Teale Cafe & Catering

Name: Teale Cafe & Catering
Address: 104 Lawes St, Maitland, NSW, 2323, AU
Telephone: (02) 4933 6825
Rating: 4.86

Business Details

Award-Winning Caf in East Maitland

Teale Cafe & Catering is an award-winning establishment that has earned the top rating on TripAdvisor in the greater Maitland area. Located at the corner of Lawes and High Street in East Maitland, we specialize in serving breakfast and lunch Tuesday to Friday, with breakfast available on Saturday mornings. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the consistently high standards of food, beverages, and service we provide within a relaxed, locally inspired environment. With years of experience in high-level hospitality, including work in hatted restaurants, five-star hotels, and award-winning wineries across Australia and internationally, we bring invaluable expertise to every aspect of our operations.

Our team of dedicated hospitality professionals ensures that every guest experience meets our exacting standards. Sustainability is central to our ethos, with an onsite organic garden supplying fresh herbs and vegetables, while kitchen and garden waste is composted to enrich our growing spaces. Our menus feature daily blackboard specials alongside regular offerings, all of which can be enjoyed in our indoor dining area or alfresco in our beautiful garden setting.

Services

Breakfast Lunch Beverages Kids Menu Organic Garden Produce Catering Services (Discontinued)

Highlights and features

We bring decades of international hospitality experience from hatted restaurants and five-star hotels.
Our onsite organic garden supplies fresh produce for daily-changing menus.
Dedicated team maintains consistently high standards of food and service.
Award-winning status as TripAdvisor's top-rated caf in the Maitland area.
Sustainable practices include composting kitchen and garden waste to enrich our gardens.

What people say

Excellent food Beautiful garden Top-rated Fresh ingredients Sustainable practices

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Services

Breakfast

Our breakfast menu features artisan sourdough options, smashed avocado, eggs Benedict, and the Teale Big Breakky. Daily specials and blackboard offerings ensure variety. Ingredients are locally sourced, with many herbs and vegetables grown in our onsite organic garden.

Lunch

Lunch options include pan-fried barramundi, pumpkin and goats cheese frittata, and Thai-style chicken salad. Gourmet sourdough toasties and fritters are available with premium toppings. All dishes use fresh, seasonal produce from local suppliers.

Beverages

We offer specialty coffees, T2 teas, iced drinks, and housemade lemon lime & bitters. Milkshakes, thickshakes, and soft drinks cater to all tastes. Alternate milk options and syrup flavors allow for customized beverages.

Kids Menu

The kids menu features age-appropriate portions including snack packs, egg on toast, and nuggets & chips. Ice cream sundaes and confetti cookies provide sweet options. All meals are prepared with child-friendly ingredients.

Organic Garden

Our onsite organic garden supplies fresh herbs and vegetables for daily menus. Kitchen green waste and coffee grounds are composted to enrich garden soil. This practice supports sustainability while ensuring ingredient freshness.

Questions

What are Teale Caf's opening hours?

We're open Tuesday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm and Saturday from 7:00am to 12:00pm.

Does Teale Caf offer catering services?

We no longer provide catering services to focus on our onsite dining experience.

Are there dietary options available?

Yes, we offer gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free options across all menu categories.

Can I book a table at Teale Caf?

Reservations can be made by calling (02) 4933 6825 during our operating hours.

Is there outdoor seating available?

Yes, our beautiful garden dining area is available alongside indoor seating options.

Reviews (7)

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Jess Green

Dec 17, 2021 Report

I've been here many times over the years and it never disappoints. A very tasty menu, a lovely team, and a relaxed shady courtyard. My go to cafe (except that it's not open most of the weekend so I can't go very often!).

Cheryl Flett

Nov 16, 2021 Report

Love the relaxed vibe. Lots of options for indoor & outdoor dining. Outdoor flower filled courtyard with pergola.
Delicious lunch. Specials board. Friendly staff & great service.
Tables for a group.
Toilet facility

Liz Allen

Oct 24, 2021 Report

I went for breakfast this morning for my birthday, and it was my first time visiting. The Cafe itself it very well kept, minimalistic and has a great atmosphere. We sat in the outside courtyard and this morning was perfect. The smell of flowers and coffee really was amazing. The food was DELICIOUS and well presented. The staff are so accommodating and friendly which is memorable. I would definitely come back here again.

Geoffrey Morley

Jul 17, 2021 Report

As always fresh nice coffee and tasty breakfast meal. Quieter than usual because of social distancing halving the number of tables. I guess that was good for me but not so good for the owners.

Robert Stewart

Jun 24, 2021 Report

What a gem! Stopped off en route to Baby Bunting and so glad we chose here. It's charming, the staff were super friendly and the menu offers some delicious options both main meals and in-house treats. It's an hour's drive from is but we'll definitely return!

John C.

Mar 28, 2021 Report

Cozy local with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Had a delicious long black with a fruity medium roast and a generous servingnof brioche french toast with bacon. Service was good despite the crowd, only complaint is it was a little pricey but still worth it if you want to treat yourself. looking forward to trying more items on the menu

Kate Irani

Nov 12, 2020 Report

Very good service. We arrived late but they were so obliging. The food was wholesome, great quality. We had a very filling chicken & veg soup. Very well priced at approximately 20 dollars per dish