The Little Nel

The Little Nel sits on Government Road in Nelson Bay, in the beautiful Port Stephens area north of Newcastle. A much-loved cafe, it's become a genuine local favourite and a popular stop for visitors — combining quality food and good coffee with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere in the heart of the popular holiday town.

The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed, characterful setting in a convenient Nelson Bay location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up. In a popular holiday town, a quality cafe that's nailed the fundamentals stands out, and The Little Nel has clearly won over both locals and visitors.

With a 4.4 rating from more than 1,300 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe gets busy on weekend mornings and over holidays, 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 Nelson Bay.