
Village Grind Cafe
A well-regarded cafe at Salamander Bay in Port Stephens near Newcastle with a 4.3 rating across 312 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Village Grind Cafe sits on Soldiers Point Road in Salamander Bay, in the beautiful Port Stephens region north of Newcastle. With 312 reviews behind its 4.3 rating, it has built a strong following.
The appeal is a relaxed, dependable cafe with a loyal following — somewhere to settle in for a great coffee, breakfast, brunch or a bite and a catch-up. Its Salamander Bay location, close to Nelson Bay and the Port Stephens attractions, makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and it gets busy on weekends and in holiday periods. If you're after a particular dish or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly with the cafe before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:00 – 15:00
- TuesdayToday
- 06:00 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 06:00 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 06:00 – 15:00
- Friday
- 06:00 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 14:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 71
- Popularity
- 76
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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