An impromptu visit to Sorento, our favourite Vanilla Slice place was being renovated, so we dropped…read moreinto Smashing as it had great seats in the sun. TGeh coffee was made to order, friendly staff, and a fresh berry muffin that was amazing as it was straight out of the oven. The muffin was perfect, and the ambience of the place good. Would have been 5 stars but I am an anti surcharge person as I see that when it is charged it is your busiest day and the extra volume of people make up for penalty rates. Overall I would go back.

Great selection of delicious and healthy foods to choose from and some not so healthy for those who…read moredont mind. Excellent customer service and they have fast & free wifi!! Do your tastebuds a favor and pay them a visit while visiting Sorento.

Veggie quiche is light and fluffy. A bit of salt and pepper really brings out the flavor. Two large…read morecoffees , two quiches about 50$.

Say no more a new look, new name but still the worlds best Vanilla Slices. Simply delectable with…read moregreat service and good coffee. The slices are so good you need a knife and fork to eat them. A must if you visit the area, parking is tough but worth the walk if you have to park up the road. Simply irresistible

I'll be honest, I'm familiar with the owners of Maggie's cafe but I'm surely not biased when I say…read morethat the coffee is always good and the food handmade with care.. what else do you need really when you want to have a nice meal in Rye? The juices are always made to order - perfect and healthy for a hot summer's day. Last time I had a toasted sandwich which was yummy. When the weather is nice the outdoor seating with big shady umbrellas makes a great place to enjoy the view of the beach and pier.

Maggie's Cafe is the kind of place I would expect in a smaller, touristy town. It has a decent…read moreselection of food to dine in or for take away. You can select from the breakfast or lunch menu all day. Our food was good but not great. Everyone was hungry thus it was a welcome sight. Fish and chips were average. The chunky chips were bright yellow and I enjoyed the small side salad. My friend enjoyed her toastie which they serve a couple variations that can be customised. The extra star goes to the service. One of the ladies took time to chat when she heard our American accent. They were receptive to questions about the two types of fish served and extra sauce requests. It was nice to feel welcomed in a place like this.

3.7. Feels and is a bit old fashioned in look. Sometimes that's a virtue…read more This is a nice little place with a substantial outdoor area at the front facing the bay and catching the water. The cafe proper is sometimes open to the elements at the front when the weather is right. It was a cool and sunny day and open to the air was just the right feel today. I had difficulty choosing the food today. The Dagwood Bumstead burger, basically a hamburger with the lot with chips on the side, sounded pretty good. My partner selected the BLT with cheese. The food was old fashioned but good. It was just what we were after. The burger was big, tasty and generous. A substantial meal with done lovely chips. The BLT was very well received too. It was all delightfully retro. There was good music playing too. Nice service throughout as well and the staff seemed happy and engaged. I realised I've been here a number of times over the years and I'll definitely return again.

This cafe does a wonderful job of putting together a great quick feed but that's not all of it…read more Their coffee is the best on the Peninsula. The staff are efficient and I always enjoy their sunny demeanor. The outside eating space is in a great spot amongst the Olive trees. Enjoy!!

Saltbush has changed hands and the new owners are renovating before reopening eta end of April…read moreearly May? 2020

Salt bush has a bit of everything. There are gourmet foods and relishes etc to purchase. And then…read morethere is the restaurant - breakfast and lunch. Lunch is mostly about the specials. I went with the special soup of the day - beef and barley with sourdough toast which was hearty and delicious. The side salad used local lettuce and was extremely tasty. I normally only enjoy rocket but this was a softer romaine lettuce and was fantastic. Sweet options were on offer but if you're after more sugar try the old fashioned lolly shop next door

This is a very easy review to write - I have lunch at Beaches almost every day. You just cannot…read morebeat a $5 salad sandwich, on tasty grain bread with gourmet ingredients made fresh to order. But this is just the start, they also have hot potato, pies, savoury slices and rich foccacia, plus tasty Grinder's coffee in three take away sizes, a range of "home made" cakes and slices, cookies muffins and more. There are lots of options in Queenscliff, but Beaches has always been a staple of good food and service.

What a cute place! The main part of restaurant looks to be "the shed" but with very high arched…read moreceiling. Attached to that is a large tent that can opened on sides in warm weather. It was decorated with little fairy lights. Our wait staff was initially the owner but then she left and other staff took over. They were all very nice but 2 times they brought me the wrong dish. The 1st time the owner came over and apologized saying it was her fault for the miscommunication. The 2nd occasion was after the owner left and I had the feeling the restaurant staff didn't believe me. It made me doubt myself but husband verified that I clearly ordered the scallops- we had chatted with the owner about them. Well fortunately the scallops were fabulous. They were served over mashed English peas. Also yummy. My other order was the grilled calamari served with 2 large pieces of chorizo. Calamari was great- all but one piece was melt in your mouth tender. My husband ordered the steak special (wagyu sirloin?). Steak had the fabulous flavor but too much gristle in it. To finish the meal we split a piece of bischoffs cheesecake. Total yum!

Despite the unassuming exterior and it being a block away from the main art of ships, this is a…read moregem. Indoor area and lovely leafy courtyard. We had breakfast, selecting from a short but well-chosen list of menu options. Service was friendly and efficient. Highly recommended.

Great coffee, carrot cake and milkshake! Funky interior…read moredesign, quick service and friendly staff! Lots of options for seating inside and out.

Groovy to the hell! We have Mexican Day of the Dead themes and funky recycle chic with excellent…read morecoffee and great service. My niece and I are working on a Bunwurrang project on the Peninsula and both require good coffee and healthy food when we travel. We also needed that artistic feel to set us up for the day and cool retro with a nod to the past and a wink to the future and youth does it for us. It's on the corner, tucked in near the beach and there's lots of free parking. The menu is simple with a range of hearty choices for vegetarian and meat eaters, with good bread options. And hey, they gave us a complimentary berry cake with cream - and it was gooood!

Today I had a toasted club sandwich on Italian bread and Gusto continued their tradition of "good…read morefood, service with attitude". I still enjoy coming here after several years putting up with the attitude. It has actually reached the point of humour amongst my group of friends - we would actually be disappointed if we got a smile from the proprieter ! I think this place is more of a hobby for the well to do owner than a business venture - the opening hours and days are quite restricted so you have to pick your visits as well. The food keeps us coming back, usually for a work group lunch. We always factor in extra time for the slow service but have walked out on several occasions when it is apparent we would be waiting for too long. When it is warm the outdoor garden (with fresh herbs, olive trees, etc) is beautiful but a cold desolate place in winter. Pick your days for al fresco dining !

Great courtyard setting under the shade of the olive trees, good menu with excellent selection and…read morefast and courteous service.