Great spot, great staff, been going there for about 12 years - that says something.
Always good coffee, breakfast how you want it , great staff get there every chance I get 👍
Came here the other day at about 4:30 for coffee and cake and were very impressed. The girl who served us was really polite and took our orders before we sat down. Comfortable atmosphere, and our coffees were awesome. We shared a piece of the carrot cake and it was to die for!! Even though it was just afternoon tea, I loved it and would definitely recommend.
Hungry at 2pm ? Don't go past the Chicken Souvlaki on pitta - AMAZING ! Great staff & the music is at just the right level not too loud not too fast - it's Perfect 👍
Excellent, friendly service; delish hot chocolate and great sweet muffin. Simple place, but they do things really well. If I was a local, I'd definitely be back.
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
+4
Cosy café with good all day breakfast. Popped in to the Subtle Eye café in Bendigo for brunch today (my 2nd visit) and wasn't disappointed. I enjoyed my Eggs Florentine with Salmon & at $17 was good value, I'll be visiting again soon.
Phill Jury (food critic & writer)
Coffee!. Great location! Only a small walk from my school, when I'm feeling like a caffeine hit or would like to catch up with friends this place is a great little spot. I have now become a regular, the coffee is great, the staff are very welcoming! Always back there. I am usually very selective as to where I chose to drink my coffees, and this place hits the spot!
Calavera Stacey Catrina
+4.5
Friendly service & amazing pancakes
This cafe was my stomping ground for such a long time when I worked in the CBD!
Being of Mediterranean decent, I am super fussy about my coffee and The Subtle Eye has never let me down (or my mother who is even fussier!) Illy is gorgeous coffee and I have always have a supply of it in our home since the cafe opened. Food is equally great and avoiding the beautiful Italian house-made cakes is always a tricky task -yum! Well done Tony - still going strong.
Amazing!. This place was amazing. Visiting from out of town it was central with friendly and helpful staff. Chicken Burger was the best I have even eaten and I must say so good I could not stop taking about it. Chicken was moist and tender and was very fresh. Hips i had with is where great ans i suspect three times feied ti get the crunch while being fluffy inside on such a thick chip! My wife loved her vegie panini and the coffee and selection of drinks and deserts was more than expected. The menu was small but if everything was as good as I had then you can't walk past!
Regular visitor. I have become a regular of the Subtle Eye because I finally have found a place where they make a nice long black coffee. Full of flavour, smooth after taste ( not bitter) and thick cremma that compliments the taste.
I also enjoy the variety of food and the staff are pleasant and friendly.
I'm a regular!. Love it! Love the decor, the staff, the food, the coffee! everything! Always make the effort to visit when I'm in Bendigo.
Subtle eye is my go to cafe for a quick lunch and good coffee!
As a tourist I was trying to find somewhere to eat for breakfast, this place had really positive reviews, so I decided on The Subtle Eye. I came with my family, and the food was delicious. We came for breakfast and we ordered hot chocolates, which were so good, and we ordered a few of The Big Breakfast meals and a Smashed Avo on toast meal, and it was delicious. The portions were decent too, we were full at the end of our meal. Definitely recommend to have breakfast here!!! If I'm ever in Bendigo again, I will have breakfast here again. 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Oh my what lovely breakkies we had here while on holidays. Delicious generous meals and polite, friendly service. We'll be back for sure!
Good quiet location staff were friendly and helpful dishes were delicious looking for to going back
Great 9-Bean black coffee & an excellent lunch. Very smooth ambience with great tables for writing or laptops & comfortable chairs. Efficient no-fuss customer service with a friendly smile. Outdoor seating for the right weather conditions. On the list!
Excellent service and excellent coffee with a fantastic family friendly atmosphere.
When asking if there were vegan options on the menu, the owner said "better ask the vegan".
The cook, who is vegan, whipped me up the most amazing brunch salad as she was knocking off for her shift.
The panini here is probably the most delicious I ever had!
The subtle eye really does take notice of the small things. The coffee is amazing and the staff are very friendly and helpful. My breakfast was divine, eggs Benedict with perfectly poached eggs. I was excited to see it was traditional and with an English muffin. It was also presented beautifully. Only criticism was the muffin was cold. But the rest was so darn good it really didn’t matter. Thanks again.
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