Teale Cafe & Catering
A well-regarded cafe at East Maitland near Newcastle, rated 4.7 across more than 340 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Teale Cafe & Catering sits on Lawes Street at East Maitland, in the Hunter region a short drive from Newcastle. A well-regarded cafe, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality food and coffee — the kind of welcoming, characterful spot that's become a genuine local favourite for a proper cup or a relaxed bite.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed setting in a convenient East Maitland location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up. A quality cafe that's nailed the fundamentals becomes a real local favourite, and Teale has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 340 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe gets busy on weekend mornings, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great coffee and a quality bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated at East Maitland.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- TuesdayToday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 12:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 77
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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