While the food was delicious, the service left much to be desired. I was with an autistic client, and we waited over 40 minutes to be served. I had to walk to the front to try and place our order, but the woman with red hair repeatedly said she’d come to take it—only to prioritize seating new customers instead of attending to those already waiting. It was incredibly frustrating, especially since others who arrived after us were served quickly and received utensils while we were overlooked. I eventually had to put my hand up and the other elderly waitress Angie who came with a smile, The only positive she was friendly and genuinely kind —five stars to her.
Sheila Failano
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June 30, 2025
Friendly staff, incredible food, gorgeous bush outlook and amazing coffee! Always packs up quite quickly for breakfast so suggest going early. Our local favorite.
Christian Newman
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February 15, 2025
Amazing service, great food choices including lots of gluten free options and even a little play corner with toys for the kids. Thanks to the lovely friendly staff and chefs who made our brunch perfect 👌🏽
Jessie
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March 27, 2025
Amazing Cilbir eggs and black coffee, and in a beautiful location. The dish has a generous portion of beautiful herbed garlic yoghurt, and chilli oil. They also serve the dish with a small jar of additional chilli on the side if you wish to increase heat.
Hones T
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January 17, 2025
Nice little Cafe alongside the Quarry Gardens, you can pop in before or after your walk around the gardens. We had a group of 6 including a baby which was in a carrier wrap, staff found us a suitable table by politely rearranging a already seated small group to a smaller table. Our servers had the best banter and knew exactly how to work the floor. Our food was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed spending our money here 😊
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While the food was delicious, the service left much to be desired. I was with an autistic client, and we waited over 40 minutes to be served. I had to walk to the front to try and place our order, but the woman with red hair repeatedly said she’d come to take it—only to prioritize seating new customers instead of attending to those already waiting. It was incredibly frustrating, especially since others who arrived after us were served quickly and received utensils while we were overlooked. I eventually had to put my hand up and the other elderly waitress Angie who came with a smile, The only positive she was friendly and genuinely kind —five stars to her.
Friendly staff, incredible food, gorgeous bush outlook and amazing coffee! Always packs up quite quickly for breakfast so suggest going early. Our local favorite.
Amazing service, great food choices including lots of gluten free options and even a little play corner with toys for the kids. Thanks to the lovely friendly staff and chefs who made our brunch perfect 👌🏽
Amazing Cilbir eggs and black coffee, and in a beautiful location. The dish has a generous portion of beautiful herbed garlic yoghurt, and chilli oil. They also serve the dish with a small jar of additional chilli on the side if you wish to increase heat.
Nice little Cafe alongside the Quarry Gardens, you can pop in before or after your walk around the gardens. We had a group of 6 including a baby which was in a carrier wrap, staff found us a suitable table by politely rearranging a already seated small group to a smaller table. Our servers had the best banter and knew exactly how to work the floor. Our food was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed spending our money here 😊