Great value for money, very good price.

Best gluten free breakfast burger I have ever eaten. I ordered the deluxe breakfast burger with halloumi and it was delicious. The food was well cooked and hot. Heaps of gluten free options. They even asked if I was coeliac to make sure all the food was safe to eat. Highly recommend.

Got iced coffee and a milkshake delivered, was beautifully made and was securely wrapped for delivery. They also included a free mini cookie and mentos which was a nice surprise!

Took my Mum here for a brunch a while back. Great coffee and food. Enjoyed seeing all the local produce for sale

Loved the food and atmosphere. The location is an inspiration and the blended concept of the slow food movement with flavourful recipes and good beveridges makes the Reader's Cafe an excellent experience.

Came across a hidden Gem, today. Gab Coffee, was one of the best coffees I have bought, decided to have brunch as we saw the food come out. Glad we did. SBLT special, totally enjoyed the whole experience. Highly recommend

Went to the Readers Cafe for breakfast this morning and was pleasantly surprised by the new menu. I had an iced latte and my partner opted for the hot chocolate both drinks came out fast and timely, we shared the big breakfast and the serving size was perfect for us. The staff were friendly and accommodating we will definitely be returning to the Readers Cafe to try out some of the new dishes that caught our eye.

Food is nice enough but overpriced for simple fare. The atmosphere is nice looking over the park, but the opening times are annoying. Studying at the library and go to get a coffee only to find they're not open Saturdays? If the library is open, the attached cafe should be too. Or sell the business to someone who will open at times convenient to library goers.

The best scones I have had at a cafe in a while. If how busy a place is reflects the quality of the food and service then this place is above average. It has to be one of the most busy cafes in the East Maitland area! The pot of tea was nice and strong just like I like it and the staff were most helpful.

I love the concept. The service is great when the manager is around ,but the last 3 times I have been here, the coffee was not hot enough.

I just bought a coffee and it tasted so bad I couldn’t even swallow it. It tasted like the coffee had been burnt, it was so bitter and I can even identify the flavour of it. I ordered just a small but still payed quite a bit of money to not even be able to drink one sip. I even offered my partner to have a taste and she couldn’t even swallow it either. I’ve had bad coffees before and still been able to drink it and push through, this coffee was another level, I couldn’t keep it in my mouth. And the guy serving also couldn’t even identify what flavour the Vegan cookies were. Very very disappointed, never going back.

Great coffee, very friendly and cheerful staff, welcoming atmosphere

Today my friend Jon got married at Maitland Uniting Church, which was really great for me because it gave me a reason to go to the BikeSmith Espresso Bar. This was my sixth time at the BikeSmith Espresso bar. The first time i went was after my friend Tim's wedding in December. What happened was, the wedding went a bit longer than I would have liked and so I realised I needed a coffee afterwards. I walked down the road with my friend Steve and we found this shop. We had a great first experience, which led us to going another four times - all after church services. I could write a book about all the experiences we had here, but Ill keep this review short. This brings me to today's trip to the BikeSmith Espresso Bar. We were all sitting in the church absoloutly itching for a coffee. It was all I could think about during the wedding. We got out as quick as possible, said congratulations to Jon and made our way down the road. The group consisted of Steve, Jake, Toby, Kim, Charlotte, Jess and myself. Jess wasn't invited to the reception which was a bit awkward. Lol. Jake had just come off a very big day, so he was keen for a coffee and was first to order. Me, Kim and Steve got flat whites, but mine had an extra sugar. Toby had a bit of an episode due to some loud noises, but he brought it under control with his breathing techniques. Proud of you Toby. About 10 minutes in, James Hutton made a surprise appearance. We noticed him outside looking very lost, as all his friends were busy, and so we brought him in. He told us that we were seventh on the list of his list of friend groups, so it was nice to hear we made the top 10. We invited him to hang out this weekend but hes busy. Id better sign off now as we have to go to the reception, but I want to say a big thanks to BikeSmith Espresso Bar for the great service and great coffee. I'm looking forward to my seventh visit.

Friendly staff, delicious brekky (and a good selection) and great coffee. Highly recommend.

Really good food pretty decent coffee would come here again

Hands-down best Iced Latte in Maitland. The team here are always friendly, polite and well-presented, and the cafe is clean and tidy. I would absolutely recommend The Bikesmith to anyone who loves good coffee.

Only the worst experiences here on the weekends. Asked for a cappuccino and got this watery boiling hot drink complete with a floating bean!?! Not to mention in the dual lane drive through and they just kept sending the same side through and not serving customers evenly. Man I hate this maccas. Maccas in general has been poor lately. Prices are just absurd. Over $5 for a large coke? Who is buying a coke for that much? Can’t believe it

The worst maccas I’ve ever been too drive thru took almost 20 minutes , all my orders have been mixed up , my baby in the car crying nonstop nearly drove off from waiting and wanted to go in for my money back , then the audacity to have 4 different people asking what was it that I wanted ? Like common . Needs better team ! Or management because not a single happy face working there everyone looks tired and full off attitude , not coming back . #Ridiculous!

What is this? Staff member got a little bit thirsty. Lol, 20 minutes to make a frappe. Upon driving thru for the second time manager already knew what it was about but yet still allowed the half full drink to go out. LAME

I ordered breakfast and it come out with the wrong burger, take it back and the staff try to hand over a burger that someone else has bought back and opened, Asked for a fresh one to be made. another wrong breakfast burger again. finally after 25 minutes of ordering a sussage and egg Mc muffin I was given the correct burger. The only thing that seems to matter these days is the drive through. imagine if you had to wait around for 25 minutes at the drive through.

These reviews are shocking! This place is the best Maccas I've been to the foods always hot and fresh and orders always perfect. Doing a great job guys keep at it 👍🏼

Went there yesterday 4.30pm. Ordered and waited 30 minutes , no meal . Asked and was told it's already gone. Only to find it sitting on their bench. Asked for a fresh hot meal when they tried to give it me. Waited a further 10minutes for a box with a mess all over it. 3 returns from other people in that time and one coffee returned cold. Whatever happened to M Donald's service once the pinnacle of well trained staff and service. Not any more. Disgusting....

My be show your staff what the food is meant to look like and what's in it. Ordered a deluxe Crispy chicken large meal. The burger had no cheese or tomato why advertise these if you can't make the correct order. Large means large the drink was half full or half empty chips were medium. I'm not driving back 8 kms after i take the food out at home to find your staff are incompetent. They can't say they were busy i was the only one in the drive thou.

Ordered 3 burgers, received 2 completely burnt, I go in because it was quite literally inedible. i spoke to the manager and was told "it isn't burnt, it is meant to look like that", the burgers were remade, and still burnt. Genuinely horrible customer service. (Photo is of the burger I got served as a replacement)

Walked in after 11:00am. The floors are filthy, finger prints smeared all over the benches. Doubled up the order, got the order number called out a second time to pick up the toastie I was waiting for to be cooked. Just to see the whole order remade but the coffee was a small rather a medium? Told them they had double up the order and they don’t know what to say. The toastie was only half cooked. The outdoor chairs were still flipped up on the tables, no one bothered to go out and place them back down. This place is worse than poorly managed, it’s not even managed. Won’t be back.

We got a coffee there today when opening the lid it wasn’t ever half full or hot when we asked for extra hot. We then took it back waited just for them to bring it out still being half full, almost like they just heated it up and added chocolate to the top. This is absolutely disgusting and there needs to be a change in the restaurant

So very disappointing as we have visited this branch before and had excellent service and food…..tonight the staff were busy talking, fries were thrown into the bag, no serviettes, coffee we had to wait then cups were not full…..service was poor. Shame, as we don’t frequent Maccas often and when we do we have been lucky with great service and food

Sat for ages, only one in drive through, another car came into the other lane and was served immediately. Assumed speaker was broken as I asked several times, so drove to window. They told me to drive back around to get served. Last three times my order has been short as well. Sort yourselves out, not good enough.

Not even giving a star. Crispy chicken snack wrap happy meal looked like it had been dropped on a dirty floor and wrapped on the dirty floor. Disgusting. Try calling them, don't bother no one answers. Try letting them know online? Can't find an option for complaint.

Getting sick of the poor service here. Multiple times we have been short on paid for items (usually apple pies), dont expect to get served in the correct order in drive thru and computer screen keeps "breaking" in drive thru. I dont expect the world, just some degree of competency.

My First experience with ‘House of Roast’ and it certainly will not be the last. Not only is the coffee brewed to perfection but the staff are absolutely wonderful! This little gem in the heart of Rutherford’s industrial area is a perfect stop for coffee and some goodies. I highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area. ❤️☕️

Great morning Americano coffee from lovely friendly people ✅ Great idea to have a coffee shop with breakfast & brunch at the centre of Rutherford's industrial area 💯 Great taste of banana bread ✅ Thank you for the kind service 💯

Was severed by a friendly gentleman this morning, served all of my friends kindly, asking about our days, making jokes and putting a smile on our faces! We didn't catch his name but we just wanted to show our appreciation! ❤️ - Luka, Tahlia, Chantelle, Monique. + DRINKS ARE AMAZINGGG

Hidden gem! The team there are super friendly and helped me try out new coffees and pick the best beans for my taste. They have a very wide variety of beans to pick from, and a nice variety of nibbles and other drinks there too. Highly recommend, and will 100% head back

Tried House of Roast three times now — cold brew, Biscoff iced latte and strawberry matcha, and most recently a hot latte. Unfortunately, it’s just not for me. The coffee has been consistently underwhelming, and my latest visit left me with a burnt-tasting latte. For the price, I expected better. Safe to say, three times and I’m out. Honestly, a $2 7/11 coffee has delivered more satisfaction.

Nice little gem 💎 👌 my favourite place to go get coffee that isn't burnt and hits the spot for your morning coffee fix 😋

Excellent place. Top class staff. Magnificent coffee 👌🏻👌🏻 Jalapeno bagel a must 👌🏻👌🏻

Milky crap coffee, struggle to provide what is asked for and paid twice Barista did offer to remake, however zero confidence of getting what I wanted based on milk served. I actually asked and then paid for a double espresso but was still brought a piccolo So really not helpful

A pleasant surprise hidden away in a side street. The food was fresh and tasty with a variety of options. Servings were very generous and well priced with friendly service. I'll be back!

What a little gem this place is, grandson said it’s the best acai bowl he’s had, with a special mention on the strawberries. A Ruben well balanced and a great coffee. Will not be the last time we will be here . Wonderful owner, great to support small business

I usually grab a coffee here between my meetings, but I’ve had a similar experience twice now. Two staff members are free, but no one takes my order for a few minutes while they pack or clean up tables. I get that they have work to do, but they could take my order and keep working. Unfortunately, I won’t be visiting again.

Not great, $18 for very very average avo toast, feta, tomatoes which I paid for then when delivered to my table was told ‘sorry we have ran out of feta’. Surely you tell the customer first? Coffee average too. Very young staff, outside table hadn’t been cleaned up from day before.

Ham and cheese crossoant was nice, cheese and bacon pie wasn't fully warmed up in the middle, pastry wasn't cooked around the foil, will be avoiding the pies in future.

Cheeky coffee after our weekly Friday morning run/ walk. Nice place to for and chat

Almost 2 years of coming here and the quality never wavered. In-house coffee is great, and the toasties are even better. The Korean beef toastie and the classic Reuben are a must if you have an appetite and after a really good meal, but the Chicken+Ranch and the Chorizo are good if you wanted something lighter.

The coffee was quality. There isn't any hiding with a long black and it was spot on! The muffins were also delicious and the service was great. We deviated a bit off our journey to stop in here for good coffee after reading reviews and it was worth it.

Great for takeaway coffee. Delicious coffee, well priced. Pleasant and prompt service, very impressed. Didn't try any food and very few seating areas.

Coffee is must very nice. This place does some of the best sourdough toasties you can get. Chorizo is a must have.

This coffee shop has some of the best food and coffee in our area. I had the Reuben toasting which was generous, authentic and so well made. The coffee was so smooth and rich. So impressed by the coffee bought some beans.

It's Saturday voting day brought a jumbo flat white with extra shot my 1st coffee here ever been to many coffee shops but now maize street roasters is number one i thoroughly enjoyed my jumbo till the very last drop the best I ever had thank you young lady for my awesome coffee

Top notch toasties, in house roasted coffee, amazing staff and a great vibe. If you ain’t drinking your coffee here, you’re doing it wrong!

If you pay $14 for a sandwich I think it's fair to expect something better than cheap supermarket bread, one slice of ham and a tiny bit of cheap cheese.

Staff were lovely but the prices are not listed ANYWHERE, not sure if this is intentional to rip people off. Also my pie was burnt

Love the relaxed bohemian vibe here. Very welcoming! Healthy vegetarian & vegan options. Delicious coffee & sweet treats. Friendly staff. Good Covid measures in place Loved it! Takeaway or small dine in or outdoor area out front.

A favourite cafe. So great the selection of lunch dishes with salad. Yummy pies. Real tea pots. Excellent coffee. Intimate seating for two. Or fit 6 people on larger table.

A nice relaxed environment. Friendly staff and delicious food! A nice way to take some time and get grounded for the day.

Got a fresh sandwich made... unfortunately the bread was not fresh...dry.. like when you leave it out of the bag... didn't have time to drive back to get it re-made or I would off ...so just had one bite then couldn't eat ant more....

Just brought a mushroom pie and a tropical fresh cream tart ..! Pie was absolutely terrible and a burnt bitter bottom and the filling was probably the worst mushroom pie I have ever had and the tart wasn't overly fresh tasting nor too tropical, one blue Berry and a slice of strawberry and refrigerator tasting cream. $13 plus

Lovely choice for eggs on toast and a ham cheese tomato toastie - thick cut ham and proper bread too Most DELICIOUS iced coffee and strawberry milkshake The staff were friendly and they let us know they were packing up but to take our time, and brought water out for the pup once they spotted her

Sunday morning breakfast just the way it should be! Wonderful friendly staff, well priced & delicious food, generous serving sizes - struggled to finish. Coffee was fantastic (& the husband is quite the coffee critic!) Will definitely be somewhere we will go again.

The place was amazing. Incredible food at amazing prices. The staff are incredibly friendly and always up for a chat. 11/10

The food was really good. I had the southern fried chicken style burger. It was crispy yet not dry chicken. The sauce amazing, and the chips too. You know how you love a good chip? These didn't disappoint. The place itself very clean kept. The only issue I had was that we walked in and seated ourselves, helped ourselves to the menus. We hadn't been before, so being greeted would have been nice, and told to come to the counter to be served. The only time we were acknowledged really was when we went to the counter to order, And when the food was dropped off. We did give a wave and say how nice the food was. The only thing I can say is please rather than 3 people standing on phones or talking, just even say from across the room, welcome there's menus on the table when your ready come up and order.

Delicious bacon and egg roll with plenty of bacon and runny egg 🤤🤤 Coffee was great too

Amazing service, delicious food and perfect coffee. Their bacon and egg special with a coffee is a 10/10.

After a quick glance at the menu, I decided to play it safe with the big brekkie featuring scrambled eggs and added avo—because, let’s face it, you can’t really mess that up. My partner went for the scrambled eggs on toast, also a low-risk move. Add to that two decent coffees and a chocolate thick shake, and we were looking at a $62 bill, which seemed like a bargain. First red flag? No sausages for the big brekkie. Instead, they offered extra bacon. Fine, we’ll roll with that—bacon’s always a win. But then the food arrived, and bam—red flag number two. The “big” brekkie was more like a “snack-size” brekkie. And, wait for it… no toast. I repeat: NO TOAST. A big brekkie without toast? That’s a culinary crime. The mushrooms looked like they’d been for a scenic drive around town before making it onto my plate, I had a sliver of tomato—basically tomato confetti—exactly six baked beans (yes, I counted), and the scrambled eggs seemed to have made a pit stop in the microwave on their way over. The only thing saving this breakfast from total disaster was the mountain of bacon (respect). When I asked about the missing toast, they promised to bring it out… which they did. But by the time it arrived, my “big” brekkie was already a memory. Final verdict: Pop in for a coffee (theirs is pretty good), but maybe pass on the food unless you’re into culinary plot twists.

Husband and I ate here for the first time today. Coffee was beautiful. I had the Banoffee French toast and husband had the big brekky. Both meals were delicious. We had a pineapple juice each afterwards and loved the touch of dried pineapple garnish. Staff were lovely. We have just found our new fave brunch spot.

Lovely little spot, staff are beautiful & so welcoming. I've been twice for breakfast now & both times the food, coffee & service have been outstanding.

Let’s start with the amazing hospitality from the minute you walk into the door. We were greeted with warmth. I had the pleasure of indulging in the cheeseburger with fries , arancini and salad with crunchy chats. Each dish was a symphony of flavors. The cheeseburger was juicy and cooked perfectly, the fries were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside making it an irresistible combination. The arancini is an Italian classic and this was heavenly. The golden , crispy exterior gave way to a creamy and flavorful filling. Each bite was a burst of goodness that had me craving more. Beyond the outstanding food , the service was absolutely outstanding. All the staff were attentive , friendly and passionate for making us feel comfortable. The overall cafe itself is welcoming , cozy and they have air-con specially for this heat now in summer what a life saver. Everything was clean and well presented. This place is a gem. Compliments to the chefs!! They also sell takeaway sandwiches ,sweet treats and coffee beans. You definitely want to come here for breakfast and lunch. Make this your next outing you will not be disappointed.

We had a great breakfast and coffee here this morning. The bacon and eggs was spot on and the coffee the best we’ve had in Maitland. Great spot too! You can sit outside and watch the world go by.

I had lunch with my parents and sister on Thursday. My Mum and I went halves in the chicken, cranberry and brie toastie and the mushroom toastie. They were just so fresh and flavoursome. I had an apple juice, which had like a candied lime with it, such a nice way to present and top it off. My Mum and Sister had coffees, which they said were great. The service was fast and friendly. The place was so clean and welcoming. We definitely will be back. Thank you for a great experience.

The cafe offer us free coffee and launch 😍😍, very grateful for the offer to volunteers from NSWSES. Much appreciated for the hospitality.

Found a new regular for breakfast dates!! 😍 Wonderfully friendly staff create a welcoming atmosphere in the beautifully renovated space, and then comes the food…. Everything was perfectly cooked, generous portions, clearly chef is selective of the quality of the produce he uses, absolutely top quality. Flawless