Lavenders Cafe

Great happy, friendly& efficient staff. Eggs Bene perfect, just right amount of sauce, balsamic nice touch.Compliments to chef! Presentation of all lovely.. Certainly be back.

- Sandy Flegg -

Decided to go to breakie on this lovely Sunday morning, after reading the reviews I was abit concerned with the pigeons however yes they were around and yes they were at unoccupied tables however they did not bother us once. We both got the mighty breakie burger one on Turkish bread it was lovely and very filling we also got scones to share and I can definitely say they hit the spot after many years since I’d had a scone. Also got orange juice and a hot chocolate the orange juice has pulp so that was the only thing we could fault but that’s just our personal preference Service was great, attended to in moments and was told we could sit anywhere witch is always a bonus menus were handed in seconds and our order was taken the second the both of us stopped looking at the menu food and drinks came out in a timely manner. Over all would definitely recommend and will definitely be back

- mia nikolic -

I would have given Lavendars 5 stars if it were not for the somewhat lacklustre service. We were told to take our pick of seating. It was not busy at the time. There was only one other couple sitting outside when we arrived. We decided to sit outside to enjoy the outdoors, the river views, the old heritage architecture that surrounded the cafe and the birds. We love birds! That was our choice. We did not have any issues with the array of pigeons strutting around the cafe, some were stunning however, there was a rather long table right next to us that was covered in unfinished meals. That's ok however, these meals were being picked apart by the pigeons - again - ok. My gripe was how long these left over meals were to remain on that table. We arrived, perused the menu, ordered - which my partner had to go to the register to do - of course that's ok if that's how you roll but we thought there was table service? Maybe we're wrong and we'll happily accept that if we are - we didn't see anything to state otherwise. We were served or meals, which by the way were delicious! I really enjoyed my Macadamia Crumbed Camembert Cheese with Red Currant Glaze, Onion Jam and Rocket and Apple Salad. A taste sensation - prepared to perfection TBH. I'm a really slow eater, really slow. It was not busy, as I said, there was one other couple outside, a second joined as as we ate and as far as I could see there was maybe two couples inside. The food on the table beside us remained the entire time. It was picked apart by the pigeons. Again, I've nothing against pigeons but I could not understand why that food was left there for so long, when there were signs asking to not feed to birds. It really is not acceptable for food or plates/dishes to be left out like that for so long, they should have been collected as soon as the party left - if not beforehand. It was NOT busy. However, as I mentioned earlier - the food was delicious and even divine.

- Rochelle -

WOW. GREAT FOOD GREAT SERVICE. we had a group of 21 and all of our food was fresh and hot and on time. Drinks hot and nothing was a problem for the Management and the Staff.

- just dave -

Lavenders was recommended to us by my daughter. We loved the position overlooking the river and Thea the waitress was a lovely ambassador for the cafe - she was young but spoke politely and double-checked our order. Service was quick and thoughtful. Our “big breakfast” was perfectly cooked and enjoyed immensely. Drinks were great. We will definitely return!

- Alison Francis -

Beautiful cafe by the water. Great menu options and lovely staff. Ordered lunch which took 40 minutes but it was peak time and quite busy. Ordered some coffees which came out quickly and were 10/10 Burger and chips and snitty and chips also 10/10

- Jade Russell -

The Lavendars Cafe is a lovely place on the river in Maitland with delicious food, good coffee and friendly, attentive service. Recuperating from a particularly nasty bout of flu, we decided to treat ourselves and it was well worth it. We came for breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed the Housemade Fritters with two poached eggs, bacon, tomato relish and avocado. I thought the fritters were a little unusual being somewhat flat and very brown - they looked more like an overcooked pancake than a fritter. However, they turned out to be deliciously tasty and - being on the thin side - weren't overly "doughy", as some fritters can be. The 2 poached eggs were absolutely perfect - nice firm whites and gloriously runny golden yolks. The rest of the dish was just right. Coffee was very good - maybe a wee bit cool - but at least you don't burn your tongue on the first sip. Addressing some concerns from other reviews...the service was prompt, efficient and friendly. We waited, perhaps 20 minutes max, altho they had only just opened when we arrived and I can see that a small wait might be experienced if they were full. I'd just say - be patient! Enjoy the sunshine and the breeze from the river. Relax and shoo the pigeons if you're worried!!! I saw a bowl of water served to at least two doggie companions and if you don't have a few minutes to wind back and smell (the lavender- there isn't any) the roses, then get takeaway and move on. Lovely place.

- Mary Dow -

Only in for a soft drink and ice cream, found the staff friendly and helpful. Vert nice cafe.

- john hendry -