Joel's Cafe - NORFOLK ISLAND

On our recent stay at the Cumberland, we had breakfast here a number of times and were so glad we did. Betty and her husband are extremely hard working delightful people who welcomed us heartily each day and dished up all our meals with a smile,good food,good coffees and mochas,and our only pity was there was no room to enjoy any of the delicious looking cakes,muffins and slices on offer. A wave and smile from these two every day was a bonus!

This is located next door the Colony Chinese place and has changed its name to Le Cafe Deli as it has new owners but the current Chef and staff are quite good. It's the same chef and staff that work the evenings at Bowling club which also have great meals.This is a great place to have breakfast, lunch or coffee.There are seats inside, and also outdoor at the back, some with a nice view and shelter. The ones outside are nice because you can be elusive to the rest of the town and escape for awhile, or meet and chat with friends or colleaguesThere are some daily specials along with a regular menu and take away is an option.

We came here for a quick lunch and were very pleasantly surprised, the food was absolutely delicious. We kept it simple and had the paninis but they were extremely flavoursome and if we had more time, I would have gone back. The scones looked like they needed tasting, but too full post the panini.

Recommended to us and certainly not disappointed, we had lunch and chose the the fish, so beautifully cooked and presented and so fresh, and certainly not over priced,very pleasant sitting on the deck at the rear of the restaurant

Another surprise on this wonderful Island, we ate here on a couple of occasions & each time we were met with a friendly welcome, the food is superb, the coffee great & the back deck a relaxing place to eat.