Lavenders Cafe

One word.....AMAZING!Great service, friendly staff, delicious food, and a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere.Such a nice venue to visit.

Scrambled eggs with spinach and feta on toasted sour bread with a side of bacan was so delicious, the service was outstanding,could not fault this place at all giving it 10 out 10 for the meal and coffee. Highly recommended.

Decided to go to breakie on this lovely Sunday morning, after reading the reviews I was abit concerned with the pigeons however yes they were around and yes they were at unoccupied tables however they did not bother us once.We both got the mighty breakie burger one on Turkish bread it was lovely and very filling we also got scones to share and I can definitely say they hit the spot after many years since I’d had a scone. Also got orange juice and a hot chocolate the orange juice has pulp so that was the only thing we could fault but that’s just our personal preferenceService was great, attended to in moments and was told we could sit anywhere witch is always a bonus menus were handed in seconds and our order was taken the second the both of us stopped looking at the menu food and drinks came out in a timely manner.Over all would definitely recommend and will definitely be back

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.

My favourite coffee shop in Maitland. I know they cook yummy breaky too though but I’m particularly in love with the coffee they make and I can’t be more appreciative to my life for letting me to have those moments while I’m sipping my coffee and sitting by the river side at Lavenders.thanks so much the baristas there cos I always ask hot water to my bottle on the side with my long black. And they never get cranky like and serve the best coffee

Fabulous food and service. Loved the fritters. Thank you.

Lavenders was recommended to us by my daughter. We loved the position overlooking the river and Thea the waitress was a lovely ambassador for the cafe - she was young but spoke politely and double-checked our order. Service was quick and thoughtful. Our “big breakfast” was perfectly cooked and enjoyed immensely. Drinks were great. We will definitely return!

Absolutely loved our visit. I also took my Border Collie to this wonderful dog friendly venue , they have amazing frozen treats for your pooch in addition to delicious food for hooman visitors. A beautiful calm environment for people & pooches.