A shot of dark-roasted espresso brewed to order here, a vego breakfast board there, and a buffet that is as decadent as it is filling will help you power through your epicurean itinerary.<\/a> Here\u2019s where to have coffee and enjoy breakfast in the Hunter Valley and beyond.<\/p>\n Join the local folks lingering over their coffee and baked goods at Fawk Foods Kitchen & Bakery<\/a>, which follows on from the philosophy at EXP. Restaurant<\/a> next door, that is: \u201cTo deliver a menu driven by the seasons and focused on flavour\u201d.<\/p>\n\n Boost the benefits of dining in at a caf\u00e9 by chatting with proud Pokolbinites about what to see and do in the Hunter<\/a>. Salute the glorious rise of the humble country bakery by ordering sourdough crumpets and pulled pork toasties and a loaf for later.<\/p>\n Join the local folks lingering over their coffee and baked goods at Fawk Foods Kitchen & Bakery.<\/p><\/div>\n Do everything in your power to secure a booking at Caf\u00e9 Enzo<\/a> when you\u2019re heading to the Hunter. It\u2019s a cracking caf\u00e9 for a multitude of reasons.<\/p>\n\n For starters, the romance of the region is keenly felt in the courtyard, which has a magical Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream<\/em> vibe; it\u2019s located within the confines of the ultra-charming Peppers Creek Village; and it has the most Instagram-ready artfully presented vego breakfast board on offer.<\/p>\n\n Pamper yourself and book a stay in Enzo Cottage so you can bookend your day with a beautifully styled cheese platter.<\/p>\n The food at Cafe Enzo is always artfully presented and Instagram-ready.<\/p><\/div>\n The architect-designed revamped cellar door and restaurant complex at Brokenwood is a destination in its own right.<\/p>\n\n Sit under a buttery-hued umbrella in the sun-drenched courtyard of Cru Bar + Pantry for hangover-beating brekkie toasties such as the Tipple (roast sweet potato, char-grilled zucchini, haloumi, tomato relish on Turkish) and the Swill (shaved roast pork, herb salsa verde, and gruyere cheese on sourdough).<\/p>\n\n Fuel up on coffee ahead of taking a behind-the-scenes tour, the ultimate Brokenwood winery experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n The architect-designed revamped cellar door and restaurant complex at Brokenwood is a destination in its own right.<\/p><\/div>\n Why visit Hunter Valley wine country for just one day when you can spend a few nights? You can eat and<\/em> sleep at Estate Tuscany or just belly up off your own bat to The Breakfast Room<\/a> at The Mill, where executive chef William Townsend has curated a menu designed to make that first meal of the day a special one.<\/p>\n\n Go the whole hog and order the Tuscan breakfast of grilled bacon, pork chipolata, wilted spinach, slow-roasted Roma tomatoes, Estate baked beans, butter-poached mushrooms, sourdough and hash brown.<\/p>\n Make that first meal of the day special at The Breakfast Room at The Mill.<\/p><\/div>\n Locavores will love The Deck Caf\u00e9<\/a> in Lovedale. Expect to find seasonal delicacies on the menu here alongside coffee brewed using Piazza D\u2019oro beans.<\/p>\n\n Half the fun of a visit here in the early morning is watching the sun rake through the trees and listening for the songs being belted out by the birds that gather on the nearby dam.<\/p>\n\n The success of this caf\u00e9 has a lot to do with chef Matt Dillow\u2019s attention to sourcing quality ingredients. Keep it simple and order French toast with fresh strawberries and Chantilly cream and maple syrup.<\/p>\n Visit The Deck Cafe in the early morning and bask in the sunny views of its nearby dam.<\/p><\/div>\n The Wow Flower family is behind Worn Out Wares<\/a>, a caf\u00e9 that is a colourful blend of flowers, coffee, food and a carefully curated range of bags, baskets, books, candles, chocolates, cake and beautifully bespoke bundles for everyone from bubs to blokes.<\/p>\n\n Whether you\u2019re a budding botanist, a flower-lover, a caff-fiend or simply in need of some serious retail therapy, Worn Out Wares is the place to go to ooh and ahh.<\/p>\n\n Although the family-owned store has been a stalwart in Singleton for about 16 years, it has evolved over time to include an offering of almond milk turmeric lattes alongside crumpets with passionfruit curd.<\/p>\n Worn Out Wares has a colourful blend of flowers, coffee, food and a carefully curated range of bespoke bundles for everyone.<\/p><\/div>\n Mr O<\/a> is the go for coffee by Glee Coffee Roasters and an all-day breakfast menu with options such as loaded bagels with peanut butter and banana, a Hungerford ham toastie and guilt-free brekkie bowl.<\/p>\n\n You will find local creatives consorting in the caf\u00e9, which has played a central role in the invigoration of Cessnock\u2019s eat street. The latte art is next level, as is the fact you can pick up some healthy organic snacks for the drive back home.<\/p>\n Delight in the all-day breakfast menu of Mr O Kitchen Espresso & Grocer.<\/p><\/div>\n The joy of settling in for a long, lazy breakfast at The Conservatory<\/a> at voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley cannot be underestimated.<\/p>\n\n The light-filled dining room at this IHG hotel leans into the Australian countryside and the entire menu is typically inspired by ingredients that can be sourced within a 50-kilometre radius (many from the chef\u2019s own kitchen garden).<\/p>\n\n The breakfast buffet here is a civilised affair: sit at a table indoors to enjoy eggs done your way while drinking in views of the rose garden and craggy Broken Back Range.<\/p>\n Never underestimate the joy of settling in for a long, lazy breakfast at The Conservatory.<\/p><\/div>\n This cute little caf\u00e9 in the main street of Morpeth is a must-stop. Located alongside the Hunter River, the caf\u00e9 has literally got The Goods (a blend by Glee Coffee Roasters), which is served alongside daily specials such as sweet fruit-filled muffins and a knock-your-socks off breaky wrap with spicy chorizo, bacon, spinach and scrambled egg.<\/p>\n\n Weighing in on the best breakfast in the Hunter debate is fraught; but we stand by Common Grounds<\/a> as a worthy addition to your list. Order a creamy latte made with beans from Glee Coffee Roasters.<\/p>\n This cute little caf\u00e9 in the main street of Morpeth is a must-stop.<\/p><\/div>\nFawk Foods Kitchen & Bakery<\/h2>\n
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Cafe Enzo<\/h2>\n
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Cru Bar + Pantry at Brokenwood Wines<\/h2>\n
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The Deck Cafe<\/h2>\n
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Worn Out Wares<\/h2>\n
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Mr O Kitchen Espresso & Grocer<\/h2>\n
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The Conservatory<\/h2>\n
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Common Grounds<\/h2>\n
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Muse Kitchen<\/h2>\n
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