Australian Enterprise Awards 2026 | 69 For coffee connoisseurs and café enthusiasts, Port Macquarie features a vibrant café culture shaped by its coastal location, attracting a varied and vibrant community. Leading the way within the industry, and the surrounding community, is Frankie’s Café and Catering. This locally owned café has earned a reputation for delivering genuine hospitality, consistency, and community connection across its services and we’re pleased to hear more from Owner Trent Davis below, as Frankie’s Café and Catering is named in the Australian Enterprise Awards 2026. Located on Clarence Street in Port Macquarie’s booming business district, Frankie’s is a community-focused café that offers its guests a welcoming and relaxed space that reflects its region’s coastal lifestyle. For families, businesses and businesspeople, tourists and locals alike, and more, this dedicated café serves a wide range of customers every day. The café is also proud to be a space for people to host meetings, celebrations and catered events, for any occasion. Frankie’s offers in-café dining, takeaway, and bespoke catering solutions for private events, corporate functions, and community gatherings. The café serves casual breakfasts, manages busy service periods, and undertakes large catered events, all with its devoted team working tirelessly to offer only the most outstanding customer service. As 2026 starts to unfold, Frankie’s will sharpen its skills for extraordinary catering services with improved menus, easier booking processes, and tailor-made solutions for both corporate and private customers. Frankie’s menu suits different dietary needs and event types, and always uses the highest quality ingredients. Its specialty coffee and seasonal café dining are perfect reasons to get to the café for breakfast or lunch. Frankie’s values of community, consistency, integrity, and care guide its team’s daily decision-making and have been key to building a loyal customer base, an unbreakable team culture, and sustainable longevity for the café. With these values, Frankie’s has formed relationships and built a reputation within its local community and it ensures that its high standards are consistently met. “Our aim is to create lasting relationships, not one-off visits,” Trent told us. “We want every customer to feel welcomed, valued, and confident in choosing Frankie’s – whether for their daily coffee, a family breakfast, or an important catering event. Ultimately, we strive to be a trusted part of our customers’ routines and milestones, delivering the consistent quality and genuine hospitality that keeps them coming back.” “From quality coffee and thoughtfully prepared food to a team that knows our customers by name, Frankie’s is built on trust, reliability, and a welcoming atmosphere that feels both professional and personal.” This café’s team is surrounded by a supportive environment, where these well-known high standards are delivered especially as employees are also valued as individuals. This approach seeps directly into a better service, stronger customer relationships, and a team that is motivated daily. “Our achievements are a direct reflection of our people,” stated Trent. “Because our staff take ownership and pride in their roles, customers feel the difference – through warm, familiar service, and smooth execution during busy periods and catered events. A respectful, inclusive, and well-structured environment enables both individuals and the business to grow and is central to the success and sustainability of Frankie’s Café and Catering.” The future of Frankie’s will be focused on fostering sustainable growth, consistency, and continued connection with the community of Port Macquarie. Prioritising steady growth and development, Frankie’s will continue to provide its quality food and beverages, brilliant service, and impeccable catering which has earned it the title of New South Wales’s Best Breakfast and Lunch Café 2026. As 2026 starts to unfold, Frankie’s will zoom in on its catering services with improved menus, easier booking processes, and tailor-made solutions for both corporate and private customers. Additionally, investing in operational efficiencies through staff training will inevitably streamline its offerings, i.e. its team will continue to be equipped with all the necessary knowledge and skills as the industry evolves. “Our goal is for Frankie’s to be recognised not only for the quality of our food and coffee, but also as a strong local employer and a trusted community business,” concluded Trent. “We aim to continue building a resilient, values-driven brand that supports our team, serves our customers consistently, and contributes positively to the local hospitality landscape. Any recognition in 2026 reflects the collective efforts of our staff, our loyal customers, and the community that continues to support Frankie’s Café and Catering.” Contact: Trent Davis Company: Frankie’s Café and Catering Web Address: www.frankiesportmacquarie.com.au Best Breakfast & Lunch Café 2026 – New South Wales
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