There is a large choice of cafes in Bairnsdale, but the New Leaf Cafe is definitely the best in my…read moreopinion. You can usually get a good gauge on how good an eatery is by how many people are there, and the New Leaf is always buzzing with life. The food is delicious and nutritious, the staff are lovely, and they also offer a fantastic catering service. If you're passing through and want a tasty lunch be sure to check it out- it is inside a hardware store but don't let that put you off- it just means you also have the option of dining out in their beautiful garden department.

Great breakfast wrap and coffee, very relaxing garden centre surroundings. Recommended.read more

First time eating here, stopped in for lunch and it was very good. I had a green curry seafood dish…read morethat was on special and my husband had the lamb massaman curry. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Thai Monsoon is where exquisite tastes are harmoniously created to be savoured.read more

A regular place for some wholesome food and Tea/coffee cake. Friendly prompt service. The only…read moreplace in Gippsland open after 3.00 pm and this is from Tues to Sun. Gallery upstairs and right in CBD

Terrific pizza! This is really excellent pizza - lovely thin…read morecrust with really good quality toppings! Quite reasonably priced and quite fast service (we had it delivered)!

Super tasty pizza, delicious melty cheese, perfect toppings, made me sad to finish my last bite. I…read morewas stuck savouring the last slice like my life depended on it. The service was good, nice waiters who asked how we were and were super easy to chat with. The whole place felt homey, perfect lighting glistened on the pizza and the wooden tables were suspiciously un-sticky. I only have two problems. My pizza could have used a little more sauce tho. And they didn't light my candle. Anyway. Super good.

Main hotel closed down due to poor service, food and ambiance…read more Reopened as new leaf cafe. Exceptional customer service, food quality & selection.

Gastro pub experience! The dining room in this hotel is…read morefurnished with mismatched antique chairs and tables which gives a kind of warm homely feeling. The food is amazing - it's a cut above the standard pub meals with frozen chips and seafood. The service is really friendly but we did feel the portions were a little on the small side!

Life on the road means looking out for good takeaway options. Here's the place to get a great…read moreburger in Bairnsdale, featuring classic 60s interior styling including a plastic mounted Marlin. Opposite Maccas but their burgers can't match this chewy substantial hamburger roll toasted correctly and containing a big beef patty charred just right. Fresh lettuce, tomato and sauce. Went with bacon and cheese extras and very pleased to do so. Old George looks like he's been flipping them since Elvis was in the army. Great value and beaut fuel for the hungry traveller in East Gippsland.

Really nice traditional hamburgers. Had one with the lot and it was fresh and well cooked. Highly…read morerecommended.

Found this little gem on another travel site with numerous positive reviews and they were spot on…read more Very friendly and welcoming service. Comfy dining room. To top it off they had clean toilets for travelers like us. We had the chicken Caesar and the mixed grill to share. Both were good examples of some Aussie cafe food. Convenient stop for us on the way to Melbourne. Right (or should I say left) on the main road. Quick rest stop and bite to eat and continue on!

I've read good reviews of this cafe on other sites but, having had breakfast there yesterday, I…read moredon't know what they're on about! My poached eggs were over-cooked and cold, the toast was undercooked & the bacon was nothing to write home about. For $9.00 I thought it was a pretty poor effort. In fairness, I will say that the coffee was good.

Looking for a place to get some dinner at around 8.55pm, visiting the area we had no idea most…read morerestaurants would be closed by 8. What good fortune to stumble upon Rustic River Eats as they were packing up to go home but were still open for service. We managed to put our order of a burger, fish, potato cakes and scallop in just before 9pm. Standard Aussie fish'n'chips, deep fried and crispy battered just like I'm used to. Much better than the kebab place we had to dine at night before (down the street due to the same dilemma of trying to find food after 8pm). Friendly service, nice casual neighborhood joint - we did take out and were completely satisfied.

One of my favourite ever cafes. I'm from Melbourne and…read morepicky as anything about cafes and coffee and can't BELIEVE that little old Bairnsdale is so lucky to have this one. I've eaten there and had take away many many times and it is consistently excellent. I've never had a single bad meal and their coffee is fantastic. Generous serves and quality ingredients, and a really good menu. Service is great too.