The best all day breakfast that I have ever had... hands down! Couldn't recommend this place enough. Lovely staff, great service and amazing food!
I have breakfast at Lillipad regularily. I have never had a disappointing meal. Always 5 star. I often have the salmon omlet. It is the best I have ever had.
Had breakfast at The Lillipad Cafe yesterday. Have had breakfast there numerous times and am never dissappointed. � You make the best, tastiest and generous sized breakfast burritos. � I'm always recommending Lillipad for breakfasts. �
The best place for breakfast hands down in FNQ. I have been eating here for years and never been disappointed. The best and biggest breaky available!!!
One of the best breakfasts I’ve eaten and huge portion. Good work.
Nađia Anđelka Phyllis Avdić
+5
My food was worth every cent �� very big in portion and taste beautiful ���
Pity there isn't a restroom. �
Fantastic. Big meals, fresh and presented well. Must remember to skip breakfast before our next lunch there.
We have dined at Lily Pad a few times, we have never been disappointed, so much food, great staff, highly recommend it �
Food was awesome.. servings... wow... so much I had enough to take for dinner too. Service was great and although it seemed a little cramped as every table in the long narrow space was full, there was still room for everyone.
Delicious food and lots of it. Well presented and very friendly staff Very reasonably priced too!
Will definitely go again and recommend it to my friends.
Everybody's favourite, can't beat it for value, laid back style, efficient and friendly staff. Great place to meet, eat and catch up
Absolutely the best breaky I’ve ever had. Sensational . Can’t wait to hit that place again next time I’m up. 10 stars!!!!!
Every time I come to Cairns I make sure to go to the Lillipad Cafe for breakfast. Amazing food, generous portions. Love the laid back vibe too! Always makes for a great start to the day. Paris style eggs and the Shakshuka are my usual indulgences!
My first time n loved it!!! Hugeee portions 😲!! Lots of healthy options on menus ( vegans, vegetarians etc)👍 Food were dedicious!!! Especially my lamb salads with a heavenly tasty sesame sauce ✌️️Cold drinks were nice too!! Staff were very friendly !! Esmosphere was awesome!! And to top it up prices were fairly affordable to any class which i reckon is a favourite spot for lots of locals, family with kids, students and back packers too!!! One thing tho I reckon with the cafe is getting packed all the time it's time to extend the business to maximise the income plus nobody would have to wait for ages to get a table either👍 All n all keep up the good works guys 😎
We were in Cairns overnight, and Lillipad Cafe had been recommended to us as a great place to eat, so we tried it out. Loved it! Great food, generous portions, good prices, friendly & helpful staff, & a groovy ambience. We ended up eating there both days. If you're in Cairns, do yourself a favour & check it out.
Had the breakfast burrito. Totally blown away with how good it was. Highly reccomend
Best place in cairns for breakfast. Lovely food and plenty of it. You won't go hungry
Great food in a simple relaxed setting. Beware the servings are very generous. We came for lunch and had to come back for dinner. Good choice for vegos and kids. Thanks
We came here after a cold flight from Melbourne. Highly recommend this little cafe! The bacon breaky burrito is a must! The Eggs Benedict were also very nice and the Chai Late and Coffee were spot on 👌🏻
Melinda Jenny May Salter
+5
I love a place with a little bit of quirky character!!! Whilst there are a few choices on Grafton Street, this little place stands out from the rest. With loads of brekkie options, I went for the muesli bowl with a iced long black on the side.
The bowl of muesli was MASSIVE! Such a great way to start my healthy day! I won’t be needing lunch! With fresh tropical local fruits the meal was fantastic!!!
My long black was chilled and full of body! Loved the coffee hit.
Certainly stop by and give this place a go, the staff are pretty chilled out and it’s open all day!! Love it! 💕
MUST VISIT! Very generous servings with a variety of different menu items. My friend and I went for something a little more traditional and it did not disappoint. Also recommend the coffee here - light to medium roast, smooth to drink with a long lingering aftertaste. Kudos to the barista and the beans they use.
This place is amazing if you want a hearty, filling meal for a decent price. We got the Turkish breakfast plate, shakshuka and crepes. The crepes weren’t that great but we enjoyed the other two a lot.
The breakfast here was sensational. The fresh fruits and yogurt with muesli had me back the following day for more. It's a small place and popular. We waited for a short while for a table. Brisk service and reasonable prices.
Friendly service, very generous servings, especially the bacon on each of our plates! The whole cafe was full of diners whilst other cafes on either side were almost empty. I think the variety on the menu, and better value for money makes this cafe a great choice.
Tiny little place with lots of food options, rich in taste and a ton in quantity.
Must to visit on list when you visit cairns.
Friendly and sweet staff to make the experience a lot better :)
Cheers to this tiny little amazing place 😍
Friendly service in a laid back cafe. Popular with backpackers and seems to serve good portions. Tried the toasted bagel w smoked salmon and avo for $10.good value and the bagel itself was really nice (homemade I'd say).
A busy, bustling cafe that serves delicious breakfast. We tried several breakfast places in Cairns and this was our favourite. The breakfast burrito was the highlight.
Lillypad is a café known for its generous portions at affordable prices. We weren’t disappointed. The dishes were massive and tasted great. They were a bit too oily, but maybe that just added to the flavour?. Tofu and Mushroom Eggs Benedict $18 Toasted Turkish Bread with Sauteed Mushrooms and Marinated Organic Tofu, topped with Poached Eggs and Hollandaise with a side of sautéed Baby Potatoes
Lovely food and huge portions however staff were clearly very busy and were rude at times. Neither of us could finish our meals they were so big but would definitely go back. Ordered traditional bacon and eggs with extras (about, tomato and hash browns) and my GF mum was offered GF bread. Coffee is was nice and strong. Recommend going here but keep in mind it's super busy.
An absolutely delicious meal at an extremely affordable price! Would definitely recommend to locals and visitors... A true hidden gem in Cairns city! ☺️🌻❤️🍓✌️
Excellent value for money! Very relaxed vibe and friendly, helpful staff! Can't wait to go back! Make sure you are early, it is always packed.
Always so busy during lunch hours. Servings are huge and you get value for your money here. You can find great vegetarian/vegan options but on Saturdays and Sundays expect to see a line coming out the door. The menu is very extensive. Get a table first and then go up to order, make sure someone stays at your table in case it gets taken by another diner. This place is simply no frills, wholesome food and friendly local service. Minor issue with the Mexican burrito today, too much oil and was greasy. Brownie was so heavenly warmed up, I ended up ordering two.
Eat here if you're hungry, you won't be disappointed. It was packed but we managed to get a table inside for lunch, meals were a bit slow to arrive but they were very busy. The meals are huge, I had the veglette omelette packed with cheese, tomato, avocado and onion. Hubby struggled to finish the Caesar salad which was loaded with chicken, bacon and anchovies. Simple, no frills food at very reasonable prices.
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
+4
Im a regular at Lillipad and the food is consistently good. Such good value for money. The service is always quick even when its packed.
Love the fresh juices too but the coffee is a bit hit and miss.
It's a massive breakfast!!! You can't finish it by yourself! And it's oily too, everything is fried with butter. And it's $18. You'd better share one breakfast with 1 guy.
Huge Big brekkie i cannot even finish, the juice very fresh, staff very friendly, just a bit to close to the other customer next table, but i will definitely come back to this cafe.
the coffee was not the best but drinkable.
Laura Elizabeth Edgeworth
+5
HUGE portions, amazing food, fabulous service and lovely staff. Had the most amazing vegetarian options, I'm not a vegatarian but had the vegetarian shakshuka with tofu and it was amazing! 10/10
Fantastic wild omelette and huevos rancheros. Pleasant staff and outdoor seating. The juices were refreshing and excellent. The made accommodations for all egg white options as well.
Best breakfast I have ever had. Been there twice in as many day as it was good. Massive portions, cooked perfectly and nice juices. Best value for taste u will find in auz.
Our go to place for breakfast on a recent holiday in the area. Never had a bad breakfast. Staff service is dependent on who works on the day. But overall a great cafe.
Ignore the hostile attitude of staff, and you're in for a tasty breakfast experience!
My dish of tofu, poached eggs, potatoes, mushroom and toast with hollandaise was great, and a very generous serving. If I were to order it again, I'd opt for a side of avocado or something else light to break up the heaviness of the meal and add colour.
Recommended if you go to cairns, place is a bit hot and dark but i think it is just the style of they restaurant. They have a very big portion of meal.
Love this place! I'm a melbournian (vego at that) and last time I came to cairns I came here. The food was good and hearty then. Well, today I came back and again worth it! Had the veg version of hollandaised eggs, omg it was to die for! Will have to go back for sure before I head home. Even non vego fiancée approved! :)
I had heard about this place around the traps from various people, all saying the same thing. Massive meals that are cheap. They weren't wrong! Excellent value for money. Meals are simple and tasty, and only for those with a big appetite. Service is ok, food arrived quite quickly after ordering. Can't really fault it given that I went there and received exactly what I expected and wanted... A big fat cheap breakfast!
Lovely food- very squishy and over crowded. Have only been once as every other time I try to go to this cafe there is NEVER any tables available :( please get a bigger cafe!! You obviously do so well :)
Great food + great portion + decent price
What more can you ask for?
Ordered veggie breakup burrito with tofu and I just love it. The green chilli sauce is good too. My friend ordered eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and it's great too. Highly recommended if you happen to be in Cairns!
Great breakfast. Managed to get a table inside.
Good service, lots of menu options. Yummy juices and very good price with big serves.
Our favourite cafe in cairns! Friendly service, good variety on menu (including vego and gluten free), massive serves good enough to share, and decent coffee. Ambiance is laid back. One of our regular spots. Highly recommended.
Innovative menu served in generous portions. Some outside tables. Would recommend.
Great Food. Honest meals , big enough to share and wont need lunch after. Atmosphere of the cafe is bubbly and alternative. Being local I take all visitors there.
Good food but long wait. Waiting/seating process was very disorganized. It was "every man for himself". We did show up at a busy period of the day, though. The staff advised us to order our food and then wait for a table to open up, telling us "a table will definitely open up by the time your food is ready". We stood and watched for parties leaving like hawks while holding our table number marker. My partner and I had to "hover" with one of us inside scoping out tables opening up, and one of us outside doing the same. A party that came in after us got a table before we did even though we were waiting longer, because we weren't aggressive enough. However, the food was really good. We were there for breakfast/brunch and both ordered egg & bacon dishes. There was way more than one serve of bacon per plate, which is probably heaven for some but we ended up leaving with huge piles of uneaten bacon on our plates. This place was crowded for a reason - food was great, this place is in high demand. So prepare to be aggressive if you want a table during busy period!
Great little cafe! Dose a great breakfast at a good price!
I'll be back next time I'm up in Cairns!
BEST BREAKY OUT. Fav: Eggs bacon and mushrooms
Portions are huge! and food always good!
always busy but worth the wait only place to have breaky in cairns!
Always visit here when i am up
One of the few places in Cairns that actually delivers what they charge for. Can't go past the quintessential.... So much bacon and garlic goodness.
Chicken Ceasar salad, amazing. Great cafe, amazing food.
Best place to share! Food.... Best place to share!
Food serves are giant! It is probably the best breakfast in cairns..
One of the best brunch meals I've ever had! Great quality vegetables in very generous portions for a very reasonable price. Nice music and atmosphere and plenty of space inside.
Diana. Loved this little cafe on Grafton St in Cairns. Laid back, great service & the combination of good coffee & breakfast just faultless! The servings were huge, my brekky veg burrito filled the plate literally! It was full of spice & heat & crammed full of tempah & potatoe etc. Coffee was full bodied & smooth
Great brekkie burrito. Recommend sharing though. It's huge!
Value for money is second to none here.
Meals are BIG and the cost is very modest indeed.
The food is flavourful and wholesome, the juices are refreshing and the customer service is friendly.
It's for these reasons that The Lillipad Café consistently is so busy and popular amongst Cairns residents and tourists alike.
We arrived late in the day, approaching the time the kitchen closed and yet nothing was a trouble for the staff which was greatly appreciated. The café has an incredibly wide menu and a great kids menu which makes things all the easier when traveling with them in toe.
BEST MEAL OF MY LIFE!!! We were a big group of 10 with a mix of vegans, vegetarians and GF and the cafe were able to accommodate for all of us. The prices were great, the portion sizes were huge and there waa sooo much flavour. The staff were also very friendly and kind. 100% recommend!!!
This is my second trip to Cairns and I’ve eaten here 3 times already, haha! Their food is absolutely amazing. Feels like they’re feeding your stomach and soul at the same time! Their Huervos Rancheros is to die for! Would absolutely recommend everyone to come and eat here!!!
Great service and amazing food. The servings are huge and super generous. The coffee was good too. Highly recommend this place for a filling and delicious meal.
Great food and service. Big servings. Great for gluten free and vegan. We had almond lattes, Berry crepes and veggie breakfast.
Lillipad cafe is well known for fantastic breakfast options. The coffee is OK, but wheelchair access is not so good. The service is very good and the cafe is very popular.
The eggs Benedict is amazing! The potatoes are so good. Coffee also good. Staff lovely
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