While hardly a centre of big-city hipster espresso spots, Tamworth is rich in lovely little cafes, great places to grab quality coffee, and eateries that will serve you up a hearty breakfast. If you are looking for a great brew, or something delicious to keep you going for the rest of the day, look no further.
A real gem of a place, Ruby’s Cafe is randomly and eclectically decorated, with a delightful serving staff, and fresh, delicious smells wafting from the kitchen that promise long, lazy breakfasts in the pretty garden out back. The food and coffee is of the highest quality, and the gift store up front is a lovely touch, with some genuinely excellent pieces on show. Open Tuesday to Thursday from 8am to 3am, Friday 8am to 4pm, Saturday 9am to 3pm and Sunday 8am to 12pm.
The vibe in Addimi is full-on Italian, and while the coffee is great, the breakfast and lunch menus are even better. Think provolone and artichoke panini, or orecchiette with zucchini. The most popular tables spill out onto the street in front where breakfast fans mingle with the early queues of locals looking for a takeaway coffee fix. A lovely little slice of Italian cafe goodness. Open Monday to Friday from 6am to 3pm, and Saturday 6:30am to 2pm.
Perched on the edge of the CBD, The Terrace is a great new addition to Tamworth’s growing cafe scene. As the name suggests, the highlight is the gorgeous terrace on the first floor, overlooking the nearby park. With Campos coffee and T2 teas served, alongside generous and tasty breakfast and lunch options, this is a great place to sit and watch as Tamworth comes to life of a morning. Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 3pm, and weekends 8am to 3:30pm
A gorgeous, retro-themed diner with an interesting and unusual menu driven by American and Mexican influences, down largely to the owners’ shared heritage. The coffee, featuring New South Wales’ own Peaberry beans, is exquisite, but the food is the real hero, with dishes like brisket quesadillas and southern fried chicken tacos ensuring you’ll never leave here hungry. The homemade cakes will test your resolve when you think you really can’t manage another bite! Open Monday to Saturday from 7am to 4pm, and Sunday 8am to 2pm.
The Garden Shed is nestled snugly in the grounds of The Complete Garden, a picturesque and lovely garden centre and garden decor store. The Garden Shed is a rustic, romantic, kitschy and quirky little cafe, excelling in tea and coffee, cakes and snacks. Breakfast and lunch options have a strong focus on fresh, healthy and tasty ingredients, and you can always be guaranteed service with a smile! Open Wednesday to Monday from 9am to 3pm.
An oasis of calm from the hustle and bustle of downtown Tamworth, the peaceful and serene courtyard at the Teamo Teahouse is the perfect place to relax and let the cares of the world fall off your shoulders. Unsurprisingly, given their name, they specialise in teas, and carry dozens of different flavours and types. But coffee lovers shouldn’t despair! There’s good coffee, along with pastries baked in-house, and great light meals. Open Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 3:30pm, and Saturday 8am to 12:30pm.