Waterfront Cafe

South Coast NSW


Guarded by territorial seagulls, this cafe sits on the boardwalk in the centre of town, gazing upon the lake. Service is attentive, the coffee's decent and there's a wide-ranging menu nodding to Aussie, Asian and Mediterranean flavours: try beer-battered flathead, prawn nasi goreng or spaghetti with broccoli pesto.

A couple of child-sized dishes ($12.50) are served, too, though kids might be more interested in the cake counter…did someone spot the Golden Gaytime cheesecake?


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