Great food, great service, beautiful location!…read more Definitely recommend for a peaceful meal!

Last minute gathering of family and a nearby lunch spot needed. Luckily, my mother in law had this…read moresuggestion ready and up her sleeve for such an occasion. Through picturesque Australian bush and coastal breezes, we arrived at Lakehouse Cafe for lunch. I'll be upfront: I wasn't expecting much. We noticed that most venues in the area have a weekend surcharge and Lakehouse is no different. It did cost us $2 more per person to eat here on a Saturday. Did it bother us, no? Would it bother others? I'm sure it might and hence I'm telling you about it now. There weren't many staff on duty and we were some of the last of the lunch crowd to arrive. They easily accommodated our table of 6 and we were happily sat in the corner overlooking the river. While we waited for lunch we waxed lyrical about how the space could be converted into a beautiful weekender. Their menu is part bistro / part cafe. I opted for the grilled barramundi with an Italian tomato sauce and roast kipfler potatoes. With two gluten intolerant diners, this dish was our salvation from an afternoon of regret and pain. I also took a breath expecting regret upon ordering a flat white here but surprisingly it was quite a satisfying cup of coffee. Less foam than others but this was actually perfect for me. A definite winning selection amongst our group and a venue I'd gladly return to for a casual, slow-paced and indulgent holiday meal.

This was a-little Gem ...... looks like a new addition to Ettalong Beach. It looks modern,…read moreattractive and with Beachside Artwork on display it adds that extra pizzazz to add to your morning coffee experience. The menu was well laid out ..... long enough to cater for even the fussy individual. The coffee was delicious and yes our favorite serve in a large mug. Our breakfast was an extremely tasty Shakshuka ...... perfect for a cold, wet morning ...... hearty with plenty of soft Turkish toast to mop it all up. We discovered a little treasure that we will revisit over the next week whilst enjoying our mid year winter break.

Coffee is not bad and this shop fills a valuable void in Ettalong Beach since the demise of Let's…read moreDo Lunch. A small but intimate shop allows you to relax and enjoy your coffee in style, a reasonable range of snack and light lunch food also available

Review Visiting…read moreEttalong for the first time we were relying on reviews to help us decide where to eat! We weren't disappointed. First was The Scarlett Cafe for breakfast. The person serving was absolutely delightful and very friendly. The food was really delicious, made with love. I had the Eggs Benedict with spinach and bacon. My friend had smashed avocado and poached eggs! The food was great. My only comment was the time it took for our food to be cooked and served - it was about 35 minutes from ordering to service. It was, however,worth the wait!

An absolute favourite for coffee, the food is always fresh and full of flavour. We've been regulars…read morefor a few years now and can honestly say Glee @chapman keeps growing and getting better. Love the staff, love the coffee, love the building. A dinner menu would be amazing!

Still a great venue, menu changes regularly, sometimes for the worse though, but it is good at the…read moremoment. Coffee is still good. The staff at the moment seem very inexperienced (all teenagers, no adults and no one managing the cafe). First meal came, then 30 mins later still no other food or the drinks. Nothing came until we chased up where it everything was. The money for the late meal was refunded. But far better to get things right.

This cafe is really good - not as great as Green Tangerine, which is a cross the road - but still…read morequite good. The food here is the drawing card. The menu is awesome! And the best part is they are willing to add and change anything. All the picky eaters were extremely happy. We came here for breakfast/brunch and it was awesome. The staff here are friendly. But a warning the food does come out slowly - we waited a fair bit for the food. The staff were apologetic , as it was crowded, so that was easily forgiven. Sadly, the coffee is not as good as the food. It was alright, but honestly nothing special. If you are coming to eat here order the juice - that was amazing! They have different juice cocktails all as good as each other. Just a warning, this is not a well kept secret - everyone comes here. So it is crowded and busy most of the times, so be prepared to wait for a seat and then your food. However, it is popular for a reason.

I still don't get why this place is popular. I gave it a chance twice and I let down both times…read more Food is over priced for what it is. Staff are hopeless, they literally have no idea what they are doing and when you ask them for your coffee they act like you are inconvenience even though you've asked 3 times in an hour where the coffee is. Yes, we waited an hour for a coffee as we also had ordered food which was pretty shit as well. After the last visit, I won't be back. I always tell friends to steer clear.

Had a great lunch here, the Mexican pork brisket was amazing and filling. The guac that cane with…read moreit wasn't to good though. The meat and marinate was savory and a perfect fluffy tortilla!

I can always count on a delicious breakfast after a long walk on Avoca Beach. Great green tea,…read moreawesome coffee & absolutely perfect eggs. My husband and I treat ourselves at least once a month!

This is a place that can only be experienced. A description would fail in every way possible. Both…read morethe food and location are amazing. Go for a variety and share the dishes. It's the best way to experience the range of possibilities. There are about 15 main selections. Service is quick and efficient. Coffee isn't so great. But cafe next door is ok. Ask before drinking next doors coffee in seafood restaurant area. Outdoor scene is right on the sandy border. Kick back and relax. Don't forget your sunglasses. Parking is easy and ample. A quick 45min from North Shore. Even when busy there are people leaving every 2 minutes. Go for a short walk afterwards and admire the shoreline. Best of all .... Free parking. No time pressure.

Awesome seaside location, right in the southern corner of Avoca Beach and where the footpath out…read morethe front is just pure beach sand. So you'll have sand between the toes as you munch on the freshly cooked tasty fish and chips in this salty location. In summer the tempering NE sea breeze is a refreshing delight while dining under the awning, and during the cooler months this corner is semi-protected from the prevailing southerly winds.

As one of the only places to go in the area for a cuppa or grab a bakery lunch, it has become one…read moreof my favourite places to drop in. It has the standard selection of drinks, sandwiches and baked goods. The coffee is fine and there are table around to sit and eat both inside and out. Everything is pretty standard but I know I will get a decent meal.

Great service and amazing people. The food is always fresh and the coffee is delicious! Best place…read moreto go if you want a good meal!