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Elevated brunch menu. Specialty coffee.  - Bolton Street Pantry, Newcastle, AU-NSW

Bolton Street Pantry

4.5 (21)
$40 and under
Café
45 Bolton St, Newcastle, AU-NSW 2300

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
GOOD FOOD
GOOD COFFEE
GOOD TIMES

Bustling brunch destination in Newcastle CBD. Open 7 days, offering a seasonal brunch and specialty coffee menu. Try one of our signature dishes like the chilli scrambled eggs, with house sambal, miso mayo, crispy shallots and smoked bacon or come for lunch to enjoy a mix of funky share style dishes with a glass of wine.

Just two blocks from Newcastle beach, in the centre of a heritage listed CBD surrounded by the mix of comtemporary and heritage listed buildings, Bolton street pantry is the perfect place to dine on your weekend.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • DONDA EP III: SAME SAME, BUT DIFFERENT

    Multiple dates available
    DONDA pop up restaurant is back with Episode III: 'Same same but different' Same fun dining experience with a fun atmosphere, music, delicious share plates, incredible wines and cocktails, but a different menu. Donda is bringing some Filipino and South east asian heat to the table and you're guaranteed to be wowed! Here for a short time only! Tables are limited, so book your spot now!
    DONDA EP III: SAME SAME, BUT DIFFERENT Photo

What 21 people are saying

Bolton Street Pantry reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • New South Wales

    Innovative

  • New South Wales

    Hot spot

  • Newcastle and surrounds

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bolton Street Pantry offers a memorable dining experience with "exceptional food, service and atmosphere." Guests praise the "tasty food" and "charming service," making it a top choice for any occasion. While some diners experienced timing issues, "Chef Noodles" is lauded for his incredible culinary skills. Highly recommended!
21 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Victoria1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinner at Donda pop up at Bolton St Pantry was excellent. Such tasty food and charming service in a fine location

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  2. April

    New South Wales1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I booked a table online and arrived and the place was closed. Please update your system if you’re going to close on a public holiday. I’d recommend everyone to go to Xtraction Espresso instead.

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  3. Alecia

    New South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bolton Street Pantry and Donda always delivers on exceptional food, service and atmosphere. Chef Noodles is incredible and always makes the experience memorable for all his guests. Highly recommend this amazing place for any occasion 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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  4. christian

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, the venue was excellent, the wine was magnificent! However the food was very disappointing for the money comparing to previous experiences.

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  5. Lisa

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cracking! So lucky to have you guys in Newcastle!!

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  6. Alecia

    New South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food in Newcastle… Thankyou Chef. You never cease to impress!

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  7. Loren

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous evening with amazing food. Highly Recommended

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  8. Lynn

    Sydney2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service, delicious. Staff were lovely and efficient. Would highly recommend

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  9. Lydia

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved everything about this place, the food was beyond tasty & beautifully created like art. The service was perfect, the atmospher was everything you would want for a date night or night out with friends!

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  10. Debbie

    New South Wales2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good however we waited an hour for our steak which meant we ate it seperate to the side dish that had been served 40 minutes earlier The 2 entrees calamari and Caesar salad were good The waitperson did explain the food would be served as the chef prepared it a little self indulgent to this it is ok to wait so long for the main event The menu was limited and they had run out of 3 of the selections by the 7:30 seating The service was so so This was our second time experiencing this menu and the overall experience was consistent including menu options being unavailable and the randomness of the dishes being served Good to experience something different however will pass on the next pop up

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FAQs

Bolton Street Pantry is rated 4.5 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. Australia
  3. New South Wales
  4. Newcastle and surrounds
  5. Newcastle CBD

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bolton Street Pantry

45 Bolton St, Newcastle, AU-NSW 2300

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newcastle CBD
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
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