Vincents Cafe

Ja, Juxx and RK on Vincents Cafe

Vincent's Cafe is attached to Coliseim Antique shop 116 Maitland Rd Islington.

On COFFEE
Vincent's coffee was really nice and smooth the way I like it. Juxx and RK really enjoyed their cappuccinos whereas I thought it was a little weak. I do like a strong coffee. That is the only fault I can give them. Really lovely coffee. Rating of 8/10.


On FOOD
RK and I couldn't go past the French Toast with bacon, ricotta and maple syrup. We both really enjoyed it. It wasn't in my top French Toast list however. Juxx got the banana bread with butter. She also really enjoyed her breakfast. Overall the food was good standard breakfast food but it wasn't great. Overall we gave them a food rating of 6/10.

On ATMOSPHERE
The waitstaff were really lovely and the whole place had a cool antique vibe. The antique shop attached added to the cool vibe of the place. A solid 4/5 for atmosphere from us.

BRUNCH BREAKDOWN
Overall we really enjoyed  our breakfast at Vincents Cafe. It was really good to try something different a totally different vibe. The decent sized breakfast menu and the breakfast itself was really good, not great. Coffee was really good and the atmosphere had its own funky charm. Overall a rating of 18/25.

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Ja and Company xoxo.

Baked Uprising

Ja and La on Baked Uprising,

Baked Uprising is in Maryville, Corner of Downie and Hogue St.

On COFFEE
I got my usual cappuccino which was really nice. It was nice and smooth and a very good strength. Really enjoyed it! La didn't get anything to drink because unfortunately Baked Uprising doesn't have chai latte. So overall we must give baked uprising a 7/10 for coffee.

On FOOD
Baked uprising had some really lovely brunch style options. I couldn't resist how amazing the muffins looked so we got one to share. It was delish I wished I had room for another one! I tried and LOVED the quinoa porridge with coconut and caramelised coconut on top. Not a major lover of porridge but I tried it anyway and really enjoyed it. La got the muesli with yogurt and fresh fruits. She said it was really enjoyable and a recommend. Other options include fruit toast with anything extra, toasties and freshly baked croissants and pastries. If we didn't think it could get better I bought sourdough bread which I had for lunch and it was you guessed it amazing! A solid 9/10 rating for food.

On ATMOSPHERE
Baked Uprising had it's own funky hipster vibe. It is situated in a warehouse-type building which gives heaps of room for funkyness. Good use of space where it doesn't feel too big or too small, too cramped or too open. Only one small criticism there isn't enough seating! It gets so popular they should take advantage and put in more seating, especially outside, it is lovely there in the sun. Still have to give it a 5/5 though!

BRUNCH BREAKDOWN
Baked Uprising is the place to brunch, drink coffee and get your weeks bread and pastry. The deliciousness will have you coming back for more. Not only a place for brunch and coffee but somewhere to get your dose of breads and pastries. Overall rating of 21/25.

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Ja and Company xoxo.

P.L.E.B.

JaTo on P.L.E.B. (Pleasant Little Espresso Bar)

P.L.E.B. is at 71 Union St Newcastle.

On COFFEE

I wasn't sure what to expect for coffee so I was pleasantly surprised when it was really good. I got a cappuccino which was really nice and smooth and a nice strength. To got a Piccalo. To's piccalo was quite big for a piccalo but it was still nice, strong smooth. Overall really nice coffee from P.L.E.B. Rating of 7/10.

On FOOD

A really big breakfast menu with some delicious food choices. I got the House Special which sounded quite plain, beef and cheese toastie. When I tried it I understood why it was the house special. The beef was marinated with something amazing and that with the melted cheese was MWAH! A definite recommend! To got the omelette. Her high omelette standards were satisfied. Pleasantly surprised with P.L.E.B. Rating on food of 8/10.

On ATMOSPHERE

P.L.E.B. had a really cool chic type of decor. I wouldn't call it hipster but a mix of 'random' decor which went well together to create a chic cool feel about the place. Not so much about the decor but the name in itself I thought was clever P.L.E.B.: Pleasant Little Espresso Bar, which it is. 5/5.

BRUNCH BREAKDOWN

Overall really enjoyed P.L.E.B. Good smooth coffee, with a large breakfast/brunch menu to cater for all and a cool chic vibe to relax in whilst drinking your coffee and eating your breakfast. Easy overall rating of 20/25.

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Ja and Company xoxo.

Suspension

La, Ja and A1 on Suspension,

Suspension is located at 3 Beaumont St, just past the train track into Islington.

ON COFFEE

I got a cappuccino in a mug and it was mwah! It was smooth and strong, even in the giant cup! A1 got a large hot chocolate, which was up to his high standards. La wanted a chai latte, but they did not serve it so La tried her first ever coffee, a small cappuccino. A1 and I suggested she tried it with hazelnut or caramel syrup for a first time coffee drinker. Unfortunately they did not have any syrups either. They kindly offered honey for La's first cappuccino. La didn't mind it, but not her favourite, we will soon turn her! Overall the drinks were really good however they could opt to widen their drinks menu. Coffee rating of 8/10.

ON FOOD

Suspension had a more brunch style menu. Their menu was limited to toasties, muesli and bagels. So if you're just looking for a quick toasties or bagel with your cappuccino in the morning Suspension is the place to go. I got the bagel with honey, cinnamon and ricotta which was delicious. It was a good price but I needed more to fill my never-ended tummy. La got the spiced chickpea, spinach toasted wrap and yogurt which she sad was very yummy. She enjoyed the yogurt and spiced chickpea combination. A1 got the Big Breakfast Toastie. He really enjoyed it, however was left feeling like more. Overall Suspension has nice brunch food for the non-adventurous types. Food gets a 7/10 from us.

 ON ATMOSPHERE

We really enjoyed the atmosphere at Suspension. It has a relaxed grungy hipster vibe about it. The back courtyard was spacious filled with odd furniture, herb garden and overgrown plants. On the back walls are awesome murals which add to tcool hipster vibe. We felt the place had a 'kid friendly' atmosphere with toys for them to play with, even some in the trees. You don't feel imposed by the children playing because the space in the courtyard is so big. Great all-round atmosphere. An easy 5/5 atmosphere.

BRUNCH BREAKDOWN

You go to Suspension for the cool, relaxed, grungy atmosphere and stay for the smooth, strong coffee. There are some good brunch options for those who are feeling a bit peckish. Overall we enjoyed and recommend Suspension for awesome atmosphere and great coffee. Overall Suspension has a 20/25 rating from us!

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Ja and Company xoxo.

Saluna

JaTo on Saluna,

Saluna is at 137 King St, Newcastle.

On COFFEE

To got there early and got herself a soy piccolo, which she particularity enjoyed. I ordered a cappuccino which was beautiful. It was strong and smooth, the more I drank the more I enjoyed it. Can't say much more it was really nice coffee. Great coffee deserves a great rating of a solid 8/10 for coffee.


On FOOD
As I am sure you are all aware my reviews are just a snapshot in time. We did wait a long time for food (roughly 45min) which was disappointing. When the food came out they were on really cool retro stone like plates. To got the half serve Saluna benedict on poppyseed bagel which she very much enjoyed. I got the hash brown with poaches eggs on tomato kasundi and added sourdough bread. I was a little disappointed it didn't already come with bread, however that is a personal preference. I really loved the hashbrown, it was big and had a unique flavour which I really loved. Other brunch/ breakfast options from Saluna include: poppyseed bagel, bircher museil, roasted mushroom on toasted ciabatta with goats cheese, big breakkie and more, not to mention the specials menu!! Lots of awesome options for your weekend brunch/ breakfast! Food rating is a good 7/10.

On ATMOSPHERE

I really enjoyed the retro feel of Saluna which had it's own hipster vibe about it. It has a really chilled vibe about it. Staff were lovely, extremely friendly which contributed to the welcoming relaxed feel about the place. There are different furniture from normal seating to funky stuffed potato sacks acting as cushions for you to sit on. Apart from how long breakfast took to come out this place ticked all my boxes on atmosphere. A great 4/5 rating for atmosphere.


BRUNCH BREAKDOWN
Overall we can easily say Saluna had great coffee, good food and that cool hipster vibe I love. Easily an all rounder, definitely a place to try out for your next brunch/ breakfast adventure in Newcastle. You can walk to the shops on King St and right around the corner check out the shops in the mall. Overall Saluna gets a good rating of 19/25.

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Ja and Company xoxo.

Honey

JaTo on Honey

Honey is situated in the mall, 111 Hunter Street Newcastle. 
It is the shop where One Penny Black used to be.

On COFFEE
I got my usual cappuccino and it was a good cappuccino. It satisfied my snob standards for coffee. I was extremely happy with it, it was smooth and a good strength. To decided to go for a berry frappe and she really enjoyed it. It was nice to have a refreshing frappe in the morning sun in Newcastle's beautiful mall. Overall we rate the coffee 7/10, very good coffee.

On FOOD
Honey serves a brunch style menu with a few classics and some with added flare. I choose to go with something different: corn balls with mint cucumber yogurt and side of corn, cucumber and tomato. When I saw it I was wowed. Very well impressed with the presentation and how much was on the plate, also it was amazing. To got a very yummy breakfast bruschetta off the menu. Really nice and accommodating waitstaff. I couldn't help myself and got a small sweet for myself after brunch, an amazing friand! The raspberry friand was all heated up and it was amazing. We gave the food rating a solid 8/10.

On ATMOSPHERE
We really loved Honey's atmosphere. It was a beautiful autumn day, there's plenty of seating outside in the mall in the sun, was divine. As you may suspect honey is the theme of the cafe. The outside is painted to look like honeycomb. The beautiful fresh flowers on the table added to the sweet feel of the cafe, you feel happy to be there. The lovely waitstaff also contributed to this feeling. Easy rating of 5/5 for atmosphere for us.


BRUNCH BREAKDOWN
Honey is an all-rounder brunch spot right in the middle of the mall. It has good coffee, great brunch food and an amazing atmosphere. We recommend for your brunch needs to try Honey in the mall. Overall we give Honey a rating of 20/25.

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Ja and Company xoxo.

The Locale

JaTo on The Locale,

The Locale is in New Lambton, 28 Alma Rd, can't miss it!

On COFFEE
I initially bought a cappuccino and To bought a piccolo. I hate to say it and maybe we were a once off but we had quite average coffee. This was disappointing, however the juice and smoothie we got afterwards made up for it!! To got the Cappuccino Smoothie and it was AMAZING! I got the Super Healthy juice, AMAZING. Even though this section rates coffee the other beverages bumped up our coffee rating for The Locale to 7/10.

On FOOD
The Locale had a really great diverse breakfast and brunch menu. We were pretty hungry so we got our food we were really happy. It was big and looked delicious, and oh it was! I got the Shakshouka: eggs poaches in sauce of tomato with a hint of chilli with sourdough on the side, DELISH! To got a breakfast platter, nice assortment of food with sourdough. When we went to pay we also say a sizable cabinet with delicious looking small sweets. A must try later! Overall easy 9/10 for food.

On ATMOSPHERE

The Locale had it own hipster feel to it. It had a funky antique shop turned cafe vibe. A mixture of high tables, casual seating out the front and tables and chairs. Sitting outside you got to soak in the Autumn sun, or if you needed some shade you could sit under cover. We really enjoyed The Locale's style. We rate their atmosphere 5/5.

BRUNCH BREAKDOWN

Overall we highly recommend breakfast at The Locale. We are looking forward to going back there soon for their amazing juices, smoothies and their DELICIOUS breakfast. We enjoyed the whole vibe it had going on. Overall we give The Locale a rating of 21/25.

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Ja and Company xoxo.