The Cafe - Shoal Bay

22/05/2026

Winter hours are here ❄️

To better suit the season, we’ll be operating with updated opening hours from Monday 25/05

Thanks for supporting us, and we can’t wait to continue serving you over winter.

23/04/2026

This Anzac Day, we will be closed as we pause to pay our respects and remember the courage, sacrifice, and service of all those who have served.

Please see amended long weekend hours below

01/04/2026

Big news for Shoal Bay! 🎉

We’ve officially entered the 2026 NSW Small Tourism Town Awards, and now it’s over to our community who know and love this place.

From sunrise walks up Tomaree Headland, to beach days on the sand, great local food, and sunsets over the bay, Shoal Bay has always been something special.

If you’ve visited, stayed, explored, or simply love this corner of the coast, we’d love your support!

📍Vote for Shoal Bay in the NSW Small Tourism Town Awards.

Click the link below to cast your vote 👇
https://nswtourismassoc.kartra.com/survey/anmWRKOLCr9c

Let’s show everyone why Shoal Bay is one of NSW’s favourite coastal escapes.

Port Stephens

31/03/2026

🐣 Easter Long Weekend Trading 🐣

Hey everyone! Just a quick heads-up that our hours are changing over the Easter long weekend.

Thanks for your support and have an egg-cellent Easter! 🐣

18/03/2026

10/03/2026

WE’RE HIRING ☕

The Cafe Shoal Bay is looking for a Barista / Front of House team member to join our crew.

We’re after someone who:
• Has barista experience and can work confidently on the machine
• Is friendly, reliable and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Has strong customer service skills
• Works well as part of a team

What we offer:
• Above award wage (based on experience)
• Great team environment
• Busy, positive workplace in beautiful Shoal Bay

Availability across weekdays and weekends is preferred.

If you’re interested, please email your resume to [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you ☕

01/03/2026

Looking for your next hospitality gig by the beach? Our little café in beautiful Shoal Bay is on the lookout for an energetic Front of House team member to join us!

If you love good coffee, great conversation, and working with a small, friendly crew right across from the sand, we’d love to hear from you.

Experience in customer service or café work is ideal, but attitude and reliability matter most.

📅 Casual hours available

📍 Shoal Bay Beach, Port Stephens

💌 Drop in your résumé or enail us [email protected]

01/03/2026

Looking for your next hospitality gig by the beach? Our little café in beautiful Shoal Bay is on the lookout for an energetic Front of House team member to join us!

If you love good coffee, great conversation, and working with a small, friendly crew right across from the sand, we’d love to hear from you.

Experience in customer service or café work is ideal, but attitude and reliability matter most.

📅 Casual hours available

📍 Shoal Bay Beach, Port Stephens

💌 Drop in your résumé or or email [email protected]

17/12/2025

🎄 Stuck on a last-minute Christmas gift? We’ve got you.

We’ve teamed up with to bring you the perfect present for the matcha lovers in your life 💚

✨ The secret to silky, frothy matcha?
A traditional bamboo whisk, designed to aerate your matcha, smooth out the lumps, and unlock that vibrant, velvety flavour we all love.

Whether it’s for a morning ritual, a mindful moment, or just really good matcha at home, the Masters Matcha Kit is a beautiful way to elevate the experience.

🎁 Thoughtful. Sustainable. A little bit special.
Now available in store, just in time for Christmas.

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15/12/2025

Santa called… he wants a coffee ☕🎅
Here are our Christmas trading hours, check the image for details.
Thanks legends, and happy holidays 🎄