Reviews Caffe Primavera

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Atreyu
+4
TL;DR: For me, it was a bit of the same old thing albeit done at a high quality all-round. Granted, I will eat some of my words seeing that it was at breakfast and the stars shine out more around lunch and dinner time - and the food does sound appealing then. Nevertheless, there are still several reasons to recommend Cafe Primavera to locals and visitors alike. The atmosphere is relaxed, and you can waltz in here at any time they are open. It has a classy undertone with that casual air we all love so much.

When you are in this part of town, the average they got set up is a fair bit higher than in other suburbs. While the absolute standouts may or may not be there, the scores are closely hugging a nice, serviceable, and satisfying average that truly means you can get a good meal out without having to travel too far. Cafe Primavera is one such example, in which even during that quiet breakfast rush you get a good customer service experience.

It was time again to have breakfast on a Sunday. With the routine, I know pretty much how things go around here. The morning is a little later than the others for me, with the alarm not set for a little later. Alarm notwithstanding, what it all involves is him sneaking in with the air horn app ready at the prime - followed through by blasting it right at me. Then, in under ten minutes from that, we are in the car and off to the next dining experience.

The decor and design are fairly common for this part of the world. Cafe Primavera takes the big end of the shopping junction, which alone gives it a fair amount of space to utilise. The brunt of it is al fresco dining, with them putting up numerous tall umbrellas for some cool shade, along with a sail. This is at least during the hot summer period. About the only inside area is where you go up to pay

What is also a couple of marks better than average is the service. Instead of opting for the chummy, friendly approach, they keep an air of class in their delivery. They are relatively quick to spot you when you walk in, and before long they are leading you to a table. It might take a little longer at breakfast than otherwise, possibly from a bit of surprise on their part. What was refreshing in all honesty was how they took their time. Ample opportunity was given to peruse the menu, and they knew full well when we were ready to order. They have table service, which to me is always the preferred option. Once ordered, the process was fairly quick. Payment is done afterward at the counter and is a quick and painless affair.

It is not apparent from the breakfast menu, but this is downright an Italian restaurant. Not one that would advertise itself as such, yet if you are well versed enough it is apparent from a small scan of the options.

For the breakfast options, as far as I know, it is more or less the usual array you get at most cafes. From recollection, breakfast in Italy is not a big affair and usually just involves a coffee and maybe something to accompany it - which is possible here. The menu is one that changes around during the year and never gets too complicated.

When it comes to lunch and dinner, things start to spruce up a little. The major component on the menu is pizza, plus you have a range of meaty dishes that are wholly completed with selected sides. A few starters adorn the menu to satiate people's appetites. They additionally have some deals which operate on particular days of the week.

Additionally, they have that usual range of sweets and such (and then some) in the cabinet. These are often there to be paired with a good drink or two. Speaking of which, they got a good range of them going on. That starts with the norm of tea and coffee, which respectively are by the pot and have the beans sourced from Lavazza. After those two choices, the general range of cold options rear their head - this includes sodas (including the Mexican variety Jaritos, recommended), iced teas, juices, and milkshakes. After the morning rush, alcohol is then available. We have ourselves all kinds of wines, beers both in the bottle and on tap, plus liqueurs and spirits.

As can be seen, the food is possibly at a high quality though it is not anything that is changing the way the wheel works. The general audience is pleased, the general air is fairly casual though you can tell quality matters to them. It is Italian in the sense that Italian is somewhat ingrained with Australian food, mostly going for a middle ground to appease a general audience. Even if it appears a bit stock standard, that stock-standard is done fairly well.

Breakfast this time around was kept pretty simple, with no frills. The first order of business was getting the coffee, and as per usual that was a doppio. I can't quite remember the name of the meal, yet from scanning past photos what I can deduce is there were mushrooms on toast, which came with some semi-dried tomatoes, a sprinkling of rocket, and heaps of feta cheese on top. On the side were a couple of poached eggs - which I made sure I ordered soft. Finishing all of that was a swirl of balsamic vinegar. This is cafe food, that much can be said.

Credit where it is due with the breakfast, this was pretty good. Each component tasted good and indicated an adequate level of freshness. The mushrooms were cooked to just the right level of getting cooked via their texture, and both the semi-dried tomatoes and feta cheese contributed a distinct flavour that co-operated beautifully. Heck, as nice as balsamic vinegar is, the sprinkle might not have been necessary. The flavours were already pretty good. Finishing up that meal, the eggs were well done. Giving them a small prick, the yolk bled out like a sauce. This is not a meal breaking any new paradigms, and it more or less could be found anywhere. Still, when it is done well that has to be acknowledged.

As for what my housemate had, I distinctly remember nicking some fries from his plate. I might have also gotten a corner of his sandwich, that I can't quite remember. Those fries were pretty decent as far as they go. They weren't anything that stood out, though nothing that leads something to be desired.

When it comes to Lavazza, this is a fairly common kind of coffee which is a bit on the bland side. It is kind that coffee lovers and aficionados won't get too much from, as it requires an extra shot to get anything noticeable. A good barista would do well with it, but only to such an extent. It was the case here. The coffee was alright, it did its job, but it is not the place to veer off and get a coffee for when you have the hankering.

Caffe Primavera is probably at a really good level when it comes around to either lunch or dinner. It is several notches above serviceable at breakfast, that is the very least that can be said. They have a good environment set up and knowing the potential audience in their demographics has done a great job with the tiny aspects - namely some treats for the dogs. Over time, they've made an impression and continue to attract an audience. It's been here for a long time, so something is being done right.
6 months ago
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Joe K
+4
We visit for lunch with TheFork’s 30% voucher. Wait staff are friendly and helpful under the watchful gaze of Owner Bruno who ensures all patrons are satisfied. Our lunches are served after 20 minutes.

* Lamb Kofta ($28) looks appetising! Mum loves the aromatic spices/herbs in the grilled Lamb Mince skewers. Served with roasted Pumpkin and Beetroot, wilted Spinach and a generous sprinkle of fresh Walnuts, this delicious dish is a winner. Rating: 5.

* Wagyu Burger & Chips ($22) comes with an impressive Beef Pattie, Fried Onion, Mushroom, Salad and Beetroot Chutney. I am a meat-lover and I rate this satisfying meal a 4.5!

* Canadian Breakfast ($19) has a large Pancake drizzled with Maple Syrup, Fried Eggs, Bacon and a Hash Brown. Phuong Tran rated her meal a 4!

We had an enjoyable lunch here and the service was wonderful. Thank you Guys!
11 months ago
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Marich
+4
23 March 2019

Visited this cafe again for breakfast.
Had egg Benedict with mushrooms and Roasted pumpkin. The food was ok this time. The pumpkin didn’t taste very fresh.
It’s a nice cafe but the tragic noise is annoying.
They serve Lavazza coffee which is nice. I dint like the chocolate powder they use for cappuccino. The chocolate dominates the coffee taste. Service was good.
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October 2018
Visited this cafe again this time for breakfast and it was great. Our food was very tasty and beautifully presented. Service was good this time.


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1June 2017
We visited this cafe last night for dinner. Staff are very polite and friendly. The atmosphere is nice for casual dining. The service was a bit slow but the food was amazing. I give 5/5 for the food. It's recommended!
Apr 29, 2019
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Shirleygates028
+5
Excellent place for coffee or a meal, kid friendly and good service. We would love to see more tomato based pasta options. Great place, we have been going for a long long time! Good work Bruno and Team! Shirley and Michael Gates
Apr 27, 2018
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JOHN MILNE
+4.5
As regular patrons of Primavera we enjoy the consistently high standards of food.
Service is relaxed and helpful. Staff are flexible with the menu.
Aug 08, 2017
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Wayne Shooks
+4.5
This is the BEST Caffe / Restaurant in the area by far.......... Bruno and his staff are very friendly
and the food is of a VERY high standard. Would recommend this venue to anyone who is in the Granville, Corinda, Oxley area. Wayne & Debbie Shooks (content-satisfied customers)
May 15, 2017
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Mae
+4
The staff are very friendly, except they were not very attentive, the food came at a reasonable time. The food was amazing, I got the calamari dish, absolutely delicious.
Apr 29, 2017
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Chrismx
+5
Absolutely fantastic. Service, menu options and the food was definitely one to remember. I had the Ravioli and was just the right size and very nice. Other party members ordered the squid as well as the special of the day - chilli prawn risotto and they were both great. Definitely will be coming back to this place.
Dec 10, 2016
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Georgina
+3.5
Dined here tonight with 3 adults. We ordered chicken parmigiana, the pasta matriciana and the spaghetti with seafood. All meals were generous and tasty. On Wednesday nights the pasta specials (in this case, the matriciana, not the seafood) come with a free glass of wine. Service was exceptionally friendly, thoughtful and considerate. Food was served promptly. It is good reliable, nicely cooked food, reasonably priced, convenient and I thought the meals were better this evening than they were say, six to 12 months ago. It has a nice friendly atmosphere and is good for family birthdays.
Dec 07, 2016
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Stephen Rodgers
+5
awesome food awesome staff - Great quality & great service  what more could you ask for  - Well perhaps a chicken Parma which they now have and they are BRILLIANT     recommend  anyone to go there       TOP PLACE but in CORINDA NOT GRACEVILLE

Update Feb 2018 new lazy Sunday great food great service
just keeps getting better every week
Nov 17, 2016
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VegeLover
+4
Have come here a few times with my other half and we can both say we re always satisfied!
He loved the Canadian Breakfast.. Especially because he ordered an additional 3 extra hash browns.. I dont know lol
And the garlic sautéed mushrooms on toast was so yummy that i will definitely be back again soon for some more!
Teamed up the meals with tea and coffee
And maybe a side of fries but thats okay too
Thanks to the lovely staff and we ll see you soon
Feb 10, 2016
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Graham Wood
+5
Fantastic experience! We go regularly and have tried multiple menu items. The Salt and Pepper Squid is the best! They make the best coffee around.
Aug 06, 2015
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TWARH
+3.5
Is a year a little too late for a review? Well that's too bad, I'll write one anyway. It's surprising that I still manage to still remember enough to write something. Great thing about Caffe primavera is that their menu is huge so they don't really need to change too much. They cover all bases of popular breakfast selections to cater for all and with reasonable prices.
Aug 07, 2015
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Australian Foodie
+4
If you live in Brisbane's Western suburbs, chances are you’ve driven past Caffe Primavera on more than one occasion. That’s because it turns sweet sixteen this year and is still going strong. In an area where restaurants come and like the traffic on Oxley Rd, this is no mean feat. So why do the locals love it? Let’s take a look.
Jun 27, 2015
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Candid_review
+4.5
Great food great service. Have eaten here a couple of times and service is always good and food is fresh and delicious! Highly recommend!!
Dec 14, 2014
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Mrsbrks
+4.5
Awesome!. Great food, great atmosphere, great owners..... It's got it all! Love this place!!!!!
Oct 14, 2014
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Faye
+4.5
Great experience. Went to primavera for breakfast this morning, and we were greeted by a pleasant waitress who showed us to our seats quickly. We ordered coffee which appeared very quickly- and was perfect! Not long after this breakfast arrived too- delicious! There were quite a few other customers so we were very impressed with the speed of service. Overall, the staff were lovely and food and coffee were spot on! Very happy customers, will definitely be return visitors
Aug 31, 2014
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Rob C
+4.5
Pleasant Lunchtime. With a group of friends, we ordered for Saturday lunch choices such as steak, pizza, burgers, pastas, salads from a varied menu. I had the Caesar salad that came well presented and made - the size was generous, making me happy that I didn't add chicken or salmon as optional extras. The dressing was just right and ingredients fresh. Drink prices were reasonable - wine, beer, coffee, tea etc. Coffee was reasonably good. Also indulged in the sticky date desert with ice cream (see picture). On busy Oxley Road but not to distracting to conversation.
Jun 17, 2014
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Youn
+4.5
Good food. Had garlic mushroom with goats cheese, sun dried tomato, balsamic and sourdough etc. Portion size was really good, and it tasted superb. I couldn't really taste garlic for garlic mushroom though. Will be back :)
Dec 17, 2013
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Taffyta Muttonfudge
+4.5
Good - but I had to whinge a bit. I like this cafe. I've been there several times and always been happy with the food and the service. They're also dog friendly, which made us happy, when we recently got a puppy. A couple of weeks ago we arrived at about 11.10am and I asked if I could order from the lunch menu, but was told I couldn't until 11.30am. So I ordered a breakfast. Our waiter was meh - not that likeable or genuine, but the other staff seemed much better. Anyway, our meal took a while. Some people arrived after we sat down and were served before us. But that was OK as they came to us next. But it was very annoying when their food arrived and it was all off the lunch menu - burgers etc (which I had asked if I could order). When I asked about this, our waiter was quite flippant. I asked a waitress and she said she'd ask the manager. She said that perhaps they'd phoned ahead. But this still didn't make sense as they said we couldn't order from the lunch menu before 11.30. The manager didn't appear and I was getting annoyed - at this stage our food still hadn't arrived and it was 11.40 (the burger people were chomping away merrily) - nearly half an hour after we'd ordered. When we finally got our food (which was very good), we didn't really enjoy it because we were annoyed about everything that had gone before and the waiter was, by now, behaving arrogantly - as though we were at fault. So we finished up, paid and were about to leave, when the lovely manager finally appeared. She was incredibly apologetic and offered absolutely no excuses - just that they had done the wrong thing, that I should've been able to order from the lunch menu and they were terribly sorry. She then went back inside and reappeared with a $25 gift voucher. This was exactly the right thing to do. It turned an angry customer around and I can now do nothing but praise the restaurant and Nicole for doing the right thing and behaving in a manner that will ensure return visits. Thank you Primavera - we'll be back. Great cafe!
Nov 05, 2013
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Nicola
+4.5
Consistent good food and one of the best kids spaghetti bolognaise! We love breakfasts here but dinner last night was great. Delicious beer battered perch and if you haven't tried their caesar salad its a must!
Sep 27, 2013
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Peta Jauch
+4.5
We went to have lunch here today for the first time. The service from Louie was excellent and the food was lovely. Definitely worth it.
Aug 24, 2013
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CADW
+4.5
My partner and I went here for breakfast this morning. Waiters were great, very attentive, bright and chirpy. Staff joked around with customers and were up front about the wait on food. Tables were in the sun and the food was good! Great start to the weekend!
Jul 13, 2013
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Lattelover
+4.5
Always Happy. For the past 8 years or so, my family and I have been very happy visitors of Primavera. The food is delicious, and the atmosphere is relaxed and lovely. Thank you for your great service!!
May 29, 2013
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Kristina Lewis
+4.5
Absolutely amazing service. Me and a couple of friends came in in a huge rush. And the staff gave us incredible service and the food was delicious.
May 03, 2013
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Adam Parfitt
+4.5
Always Great!. My partner and I, both visit Cafe Primavera almost every Saturday morning for breakfast and have NEVER been disappointed. The staff are among the most polite, friendly, efficient workers i have seen on a Saturday morning breakfast shift at a venue and nothing is too hard for them and there's always consistency, very important.
The Chefs' deserve a big wrap because the food they produce is always superb! The venue has a great culture to it, making you feel like you aren't in Corinda at all. Overall a lovely venue to have a breakfast. Two big thumbs up
Apr 28, 2013
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5mins_more_sleep
+4.5
Went to this cafe for our first mothers group & it was wonderful. They were so accommodating & lovely to us. Even though we had many prams & crying babies! The coffee was good & so was the eggs benny.. I'm looking forward to going back to try something from their sweets cabinet as it all looked yum!
Mar 11, 2013
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George481
+4.5
Good range, Good value for money. We went here for breakfast and they serve a Canadian breakfast- thumbs up straight away! Friendly staff, good atmosphere. I would definitely eat here again.
Feb 17, 2013
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Delilah Dennis
+4.5
Not bad..... I like the food you get in this place but I sometimes leave wondering if I've had value for money.
Oct 29, 2012
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Carmen
+4.5
Lovely Service, Great food. A lovely place for a traditional sort of breakfast- I had the big primavera breakfast (the lot basically) and my partner had the blueberry pancakes- very tasty and staff were very accommodating of my dietary needs.
Jul 17, 2012
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LocalDig
+4.5
Cafe Primavera has nice food and coffee. It is one of those places however that is quite pricey, so we only go on occasion. The food is always quick to arrive to the table and is also fresh. Would recommend the risotto.
Mar 04, 2012
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Amanda
+4.5
Glad we dropped in.... After a day out shopping I decided to treat my mum to coffee and cake on the way home! As always the service was friendly and certainly efficient! Our mudcake and lemon merange were beautifully presented and tasted as good as they looked! The coffee was hot and a welcome end to our busy day! We will both be back!
Aug 16, 2011
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Food Lover
+4.5
One of my favorite cafe in that area. Staff are lovely, food is well prepared and delicious. Price is decent too. Great place overall! The chicken penne pasta is a hit all the time.
Jun 24, 2011
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HF
+4.5
Lovely atmosphere, great service.. I come here occasionally for the morning breakfast or my chill out time with a coffee and paper.

They use Lavazza coffee beans and they do quite a mean breakfast. The menu for breakfast and lunch is quite limited however the quality and consistency of the food is there.

For breakfast I sometimes have the Primavera breakfast which includes a juice and coffee. I love their Eggs Benedict and only have it occasionally because it's so bad for me. Their rocket and parmesan salad on top of this dish really does it for me.

I also like this place for its outdoor dining experience. It's beautiful on a breezy sunny day. Great place to escape despite the cafe located on a busy main road.
Jan 30, 2011
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Wazo
+4.5
Lovely little place. This is a great restaurant. Food is good and the service is great-very friendly and extra helpful. Have been a few times now and always impressed. Will definitely be back.
Jun 09, 2010
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Wilson G
+4.5
Not a bad cafe/resturant. Kitchen is clean. Great service by the waitresses and meals are filling. For this I honesly would like to see slighly cheaper prices, however they have the monopoly of this calabre in and around this area. Would like to see more good looking cafes around the western suburbs like this.
May 14, 2009
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B
+5
Love coming here - we always get the menu specials. The coffees are beautiful and the flavours of the food amazing. I have ordered off the main menu once - it’s okay but the specials are personally my go to from great experience.
5
Aussie Painter
+5
I took my wife here for her birthday dinner and it didn't dissapoint! From initial contact the staff were so friendly and accommodating and the place has a great ambience. We ordered the arancini balls for entree and these were mouth watering, we get these everytime we see them on a menu and these were the best we have had by far! My wife had the rump and I had the pork with crackling and as you can see the presentation was second to none, and the meals themselves were second to none. On a side note, the owners had two new employees this night who were learning the ropes, the way the owner was treating the girls and explaining how things work was amazing to see. They were understanding of the inexperience and in the future I could only hope our kids have employers like them in the future!!
5
Ella Smith
+5
Im not from this area and came here after an appointment in the complex, I 100% recommend, service was great and so was the food!! I was greeted at the door by the lovely staff. The waitress was very attentive with my order, my drink and meal came out very fast. My waitress was very helpful with making sure I had everything or if I needed anything and the food was Delicious, I got the vanilla pancakes and it was so thick and yum. I will definitely be come back here!!!
5
Louise Mayhill
+5
Had a great dinner there last night. The pizza was awesome with a great thin base and flavoursome toppings. Caesar salad was also excellent. Good range of drinks and some lovely wines 🍷 Will definitely be back soon.
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Belle
+4
Such a lovely place! It smelled delicious as soon as we got within 15 metres. Satisfying and well cooked food in generous portions- wish I'd been a bit hungrier so I could finish my entire parmy! The chips were great too, and our servers were really nice.
5
cheeky lilkiwi
+5
Excellent customer service and prompt with the drinks and meals. Cannot complain at all about the food, very tasty and delicious. A great experience and one we will repeat soon, thanks heaps!😃😃 PS: your coffee is now rated No.1 in hubby's book, and he drinks a fair few coffees every week! ☕️🥇
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