Magnolia. Nelson Bay
8 Teramby Rd, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia
Open nowToday 07:30 – 14:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-regarded cafe at Nelson Bay in Port Stephens near Newcastle with a 4.3 rating across 263 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- 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
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
Magnolia. Nelson Bay is a breakfast and lunch café at d’Albora Marina, with a waterfront setting overlooking the harbour. Its relaxed coastal atmosphere makes it a natural choice for starting the day, taking a break by the water or enjoying a meal while visiting Nelson Bay, Newcastle.
The menu centres on fresh, produce-driven food for breakfast and lunch, with simple, balanced flavours and a focus on careful preparation and presentation. Quality coffee is also available, although the website does not list specific dishes. The café is open seven days, serving breakfast from 7.30am to noon and lunch from noon to 2pm.
Located at 8 Teramby Road, Magnolia suits anyone looking for a straightforward café meal in a marina setting, whether stopping in for coffee, meeting someone for lunch or settling in for a waterfront breakfast. The site describes the experience as consistent and welcoming, with the harbour outlook providing the main sense of place.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.3 from 263 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 71
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 73
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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