Sidetrack Coffee
63 Railway St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
Open nowToday 05:30 – 12:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-regarded cafe at Merewether in Newcastle with a 4.6 rating across 48 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 05:30 – 12:00
- TuesdayToday
- 05:30 – 12:00
- Wednesday
- 05:30 – 12:00
- Thursday
- 05:30 – 12:00
- Friday
- 05:30 – 12:00
- Saturday
- 06:30 – 12:00
- Sunday
- 06:30 – 12:00
Why it's worth checking out
Sidetrack Coffee sits on Railway Street in Merewether, one of Newcastle's lovely coastal suburbs. A 4.6 rating from 48 reviews marks it as a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is quality coffee and a relaxed vibe with a loyal following — a lovely spot to settle in for a great brew, a bite and a catch-up, close to the beach. Its Merewether location makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and weekends can get busy. If you're after something particular or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly with the cafe before you head over.
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 4.6 from 48 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
- 74
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 51
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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