Sandbah Cafe
A down-to-earth cafe with an outdoor terrace, offering classic breakfast and lunch dishes with a prime beachfront location.
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Sandbah Cafe
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A down-to-earth cafe with an outdoor terrace, offering classic breakfast and lunch dishes with a prime beachfront location.
Order Recommended Dishes
Try the Smashed Avo with Spinach and Mushrooms or Warm Chicken Salad for a satisfying meal.
Be Aware of Potential Delays
Service can be slow; be prepared for longer wait times for food and drinks.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Cafe, Breakfast, Lunch
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+61 3 5261 6414
Address
21 Gilbert St, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
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Beachfront Dining with a View
Enjoy a meal with a stunning ocean view from the outdoor terrace. Perfect for a relaxing beachside experience.
Hearty Big Breakfast
The cafe is celebrated for its impressive 'Big Breakfast', with one source even claiming it's the best in Australia.
Classic Breakfast and Lunch Fare
Offers down-to-earth classics like Smashed Avo and Warm Chicken Salad, alongside lunch and snack options.
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Order Recommended Dishes
Try the Smashed Avo with Spinach and Mushrooms or Warm Chicken Salad for a satisfying meal.
Be Aware of Potential Delays
Service can be slow; be prepared for longer wait times for food and drinks.
Hygiene Concerns
Some reviews mention cleanliness issues, so be mindful of this.
Friendly Staff
The staff are generally friendly and provide good customer service.
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Order Recommended Dishes
Try the Smashed Avo with Spinach and Mushrooms or Warm Chicken Salad for a satisfying meal.
Be Aware of Potential Delays
Service can be slow; be prepared for longer wait times for food and drinks.
Hygiene Concerns
Some reviews mention cleanliness issues, so be mindful of this.
Friendly Staff
The staff are generally friendly and provide good customer service.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Sandbah Cafe offers a mixed dining experience. While many praise the friendly staff and specific dishes like the Big Breakfast or Smashed Avo, several reviews highlight significant concerns regarding cleanliness, with reports of dirty dishes and hair found in food. Some patrons also experienced long waits and poor coffee quality. Despite these issues, the beachfront location provides a pleasant atmosphere for many.
"Never had a bag experience at the sandbah ever. We only see the owner about once a year, yet he treats us like he’s known us for years. He is the nicest guy, kinda funny too.
We have breakfast here the day we leave and the food is that good I look forward to it every year. Only thing I like about going home.
We absolutely love it here. Delicious food gorgeous stuff. Great little cafe."
Liz Naumovski
"This restaurant has the potential to easily be a 5 star place. The only thing that is holding it back is the amount of things that are not as clean as we would like them to be. You can see a picture of one of the new “clean” glasses that you can still see fingerprints and smudge on. There was also hair in one of the dishes. The food was great and the staff was friendly but they need to improve on cleaning."
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"The worst coffee I’ve ever had, it took more than half an hour to come and nobody told us that it was going to take a bit of a time. If I had to choose between instant coffee and the one I had, I would go instant coffee instead just to give you the idea of how bad it was. However my daughter enjoyed her hot chocolate with marshmallows."
Youssef Ben
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Big Breakfast' is highly recommended, and dishes like Smashed Avo with Spinach and Mushrooms or the Warm Chicken Salad are also popular choices.
The cafe serves breakfast before 10:30 AM and also offers lunch and snacks.
Yes, the cafe has a family-friendly environment and is a great choice for families.
Some reviews mention issues with cleanliness, such as dirty glasses or hair in food, while others describe the environment as clean and tidy.
Yes, the cafe offers a selection of beers and wine.
Prices are generally considered mid-range, though some reviews note it can be a little expensive.
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A must-visit gem that impresses with its amazing big breakfast, touted as the best in Australia on recent visits!. Visiting from the UK, England. Fancied a English type breakfast and this place did not disappoint!
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