Stopped by for a quick lunch on the way to Great Ocean Road day trip. It was hard finding a…read moreparking spot but we went around a couple times and got a spot right in front of the cafe. Turkey sandwich was nicely toasted and porched eggs were perfrctly cooked. The hollandaise sauce was excellent as well. It would be nice to have a bed of green on the plate tho. Milk shake was super thick FYI. Workers are nice and it had a nice ambiance. If you are nearby, it it worth trying this place.

Cute cafe in Lorne! My friend and I stopped by to grab a meal. They were out of the reuben so I got…read morethe Morrocan lamb ciabbata. Mega win. It was delicious! They also have a really fun smoothie and juice selection!

Excellent granola and fruit toast. Great coffee also but had to check how many shots of coffee as…read moresmaller cup only had 1 shot. Nice staff and good vibe. Beware 10%surcharge on weekends and 20% on public holidays.

This cafe was nice, but in a way it really wasn't all that outstanding. I did find that the service…read morewas rather good, so I guess that is something that should be noted. I really only came in here for a pot of tea, namely because we also needed to get out of the car and have a bit of a stretch (and my brother was a but hungry as well). Anyway, this did appear to be the only place that stood out, and they did serve us, even though closing time was coming up, so I'll give them points for that as well.

Cute little cafe located, um, right beside a swing bridge. Gets very busy during the season. If…read moreyou miss a table you can lounge on the grass. Coffee was very nice here. The barristas know their stuff. Service was terrific. Recommended.

Great venue with a gorgeous view (for my money, the best view/food combo in Lorne). The coffee is…read moregreat, the chai tea is authentic and delicious. I've only tried breakfasts, which are delicious! Perfect eggs, great toast, great avocado. This place does things well. It can get busy so you may have to wait a bit for your food - but just bring a hat and enjoy the sunshine and the ocean view?

Formerly ARAB Espresso Bar, it has new owners and the food and service is excellent. I had the…read moreGarden Green Salad with Chicken. It was fresh and the chicken well cooked. My son had the Pepperoni Pizza. The pizza has a thin base with just the right balance of ingredients. I would definately recommend this cafe/restaurant! The service was excellent too. Food was fast too come out and although at first not having the drinks that we wanted, when they found some in the fridge out the back they gave one to my son for free! We'll be coming back!

It is cool how some of these places are setting up outdoor areas for non-smokers. It means that…read morethey can enjoy a good cup of coffee (or tea) outside on a nice day without having to worry about smoke drifting everywhere. This is one of those places that has an outdoor area to the side and all of the smokers are relegated to the tables out the front. It was quite crowded when I came here, but that was during the Easter break, so I was not at all surprised. However they did make a decent cup of tea (though since I like more than one satchell of sugar I had to go and get some more). They also have breakfast until 11:00 am, though since I had already eaten previously, I didn't take up the offer.

One of the worst chicken nugget experiences ever. You would think a chicken shack would have good…read morechicken nuggets, instead they were low quality frozen nuggets. The inside looked like a sponge of processed whatever. I paid $9.00 for 6 nuggets and a sweet and sour sauce. I could have bought fresh meat for less than that. Really disappointing. We were planning to eat here a few times just based on the name but thankfully we learned early not to return. Why oh why didn't I read the reviews first?

And absolute disaster.... Asked the person taking the orders a question about the sizing of…read moresomething and was told a number then recieved half the amount i was told. Also ordered chips based on the sizing suggestions displayed on the wall and also received nothing anywhere near the portion size advertised. When questioning the owner about the discrepancies in meal siting i also politely asked about being charged several dollars over what was on the menu displayed outside to what was on the board inside and was subsequently told to get out in front of a que of other customers.. horrible owner with a horrible attitude towards customers. You would think trying to support a local business who have being doing it tough during covid times with your dollars would be met more welcomely than what was served up to myself and my family tonight. Sadly reading the reviews of this place and the previous behaviour of the owner i should have expected exactly what we got. Will happily spend my money elsewhere in town where it's appreciated. Would NOT recommend. EVER

This was a nice lunch stop driving through Lorne as part of our Great Ocean Road trip. Quick and…read moreeasy service. Good coffee and toasties.

Popped in real quick for a bite while on a tour of Australia's southern coast. Mostly outdoor…read moreseating and super casual atmosphere. Coffees and sweets inside and crowded with a mix of locals and tourists. Ready to order and leaning towards a big, juicy burger but the manager and waiter both ranted and raved about their special, The wild Atlantic Salmon on a fresh salad. I desperately wanted to give the salmon a 5 Star, but when you enjoy the salad more than the salmon then you know something isn't quite right with the fish. #undercooked. I had to send it back to cook longer. I really was gonna get a burger. A bit disappointed but you can't win em all. Still enjoyed the meal though and service was friendly and they were apologetic.. And that goes a long way with me.

Here is your typical fried fish and chips pitstop along the Great Ocean Road. Salty Dog had…read moreeverything we needed to re-energize after coming from Melbourne on our way to Apollo Bay. Simply put: fried seafood and chips definitely make you full. We ordered a basket of fried cod, scallops, and shrimp. Along with the seafood, we were bestowed upon a plethora of fries that surprisingly enough- we finished! The batter was good but a bit soggy after it had been hanging out with the fish too long. The highlight was definitely the fried scallops that we had. Wish we could have had more of these juicy suckers! While it's a bit pricey, Salty Dog delivered and we were better off with it on the rest of our Australian road trip. Caution: No bathrooms inside, so if you need to make a stop for the potty, best consider another option.

Looks good.. but it's not. I had to throw away most of the food. The batter was soggy, the fried…read morefish still had skin on, and the sauces were mediocre.

Take away only bakery option at the edge of town. Lots of prepared rolls and toasties waiting…read moreunder glass and refrigeration to be bought and consumed. Abundant outside seating available under large umbrellas. If it's early and no cars are parked you'll get a sea view. My coffee was ok but essentially unmemorable. The staff member who served me was efficient and what I'd call semi pleasant. It was a nice experience sitting outside here on a beautiful sunny morning. An ok place that has room to improve.

As far as small town bakeries go, this is a good one. They tell me everything is made on the…read morepremises. I don't do meat pies unless I'm desperate, which I was, so I tried one. They were good. Real meat. Fairly priced. Cooked to perfection. We went back to Grandma Shields.