A pretty little seaside cafe servicing the suprisingly large amount of tourists that float through…read moretown. Located right on the waterfront this spot is always busy and buzzing. While popularity might seem like a grand thing it comes at a cost. I've never seen a cafe with so many rules, regulations and signs. As we had the dogs with us we sat outside. The first sign tells you to order and pay inside as a result of many many people not paying when dining outside. Walking inside you are hit with a wave of confusion. There's a small cafe area and a bar area. No sign telling you where to actually order. This small confusion and lack of staff assistance saw quite a few of us waiting around trying to order. Which gave me even more time to read signs. The sign telling guests to ask for more water from the fridge. There are signs telling the staff how to act. How to deal with intoxicated patrons. How to call 000 if they need help. It goes on and is a bit over powering. As a customer you hope that staff have the basic skills to be a waiter and don't need constant reminding to do stuff. The price of cakes were pretty hefty. $6 for a muffin-ouch! In the end we ended up just having a coffee each and a yo-yo biscuit. I was one happy pelican scoffing away the most delicious yo-yo I have ever tasted. Next time we head down his way I'll be stopping by to grab a few for the road trip home.

Our favourite place for breakfast any time we are in Paynesville. A good selection, all tasty and…read morewell priced. And the amazing view across to Raymond Island comes for free!!!

Best breakfast so far on our Australia travels. Off the main street only a block which makes for…read morea pleasant quiet spot to enjoy. Warm and friendly service. Highly recommend.

Great coffee - super brekky and lunch items as well as delicious cakes & donuts !…read more Very Covid safe and super friendly staff

Nice little country cafe, great cakes and light meals. Locally owned and managed, meaning a very…read moregrass roots experience.

Stumbled upon this little place while looking for a rest stop on our long drive. It's situated on…read morethe highway - blink and you'll miss it! We were greeted by the owners beautiful dog, then the owners themselves. They were warm and genuine. This little place has it all: hot meals, sandwiches, cakes, pies, sausage rolls, snacks, drinks, tea, coffee... not to mention locally made crafts. We had breakfast and it was well priced, not fancy, more home-cooked, but definitely in a good way. There's a few tables inside but if the weather is suitable, go to the deck out the back and enjoy the views over the gully. There's toilets available for customers, and sufficient parking out front. Give this place a go!

Pleasant venue. My impression was that it was more of a restaurant than coffee shop but they were…read morehappy to do "just coffee"! Business is for sale (July 2025)

It was a quiet day in the restaurant. Food was ordinary. Staff not attentive to clearing plates…read more Coffee is usually good, but not today, actually awful. Servers would benefit with basic etiquette training. Such a pity as the food used to be good and the decor is lovely.

Average food. Slow service. Had to wait over 45mins for our meal. Menu is lacking varietyread more

Great place for brunch, very friendly atmosphere and staff!…read more Menu was very good so spoilt for choice! I had poached eggs, bacon, avo and mushrooms. I'd highly recommend it!

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

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.

Snow and Pony sounds like my kind of place…read more The space here is rather narrow and it does get really crowded in the peak periods. Just after snow school has started and ended. So pick your time carefully. There aren't a lot of seats and it can be a bit squishy when the yummy mummies insist on pushing little Quinoa and Goji in a pram through the venue. The perks are that the coffee here is really good and the sweet treats offer a decent sugar hit before you hit the slopes again. Ask the staff what's muffin specials are on for the day.

This place is a must for those wanting a seriously sensational dining experience for breakfast,…read morelunch or dinner. It also has a great list of cocktails, wines and other drinks. We dropped in for a cocktail one afternoon after skiing and loved the menu so much we booked in for dinner the following night. They have sharing plates or ordinary serves for those not so inclined to share ( yeah, that person is me). I eat mainly vegan/ vegetarian food and found their options to cater to my wants. I highly recommend the green papaya salad- it's in the "sides" section of the menu but I wished I had of ordered it as a main. It was amazing. Prices are a little high but it is certainly worth it. It's a small place so I would book a table do you don't miss out on this experience Oh, I didn't mention their bombe dessert.... You'll just have to trust me that it's worth the try, just don't eat it alone! It serves a few people

Great coffee Great food!!!…read moreHad the chicken burger and a coffee and was very happy! Worth a visit

A Melbourne eatery in Sale. Excellent. Had the avocado…read moreeggs Benedict. Great flavors. Cooked perfectly.

We stopped at Nick's for breakfast and wished we hadn't…read more Our orders were pretty simple--poached egg on toast with a pot of tea for the missus and scrambled egg on toast with sausage and a long black coffee for me. Somehow the drink orders got lost. We had to follow up, and the drinks arrived at least 20 minutes after we initially ordered. Food service was also glacially slow. The restaurant had only a few customers, so there shouldn't have been any issues. When the food did arrive, the missus' poached eggs were perfect. But my scramble, which arrived a few minutes after hers, was scorched, while the sausage was just barely warm. To Nick's credit, the waitress was apologetic and voluntarily comped us for the very late drinks. However, visitors can get better breakfasts and service at the other bakeries and cafes along the Lake Entrance Esplanade.

Full of locals for lunch taking advantage of their lunch special. Decor is good. View is great…read more Staff are a little outnumbered but on the job. The panang beef was a little too watery and a little short on peanut flavour for my taste but at $13 it was great to sit gown and enjoy the view and the meal. Forgot two meals but they arrived pronto once pointed out and gave us on for free yo make up for it. Overall, a good stop.