Best Lunch in Varsity Lakes

12 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Homese - Vietnamese Coffee & Cuisine
97/100 (624 ratings)
Restaurants
Vietnamese
Diner
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Diner
Vietnamese
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
BYOB
Street Parking
Cash Only
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Haveli Junction Indian Cuisine
93/100 (172 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Indian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
BYOB
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Old Paris Bakery
Old Paris Bakery
92/100 (215 ratings)
Bakeries
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
European
Australian
Cafe
French
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Café
European
French
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Amazing place gorgeous quiche and macarons and beautiful..."
Caroline Probert Barnes
"Absolutely beautiful coffee!! Wonderful & friendly staff & great atmosphere. We'll be back..thank..."
Belinda Smit
"Really lovely coffee .... Best I have had in a long time . The eclairs were very yummy . Very friendly service..."
Debbie Ann Cowles Maile
"Best food, coffee and people on the coast! The lamb baguette and crepes where amazing! Thank You..."
Dani Oliver
"Great service with a smile along with coffee an croissant fresh and tasty can't wait to taste the crepes we will be back with..."
Kelly Bull
"Best way to start the day, perfect coffee and croissant to die for..."
Mona Naguib ElFeky
"I loved It. amazing coffee! everything is good there! Thank..."
Vitor Hugo Pinheiro
"Best little cafe! owned by a passionate French family :) love supporting these guys! The food is affordable and tastes pretty amazing..."
Liam Byrne
"This place has THE BEST French vanilla slices...yum..."
Jo D'anna
"Nutella and banana crepes are incredible and lovely customer..."
Alex Lees
"Coffee and eclair was great. Great little cafe to catch up with a..."
Kathleen Gabel
"Amazing coffee.. Awesome treats.. Wonderful friendly..."
Benji Crane
"Easily one of my favourite cafes! Great and affordable food delivered with such nice service. The team are always so friendly. 5 stars from me! And..."
Amy
"Best Eggs Benedict I have and the price is unbelievably reasonable. I would say their quality is better than most cafes in bigger cities. Owners..."
Vivian Leung
"Awesome little place with a tasty cappuccino Check out the coffee art! The lady who served me was very friendly as well. Really nice family vibe..."
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"A little bit of Paris in the heart of Varsity Lakes . A good selection of cakes & tarts with their Almond Croissant a standout treat . I could see..."
Graeme Handley
"Amazing food, amazing customer service everything we ordered was very tasty and tidy. Prices are another good point here as they are very reasonable...."
Luis Terra
"Lovely little cafe, fresh food and the best french toast I've ever had. Great staff and great coffee..."
Louise McLachlan
"The acai bowls are to die for, as are the macarons. Cheeky coffee doesn't go amiss either. LOVE..."
Lachlan Dougan
"Trendy, clean, nice menu, central for Uni Students. Only downside I can see is that it's fairly small so maybe not suitable for large..."
Vanessa H.
Ma's Kebabs
Ma's Kebabs
87/100 (2 ratings)
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Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"We had a fabulous super tasty dinner with a large group. Very well handled by the wonderful staff. Really authentic flavours cook..."
Andrew Hubbard
"Love it. Fantastic quality at a great price. Generous servings with the amount of meat in the meat dishes. Goat curry (bone in) is my absolute..."
J J
"All the curry’s I’ve had here are pretty textbook but you can’t go past the butter chicken and cheese/ garlic naan. Some of the best of the..."
clebmedia
Blackboard Specialty Coffee
Blackboard Specialty Coffee
83/100 (1846 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Chorizo Hollandaise
Croissant with Almonds
Cakes
Burger
Cheese burger
Poke Bowl
cold brew
Crab
Skinny Cappuccino
Sparkling Water
Fruit Toast
Smashed Avocado
Summer Salad
Hollandaise Sauce
Chilli Scrambled Eggs
Acai Bowl
Miso Pumpkin Toast
Sit down
Australian
Café
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely coffee at a great spot with nice food and an amazing team, Impeccable customer service! Would highly recommend this place (my go to joint..."
Max Lau
"First time we came here today on Mother's Day. Amazing staff (Rafa) was so friendly, caring and attentive. My kids adored him. He offered them..."
Ally Brown
"One of the best cafes I've been to on the Cold Coast. Love the staff and the food. I always tell people if they are looking for somewhere good to..."
Landon Philp
"The coffee was amazing , the feel of the place is really cool and relaxed ,filled with all the happy staff , just makes you want to come back , oh..."
Lisa Greentree
"Great service, haven't had service that good in a long time. Food was amazing. Foods not cheap but it's worth it as you get such high quality..."
Ash Cowper
"Seriously delicious food, great new decor, unique menu, great coffee, fantastic service with a smile. Will definitely be back. Can't say enough good..."
Michelle Carr
"Brilliant service , it had great Chai Latte and bought home some amazing doughnuts , worth every cent ! I wish they had smaller portions for someone..."
Maureen Khan Lumsden
"Great coffee; awesome crema!! amazingly friendly, responsive staff. Beautiful food and an all round excellent experience that's hard to match. Thanks..."
Craig Goddard
"Attentative service, yummy food, love the coffee. Would love a kids menu option is only constructive feedback..."
Sigrid Muller
"Great atmosphere and food! I live in a foodie town in Northern Michigan with lots of Cafe's and Blackboard is still one of my..."
Kyle Bowen
"the..."
Marc Kinvig
"Really wanted to leave a 5 star review but service was lacking. Waitresses were friendly but not attentive. It was hard to get anyone's attention...."
TresHungry
"Came for a late lunch on a weekday and was amazed by how busy it was. Set a few turns from Bond University is this gem of a cafe. Had the Ragu..."
John Appleseed
"I come from Melbourne and literally Blackboard can be crowned as having the best coffee in Gold Coast! I haven’t tried their food yet but their..."
Nathanael Hsieh Zhong Cheng
"The coffee here has quality with its own unique taste. The barista is definitely skillful and detailed in brewing, not careless even at early morning..."
Authenticity
"I ordered the Wild Mushrooms. The dish was simplistic however a larger portion size and potentially a variation in texture would be more desired...."
Sophie Barton
"Great coffee! Never a let down. The hash brown is hit and miss on occasion. The potato is always golden, but the inside is hit and..."
Kyle Jones
"Food good, service good and certainly one of the better places for breakfast around here. But, and it is big but for me, having only one place to pay..."
Jtogno
"I was in varsity lakes for a course for 10 days recently. I went for breakfast/ coffee nearly every day during my stay. I got addicted to the good..."
Lammer
"nice atmosphere, Coffe was ok, service was very good. I ordered avocado and eggs, and it was good. didn't try the cakes, I can't comment on that. ..."
Dino Lo
"Love coming to Blackboard for a coffee and cronut before Uni. Great staff, great coffee. The food is also awesome, it's dog friendly so you can..."
Tim Gordon
"Great atmosphere. Great coffee. Ordered the lamb kofta and Thai chicken burger. Both pretty good my pick was the burger it was excellent. Nice touch..."
Mick 29652
"Let's get this straight, this place is about coffee. So I'll rate the coffee 5/5. Can't say that for many places on the Gold Coast. Want a great..."
Gebs
"Pang, another friend and I had brunch here just now. The food and the coffee are too good and absolutely worth the price. I would especially..."
Chi Ying Jocelyn
"Heavenly food, excellent environment and service. I'm never a fan of breakfast/brunch since its so pricey but this was totally worth it. My friends..."
Pang
"I can't wait to go back here again. My meal was excellent, the service was quick and the environment was pleasant. There are two sections,..."
Kelly Walker
"When I started seeing those oozy-plumpy-syringed cronuts, I knew I had to go down and have one, or maybe two.. Blackboard Specialty Coffee is located..."
MynameisFood.
"I love the kale salad with poached egg in here & the coffee's always delicious. The staff are very friendly and a great relaxed vibe. Always changing..."
Jessica Corbett
"Amazing. Great quick service, food was delicious. Don't know what people are on about with their bad reviews - get your noses out of the..."
Temma
"I'm a regular & for good reason!. CARAMEL SALTED DONUTS is all I should say. These have become a weekly tradition among my friends! I tell people far..."
Thelittleburrito
"Chai Latte w/ actual chai tea. One of the better chai teas I've..."
Cruise
"Great Place!! Whether it's coffee and breakfast in the morning or a casual dinner with the Nola Streetfood menu. Unreal service and very..."
CamReid
"Amazing food, a bit expensive. The food here is great....the cheeseburger is insanely good, the cabinet food is always fresh and interesting -..."
Katy
"Cappucino. Love the cappuccino..."
Facebook User
"Converted. They converted me from latte to AeroPress and I'm disappointed everywhere I go now, if AeroPress (or similar) is not offered. Also..."
2StubbornMules
"Had lunch here today. Great food and service. Will certainly..."
Cheryl
"Such a cool joint... Has changed heaps since last time I was here. Just always improving.. The fitout looks amazing and so is everything..."
Cafelover
"Among the best coffee I've ever had! Excellent menu, good service and great atmosphere. A new..."
Bianka Ganser
"Diana. Wow the coffee here is just great. A laid back little spot near the uni so gets pretty noisy & busy busy! Coffee is single origin & is smooth..."
DianaW
"Good coffee. good food. Really busy so can be noisy but service was still quite..."
Sophie Esther Glynn
"Food, coffee and service were all flawless. Aeropress was sweet, crisp, clean. Love this..."
Shanny Sena
"Blackboard is one of the best coffee experiences on the Coast, second to none. With strong Melbourne influence and culture weaved into this little..."
Coffee Man
"Love the coffee and the service , and the muffins are to die for. A very trendy cafe , exactly what we need on the gold coast . Oh .. Cute barrista..."
Shirlyn Hoi
"Nice but get merlo coffee or sth Italian..."
Alex
"A little love in every cup. You know when a movie is talked up and you go see it only to be disappointed? Well blackboard is the opposite of that...."
Stirling
"The Blackboard Cafe is just what I was looking for!! I have just moved from Melbourne and was searching for a decent coffee. I love everything about..."
J
"Intimate, dark and cosy feel. Great, friendly service. Limited menu. Would love to see more breakfast..."
Tanty
"What I love about this place is their emphasis on fresh, wholesome, local produce and uniquely sourced coffee. Every time we come here, they always..."
Yanna Lai
"On a lovely weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting a friend on the Gold Coast with several others, and we stopped by Blackboard Specialty Coffee...."
Tammy
"I’m a regular at Blackboard Specialty Coffee. I think that says it all. For all you coffee lovers out there – Blackboard is the place to be! They..."
TheCafeCrawler
"Nick talks blends as a chef talks ingredients or a sommelier talks wine. He’s way too smart for school, with coffee wisdom way beyond his years, so..."
Marj Osborne
"...should be titled "Coffee" because there isn't really all that much going on in terms of..."
Girl Who Does Lunch
"I suppose when the word “syringe” come to mind, one often associates it with either drugs or medical treatments and both are obnoxious. But when..."
Dolce Bunnie
"The staff are true coffee lovers, laid-back and friendly. Our server even plonked himself at the end of our table and drank his espresso whilst..."
Tracey Meyer
"Grilled dukkah salmon came with roasted beetroot, spinach, and goat’s cheese on sourdough with a wedge of lemon on the side for squeezing. This was..."
Brisbane Devoured
"There is no greater sense of panic than entering a cafe and desperately scanning its cake display counter from behind the queue at the coffee..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
The Fish
The Fish
82/100 (262 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Fast food
Seafood
Australian
Seafood
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Seafood
Australian
Fast food
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Amazing place, amazing food. I believe that this store will grow a lot. Definitely worth going here for the food which is at a 10/10 with quality and..."
theo corry
"The fish is our favourite fish and chips and burger joint. The burger’s are just amazing value great tasting and full of fresh tasty..."
craig newton
"I always come here for the chips. The chicken salt is a must! I always order the thick cut chips with chicken salt. They're always cooked fresh so..."
Sandra L
"Come here all the time and honestly can't say a bad word about it, i love the food especially the salt and pepper calamari, but the chips and fish..."
Lachlan Dougan
"The Fish is the best store in varsity scratch that the best store in Australia. The fish has amazing food and great..."
Cornelius Cornwall
"New Years dinner was sorted! Friendly staff, great prices. and really tasty. Only fault was that our daughters chips were over salted but I just had..."
Faith L
"Some of the best food I have ever had. The burgers are a definate..."
Something Or The Other
"Great place for a bite. Staff are polite and the fish and chips are lovely. They also serve calamari, rice, and drinks as well. Prices are extremely..."
Alex Zheng
The Lake Brewhouse
The Lake Brewhouse
82/100 (730 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Brew Pub
Australian
Vegan Options
Australian
Brew Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Ribs
Chicken Wings
Burger
Fish
Wings
Sit down
Bar
Brew Pub
Australian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Television
Free Wifi
Accepts Mastercard
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Visa
Takeout
Reservations
Street Parking
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"A great place for a bite to eat and a drink...or two. Been here twice in the past 2 weeks and the food is fresh, prices are worthy of the quality of..."
Jayson Mair
"The constantly changing beer selection is fantastic here including their 2 beers. The team are always so friendly. Will happily recommend to others...."
Lucy Condon
"The staff are incredible, super friendly and great service. Prices are perfect, this place is a hidden gem with great food coupled with a tranquil..."
Cole Jones
"Nice Café on the lake. Views from the outside verandah are very nice. If you are lucky, the swans will come and say hi ! Coffee was good, and the..."
John B Schilt
"Very polite and I love to eat here with my parents. Pet friendly in the outer area and wonderful customer service. They provide a student discount..."
Mia E
"Most amazing fresh food. Love the place such a cute date night..."
Ashlee Bates
"Incredible food and view. Quick and friendly customer service! Would definitely come..."
Troy Thomas
"Awesome staff and great food/drinks. Very accommodating for my electric scooter and a number of bikes on a rainy evening. Thank you so..."
Cameron Brown
Pancake Diner Burleigh
80/100 (2 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Varsity Lakes Chinese Restaurant
Varsity Lakes Chinese Restaurant
78/100 (86 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Chinese
Asian
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The best Chinese meal that we have had in a long time! Friendly staff that do not try to rush you out. Will definitely be..."
Nathan Baldry
"Great food. Very clean. All cooked fresh.Great prices. Very friendly sraff. BYO so even cheaper. We come over every Christmas from the UK and we..."
Sonia Higgs
Dragon Palace
Dragon Palace
70/100 (347 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Fried rice
Sit down
Chinese
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"When I walked in, I was skeptical as it didn’t seem like it would have the best Chinese. But really I was craving it, then when I walked in. I was..."
Giselle Courtney
"The receptionist was kind, friendly, strong, handsome, young, sympathetic. The food was so good, even flies came over and wanted to eat the fantastic..."
Blaze Fire
Krish Indian Varsity
Krish Indian Varsity
70/100 (216 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Indian
Vegan Options
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Indian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Hotel Cbd
Hotel Cbd
70/100 (1352 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Australian
Bar
Pub
Australian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Burger
Beef
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Australian
Pub
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice pizza and cocktails. Beautiful staff love the girls here. They look after you..."
Ashlee Bates
"Exceptional meals, service and price !! Kids meals were huge and great. Normal meals, perfect. Easy location so not over crowded. Thanks again we..."
Sarah Rynja
"Love the Thursday night quiz nights! The food is so good for the price and the staff are very friendly. The TV screens broadcasting the sport are..."
Lachlan Dougan
"Haven't been here for year's, and wasn't sure if it was still here due to covid. As this are is kinda out of the way area, except for people who.live..."
Jayson Mair
"Been here a few times over the last few months and enjoyed the experience. Not as spacious as some other pubs around, but a nice environment with..."
Kaptain Kerr
"Excellent food and great prices. Love the $20 steak and drink deal on a Wednesday. $15 lunch menu has a great salmon bowl, worth every..."
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