Lower East Cafe

Knew it was there but never been until it was suggested that I (the ultimate breakfast venue snob!!!) would like it??? Given this I wandered in this morning, in hyper critique mode, wanting it to be good but ready for it not to be...First Impression - much busier than I expected - second impression, no delight, they have table service - big tick!!! Sat down, (remember the place was busy, no, actually full) 30 seconds, the waiter welcomed us, brought water and menus to the table and took our drink ( coffee, tea) order...As they say first impressions??? Five minutes and the waitress arrived with the coffee and (peppermint) tea and took our orders (Eggs Benny for me and the Smashed Avo for my vegetarian partner)...Ok, if your a foody that likes doing breakfast and you are a coffee drinker, you know as I know, you’ll tolerate average service and even average food but if the coffee is sub par you’re done, forever and permanently off the list!!! (Often wonder why venues such as this just don’t get that???) ... So, I can honestly say that the coffee is absolutely superb, in fact, I’d go a far as to say as good as the best I have had anywhere...Wow!!! So the food arrived, delicious, both dishes were surprising for the creative take on the traditional theme and I can assure all the vegetarian even vegans out there you will find something here that floats your boat!!! There is nothing better than finding a new gem of delight in the now over crowded cafe sector and I have to say that in my view there is a single overriding factor that defines the good from the bad??? It’s called knowing your “WHY” the successful places always seem to lead with the passion for their craft and the care of their customers and let the bank account take care of itself!!! Which it inevitably does because of that...Wonderful Service, Brilliant food, Stellar Coffee, Lower East-Wow, go there you will not be disappointed!!!

Very good family breakfast (went twice in three days). The French toast AND the granola with pear and coconut yoghurt were both standouts. Kids loved the bacon and egg muffins. Will be back when we’re next in Wollongong.

Had breakfast here. Amazing!!! Try the Atlantic feast or the Giant feast! Girls are great there too!!

This place is amazing. The food is delicious (try the eggs with the special Middle East hot sauce), the service is fantastic and friendly, and the place looks great and is nicely decorated. My kids say this: “I love you babyccino! Banana bread was GOOD!! Scrambled eggs are amazing amazing amazing!!!! :)”

The standard at Lower East is honestly what every cafe/hospitality venue should aspire to achieve. The staff make you feel so welcome, the food is delicious (best bloody banana bread I’ve had in my life) and of all cafes I have been to in Wollongong, it hands down has the most consistent and best coffee.