Best pies lovely food and friendly customer service I would highly recommend this shopread more

Red Neds Gourmet Pie Bar is one of my relatives go to places when they are in Nelson Bay. I've been…read morewanting to try a meat pie speciality spot since I landed in Sydney; this was my first official one. We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon (around 1:30pm). There was a small queue but it moved fast. Over 50 flavours to choose from with most costing between $7.00 to 8.20. The pies come out piping hot. There's about three tables outside so very limited seating. Interesting that they have a for sale sign up on the window. - Drunken beef steak ($7.00 AUD) - this was my savoury pie choice. I found the sauce overly sweet and lacked flavour. - Apple & mango ($7.00 AUD) - for my second pie, I tried a sweet one. Pretty standard except this one they serve cold. Mangoes were sweet but only came on top. Inside is all apple slices. - Scallops & prawns ($8.20 AUD) - nice that you get real whole pieces of scallop. - Lobster, prawns and barramundi ($8.20 AUD) - this is their #1 seller. It reminded me of clam chowder but in pie format. - Lambs fry ($7.00 AUD) - my uncle preferred this one to the spaghetti bolognese. - Spaghetti bolognese ($7.00 AUD) - actual spaghetti inside which is unique. I think eating a whole one is a bit too much. - Kangaroo teriyaki ($7.00 AUD) - with leeks and mushroom. Decent enough but I'm still on the hunt for a satisfying pie experience.

Red Neds Gourmet Pies: A small place with over 50 variety of pies,Yikes! That's a lot of pies!…read more Limited seating unfortunately Had the lamb mint pie,the mint sauce taste over powered the whole pie My wife's kangaroo pie,she felt it was pretty good We shared a scallop pie,I think I've been spoilt with those pies in Tasmania because I didn't think much of this one The Apple pie was the best of what I tasted,sliced apple inside though is a little annoying to eat Was expecting more from the place,but I would still go back to try something else

Their Eggs Benedict with American Streaky Bacon took me back to America!…read more It was filling & tasty. I also tried their scones, and let's just say I wish I wasn't full when I tried these. So, make sure to have friends to share it with.

In an area packed with great food and wine options you would think this place would really pick its…read moreact up given that they have a great venue and beautiful deck overlooking the dam. We called ahead and booked a table for a medium sized group. When we turned up there weren't too many customers (alarm bells should have been ringing but we continued anyway). The chicken was awesome - cooked perfectly and on top of a big arancini ball which was full of flavour. Unfortunately everyone else was pretty disappointed with their meals. Gravlax salad was covered in salt for some reason, they'd renamed meatloaf as 'compressed pulled pork' which caught out a few people, and their wedges were completely inedible and soggy. We actually sent all the wedges back and the staff vented about how the good wedges were expensive so they bought the cheap ones and you just can't expect any better than that. They threw them in the oven a bit longer but basically they came back hotter but still inedible. On the plus side though you can take your receipt to the cellar door next door (Gartlelmann Wines) and get 10% off.

Had exceptional service today by all staff. And best yet…read morethe food was a 10/10 Made for a great day and time out. It's a little cafe and worth the trip. Thanks to all who work here and the awesome chef owner.

Dropped in here for a cuppa with friends recently, and discovered a great new place to go. Friendly…read moreservice, interesting decor, and a great chai latte. We'll be back.

Sunday lunchtime and this place was packed and with a long queue. We had been told the pies here…read morewere good. They also had a McDonalds across the road which usually takes a bit of custom away. We were unimpressed with the food. The pies were OK and the pastries were a bit on the small size but OK. Considering the price they were charging, they could have been much better. An odd indicator was that there were no birds around to eat the pastry...I hoped they weren't in the pies On the positive side, we were able to get a parking spot, and somewhere to sit down. The tables were wiped down regularly and most of the customers wore masks. We won't be back in a hurry as there are plenty of small cafes on and off the main drag that have better quality food and are value for money.

I admit I always stop at this place on my way North and then again heading south and to home…read more Pies are freshly made daily and taste delicious just like a home made version , parking is pretty much always available if not at the shop then across the road where you enter Bathroom are always clean and they are open 7 days a week pretty much 365 days a year They also make a great coffee with plant based milk available As well as the great range of pies they have a beautiful selection of pastries lamingtons and doughnuts The Vanilla slice is amazing ! Plenty of dine in space available with covered outside dining tables also available as well as bench style tables if you want to sit in the sun and enjoy your meal A great alternative to the usual fast food options that are spotted along the highway

If you want to wait half an hour for your coffee just to be given the wrong thing, enjoy this dumpread more

I rarely give bad reviews but I think I need to warn people…read more The food is average but the service is dirt. I've given this place 3 attempts over the last 12 months and the coffee is good, menu is typical, but reliable and the servers every time made me feel like I was an inconvenience. And it wasn't cool Newcastle young people servers, it was mature women who wanted to make me feel small at every chance they got. It was like they had a huge chip on their shoulders. Rolled their eyes, ignored my friends request for no onion and when I asked what was in something they just said 'read the menu'. Lotus is uncomfortable due to the staff. There are a couple of other cafe options in the area and if you have a choice, take just about any of them over Lotus.

This newly acquired business has a very friendly and helpful staff. The baked goods are great and…read morewe always get our bread from here. They've started coffee now, and it is very good with a nice place to sit and relax.

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.