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Wattle & Wren Coffee
Newcastle East

Coffee for the
early risers.

Single-origin pour-overs and scratch-made pastries. We open at 6am for the surf-club crowd and close when the lunch bell rings.

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Open 6am — 1pm
Newcastle East
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Our Story

Small space.
Serious coffee.

Wattle & Wren sits on a quiet corner in Newcastle East, a few strides from the beach. We keep things simple: a rotating selection of single-origin beans, brewed with care, and pastries made from scratch each morning before the sun crests the horizon.

The doors swing open at 6am for the surf-club regulars — the ones who peel off wetsuits and shuffle in with sand still between their toes. By 1pm, we close up so our small team can rest, reset, and start again before dawn.

6am Starts

Fuel for the first light and the early paddle out.

Scratch Made

Pastries, slices, and sourdough from our own kitchen.

Local First

Roasted in NSW, served with zero pretension.

What We Do

Everything we serve is made with intention.

No secret menu, no ten-minute orders. Just honest coffee, fresh pastries, and a quiet place to breathe before the day begins.

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Signature

Single-Origin Pour-Overs

Rotating beans from small NSW roasters. Each cup is brewed to order — no batch brew, no shortcuts. Taste the farm, the altitude, the season.

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Espresso & Milk

Flat whites, long blacks, and piccolos pulled on a La Marzocco with house-blend espresso. Consistent, balanced, and never burnt.

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Scratch-Made Pastries

Almond croissants, sourdough scrolls, and seasonal fruit danishes. Everything is folded, proofed, and baked in-house before the first customer walks in.

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Light Breakfast

Sourdough toast with local butter, seasonal preserves, and simple toppings. Enough to fill you up without slowing you down.

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Cold Brew & Takeaway

18-hour cold brew and batch brew for the grab-and-go crowd. Reusable cups always get a little extra love — and a little extra coffee.

Find Us

See you at
first light.

We're a tiny shop with a tiny team. Come early, say hello, and grab a seat before the rush.

Location

Your address here
Newcastle East, NSW

Opening Hours

Monday — Sunday
6:00 am — 1:00 pm

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Open Now — 6am to 1pm

A Note from the Counter

We don't take bookings — just walk in. If there's a queue, it moves fast. Bring your own cup for a discount, and don't be shy about asking what we're brewing today. We're always happy to talk beans.

See you when the sun comes up.