Top Hunter Valley Cafes 2026
Craving the perfect cafe stop during your wine adventure? These are the 20 best-rated cafes in Pokolbin, Lovedale, Mount View and Nulkaba — unbeatable breakfasts, artisanal coffee, avocado toast, scones and local treats.
Let Loop Tours make it effortless. We’ll pick you up from anywhere in the Hunter Valley and weave your favourite cafe into your private or small-group wine tour — 7 days a week.
Cafe Enzo
Tuscan courtyard • Pokolbin
Peppers Creek Village, Ekerts Rd, Pokolbin
Must-try: Bacon & Egg Roll $22 · Breakfast Board $28 · Coffee $5
Visit duration: 45–60 min
Ronnie's Cafe
Garden Village • Pokolbin
Hunter Valley Gardens Village, 2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin
Must-try: Spicy Bacon & Egg Roll $18 · Waffles $22 · Coffee $5
Visit duration: 45–60 min
Garden Terrace Cafe
Floral surrounds • Pokolbin
Hunter Valley Gardens, 2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin
Must-try: Power Plate $24 · Scones $12 · Coffee $5
Visit duration: 45–75 min
The Deck Cafe
Vineyard views • Lovedale
Gartelmann Wines, 701 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale
Must-try: B&E Roll $20 · Breakfast Plate $25 · Coffee $5.50
Visit duration: 60–90 min
La Casalinga Cafe
Sicilian brews • Pokolbin
Monte Bello Estate, 696 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin
Must-try: Espresso $4.50 · Croissant $8 · Light Lunch $18
Visit duration: 30–45 min
Taste of the Country
Country kitchen • Pokolbin
De Iuliis Wines, 1616 Broke Rd, Pokolbin
Must-try: All-Day Breakfast $20 · Cheese Platter $28
Visit duration: 45–60 min
Fawk Foods
Sourdough & pastries • Pokolbin
2188 Broke Rd, Pokolbin
Must-try: Sourdough Toast $12 · Pastries $6 · Coffee $5
Visit duration: 30–45 min
Emerson's Cafe
Sweet & savoury • Pokolbin
70 Nurty Rd, Pokolbin
Must-try: Avocado Toast $18 · Pancakes $22 · Coffee $5
Visit duration: 30–45 min
Hunter Belle Cheese Room
Cheese & treats • Pokolbin
Pokolbin Village, 2188 Broke Rd, Pokolbin
Must-try: Cheese Platter $25 · Coffee $5
Visit duration: 30–60 min
Simply D’Vine Cafe
Local favourite • Nulkaba
438 Wine Country Dr, Nulkaba
Must-try: Eggs Benedict $22 · Croissants $8 · Coffee $5
Visit duration: 45–60 min
Fast 'n Fresh
Quick bites • Nulkaba
247 Wine Country Dr, Nulkaba
Must-try: Breakfast Wrap $12 · Coffee $4.50
Visit duration: 20–30 min
Lovedale Smokehouse Cafe
Smoked meats • Lovedale
64 Majors Lane, Lovedale
Must-try: Brisket Burger $22 · Ribs $28 · Coffee $5
Visit duration: 60–90 min
Yellow Billy Cafe
Mount View perch
Mount View Estate, Mount View
Must-try: Granola $16 · Coffee $5 · Platter $20
Visit duration: 45–60 min
Cupz N Crepes
Sweet crepes • Mount View
Mount View Rd, Mount View
Must-try: Nutella Crepe $12 · Coffee $5
Visit duration: 30–45 min
Wandin Cafe
Big brekkie • Pokolbin
Wandin Valley Estate, 70 Nurty Rd, Pokolbin
Must-try: Big Brekkie $25 · Omelette $20
Visit duration: 45–60 min
Cocoa Nib
Chocolate heaven • Pokolbin
Keith Tulloch Winery, Cnr Hermitage & Deasys Rd, Pokolbin
Must-try: Hot Chocolate $6 · Pastries $8
Visit duration: 30–45 min
Bluetongue Brewery Cafe
Brewery brews • Pokolbin
Hunter Resort, Pokolbin
Must-try: Breakfast Plate $20 · Coffee $5
Visit duration: 45–60 min
Lovedale Café
Visitor hub • Lovedale
Hunter Valley Visitor Centre, Lovedale Rd, Lovedale
Must-try: Healthy Snacks $10 · Lunch Plate $18 · Coffee $5
Visit duration: 30–45 min
Smelly Cheese Shop Cafe
Gelato & cheese • Pokolbin
Shop 3, Pokolbin Village, 2188 Broke Rd, Pokolbin
Must-try: Cheese Platter $25 · Gelato $6 · Coffee $5
Visit duration: 30–60 min
The Bikesmith Espresso Bar
Cyclist stop • Pokolbin
High St, Pokolbin
Must-try: Reuben Toastie $16 · Espresso $5
Visit duration: 30–45 min
No driving. No parking. Just great coffee & food.
