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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 86 reviews

What User doesn't like about Ex Lion Tamer:
Seems to be some issues with service and appropriate temperatures. I waited, without acknowledgement, for almost 5 minutes prior to being served. My warm friand was extremely hot and my coffee was barely tepid. Room for improvement... View all feedback. What User likes about Ex Lion Tamer:
Met a friend here for coffee on a cold Friday morning. We sat at a big table just inside near the door. Thankfully there was a sensibly placed curtain between us and the door blocking the cold morning air every time someone came in and didnt bother to shut the door behind them (which was surprisingly often considering it is winter!) One of the poor waiters was continually going back and forth shutting it. I am assumi... View all feedback.

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4.2 ★ from 10 reviews

Yesterday while waiting a couple of hours for a train from Bendigo to Melbourne, I thought I would grab a quick bite to eat. I stumbled accross 'Ex Lion Tamer',...

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My initial impression was not great as they did not have any high chairs. This made eating with a 15 month old not very relaxing. However, the staff were very a...

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Tried the Japanese omelette for brunch and it was really good. Coffee was great and very friendly service. Menu provides good options and have a few specials. W...

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Today I dined here with my daughter and mother-in-law and have to say it is the best food I have had in Bendigo. We all enjoyed the meal we had. Found it very r...

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Seems to be some issues with service and appropriate temperatures. I waited, without acknowledgement, for almost 5 minutes prior to being served. My warm friand...

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 76 reviews
Orbeo
21.08.2023 - 06:07

I used to enjoy this cafe for its menu, but I now find it to be tired and fairly limited. Additionally, I think it is rather expensive. The 2pm closing time on...

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Went for breakfast. The Pork Belly Eggs Benedict (can’t remember what it was actually called) was incredible. Recommend.

We headed here for a business meeting today ... it is prominently located at the entrance to the Railway Station- on the roundabout. Weather was really nice so...

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Visiting Bendigo for the weekend and found this busy cafe. We loved the food (scrambled egg avo on toast) awesome coffee too. We would recommend it.

Orbeo
21.08.2023 - 06:07

What can I say lovely food and very big size of egg dishes particularly scrambled eggs a bit too big for me but good just the same Pity they don’t stay open a l...

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