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Early Morning Breakfast in Newcastle: Cafes Open Before 7am
Newcastle cafes open from 5am to 6.30am, from the East End and Newcastle Beach to Hamilton, Mayfield and Lambton. For early starters, shift workers and the sunrise crowd.
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