Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 1297 reviews

What User doesn't like about Dish Cafe:
Looking forward to a good lunch at an iconic spot we were disappointed to find the cafe hot with the doors open, flies in and no air conditioning, menu extremely limited and expensive and the food so awful it couldn't be finished The photos are of the $15 bacon and egg roll with hollandaise A picture tells a thousand words Also of note garden closed and portable toilets in use as they were also closed The famous radi... View all feedback. What User likes about Dish Cafe:
We visited this historic restaurant and were pleased to find placemats on the tables. Our dish will be featured tonight on Channel Nine in Brisbane (December 6th). Unfortunately, the café's opening hours weren't very clear, but the parking situation was great. There were plenty of spaces available for caravans and buses, as well as wheelchair-accessible spots. The quality of the service for wheelchair users was excel... View all feedback.

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Google
5.0 ★ from 23 reviews
darren
07.12.2024 - 21:28

A really great place to visit, would definitely recommend dropping in if you have the chance. It has been a good 30 years since my last visit, so it was great t...

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Steve
07.12.2024 - 21:28

If you in the area of Parkes .do yourself a favour and visit this amazing place.. Parking: Huge parking area both with or without a caravan Wheelchair accessibi...

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Greg
07.12.2024 - 21:28

Great having a meal and watching the Dish moving around! Kid-friendliness: Plenty of kid activity stations around the area. Wheelchair accessibility: The whole...

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Markle
07.12.2024 - 21:28

Looking at the dish while having a feed and some wine in the cool is well worth it. Do yourself a favour and get there. Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price...

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Charmaine
07.12.2024 - 21:28

Jack the young man who did the presentation was very good. Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5

Menu
4.4 ★ from 11 reviews

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Best egg bacon roll I've had,good service, pleasant surroundings

Beautiful Cafe! Suitable for breakfast, morning tea, lunch and/or afternoon tea. Lots of little mind activities for kids inside. Lots of grass space for kids to...

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I've visited this restaurant several times, and I always enjoy the generous portions and reasonable prices, even though they have a monopoly on their signature...

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The highlight of the experience was definitely the location. However, the service could use some improvement. Food: 3, Service: 3, Atmosphere: 4.

Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews

A little line-up. They were pretty busy when we left at noon. The grilled chicken package was very delicious. Don't come with chips, they had to get a sub-order...

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What a great place to stop and eat and watch the dish move slowly! We had the Tellerburgers, they were so fresh and tasty without being hard. A real flesh patty...

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We decided to have breakfast at the café to extend our visit to the Dish and take more view of the Dish. So glad we did. Super nice, friendly and quick service....

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All the baked goods look amazing, so hard to choose. We came for breakfast with a dish view, had eggs on toast. No picture because I ate them down before i thou...

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Gourmet pie and delicious salad, hubbie had the Bacon And Egg Roll which he rated highly, scones with fresh cream and lovely jam were also yummo, great coffee....

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Int Restaurants
3.7 ★ from 486 reviews
Srima
04.02.2024 - 18:11

We decided to have breakfast at the cafe to extend our visit to the Dish and get more views of the Dish. So glad we did. Super nice, friendly and fast service....

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Robert
04.02.2024 - 18:11

Absolutely fantastic! The presence of staff at the entrance is a brilliant touch; it made me feel secure while dining. The food was FRESH and expertly prepared!...

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Karlene
04.02.2024 - 18:11

There was a bit of a wait to get in, as they were quite busy when we visited around noon. The grilled chicken wrap I ordered was delicious, although it didn’t c...

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Rodney
04.02.2024 - 18:11

I had a toasted focaccia sandwich and a cappuccino, and it was a fantastic experience! The setup was great.

Yelp
4.6 ★ from 4 reviews
Sue
07.09.2023 - 15:22

We chose to have breakfast here as part of our experience, and it was decent. The coffee was quite good. I also noticed a lot of older travelers arriving in the...

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Tom
07.09.2023 - 15:22

The food was excellent and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere is wonderful and always welcoming. There’s a great variety of meals, and the burger is a must-try!

Michael
07.09.2023 - 15:22

Make sure to try their scones, milkshakes, pies, jams, hamburgers, and more. The food is fantastic, with most items made by hand on the premises. Plus, the atmo...

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 279 reviews
Zomato
3.6 ★ from 4 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.1 ★ from 480 reviews

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