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Mr Patterson

83/100 (1091 ratings)

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"Absolutely amazing quality of food, lovely venue and very attentive staff. This is my fourth visit, I have ordered something new each time and have..."

Kylie Johns

"Awesome coffee Delicious breakfast, especially the breakfast bowl Great service A gem at Paterson lakes worth..."

Afrodite Tsantekidis

"Third time visiting this cafe now, and each time has been a sensational experience. Well done to the staff and chefs on some amazing food choices...."

Joshua Thomas

"Excellent service, friendly staff and fantastic good quality fresh food. Great modern menu About time we had a cafe like this in the area!! Well done..."

Margaret Kolokithas

"What can I say ? This place is beautiful. I ordered eggs on toast then checked out their website. Will definitely be back for something more exciting..."

Melanie Quinn

"First time visiting Mr.Patterson and holy moly the "dragon fruit panna cotta granola" was delicious and coffee was yum too! Staff were easy to chat..."

Liz Mathews

"Very tasty food & great menu. Best Mac & Cheese ever! Friendly staff. We’ll be..."

Leanne Deeley

"Great Coffee, Great food! The cafe looks fantastic and the service was super! So ace to have a great new place to go..."

Mel Van L

"Great food , lots of vegetarian options . I recommend trying the smoothies..."

Loz Bok

"This is exactly the type of local cafe i have been waiting for! Bright, vibrant, colourful, clean, great smiley staff :) and service and the food is..."

Gonca Yilmazcoban

"Excellent food and service. Thoroughly recommend Mr..."

Jane Sadler

"Mother’s Day breakfast today was loved by the entire family. Fabulous food and friendly..."

Nicole Normington

"This place is awesome! Great food and really friendly people..."

Gareth Holloway

"Love the atmosphere, the decor, the coffee and the delicious..."

Kyra Lewis

"Delicious coffee and food! Loved the decor and the menu was fantastic (even for kids) , lots of interesting things to go back for and try..."

Steph Pearce

"We had a large group of us dine in at this cafe whilst certain restrictions were in place. We called and made and booking and they were very..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Loved this cute brunch spot. Staff were really nice and food was delicious. There are a lot of healthy options. They also let you split bills which..."

Hungry Koala

"This place is doing a great job at serving great food which is full of flavour. Nice cute cafe..."

Parul Aggarwal

"Mr Patterson’s Breakfast 😋Poached Eggs on Panko Crumber Eggplant w Garlic Labne, Burnt Chilli, Mint & Sage Butter topped w Crispy..."

Breakfast_Adventurers

"The decor of this place is bright, light and fresh. With friendly staff, good coffee and good selection of food it seems to have a steady stream of..."

DB4SB

"Went to Mr Patterson on the weekend for brunch before heading out to the beach. The interior was so cute and clean. Loved all the greenery..."

Eat X Wander

"café tucked away in the Patterson shopping centre. We visited over the Easter long weekend and were pleasantly suprised at how cool this place was...."

Hbomb

"A place u must visit. Very friendly staff even the place is so busy. Food was beautiful. Alreadly been there twice in 2 weeks. Highly recommend!The..."

Eileen

"A great cafe for the locals! Staff are always friendly and omg the best bonsoy latte you will find in the south eastern suburbs! my absolute..."

Cindy

"Delicious food. Lovely decor. Exceptional service which was very impressive given how busy this cafe was when we went. So glad to have such a great..."

Amac

"Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Food was really good and coffee was amazing! Will definitely come back regularly as I live around the corner...."

Jessica Son

"First time I came here we had coffee and cakes from the cabinet. Second time I came here with two others. I got the taro pancakes. I was..."

Elise

"Beautiful relaxed atmosphere, from the moment you enter you are transported from a busy shopping strip to a peaceful cafe. Seating is located in..."

LilMac

"I love this place. The ambience is soft and relaxing. The coffee and chai late that we had was perfect. We were very happy with your food choices:..."

Sam.Sha

"Delightful brunch this morning at Mr Patterson. My strong latte was enjoyable and I ordered the Chilli Crab Scrambled - amazing! Super attentive and..."

Lauren Brewer

"Loved our experience at Mr Patterson! The fit out is really light and bright, with an awesome courtyard out the back. We ordered the tacos, chia..."

Top Food Melbourne

"Fresh looking cafe. We got two simple dishes which were done well and shared the French toast. Would come back when in the area. Coffee was great..."

Giovanni Siciliano

"Beautiful breakfast spot with a awesome Middle Eastern / Asian fusion thang going on. Beautiful friendly service to go with yummo food. Absolutely..."

NomNomNom

"As a local we have needed a trendy cafe like this in the area ! I love the vibe and feel of the cafe and they make the best coffee - I am now a..."

Kel

"I really liked this cafe. Great addition to Patterson lakes. The styling is on point here. The service is really good! I loved the menu so many items..."

Nay Nay

"I’ve been here twice for breakfast and it’s such a great addition to the area. Delicious and stunning looking meals on offer! At the pricier end..."

Rachael Lee

"Really can't fault this place. The staff are extremely attentive. Coffee was enjoyable, had the pulled lamb bagel. Flavours worked well together,..."

Cass F

"I came for brunch. I liked the look of the menu. Really modern choices with a middle eastern twist. My meal two thumbs up. Wait staff were good...."

Matt De Food

"Came here today with a family for brunch today and everything was delicious. Great addition to the area. The fried chicken burger was..."

@lukebMelb

"New place that I came across in Patterson Lakes. Their menu is fantastic, so many good and modern choices. It is great to see a new hipster place in..."

Ashlee

"Third time visiting this cafe now, and each time has been a sensational experience. Well done to the staff and chefs on some amazing food choices...."

Josh.thomas.active

"Another great cafe from the creators of The Foreigner, Second Wife, Strange Servant and Dosage. Interior is very cute and has a seaside..."

Samara Osman

"Popped in for a quick lunch. Staff were lovely. Coffee good and the food was a bit different than the normal lunch fare and delicious. All day..."

Kez

"Back to enjoy the great weather in the hidden charming coffee place ..... All good was fresh, great coffee. Team was friendly and were open to our..."

Shany Palmon

"Mr patterson is open until 1pm for coffee and a limited range from a temporary tent in the carpark, while repairs on the building progress after the..."

David Fleay

"A hidden gem with a nice set of options for breakfast and lunch. Once again Google reviews did not disappoint me taking me to this place. Food is..."

J Restrepo

"Quite possibly the best cafe we have been to. Bar none. Decor is beautiful. Staff are friendly. Price isn't over the top (it's great value). Coffee..."

Travis Gribbon

"This is not a negative review but if the Kids Pancakes says on the menu "pancakes with ice cream and sprinkles" it should come out with two pancakes..."

David Alberse

"Fantastic place for meals at anytime of day!! Fresh food, awesome menu and super friendly staff!! Have the açai bowl or poke..."

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The Cove Hotel

73/100 (1276 ratings)

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"Love the decor , lake view and food..."

Parul Aggarwal

"It's like dining by the bay literally... The cove has a lovely outdoor and indoor setting. I always like to sit right near the water and have a..."

Savvy And Lifestyle

"Been here several times and always enjoyed the food and ambiance here. They have a pretty good seafood and cocktail collection, but it's a little on..."

Heather Cameron

"Dined here for a family birthday lunch today. Big group of 13 adults & 3 kids. We sat in the undercover outdoor heated area on a long table. Lovely..."

I Love Food

"Lovely ambiance, great location, nice food. Have been here a couple of times with friends and have had same lovely experience. Would come..."

Mez Zoe

"Hadn't been here in years so thought would check it out on a beautiful, semi warm night on the deck. We had calamari, cove burger and shared the..."

Amy Davis

"Yummy! We had the baguette as a starter then the shared paella and then for dessert we had banoffe with Carmelized banana, peanut brittle and..."

Suzanne Kehl

"Fantastic food and service for a Saturday night. The lovely waitress that served us was exceptional. Only wish I got her name so I could pass on what..."

Savannah Borowitz

"I absolutely adore this place, quite a romantic setting where you can sit on the marina and eat dinner over the water or sit inside near the wine..."

Chrissiee Hughes

"Good service and excellent menu, superbly executed. The Deck is absolutely lovely and is a great place to bring interstate friends for lunch or..."

Maxwell David Ackland

"Every time we're near this area, we always have lunch here as it's consistent & the staff are wonderful. But, the meals were slightly off the mark..."

Junnay

"Enjoyed a lovely truffle dinner here on Wednesday night, food was to die for!! Staff and the private dining room were amazing, will definitely be..."

Rknight

"My husband and I went to the Truffle Dinner last night and it was amazing. The presentation , flavors and wine matching were spot on. Thanks to Dan..."

Katrina Devery

"A beautiful restaurant overlooking the lake at Patterson. The menu looked remarkable but slightly overpriced. But well worth since the food was very..."

Megha Koppa

"The food is certainly always good here and I have had most of its menu. Flounder and salmon is amazing and crab baguette is yum. Love that they have..."

Geraint Gardner

"Came here for a birthday dinner catchup with mate. Have been here a few years ago and had a great experience and wanted to try it again but it feels..."

Wayne And Cassandra

"I've been here twice now and both times have been good. I've received good service from the friendly wait staff and have always been seated right..."

Izzy Wild

"Haven't been to the restaurant part, but have enjoyed a few meals from the sportsbar / lounge area and they were a great price for a great meal...."

MB1965

"We booked The Brasserie for a family celebration and had the 3 course 'indulgence' menu, which is in reality about 9 different plates of a variety of..."

Wh00_h00

"A great place for casual dining with friends and family. Lovely sitting inside or on the deck. Menu is great and always tastes great. Think I've..."

Relle

"Take family here all the time, we love the staffs great service and friendly demeanour, food always consistent, my daughter always enjoys the..."

Craig

"Great Evening. Dined at the Cove Hotel last night and we loved it. The food was fantastic and the cocktails where delishious and the staff are happy..."

Renepogel

"Great place. Had lunch at The Cove' today. Wonderful service by Dan, and Krissy. Fast and friendly service. had the San Choy Bow for entree and the..."

Jefrith

"A great experience again, this was my third visit and all have been great. Welcomed as we walked in and shown to our table by a lovely fella. Food..."

Peter Snowden

"Great sunday lunch - quick service and friendly staff. Based on the reviews we weren't expecting much - but was very impressed. We would..."

Scupper

"Great atmosphere, great with babies/ children. Yummy..."

Chilli Me

"I had a wonderful meal and night at the cove. The service we were given was absolutely..."

Dan Uden

"Nice great location, a little on the expensive side but aren't most pubs these days.I don't mind paying but it appears people want all the..."

Occasional Diner

"Great experience. Just a quick review to complement the staff and food at the Cove Hotel Patterson Lakes. We had a family outing there and were most..."

Mark Williams

"Went to the Cove restaurant last night with some of the family (6) in total. Found the table service fast and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble...."

Stewart McMinn

"Enjoyable Meal. We had the Jumbo Agnolotti and Pork Belly. Both dishes were very good. Generous serves, clean flavours and well presented. Service..."

Lynndylou

"Nice food. Had lunch here today and service and food were fine. My companion had a chicken schnitzel (ie like every other chicken schnitzel) but I..."

Rdk

"Pricey but ok. Food is a bit pricey and wait staff a bit slack.Food is always nice..."

Nicoletaylor

"Great location, great Parma , veggies on both occasions a bit undercooked. Service great overall from lovely staff aoart apart from a snooty tall..."

Lea

"Been here many times over the years, the new look is a lot nicer than the old out dated decor, service is a hit or a miss but never had any problems...."

Markii_

"Lunch review. My wife and I decided on going past the Cove to drop in for lunch, we used to frequent here years ago, but the standards had dropped ,..."

Steve Moc

"I love the Cove. Have been here twice nice and the food is fabulous. The San Choy Bau is delicious, fresh and has amazing flavours. The gnocchi was..."

Babybean

"Wow! What a difference the cove has become. The decor is great and the only negative was the wait for table which was strange considering there were..."

Desiree Menezes

"Reinvented. The Cove has really turned around, interior has been updated and more importantly something has changed in the kitchen. It has gone from..."

Simon G

"Ok lets get this right from the start.. This hotel is a contender for hotel of the yearYes it is truely great amazing view and extraordinary..."

Grant

"The place has really lifted its standard! Food was lovely and the same as you would pay at the Chelsea pub.Staff were lovely and very attentive,..."

Ilana

"It's one of our top choices for dessert, as the prices are excellent, with pleasant water views, Sunday live music, ambient lighting, and service has..."

Ramieleatsshootsandleaves

"My partner and I visited The Cove for lunch, and were seated on the deck outside which was amazing. The service was more than helpful, and the food..."

LeeLee

"Just got back from here - food was pretty good, but the service was slow and crap. Waited at least half an hour for our entree garlic..."

Wiktoria

"We celebrated Mother’s Day and we had nice time, the special menu was so tasty.. I loved it it was lamb pie with sweet potato. The people very..."

Artemisa Diaz

"Staff were super friendly and managed to squeeze us in for a early lunch. Gluten-free menu and Vegan menu is large and good value. I enjoyed a pub..."

Andrew Birt

"Extremely friendly and accommodating staff and service. Good setting. QR code check in, Covid Vax verification. QR order from your phone at your..."

gjcc73

"Good sized meals reasonable value. There for lunch not to busy. Battered fish and fries were ok but a bit..."

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