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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 349 reviews

What Molly P doesn't like about Bowside Cafe:
I have always driven past this place and thought I would stop for lunch. Food was OK, and the service was terrible! A dark haired lady was so incredibly rude I don’t know why she bothered showing for work. There was no one In there and I was extremely nice when entering. Super expensive for the quality of food as well. The Other ladies were really lovely and welcoming. Sorry, but it takes one person to ruin an experi... View all feedback. What Sally O likes about Bowside Cafe:
We stopped here on our way down the coast, had a lovely lunch and the gifts shops were a nice surprise to wander through, bought some gifts for birthdays. This is a really nice spot to enjoy beautiful food, great service and a wander View all feedback.

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4.2 ★ from 10 reviews
Hudson
20.11.2017 - 20:12

Stopped at this friendly place for lunch, on our return from Lorne. Food nice and fresh, coffee good too. Loved looking around the garden/nursery and also in th...

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Meagan
20.11.2017 - 20:12

Sweet little cafe along the coast. Looks like owner operation. Great personal service and good home made salads. Coffee have room to improve

Otto
20.11.2017 - 20:12

Easy to find and fun to explore! Great coffee and homemade fresh rustic food at very reasonable prices. The art gallery homewares and nursery just completely su...

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Maximilian
20.11.2017 - 20:12

Having been to a few small Surfcoast cafes we were pleasantly surprised by Bowside- simply good, tasty and fresh lunch offerings. Together we had a pumpkin patt...

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Lacy
20.11.2017 - 20:12

This charming little cafe serves up delicious food and great coffee. Set between a working Art Gallery and a quaint outdoor living area and nursery, it is like...

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Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 60 reviews
Bonny-lisa
20.08.2023 - 09:02

The service was so appalling. I live in Anglesea and have driven past here a lot and now I know why I keep driving. No manners or smiles. Disappointing

Giovanna
20.08.2023 - 09:02

Very disappointed, arrived at 2.45 to be told it was closing and we couldn’t get 2 coffees. (Website says closes at 4, and FB at 3 pm) Not very friendly. Pitty...

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Molly
20.08.2023 - 09:02

I have always driven past this place and thought I would stop for lunch. Food was OK, and the service was terrible! A dark haired lady was so incredibly rude I...

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woodworkerMelbourne
20.08.2023 - 09:02

Wonderful owner and staff. It is always a pleasure to visit. The coffee is great and cakes always freshly made.

Meagan
20.08.2023 - 09:02

Delicious frittata with pea and asparagus. Accompanied by beetroot and pumpkin salad with great coriander dressing. Fantastic homemade vanilla slice. Will retur...

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Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 192 reviews
ruchini
04.02.2024 - 22:40

This was the perfect place to grab some hot chocolate and a snack after completing a hike closeby at point Addis. They also have a plant nursery which I wish I...

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Rob
04.02.2024 - 22:40

We went there for coffee and the vanilla slice. We were not disappointed, coffee was very good and the vanilla slice was sensational(fresh, great flavour, and t...

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Chris
04.02.2024 - 22:40

Coffee's good but you'd come for the atmosphere. Sitting area away from the road surrounded by a colorful nursery. Charming service as well. Bonus points for la...

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Hilary
04.02.2024 - 22:40

A very friendly and welcoming small cafe that served a good coffee and a super delicious how made vanilla slice. Also bought a couple of their home made sausage...

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Mohammed
04.02.2024 - 22:40

Amazing place at great Ocean road, perfect coffee to enjoy along the way.

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5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
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4.0 ★ from 82 reviews

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