This bustling spot is a hit for its vibrant atmosphere and consistently delicious flavors, making it a must-visit for any food lover.
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Rita A
We were travelling from Sydney and this restaurant was impressive! The Italian food was flavoursome (we went for beef cheeks and seafood risotto). Staff were also able to accommodate for gluten free needs. Awesome customer service. Would highly recommend this place if you live in Melbourne or are planning travel there.
Expect fantastic customer service, a great range of options, and a well-managed establishment that's a favorite choice for many.
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Betty Foster
We recently enjoyed a delightful lunch at this cafe. The coffee was excellent and they offer a wonderful selection of gluten-free options. It was particularly thoughtful of them to serve my daughter's lunch with a gluten-free label. I highly recommend this cafe.
Just moved to Pakenham and decided to give this place a try for lunch. So glad I did!! The gluten free chunky beef pie is hands down the best pie I’ve ever had! So happy to have this place so close.
This charming spot inside a pottery outlet offers cozy indoor seating and a serene outdoor garden, perfect for relaxing and enjoying top-notch specialty coffee.
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Francesca B
Delicious food and a beautiful selection of cakes! The service was friendly - we did wait quite a while for our food, but they offered us free chips, so we were happy 😊
The gluten free bread was so good that, for a minute, I was worried I was eating normal bread haha.
Wish I lived nearby so I could come more often.
This busy corner cafe offers smooth coffee from a unique roaster and a fresh, varied menu that's perfect for everyone, despite a bit of noise.
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Katarina S
Really cute and busy cafe on the corner of Main St. The coffee is smooth, a roaster I'm not familiar with called So Co, a fairly dark roast but not bitter or burnt. Definitely the best coffee option on Main St. The menu is varied and has lots of options for veg/vegan/gluten free, and the food is always fresh - whether I'm getting a smoothie bowl or toast.
The standout for me is really the staff and service, they are always so friendly and even during the busiest periods take the time to greet you and always manage to fit me in.
I will say when it's full it tends to be very noisy, that's really the only downside. Very much worth your time.
A go-to spot for a quick and consistent meal, perfect for casual lunches and easy take-out, especially for fans of tasty chicken and chips.
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Melissa Massey
This Nando's has been a pretty solid local staple for the last 7 years or so and is always good if you are after a quick fix (not to mention, they are currently one of only two operating take-away options at this location if you don't count the cafe).
One of the few take away options that caters pretty solidly to those that are gluten free, and are a little tastier than their similar counterparts (not to mention more guilt-free).
It isn't the cheapest and you won't likely write home about it, but it is consistent and you will get what you are expecting.
Most noteworthy is the weekly lunch dates I used to have with my children here where we would walk down and split a seriously large chips 3 ways. It was something fun to do and a good treat on a budget.
Is near the top of my list when I am in the market for a chicken and chips treat that is safe for me to eat and would recommend to those in the mood for the same.
All you can eat Japanese. Say no more? The food is beautiful, with loads of delicate flavours, tender meat and variety. You must try the Agadashi Tofu and the Eggplant salad, which has a rich apple-pie flavour to it. Menu is fairly friendly to people with gluten or rice intolerances (but you must ask specifically). Always very busy at dinner because it's so good, so book ahead.
A welcoming spot with diverse food options and expertly crafted hot drinks, perfect for a cozy catch-up or a quick bite.
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LJ S
Best cafe I've ever been to! The people who work here are absolutely lovely, so kind, welcoming and excited to see you.
There's heaps of food options ranging from cafe style to take away, to sit down lunch style. The hot drinks are always made to perfection. They offer gluten free options and are happy to accommodate making something special off menu for you if you are coeliac.
My favourite thing to order is a gluten free chocolate brownie and an almond milk chai.
Charming spot with a cozy vibe, offering a variety of delicious specials that keep locals coming back for more.
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anne shaw
We went for breakfast 1st time, often passed this cafe and always busy plus had celiac options. Ordered gluten free poached eggs and bacon on gluten free toast and a lactose free hot chocolate. Meal arrived no bacon when questioned they said i didn’t order bacon the lady taking the orders was in training needs to listen as bacon was clearly ordered and told I could pay the extra for the bacon upon leaving. Also ordered poached eggs and salmon on toast when it arrived the eggs were so small plus the bread wasn’t toasted just warmed and spread with margarine I didn’t complain about the bread not toasted as I was over it. Clearly the lady taking the orders doesn’t know what she’s doing. For $43,one serve a decent size egg and 2nd get the order right!!
So disappointing!!
Delectamenti ! Delectamenti ! Delectamenti !
Wide variety of pies, pastries, freshly baked breads, creamy cakes, crunchy chocolate cookies, killer coffee to die for, fluffy sandwiches, eggy quiche, tender wraps , fresh garden plucked salads.
Unique: The Strata Lamb Toastie is best ! Gluten Free Cakes are next in my scope.
Excellent service by cashier to recommend customer to go for the chicken corn pie when the chicken vegetables pies are unfortunately out of stock. The cashier deserves to be promoted with salary increase and give more shift hours.
Guaranteed quickie service by the immaculately presented, neat, smiling waitresses with the Genius pairing of Creamy Latte with Surprise Free Biscuit for a Happy Finish. My coffee came in a flash.
Atmosphere: Wooden country theme decorated with giant TV & Clean. Temperature is Climate Controlled. Lots of occupied seating space.
Crowd: Locals and Tourists. Chinese & Caucasians.
Place is packed full of people eating thus the food must be good. The food turnover rate is high thus the food must be fresh.
If you don't like queuing, why not order takeaway and enjoy in the comfort of your home to binge watch movies?
I give it 5 / 5 stars.
I will return to try different items especially the gluten free cake & tea as they all look tasty.
I highly recommend you to schedule into your reminder to bring your family, colleagues and friends there this week for a pleasant gastronomic experience.
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Delectamenti ! Delectamenti ! Delectamenti !
I got it off Google translate 😛
Disclaimer: I don’t own any shares in the cafe or get paid for writing this review. Then again, you just have to trust my words as you can’t read my thoughts.
I really did visit this cafe as I have the photos paired with this review (though one could download photos from Google Images).
On the other hand, I would give less credibility to text only reviews (may not even have visited the place) which may serve as an outlet for pent up frustration for a tiny minority of other people. I used to do that in the past as I was impetuous.
Many things in life are only opinions - not facts.
You have to visit the place to determine if the review is accurate.
: )
Best regards,
Jianfa Ben Tsai
Fat Guy with 35 years of Restaurant Dining Experience
Paid Well for Delegating Tasks in Food Business
Pretended to Work when Boss is Looking during Employment at 5 Star Hotels
35 years Loyal Supporter of the same Footie Team with my Boss whenever he changes his team with each new Client
Shop 13/1 Livingstone Blvd, Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia
Gluten-free options
DinnerOpen LatePizzaDeliveryTake AwayKid Friendly
New owners are rocking it with delicious pizza, generous toppings, a clean vibe, and great prices, making it a must-visit spot!
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Dan M
New owners are doing a great job. Ordered 2 pizzas tonight and both were delicious. Perfect amount of toppings, really nice flavour, and the gluten free pizza bases were amazing! Super friendly staff, clean shop and good pricing. Will definitely be coming back.
Enjoy a neat spot with delicious vegan options and adorable micro range chips and meat that charm both the eyes and the taste buds!
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Mercy Darwin
Good service, polite staff and good food.
Delicious vegan options are also available.
And it's clean and neat.
They have gluten free pita as well, which is great!!!
Their new mikro range chips and meat, just soooo cute!!!!
New owners are winning hearts with their amazing pizza, promising a loyal following and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
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Ellie de
Absolutely fantastic pizza. These guys might be the new owners, but I I honestly think that they will have a loyal customer basis in no time. They served a fully packed tasty pizza with no faults whatsoever. We also got a gluten-free pizza which was fantastic as well. Great customer service and they were friendly and inviting. Keep up the good work guys.
2/2 Pacific Promenade, Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia
Gluten-free options
DinnerItalianPizzaDeliveryTake AwayKid Friendly
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Rahul George
Great place to eat for a reasonable price! It's tasty, and they make your pizza at the moment in front of you. Wide variety of ingredients with plenty of Gluten-free dairy-free options. The drinks are exotic.. Warm place and comfortable environment.❤️
Tried out the Gluten Free Vegetarian pizza tonight and what and awesome pizza it was! Thin base, done right! Owner is very friendly and stopped to have a chat! Service is excellent here! Will be back.