Magnolia. Nelson Bay
A well-regarded cafe at Nelson Bay in Port Stephens near Newcastle with a 4.3 rating across 263 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Magnolia. Nelson Bay is a waterfront cafe at d’Albora Marina, offering breakfast and lunch with views across the harbour. Its relaxed coastal setting makes it a natural choice for starting the day or taking a break beside the water in Nelson Bay.
The menu is centred on fresh, produce-driven food for breakfast and lunch, alongside quality coffee. The kitchen describes its approach as simple and balanced, with attention to consistency and presentation rather than an overly complicated style. No individual dishes are listed on the venue’s website, so the focus here is on the overall breakfast and lunch offering.
Open seven days, Magnolia serves breakfast from 7.30am to noon and lunch from noon to 2pm. Its marina location and laid-back atmosphere suit a casual meal, a coffee by the harbour or an easy daytime catch-up. You’ll find it at 8 Teramby Road, Nelson Bay.
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
- 71
- Popularity
- 73
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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