Crave's Food Diary

Have you heard about the newest addition to the Speers Point cafe scene? We recently visited the cute Lakeview Cafe - and believe us, it was well-worth the trip to Lake Mac! The space has a homely and beachy feel, and is perched beside the picturesque, sparkling blue water of the lake to boot.

Introducing King Street's newest fun and vibrant cafe, Culture Club. Power couple and dream-team, Pietro and Lauren collectively renovated the 80’s retro flashback atmosphere, effectively “creating a space that we wanted to hang out in”.

Cheat day. We all know it’s a thing. We’re here to give you the low down on the best carb-loading eateries in Newy. Don your best baggy pants and get hoovering into our list below.

Love yourself a ripper deal? Us, too. We’ve done some delicious detective work to find the best cheap eats in Newcastle! We’re talking burgers, tacos, nachos, pizza, pasta, 2 FOR 1’s and of course - the ever popular schnitty. Check out the juicy deals!

You’re hangry.

It’s 2pm and the only thing you’ve ingested today is a luke-warm coffee and your huge task list at work. A small panic sets in; where the hell are you going to get good food at a time like this? You’d nearly bang down every door in Newcastle for a quick, tasty feed without having to sell your left arm to pay for it.

What do you get when you combine a passion for cooking, the great out doors and photography? You get Cooper Thomas, creator of The Wilderness Chef.

March is on our doorstep and as the weather turns, we wave goodbye to leisurely days sunbaking and balmy evenings sipping cocktails. It’s the tragedy we face every year, but instead of shedding tears over lost summer days, let us seize the moment and give it one last tasty, summery hurrah.

Trending food is an evolutionary process, and at this point in time - we’re fascinated with all things bowls. We’re here to give you the low-down on the Newy bowl scene. Make this blog your Newcastle food guide to heavenly bowls. Check out the ballin’ bowls list below!

As a foodie lover, trying out new restaurants is exhilarating. A new adventure and tingling taste buds. In the last few years, food presentation has become almost as important as what the food tastes like. Let me take you on a culinary journey to Lulu’s Cafe.

We’re calling it. Mayfield is Newcastle’s next foodie hub. You heard it here first, Cravers! Yet another collective of movers and shakers has popped up in the Mayfield area! Muster Point is home to Melbourne-inspired toastie haven Perry The Feeder Food Truck.

This week, we’ve got our eyes on the newest dining addition to Beaumont Street, Mockingbird Cafe. Created by power couple Tess and James, Mockingbird is a melange of their respective businesses, Fennel & Co.

Situated in bustling King Street, Susuru (meaning "slurp") is the Newcastle's first dedicated ramen and gyoza restaurant. With interior likened to a 'hospital cafe drawn in a Pokémon graphic novel', Susuru transforms meal time into a cultural journey, full of bursting flavours.

Barcito on Beaumont Street is well known for their authentic Latino tapas and cocktails, but did know they also open their doors for breakfast on weekends?