Mischief Kitchen — Restaurant in Newcastle-Maitland

We are visiting and staying just up the road. The menu is what made us come in, however as a struggling family business when a staff member isn't there it's a huge issue for everything else. My simple ham cheese tomato toastie tastes so oddly of seafood I can't eat it, neither did my partner. The coffee was good and the staff are extremely happy and helpful. The area is an outside play area so please keep in mind outside means outside dirt, trees bugs the works.. but kids love that!! There is a handful of kids here absolutely loving the play area. I do think toys would need to be replaced etc every few months due to being outside with nature, but the idea of letting the kids have the area out here is just amazing! They are close and safe and it's nice to see families just letting kids be kids. I didn't actually go into the restroom but it also seems to be outside so it may be like any 'outside bathroom's get smells and dirt etc not be as hygienic as an indoor one with cleaning Schedules etc. all around great atmosphere and I would loved the chef to have been at the...

Very dirty cafe/ play area ..no hand towels to dry hands after going to toilet, nothing was wiped or cleaned the whole time we were there..high chairs filthy, we had to find one and clean it ourselves!! totally messed up a very basic breakfast and coffee was sour tasting and cold!! Avo smash tasted overwhelmingly like vinegar and strangely was served with bottled sweet chilli sauce. Two very rusty fans that literally did nothing and didn’t oscillate, so was really hot and oppressive!! Watched as staff constantly came out apologising for mistakes and muck ups !! Sadly would rate experience a zero based on todays experience and recommend that they spend time cleaning the outside seating area, tables...

I don't know how many times I have driven past this been hiding in plain sight. Popped in for brekky at about 7:15 and noticed a tradie leaving (usually a sign that breakfast might be good). I had the Moroccan Spiced eggs and really enjoyed my meal. The host was on the ball as I walked in and recited all the pre made options available including their contents. as I sat eating my breakfast more people came in (once again a great sign). So besides the ready made options there were also plenty of menu choices and a selection of fresh juices. I expect this business is a big hit with mums as there is a colourful outdoor (mostly under cover) playground. I'll happily drop in again next time I am...