Longboat Cafe
A popular beachside cafe at Fingal Bay in Port Stephens with a 4.2 rating across 646 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Longboat Cafe is a casual cafe in Fingal Bay, around five minutes from Nelson Bay, serving coffee, breakfast and lunch in a setting designed for an easy meal or a relaxed break. Its offering includes artisanal pastries, premium beers and a selection of other beverages, with a focus on quality coffee.
The cafe’s daytime menu is suited to a range of visits, whether you are stopping in for a morning coffee, meeting someone for breakfast or settling in for lunch. Families are part of the picture too: the venue’s own description points to the nearby park and beach as attractions for children and teenagers, while adults can enjoy a meal close by.
Longboat Cafe trades from 7.30am to 2.30pm daily, making it primarily a daytime option for locals and visitors around Nelson Bay and Fingal Bay. The supplied information does not provide further detail about the cafe’s interiors, signature dishes or history, so its appeal is best summed up simply: quality coffee, breakfast and lunch, artisanal pastries and premium beers in a convenient coastal location.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:30 – 14:00
- TuesdayToday
- 07:30 – 14:00
- Wednesday
- 07:30 – 14:00
- Thursday
- 07:30 – 14:00
- Friday
- 07:30 – 14:00
- Saturday
- 07:30 – 14:00
- Sunday
- 07:30 – 14:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 68
- Popularity
- 85
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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