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Travellers' Choice2023
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USD 7 - USD 24
CUISINES
Australian, Cafe, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Fantastic place to eat and meet friends, Little Nell has a great vibe at breakfast time, the place was busy when we were there with lots of locals as well as tourists. Staff are very friendly and the food just sets you up for the...day perfectly!More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

What a fabulous experience. Bit of a muck up with booking, we were a party of 24.. but wow, didn’t they make up. Food- sensational, and prompt fast service. Thankyou for readjusting and fitting us in

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 16 July 2023

Absolute best breakfast! We had the Açai bowl and bacon and eggs. Both were delicious & value for money.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 11 July 2023

Amazing food, excellent and fast service. The zucchini and pea fritters were outstanding. Bonus for kids: weetbix available. Highly recommend!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 5 July 2023 via mobile

Their standard menu is stacked with filling and tasty meals. But their specials, which change regularly, offer 2 or 3 new meals to try to show the variety of their offerings. Don’t come here for a burger or fish’n’chips. They have those, but it’s the...other meals that you should try, as they are taste sensations. And they have a ‘snickers’ milkshake. YumMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 14 May 2023 via mobile

Food is very tasty and very nicely presented. Lots of variety too. Clean and pleasant venue. Staff very busy but still attentive.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 7 May 2023

This café is attached to Hotel Nelson, and we had excellent breakfasts and coffees here on four mornings. It is busy but staff were always efficient, friendly and helpful.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 5 April 2023 via mobile

We had breaky and lunch here during our stay and thoroughly enjoyed both meals! The prawn and fish tacos were a highlight! Lovely coffee. Yummy hash browns. Decent service! Only downfall is it’s not open for dinners!

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 10 March 2023 via mobile

Our third visit, and favourite place for lunch in Nelson Bay. The crispy pork belly with Asian slaw is excellent. Staff lovely too.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 31 December 2022

We stayed at Hotel Nelson and had breakfast at the "Little Nel"daily. The staff were very efficient in table service and friendly. The breakfast choices were many with the "Breakfast Burrito"being my favorite. Well done to all the staff keep it up !

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 10 December 2022 via mobile

Absolutely delicious! I had the pork tacos and my husband the wagyu beef burger. The tacos were very light and fresh and very yummy but the burger was something else. I had a bite and thought it was one of the best burgers I’ve ever...had, my husband agreed! The location was relaxed and the staff friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend!More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 28 November 2022 via mobile

Place was very busy we ate a late breakfast around 930am even though it was packed all our food came out at the same time We where all impressed of how quickly it all came out. The quality was also excellent

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 20 November 2022

We were in Nelson Bay to experience the Wild Dolphin swim (highly recommended). We stayed at Hotel Nelson (very good) and Little Nel is right next door so we decided to have a quick lunch. Well, talk about fabulous food. My partner had the tacos...which she claimed were the most amazing tacos she's ever had - and she makes a great taco. I had the fish burger, similarly brilliant. That made breakfast the next day a no brainer. I had the Breakfast Burrito which I promptly declared the best breakfast meal I've ever had and I've eaten in fabulous hotels around the world!! I mean seriously, who puts chilli scrambled eggs, bacon, smokey corn salsa, avocado, coriander, and chilli salt in a breakfast dish? My partner had Turkish Poached Eggs, which she said was her best breakfast ever too. So many "best"!!! To top it all off, the service is brilliant, friendly, smiling and efficient. Do yourself a favour and go there!!More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 16 October 2022

We had lunch here and this was our first visit, but after this we will definitely be back. I had the nasi Goreng with prawns and my husband has the chicken burger special. The food was amazing and the setting is quite lovely, like a...beautiful garden lunch. Couldn't have asked for any better.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 23 September 2022 via mobile

The coffee is nice, but not worth the 25 minute wait for takeaway. Considering the cafe wasn’t busy, I wouldn’t recommend.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Yes gluten free bread with breakfast and gluten free available option on most of the lunch menu. Chefs are very good and can accmmmodate most intolerances. Go for the GF chocolate brownie with your coffee if it has not sold... More
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THE LITTLE NEL CAFE, Nelson Bay - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Prices - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about The Little Nel Cafe

Yes, The Little Nel Cafe offers takeaway services.

The Little Nel Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5