Essence Cafe Nelson Bay
A well-regarded cafe at Nelson Bay in Port Stephens with a 4.5 rating across 287 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Essence Cafe Nelson Bay is a café and catering business on Donald Street, serving coffee, breakfast, lunch and house-baked cakes. Its offering is centred on familiar, homemade-style food, with friendly service described as part of the experience.
The menu includes bacon and egg rolls, fresh salads, a house-made rissole sandwich and daily cake specials. For something sweet with a coffee, the rotating cake selection is a clear draw, while the breakfast and lunch options suit a straightforward meal during a visit to Nelson Bay.
The café also caters for family gatherings, corporate meetings and special events in Nelson Bay. Its catering packages can include platters, sandwiches and cakes, prepared fresh and delivered with care. The café is open on weekdays from 6am to 2pm, and on weekends and public holidays from 7am to 12pm, although its stated hours may vary depending on how busy it is.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:00 – 14:00
- TuesdayToday
- 06:00 – 14:00
- Wednesday
- 06:00 – 14:00
- Thursday
- 06:00 – 14:00
- Friday
- 06:00 – 14:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 12:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 12:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 78
- Popularity
- 75
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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