Drop In Espresso Bar — Restaurant in Newcastle-Maitland

Atmosphere - This little coffee shop had a great vibe. It was very busy cafe and i was lucky to get a table on a Sunday morning due to how busy it was, but never affected the service we received.

Coffee - I ordered a large iced latte. I loved it! They had the correct amount of expresso shots it needed to the size of the glass without having to add an expresso shot. It came in a gorgeous glass with a glass straw. The glass it came in was a big win for me. The glass was a size of what a large iced latte should be.

Food - I never ordered a meal, but I wish I did the food looked delicious. I will definitely be back for breakfast.

Service - Staff were very welcoming and friendly.

Overall - Great value for money. Great spot to catch up with friends and family for a coffee or bite to eat. Only down fall is the 15% surcharge...

I come here every week, the girls are so lovely and the guys love banter. They are constantly changing their specials menu and the place is full of love, the food is great and the atmosphere is refreshing especially on a gloomy day.

Can always trust one the staff to have a joke and always be in a chipper mood, kindness pays and they pay it right back!

To the "man" who left a review 18 minutes before this, Karl Knezovich, I was sitting across from you while waiting for my coffee while you were saying such disrespectful things about the staff over a minor human error. They were so kind to you and even gave you free brownies to make up for it, take the chip of your shoulder and put on some...

Drop In Espresso Bar has been recently renovated, which gave me hope for a better experience — but unfortunately, some key issues remain. The biggest problem is consistency. One day the coffee is absolutely spot-on, the next it’s either too bitter or too weak. It’s frustrating not knowing what to expect.

The smell from the kitchen still fills the entire cafe. Despite the renovations, this hasn’t been resolved. If you sit inside, be prepared for the cooking smell to cling to your clothes, which really takes away from the comfort of dining in.

That said, the staff are always friendly and respectful, which I really appreciate. I just wish the overall experience matched their...