Essence Cafe

04/06/2026

Lemon yoghurt cupcakes with butter cream frosting and a drizzle of house made strawberry coulis. Absolutely divine!
Come and check us out at 47 Donald St Nelson Bay. Plenty of great coffee shops around, you just have to come 😜

03/06/2026

Ham cheese and pineapple toastie on Turkish... Takes me back to my childhood 😃

Delicious, fast and available all day. Served with salad for just $16.9

Come and try one today.

Essence Cafe 47 Donald St Nelson Bay

03/06/2026

Come and join us for an afternoon tea party at Essence Cafe. July 13 from 2.30pm. Bring your Mother, your Sister, your Auntie, your besties. Tickets available now.

25/05/2026

Pistachio cheesecake for breakfast, because some days are like that.

24/05/2026

House roasted veg, with pesto, rocket and feta. Absolutely delicious and filled with goodness, you know exactly what you're getting when you have Essence food. We bake and create in store, no fillers, no chemicals.

23/05/2026

Baking daily. If you want something special for your next event consider using Essence Cafe and Bakehouse. Catering platters sorted ✅

22/05/2026

Small double shot long black, served 3/4 full with a cube of ice. At Essence we call it The Roxy, because that's her daily. What's yours? Comment for a chance to win a coffee on Roxy 😉

Essence Cafe 47 Donald St Nelson Bay

19/05/2026

It's on! The inaugural Essence High Tea. Book your tickets now. Come with your group of ladies, your daughter, or your Mum.

Hand made sweet and savoury items, bottomless tea and coffee, and entertainment by the delightful Jasmin Evans.

From 230pm July 13. Limited tickets. Don't miss this afternoon of enjoying you and your special person in the company of like minded people.

BYO available.

15/05/2026

A fantastic initiative driving visitors to our CBD. Great work PSE ❤️

✨ So… what is Port Stephens Events? ✨

Port Stephens Events is a local not-for-profit organisation created with one simple goal — to host and promote amazing events right here in Port Stephens, while supporting our local businesses and bringing people together as a community ❤️

The organisation began in 2024 with a vision to create events that celebrated our region, encouraged people to explore local venues, and created experiences people would genuinely remember.

2024 also saw the launch of the very first Taster Trails… and WOW, what a response! 🍴🍹
The trails were an incredible success, with locals and visitors embracing the idea of tasting their way through some of the best venues in the bay.

Fast forward to 2026, and the Taster Trails are back bigger and stronger than ever — with this year’s trails selling out within DAYS of going on sale! 🙌

The support from local businesses has been absolutely phenomenal, and it’s that support, community spirit, and collaboration that continues to drive Port Stephens Events forward each year.

Led by President Peter North from Salamander Bay Rotary Club, Port Stephens Events continues to grow, with a passionate committee committed to creating exciting experiences for our community.

This week, the 2026 committee members were officially elected, and we’d love to congratulate and thank them for volunteering their time and energy:

⭐ President — Peter North
⭐ Vice President — Sean Andrews
⭐ Secretary — Sandra Morey
⭐ Treasurer — Lisa O’Meara

Committee Members:
✨ Felicity Hamilton
✨ Wendy DuPont
✨ Geoff Brown
✨ David Clinch
✨ Kerrie Jeffreys

Here’s to another exciting year of community events, local collaboration, and celebrating everything we love about Port Stephens ❤️

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13/05/2026

Freshly baked scones, get them while they're hot!

Essence Cafe 47 Donald St Nelson Bay