Plain basic cafe/bistro fit out. Little to please the eye here. The cafe has a nice open air area…read moreout the back which provides a view of the river albeit with a car park prominently in the foreground. This might be controversial but the establishment has a slightly bogan air to it. It's an accurate observation much as I love my fellow man and a bit of lowbrow now and then. The eight people at the table next to us weren't so much talking as shouting at each other. We were mystified by the behaviour which was irritating. This place wasn't my choice and I was thinking rather dimly of it before our ordered charcuterie board arrived at the table. This near eradicated any negative thoughts I had about the place. The board was very nicely composed. Every single item on the board was as fresh as a daisy, dancing with flavour and lovely on the palate. The size was perfect too. Spot on for two people who weren't ravenously hungry. I arrived with a cynical outlook, we left very happy. It's a 3.5.

Plain basic cafe/bistro fit out. Little to please the eye here. The cafe has a nice open air area…read moreout the back which provides a view of the river albeit with a car park prominently in the foreground. This might be controversial but the establishment has a slightly bogan air to it. It's an accurate observation much as I love my fellow man and a bit of lowbrow now and then. The eight people at the table next to us weren't so much talking as shouting at each other. We were mystified by the behaviour which was irritating. This place wasn't my choice and I was thinking rather dimly of it before our ordered charcuterie board arrived at the table. This near eradicated any negative thoughts I had about the place. The board was very nicely composed. Every single item on the board was as fresh as a daisy, dancing with flavour and lovely on the palate. The size was perfect too. Spot on for two people who weren't ravenously hungry. I arrived with a cynical outlook, we left very happy. It's a 3.5.

This place was absolutely jam-packed when we visited. The staff were friendly and efficient, but…read morethere weren't enough of them. Consequently, tables were sitting there with leftover dishes still on them, uncollected. We had to pick a table that hadn't been cleared and push the dirty dishes to the side. The food itself was really nice - we shared a burger and a beetroot salad, both of which were generous and tasty. The position is lovely, overlooking a creek. Just avoid the busier times and you'll be well looked after here.

This is a cute little cafe in a back street. The cafe has an engaging 50s/60s retro look. It's…read morelovely inside but it also has a great back area where we sat. There was lovely soft sun shining on the morning we visited and sitting in the courtyard was gorgeous with a gentle calming breeze. The coffee here was good. Lovely and richly flavoured. We also had a gorgeous fluffy blueberry muffin. It was delicious. Only the weight of the abundant blueberries stopped the muffin from flying off into the sky. Lovely home made food. This is a really nice cafe but it was unaccountably difficult to find. All it needs is a more prominent sign out front and an improved street presence. It's a 4.5. Nice.

Great coffee shop in Bright with inside and out side seating available. Food and coffees are great…read more Need out door heating.

There always seemed to be plenty of people outside this place so we decided to give it a try…read more Sadly, the owner/manager seemed to be having a bad day when we approached the front counter. He was scratching his head over what appeared to be some invoices and didn't seem to be particularly interested in we his customers. He was distant, gruff and unfriendly. All we wanted was a coffee. They came out eventually brought by a much pleasanter young girl. We'd asked for double shots but we didn't see much evidence of that strength. Taste was reasonable though. It's a bare pass only for this place because of the ordinary service. Sad stuff.

I had a fantastic coffee here in 2008 and rated it as possibly the best I'd ever had. Maybe the…read moreanticipation was too much? It was nice enough but lacked the creaminess from 2008. It's a great little cafe tho jam packed full of stuff to buy. Be ware...don't enter if you're a clumsy clot because you'll end up paying for anything you break including things placed precariously on a shelf. Thankfully, only lollies were placed in this fashion but be careful when you enter. The tables make the cafe very squeezy. Had me the pecan and white choc flan. Yum!

Hard to see what justifies the current lofty 4.4 rating here. It's a nice little cafe but nothing…read moreout of the ordinary. A 3.5 for mine. The coffee was ok without scaling the heights. Our Monte Carlo biscuit was tasty but sadly excessively crumbly and fell apart when handled. Service was fine. A competent establishment for sure but it hovers nearer average than spectacular, although to be fair we didn't have a meal here.

Delayed review but I've only just joined Yelp. Stayed in…read moreBright on Queen's Birthday weekend and eat breakfast here two mornings in a row. Both days very busy but we were in no hurry so no problem. Friendly staff told us what time would be till service of food and pretty accurate. Very enjoyable with good size portions which set us up for the day. Throughly recommend.

An unassuming wooden door leads to thirteen narrow steps and an unexpected gem. The food is…read morecomparable to Melbourne's best; the wine selection is wide, deep and almost entirely local; the atmosphere could not be better and would almost have you believe you'd ended up in New York or Scandinavia and perhaps best of all the wait staff are knowledgable, attentive, friendly, welcoming and; if you're lucky; might even be the owner himself. My wife described it as possibly the best meal she's ever enjoyed and I'm hard pressed to offer a counter example. Dumplings and quail were demolished for entrée followed by the incredible duck salad and burger for mains. Desert was perfection: a boysenberry and vanilla parfait. Book in advance for certain as seating is limited but do not let a trip to Bright go by without stopping by. This establishment will meet and exceed all expectations.

Times are changing in Bright. A town best known by food fans for a few hits (la blance ice…read morecreamery, Simone's) and many more misses, evident in the frequently changing restaurant styles, formats and menus, now has a well-established modern indoor/outdoor brewery and this little beauty, 'Thirteen Steps.' Strolling curiously past one day, the owner stopped boy partner and myself with 'You have reached your destination'. Clearly conscious of the prestige of the clientele he has just stopped (flattery gets you along way with us) we paused and heard the story. With a fair pedigree behind them, owner and chef have moved from Melbournefor the good life and bought Thirteen Steps last May. They opened in November and one look at their adventurous menu had us sold. Well expectations were high but I couldn't possibly even image the experience before us, easily best of the year and might even scrape into top 10 restaurant experiences EVER. The atmosphere, in a sexy cellar, down 13 steps (logically) has an intimacy you dream of. The food was exceptional. The pork shoulder/duck fat/thyme terrine smashed café vue for 6, the coconut duck curry laughed at Chin Chin and the pickled burger grinned menacingly at Huxtaburger. We were granted samples of wine before we chose our bottle (most between $30-$40, unheard of in Bright). Then the fun really started. Dimly lit lights gave way to romantic moments, neighbours chatted, the vinyl started spinning - French house don't mind it they do. 'Appropriate to dance?' I queried. Taking my cue from the hipsters sipping tequila next to us (are we in Berlin, perhaps Eastern Europe, La Esquina in NYC?) I bounced in my seat -having.a.ball. Dessert - doughnuts with dripping chocolate sauce and crème brulee. Bravo - I throw my hands in the air (didn't but you get the picture). All this for under $150. We stumble up the stairs, spilling out into the street. There is no one in sight, no sounds, just a door in a wall, 13 steps down ,something special awaits. I imagine I'm giggling, secretly stealing away from a speakeasy in a land and time far far away, it's a discovery - I told you first....

Slightly confusing name as it doesn't seem to be open to have a wine at night as we discovered last…read morenight. It seems to be more of a cafe that can serve wine. It's a small brightly decorated little cafe. You get a good feel from it. The coffee here is very nice, probably the best we had in lovely Bright. Substantive and nicely flavoured. Service was brisk and amiable.

Great spot in bright for some brunch lunch or afternoon snack! This place was a great find. Would…read morehighly recommend the smashed Avo on sourdough with goats cheese. They also do a great grazing plate with lots of yummy cheese meat and antipasto! My friend had the banana smoothie which was delicious too. Wait staff are friendly and have lots of country charm and the place looks like it would be comfortable in a Melbourne suburb. Has outdoor seating and big tables for groups or sharing as well as couches which is nice. They also sell fresh bread and yummy gourmet food stuffs like jams, relishes, teas and coffee which I always spend my money on. Definitely worth a look next time you're in Bright!