Lavenders Cafe

The Lavendars Cafe is a lovely place on the river in Maitland with delicious food, good coffee and friendly, attentive service. Recuperating from a particularly nasty bout of flu, we decided to treat ourselves and it was well worth it. We came for breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed the Housemade Fritters with two poached eggs, bacon, tomato relish and avocado. I thought the fritters were a little unusual being somewhat flat and very brown - they looked more like an overcooked pancake than a fritter. However, they turned out to be deliciously tasty and - being on the thin side - weren't overly "doughy", as some fritters can be. The 2 poached eggs were absolutely perfect - nice firm whites and gloriously runny golden yolks. The rest of the dish was just right. Coffee was very good - maybe a wee bit cool - but at least you don't burn your tongue on the first sip. Addressing some concerns from other reviews...the service was prompt, efficient and friendly. We waited, perhaps 20 minutes max, altho they had only just opened when we arrived and I can see that a small wait might be experienced if they were full. I'd just say - be patient! Enjoy the sunshine and the breeze from the river. Relax and shoo the pigeons if you're worried!!! I saw a bowl of water served to at least two doggie companions and if you don't have a few minutes to wind back and smell (the lavender- there isn't any) the roses, then get takeaway and move on. Lovely place.

Sometimes you just want something light for brunch but done tasty … try the chicken avocado and cheese toastie on Turkish bread (so glad the young girl went through all the bread options as this was just really delicious). Touch of salt and ground black pepper (shakers on the table, so much better than having to ask for black pepper at some places). Paired with a wonderful coffee and a lovely view of the riverside (cloudy, much better than the 39° yesterday!). Also thanks for your help and concern from when mum had a fall here before Christmas, she’s okay. 1 less star for atmosphere because of the flies and birds but that’s outside cafe dining in Australia! Enjoyable start to a lazy Sunday morning 🌞🥰

WOW. GREAT FOOD GREAT SERVICE. we had a group of 21 and all of our food was fresh and hot and on time. Drinks hot and nothing was a problem for the Management and the Staff.

Great ☕️ happy, friendly& efficient staff. Eggs Bene perfect, just right amount of sauce, balsamic nice touch.Compliments to chef! Presentation of all lovely.. Certainly be back.

Beautiful cafe by the water. Great menu options and lovely staff. Ordered lunch which took 40 minutes but it was peak time and quite busy. Ordered some coffees which came out quickly and were 10/10 Burger and chips and snitty and chips also 10/10