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The Hood Milk Bar, Newcastle, AU-NSW

The Hood Milk Bar

4.3
4.3
7 Reviews
$40 and under
Breakfast
188 Union Street, Newcastle, AU-NSW 2291

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
  • Kid-friendly
Urban chic blends with a warm nostalgia at The Hood, where the distinctive vibe, paired with the laid-back but attentive service ensures everyone feels at ease. located in the heart of the junction precinct, The Hood has established itself as a landmark café in Newcastle and prides itself on delivering quality coffee along with a simple but creative produce driven menu. we’ve got something for everyone and anytime. Our breakfast menu is very modern Australian with fresh, wholesome ingredients and our lunch menu feature our take on classics and our unique dishes.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Modern Australian, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Monday-Sunday 6:00am - 4:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Looking for a fun, unique venue to host your next event? The Hood’s got you covered! From corporate events, birthday celebrations, engagement parties, weddings and everything in between, we offer a variety of function spaces and is available for hire 7 days a week. Choose from a great range of menu and beverage options or have a tailor-made package created just for you to suit your specific requirements. For bookings and enquiries, please email us fun@thehoodmilkbar.com.au
  • Neighborhood
    Merewether
  • Cross street
    Kenrick Street
  • Parking details
    On site 4 hours complimentary parking available, plus on street parking
  • Public transit
    Union Street Bus Stops Kenrick Street Taxi Rank
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine

What 7 people are saying

The Hood Milk Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

7 Reviews
  1. LaurenG

    New South Wales1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 9, 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The light did not work above our booth. It was very dark. Food arrived cold. Corn fritters were all batter and not much corn. Expensive for what it was. My friends bacon wasn't cooked and their food also arrived cold.

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  2. Flick

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My son & I had the cheese burger, the meat patty was dry & tasteless however the pickles that were on it were amazing! I could have just had a plate of pickles

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  3. LauraH

    New South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff. Lovely environment. Great food.

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  4. SteveL

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 15, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cannot understand why I had to book, when we arrived, it was sit where you like, and reservation wasn't even asked about. Staff were very friendly and pleasing to the eye, we were served straight away and within moments our drinks had arrived. Of course Mains took a bit longer, but NOT overly long. My Husband Ian had the Southern Fried Chicken Burger with fries, which he said was outstanding. I on the other hand had the Poached Chicken Waldorf Salad...it was delicious, however, it lacked much apple, tons of greens, raisins and walnuts, and ample amount of chicken....but not much apple

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  5. KylieA78

    New South Wales1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 28, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Have to ask twice for additional cutlery, not enough for everyone in container and when it was given, not what we needed. Knives instead of forks. Hard to get waitpersons attention to order additional drinks. Meal was good, a little expensive. But will come again.

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  6. Wan789

    New South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was a nice busy morning, had a table for 10 and the service and food was great. One friend was gf and they accidentally brought out the wrong bread with her meal but were quick to replace it with a new meal and offered a discount for the inconvenience. Would recommend the reviver smoothie!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 1, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Fathers Day Breakfast. Our table was too small for 4 people. Wait staff - male excellent - very friendly and fixed the wobbly table. Female young and perhaps a little too busy for her but she wasn't particularly friendly or happy. Food was above average.

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FAQs

The Hood Milk Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 7 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for The Hood Milk Bar

188 Union Street, Newcastle, AU-NSW 2291

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kenrick Street
  • Neighborhood
    Merewether
  • Hours of operation
    Monday-Sunday 6:00am - 4:00pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Modern Australian, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On site 4 hours complimentary parking available, plus on street parking
  • Public transit
    Union Street Bus Stops Kenrick Street Taxi Rank
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Looking for a fun, unique venue to host your next event? The Hood’s got you covered! From corporate events, birthday celebrations, engagement parties, weddings and everything in between, we offer a variety of function spaces and is available for hire 7 days a week. Choose from a great range of menu and beverage options or have a tailor-made package created just for you to suit your specific requirements. For bookings and enquiries, please email us fun@thehoodmilkbar.com.au
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