Cafe On the Bay
A well-established waterfront cafe at Nelson Bay near Newcastle with a 3.3 rating across 567 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Cafe On the Bay sits on Teramby Road in Nelson Bay, the lovely coastal heart of Port Stephens near Newcastle in NSW. With a large 567 reviews behind its 3.3 rating, it's a well-established spot.
The appeal is a relaxed cafe stop by the water — somewhere to settle in for a coffee, a bite and a catch-up with lovely bay views, in the relaxed holiday town of Nelson Bay near the marina. Its location makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and Port Stephens gets busy in holiday periods. If you're after a particular dish or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly with the cafe before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:30 – 15:30
- TuesdayToday
- 07:30 – 15:30
- Wednesday
- 07:30 – 15:30
- Thursday
- 07:30 – 15:30
- Friday
- 07:30 – 15:30
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 16:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 16:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 33
- Popularity
- 83
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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