Swing Bridge Cafe & Boathouse reviews . (Coffee Shop) in Melbourne (Victoria).

Swing Bridge Cafe & Boathouse

280 Reviews

187 Comments

Coffee shop

Cafe

40 Great Ocean Rd, Lorne VIC 3232, Australia

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Situation

Service hours of Swing Bridge Cafe & Boathouse

Sunday

8am–1pm

Monday

9am–1pm

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

Closed

Friday

8am–1pm

Saturday

8am–1pm

Comments of Swing Bridge Cafe & Boathouse

T. S.

4.5 out of 5 This cafe is a beauty. This was my fourth visit here. They’ve all been good and the cafe noticeably just keeps getting better and better. There are some genuinely innovative dishes on the menu here. And, those dishes are executed very very very well. Add very good coffee, the physical loveliness of the venue and terrific service and you’ve got a mighty cafe, one that’s as good as any highly regarded city establishment. Last year Very impressively run small cafe in an idyllic spot. I had the Field of dreams dish today. This has beautifully cooked mushrooms, onion and an egg on fried bread. This is a very pretty and well composed dish. Lovely flavours. Mushrooms cooked perfectly. My long black was super as well. One day earlier Just a coffee today with a local. Lovely sunny day. Sitting in the light breeze beside the estuary with the beach in view was blissful. The coffee was beautiful, the service divine from multiple servers. The meals coming out looked fantastic. The local says the owner is Argentinian and runs the place superbly. Everything here is well done. Punches well above its weight. Previous review, January 29 2017 Cute little cafe located, um, right beside a swing bridge. Gets very busy during the season. If you miss a table you can lounge on the grass. Coffee was very nice here. The barristas know their stuff. Service was terrific. Recommended.

R. R.

Great food and location! Unfortunately, it was the pubic holiday weekend and our food took over 45minutes to arrive. Service and coffee was ok.

G. F.

Great place for a drink, brunch, late lunch. Usually busy, but worthy of waiting. Good coffees. Chai latte is exceptional! Lovely tasting food. Great views across the bay, or looking back to the swing bridge

G. B.

Nice coffee, nice toastie, nice staff! Also a nice little location

A. B.

Food and coffee is ok but the friendliness of the service staff is not great at all. Need some hospitality training.

B. K. R. Y.

Perfect place to start a beautiful day. Lovely people and my mocha is as sweet as they are ♥️ I would suggest them to start a bit early in summers, maybe 6:30am. Just a suggestion, you know your game so don't worry about it.

J. B.

Amazing breakfast, Kale perfectly steamed and seasoned served together with extraordinary slow cooked poached free range eggs on crunchy multi grain toasts! I had never tried eggs with such a special texture... it deserves a Michelin star! Very friendly staff! This place is a must on your Ocean Road Trip!

T. O.

I walked past this place in the late afternoon and it was pumping (in Summer). I had to try it and went there for breakfast a few days later. Got there, loved it and has great vibes. So many dogs around and awesome coffee. The menu offers enough for a vegetarian to be happy and all the breaky classics at a very high quality. Hope you guys have a great Summer X

A. C.

Came by at the right time for a BBQ Argentinian steak which was great. Served with a generous portion of garden salad, all for 28$. The place was a bit too smokey, the 250g steak could have been bigger. It's a shame they didn't have a contact number to book for the next BBQ...

H. “.

Beautifully located, excellent service and great food. Super chilled vibe on the beach, the polenta chips were to die for!

D. D.

Quaint small but very busy coffee shop right next to the swing bridge in Lorne. The coffee was delicious and served quickly despite being so busy. Lovely spot to enjoy coffee, sunshine overlooking the ocean and river. Access is through the caravan park, but don't be put off, it us worth it. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Love this place, best coffee, great service, great food too...

R. Y. X.

Great view. Beautiful coffee.

C. A.

Delightful evening and meal. Paella was excellent topped off with a drink and relaxing music.

Lovely view, perfect place to spend a quiet afternoon

F. V. G.

The view was stunning. Coffee superb. Food amazing. Service haphazard.

C. A.

Friendly unique spot. Lovely coffee and food at a reasonable price. Bring a coat in winter, although there is a sheltered indoor spot.

C. N.

My best coffee in Lorne is here, amazing views, food and staff!

between 3 and 4 stars. The place was very busy, a lot of people standing around waiting for takeaways. Argentine chorizo baguette was very tasty, egg and bacon one was very oily, the bread was saturated with oil. Owner / main dude is a funny guy

M. S.

It can be hard to get a seat but the wait is worth it. Once you get your seat the coffee and food is all very well timed. This is where it is at, the sous vide eggs are the best eggs I have ever had, the smoked trout is beautiful. Magnificent views, friendly staff, what an amazing café, thanks guys!!

H. K.

A gorgeous location and must visit when driving through the very beautiful Lorne with delicious treats and breathtaking views

d. y.

lovely people and lovely food! French breakfast is highly recommended, beautiful blend <3

C. J.

The coffee is consistently good hear, but the chai is outstanding. It's good a good kick to it and it's a generous serve. The team here have also adapted the space to use the grassy hill with big bench seats and tables to accommodate people to sit in for food and or drinks. A visit to Lorne isn't complete without a visit to the swing bridge cafe.

M. V.

What a spot!! Whoever got that land: enhorabuena mi amigo. The food is very yummy and the staff is friendly and easy going. Keep doing what you're doing 👌🏻

S. R.

Great food - awesome location - value for money - kids friendly

S. D.

Fantastic place for breakfast! Get in early as seats are limited! Staff are lovely and the coffee and hot chocolates go down a treat whilst watching the waves. We loved our breakfast! Generous portions! Thank you so much!!!!

H. C.

Great little cafe in a quiet and serene spot in Lorne. There is no busy roads next to this cafe so you can savour the view of the beach while you sip your coffee. The menu is small, but with a good variety of options. The food was very fresh and tasted as good as it looks. The outdoor tables may need a bit more shade though.

M. F.

Amazing coffee!!! Best coffee I’ve had in agers!!!

A. T.

Had an amazing breakfast in Lorne especially in such a cute cafe near the beach and swing bridge... We had the "usual suspects" with extra poached eggs. The eggs were superbly cooked, bacon and sourdough were all perfect, definitely will return!!

C. B.

After 4 days of eating below average food in Apollo Bay, this place was a breath of fresh air! I got the Weeds dish - delicious gluten free bread, the best smashed avo I've had in a LONG time, yummy kale and an amazing chai latte. I think that's how chai lattes are supposed to taste. My boyfriend got the Wakie Wakie breakfast roll. I had food envy even though mine was so yummy. A small menu done really really well. The best breakfast place we ate at on the Great Ocean Road, hands down. Location is really cute too. Off the beaten track a little bit with views of the ocean and the river. We will definitely be back!

p. h.

Creative, reasonably priced food, good veg options and all this is located in a very peaceful and picturesque location. It's our favourite eatery in Lorne. And no, we don't know the owners.

M. A.

Great food and coffee, ideally sited at the end(?) of a morning stroll on the beach. Unfortunately our attendance at the Afghanistan BBQ was less than ideal with the chosen "artist" deciding a performance of Chef's "Chocolate Salty Balls" was an appropriate song choice!? I hope he was advised otherwise.

J. K.

Traffic place to sit & enjoy brunch & "St Ali" coffee. Food is enjoyable, fresh, french influence, cute ambience. We enjoyed our meal & coffees 😀 the owner is very friendly to everyone, the guy today was a bit choosy, friendly to locals though!

J. R.

For me a one dimensional menu with a lot of dishes that contained slow poached eggs and bacon really didn't set my world on fire. A good muesli or even pancakes would have been a welcome addition. The coffee they use from St Ali should have been great but somehow the latte they produced was a little watery and burnt. For location you have to give them full marks. Great views and peace and quiet to reflect.

Great spot to grab a coffee before walking the dog, although can get busy they serve you quickly . Would love to try the Argentinian BBQ or Paella on the weekend

V. D.

Nice place, unique location, warm people. The coffee & hot chocolate is very good. The consideration to maintain the cleanliness of the beach touched my heart!

R. W.

Good location on the Erskine river. We would able to bring the dog. A real chai latte made with real ingredients. Good pastries and protein balls

E. “. E.

A nice café by the coast. Super friendly staff and outstanding brunch. Mostly outdoor seating so bring a jacket on a chilly day. I had a mushroom toast that tasted amazing and a chai latte that was out of this world.

z. w.

Great food and service, with a nice view. Has quite limited seating though, other than that a perfect spot to have breakfast or lunch.

J. G.

What a place! Had an absolute blast having breakfast with my wife here. Service is great, food is splendid and the atmosphere is electric.

Y. H.

Really cute and quaint stop on the Great Ocean Road. The food was really good and presentation was very nice. The Bowl was ok for the price, we recommend the Sausage, the toppings were very nice and it was just the right size for a small lunch or snack.

P. H. A.

Great food, great service and great views!

K. T. N.

The place i enjoy the most in this Melbourne trip. People and dogs go along togther very well! Best place for dog lovers to stop over!

R. G.

Very peachy location next to the river, bridge, and ocean. What's not to love?!

h. p.

Here we go. So it's late at night and I'm trying to read my book, yet I can't really focus. I'm fixated and salivating still, on the breaky I had this morning with some close mates to close out the long weekend. You'll enjoy all elements of any dish, I'm so confident this is the case. However, let me briefly describe one. The eggs, running like they need a 2XU sponsorship. The bacon, regal. The bread. Now the bread, this element holds a spot in heaven and the aoli can join too. So please, park the MX-5 with a view of the ocean, grab a chair outside and indulge yourself. You've earnt it.

P. R.

Best coffee, best crew

B. G.

Highly recommend. The food is absolutely delicious. Service is great and coffee is the best. Always come here when we visit lorne

R. P.

Great coffee in an excellent location. They do really good home made treats as well. It can be difficult to get a seat here in summer.

P. G.

Porkadilla. Unique flavours and textures. Amazing.

D. M.

Well done to the new owners, you have really put a lot of work into bringing this place up to scratch. It has always been a brilliant location, and now it has a brilliant cafe, menu, and staff..... and brilliant prices!!!!!!

Z. K.

This cafe is awesome. Great food with a beautiful view. Can’t wait to visit again! And dog friendly is a bonus for us 🐶😁👌

D. L.

Best breakfast ever! We had the Wakie Wakie and a Toastie with a side order of fried eggs and it was all delicious! Would definitely recommend and visit again!

C. S.

Serentity meets great Hospitality. Been meaning to get here for ages but worth the wait. Idylic spot that serves great coffee, cool simple food with great service. Music and vibe to boot.

S. M.

Awesome breakfast option. Eggs on toast were a standout, and coffee was perfect!

M. S.

Amazing cafe, with incredibly good food, and sensational teas and coffee. Spectacular location if the weather is nice.

m. j.

Great coffee, great menu that's Argentinian inspired, perfect setting, plenty seating in sun and shade, relaxed and beachy, perfect for the location

J. H.

Incredible food, quirky, delicious, different. Great buzz, energetic multicultural crew. No better place to have brunch in Lorne

H. G.

Food was amazing, it puts a good twist on a classic cafe breakfast and was delicious, coffee was good too, amazing views from the tables too

S. W.

Choripan is life!!! One of the best sandwiches I’ve had in my life. We went two days in a row for it.

a. w.

St Ali coffee, amazing croissants, amazing chai late and the food in general was fantastic. Right on the beach and near a park. Great location.

A. S.

Great cafe and meals but limited parking unless you don't mind a stroll of a couple of minutes.

J. E.

Gorgeous wee cafe, dog friendly and coffee was first class👌🏻

P. H.

Very good food... Good options for vegetarian food as well... Stopped by on d way to great ocean road... Loved it... Dnt miss it.... Worth they Hype

K. T.

Jorge and the team are fantastic. Great atmosphere and great place to grab a coffee and food. The Wakey Wakey roll is a must!!

J. R.

Lovely outlook to the beach. Good coffee and muffin.

D. V.

Beautiful food and coffee on the beach Very friendly and easy going staff a must if your in Lorne

N. C.

Bohemian and great , great spot near beach and again great coffee and tea .

B. L.

Our favourite little Cafe in Lorne, has great food and is in an amazing location with an incredible view

Quick friendly service. Great food. Good coffee. Perfect location.

M. O.

Stopped here for brunch and the food was the best I've ever had. Cannot fault the food, location, price or the service. Definitely go here if you are having trouble deciding on breakfast/lunch.

E. F.

Great food and picturesque location. Only downside is that everyone wants to eat there so the service can be a little slow.

J. W.

Excellent! Brilliant coffee, super friendly staff and amazing menu.

In my opinion, best lunch spot in the great ocean road. Chill place where you can recharge batteries and greaaat food.

K. H.

Lovely spot. Great views. Great food

J. L.

Great food, ordered the puchetta, which is like a soupy mixture of cheese, kidney beans and poached eggs.

Very cute place! Our cafe and honey chai was very good! Love this place! Staff is friendly.

R. H.

Fantastic location, `The usual suspects' (poached eggs and bacon on sour dough) was just fantastic, cooked to perfection!

J. S. J.

Simple but healthy food! Great chai latte. By the beach view, cab be windyand cold, but still relaxing.

M. o.

Delicious food, fantastic staff and the coffee is perfect every time 👍

C. W.

Walked down by the river and found the Swing Bridge Cafe. So glad we did! Not many tables, but the food and the coffee was first rate

J. C. O. T.

Food was amazing, beautiful location, and super friendly staff.

J. W.

Been here several times for the lovely staff and superb meals, great value.

B. H.

Best cafe on the Great Ocean Road with friendly staff and in such a stunning location!

S. D.

Super friendly staff and great coffee and food. What's not to love?!

P. F.

Good coffee and food but prone to a noisy and odious boomer clientele. Avoid when this is the case.

H. P.

Very cute outdoor cafe, good food, very friendly chef, and good views of the beach and bridge

D. E.

Fantastic spot for breakfast while enjoying the scenery

E. K.

Lovely little place. Coffee is great too.

R. G.

Best coffee I've had on Great Ocean road. Don't tell anyone...

d. f.

Quite good food but the outdoor area is a bit scruffy.

W. F.

Nice views love lorne

S. C.

Great food and location

B. G.

Love it. Great food and coffee . Great location and good prices

J. C.

Good food, good coffee, nice staff, couldn't ask for more.

X. L.

Amazing view+amazing food. The staff are sooooooo nice. Love this place

C. T.

Tasty food, good service, great view!

B. V.

Wonderful coffee. Food great. Friendly service.

J. B.

Very nice location, great food and service. Bring cash. $2 for any eftpos.

M. D.

Amazing food with an Argentinian twist. Friendly service. I highly recommend.

A great cafe with an amazing location serving St Ali coffee. Be warned though... Cash only

Very small venue with lovely staff and a South American take on breakfast

T. H.

Excellent food and drinks, The baked eggs were amazing.

Nice food, great location and lovely people.

B. P.

The best coffee in Lorne. Great views and dog and kid friendly.

N. B.

Great coffee lovely beach setting doesn't get much better

W. M.

Serene environment, good menu sit back and relax.

E. T.

great place, awesome food and cannot fault the views!

J. C.

Gorgeous little find with delicious food and fantastic service!

P. C.

Great meal, beautiful location and friendly staff

B. W. C. B.

So relaxing and great views, beautiful food and service

N. K.

Lovely breakfast and coffee, sat outside in the sunshine which was lovely.

V. U.

Very cozy place next to the ocean! Perfect place to grab a bite....

S. T.

Very good brekkie spot in Lorne with excellent staff and service.

R. S.

Very beautiful place. Nice view

L. W.

Great food, excellent views and location

C. B.

A perennial favorite. Best coffee in Lorne.

T. K.

Really appreciate the great initiative!

K. I.

Cute little cafe with stunning scenery!

L. M.

Nice breakfast good atmosphere

D. G.

Can’t ask for a better place for brunch on a sunny day.

P. S.

Looks like a great spot for a coffee.

o. c.

Nice as but windy so no shade

H. B.

Great view, great people, amazing food 😀

J. T.

Beat food and coffee and the owners are just the best!

B. B.

Best poached eggs I've ever had

M. R.

Best coffee I've ever had!!!

s. r.

The best ever, music , food, picnic , friends

Nice. Good Cafe 👍🏼😉

R. K.

Great food at a lovely place.

L. M.

Great location and innovative menu.

M. S.

Cool vibe and beautiful location

Y. T.

Great cafe tp chill

J. R.

Epic location. Killer coffee.

C. S.

Good food ..slow service

Super picturesque and friendly cafe

Just adorable, must visit.

B. G.

Already said Why to repeat

T. P.

Delicious food every time

S. H.

Fun cafe

S. S.

Perfect location, great staff, excellent menu for breakfast and lunch, classics mixed with Argentinian flavours. The coffee if superb. Their summer BBQs are highly recommended. They do great event catering also!

Best coffee in lorne

J. G.

Beautiful breakfast place

R. c.

Ok place Nice location

D. D.

Great spot for a time away.

S. C.

Great wonderful walk

T. G.

Best coffee in Lorne

A. K.

Beautiful pastries!

M. F.

Always amazing

N. M.

Love it here.

R. T.

Great views and beer

R. P.

Beautiful spot for a coffee

R. S.

Great coffee 😄

N. A.

Nice location.

K. t. (.

Biennial art show Lorne is on

M. C.

Nice food too

M. R.

Nice place.

I. J.

C. D.

Nice coffee

m. g.

Great Coffee

C. Κ.

At high tide 😉

R. H.

Great location

D. G.

(Translated) Great cafe, I love cold cocoa, it has been the best I have received so far. Really to be recommended for a break. The Clamaris were also great;). I would keep here again and again. Absolutely best Cafe of the Great Ocean. (Original) Super Cafe, ich liebe kalten Kakao, es war bis jetzt der besten den ich bekommen habe. Wirklich sehr zu Empfehlen für eine Pause. Die Clamaris waren auch super ;). Ich würde hier immer wieder halten. Absolut bestes Cafe der Great Ocean.

R. E.

J. L.

(Translated) Good juices and good food in a setting and almost perfect atmosphere. (Original) De bons jus et de bons plats dans un cadre et une ambiance quasi parfaite.