Review Cafe El Beso - Bendigo

Quirky cafe cum gift store. Well worth the visit

Thankful El Beso has the best coffee for home brewing in town! Nothing compares.

Food looked fantastic, but contrary to what is on the Google listing, there is no dine-in/seated option. Takeaway only, which meant with elderly companions, we were not able to avail ourselves of what was on offer.

Love sitting out the back at this cafe! It's so secluded and for a moment doesn't feel like you're on one of the main streets of Bendigo. If you just want to relax and enjoy good food, coffee and company - don't go past El Beso!

Louise & I loved the Pies , Mocha N Cappuccino Walked away with Lovely Art too … would come back to Bendigo just for these again - (from Newcastle)

Great coffee and the smells wafting from the kitchen smelled delicious, I had just eaten elsewhere so I will definitly to come back. Exploring out the back I discovered a great little sheltered courtyard that was a dry even though today was quite rainy. Clean bathroom available.

We had the most delicious pies and coffee here. So fresh, hot and great service . Highly recommend!

Great friendly service, pies & treat are delish

Awesome spicy sweet potato and pumpkin soup served with yoghurt and lovely flatbread. Thoroughly 'hit the spot' for weary travellers hankering for a meal mid afternoon. Great decor, terrific ambience, quirky decor .... all in a terrific little precinct in Bendigo. Highly recommend 10/10

Took my daughter there for breakfast. We had the big breakfast between us�it was awesome bacon cooked crunchy loved it and prices reasonable �

Cafe El Beso is my fave cafe in Bendigo - straight forward delicious and healthy food options and perfect for cups of tea bliss - thank youxxx

My daughter and I were in Bendigo for the Edith Head exhibition and had the most delicious breakfast, the staff were so welcoming and friendly. we will definitely return next time we visit Bendigo.

I love the freshly prepared breakfasts there by the best breakfast chef in Bendigo. Loved the TLC that i can taste in her cooking, fast service and warm ambient cafe to gather your thoughts before the day start

gorgeous decor lovely atmosphere good coffee friendly staff and good food :)

Perfect for the morning ritual of drinking Traditional Chai Tea and reading the paper - a favourite place

Great fresh food well prepared. Loved it.

Best coffee. Best breakfast. Friendly staff. Great atmosphere. My favorite place to enjoy breakfast and a catch up with friends.

My FAVORITE Café! This place is a must try! Best coffee in Bendigo

Had lunch today rabbit pie excellent great coffee and delicious cakes 10 out of 10

The Best Coffee. The Best Scones. The Best Cakes. The Best meals. The Best Cafe. Love it! Xxxxxxxx

A touch of Europe!

Amazing food and an interesting menu! The staff were very friendly and helpful and we loved the relaxed, eclectic atmosphere. Will definitely come again!

Nice wholesome food. Love that they use local produce. Fresh cakes and nice little menu. Very small place with a vintage feel. Nice place for a coffee with friends.

Just sat at an outside table for more than 15 mins without being served. When I went to enquire about ordering was told the kitchen had closed 5 mins previously. ( While I was sitting at the table, trying to catch someone's eye but being ignored!) How to drive customers away with a stick!! Walked up the street 50 metres to Borchellis. Was served immediately with great courtesy. I know where I'll be going for Sunday lunch in the future!!

Very nice atmosphere, good service and delicious food. We loved the potatoe, leak and asparagus soup. It's an interesting choice for having breakfast or lunch.

Review based on coffee and service only. We were drawn in by the mismatched vintage furniture on the kerbside and when we entered, the maroon wall created a sense of warmth that seem to beckoned us to stay. The tables were arranged closely together making it hard to navigate and sitting was quite uncomfortable on the only remaining table so we ordered coffee for takeaway and a muesli cookie to share. By the time we finished the cookie, called our friends to find out where they were, went to the loo and twiddle our thumbs, our latte was finally ready. It was scalding hot and very weak. It felt like we were drinking watered down coffee. Such a disappointment considering that the service, ignoring the wait time, was genuinely jovial and we really enjoyed the ambiance and deco of the cafe. I will have to come back to try the food and hopefully be blown away because I really wanted to like this place.

Likes it. Good food and coffee , friendly staff and cool decor..great location. Reasonable prices. What more could one want !

In love. I went to this cafe a few years ago and have carried an El Beso business card around in my wallet ever since. I'm finally going back to Bendigo this weekend and my first stop is El Beso. <br/>I loved everything about it! I loved the decor, the staff, the atmosphere and I had the most delicious breakfast.<br/>Although I have only been once and it is miles from home, this is my favourite cafe!

How can you go wrong with rugs on the tables? Had the sweet potato frittata which came with salad and homemade hommus. Delightful. Coffee is OK. Good spot for setting up a laptop and doing some work. Kisses!

Funky little cafe in a great location. Had lunch with my husband here on a Wednesday. I ordered the pumpkin and goats cheese tart, my husband ordered the quesadilla. Not a very long wait for food and when it arrived both plates looked gorgeous! It all tasted great, too! <br/>Service was very good and efficient (seemed to be just the one waitress). A nice laid back and comfy feel to the whole place.<br/>Very much looking forward to returning.

Gorgeously colorful &homely cafe with friendly staff. The menu is limited but unique &fresh &the flavors are amazing.

What a little beauty! Love .... What a little beauty!<br/>Love this place! Definitely one of the best places to go when visiting Bendigo.<br/>Very cute and quaint, lots of great reading material and a laid back vibe.<br/>Menu is not huge but have tried alot of things on the menu and have yet to be disappointed. Such generous serves and such hearty meals!<br/><br/>Coffee was perfect and the staff are continuously friendly and fun. (really love their aprons!)

Perfect way to start the day!. I would have to agree with the majority of these reviews in saying that this cafe is one of a kind! I was fortunate enough to enjoy El Beso and all of its character when we travelled to Bendigo to view the Grace Kelly exhibition early last month. Having a background in hospitality, I could see that their was a positive vibe about the place. I settled for the ham, cheese and tomato toastie (sounds boring I know...!) but for $9.50 it was worth every penny. Generously sized, full of flavour, served on turkish bread and a massive side of salad. My wife ordered the smoked salmon bagel, it was fresh, and again generously sized. The coffees were great, so we both had to get 2. We will definitely back next time we're in Bendigo.

Very average. Went for breakfast with two friends.<br/>One friend had the BET bagel, the bacon was very cold and the bagel was a bit stale. Also, not that big a deal but you are only meant to toast a bagel on one side (the cut side) they had toasted both.<br/>The other friend ordered fruit toast and a coffee, fruit toast was fine but the coffee, a brand she liked, tasted quiet bitter, to the point that she didn't finish it.<br/>I had the muesli, which was obviously just poured from a box. I get that muesli isn't the most exciting item on the menu, but it is really disappointing when you go out for a meal and they serve you something that you can plainly see you could have made yourself for less money.<br/><br/>With the pretty lacklustre service I really can't think of a reason to eat there again.

Nothing special. After reading the reviews & 95% liking Cafe El Beso I can say it is nothing out of the ordinary. Had a Sunday breakfast. I asked for fried eggs turned once & got fried eggs with the yolk so overdone they seperated from the whites. The wife's coffee was not hot & didn't taste good. Probably a little over priced for what was a truly ordinary breakfast. Tragic! Next!

Love love love thier coffee! One of the best blends in town!

The best coffee and scrambled eggs in town! Great atmosphere with lots of quirky character, and very friendly staff. I will definitely be back

Funky Cafe. Had a delicious lunch here after visitng the Bendigo Art Gallery. Ordered the (weird sounding but delicious) marinated tofu and peanut butter sandwich salad. The cafe's interior is decorated with all sorts of interesting bits and pieces, the staff managed to be relaxed and efficient and the menu had several things on it that I needed to have. I will be going back to try the breakfast (that finishes at 12).

Best breakfast in Bendigo!