The food here lives up to the reviews - large portions, good quality food and reasonable prices. I loved that the Eggs Benedict came with a choice of "toppings" (even though technically, they are underneath the eggs!!): bacon, ham, smoked salmon, spinach. I chose bacon and it was a generous portion atop the toasted Turkish bread; the eggs were perfectly poached with runny, bright golden yolks and the Hollandaise was rich and tangy (though perhaps a little too much of it for my preference). Crunchy sautéed potatoes on the side were an unusual and delicious addition. The Heuvas Rancheros was pronounced to be delicious too. The coffee is good and the staff are without doubt, one of the best ass...
I have lived in Cairns for over 10 years and honestly anytime anyone asks for a recommendation (and even when they don't) The Lillipad Cafe is the first place on my mind. The food is great, amazing value for money, the staff are friendly and bubbly, the atmosphere is bustling and there is no where else in Cairns where people will line up outside and wait patiently for a table because they know it is work the wait.If you haven't been here yet then you are missing out on a hidden gem of Cairns.
Excellent value. So tired of paying $16+ for a meal in Australia and not being full by the end of it. The Lillipad cafe will give you a plate so full of food you most likely won't be able to finish the whole thing. I had the ham eggs bene which was really tasty except the ham was extremely salty. The hollandaise was great. My partner had the Hamlet which was also good but salty due to the ham. The long blacks were also very tasty. Cool atmosphere in the restaurant as well.
The Lillipad is on Grafton Street which is a relatively busy street in the centre of Cairns. It has a few similar cafés to choose from in the vicinity. There has to be a reason why at 7:30 am it is busy while the others are not. Price, food, quality and quantity will do it every time.I am on a limited budget and this place served me extremely well.
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Love the amount of food they give! Food tastes good. Staff are incredibly nice! All day breakfast and lunch is a great idea! Definitely recommend for anyone that eats a lot or is very hungry! Will definitely come back!
Staff here are so friendly especially a lovely guy who was just helping out through the rush. Portions are big seen a few plates going past that were huge. Good start to the day that fills you up..
A small, urban place to eat. People at kitchen have taste and love the food. Its a pleasure to find a familiar and calm place to eat. The servings are generous. The prices correct. Enjoy it!
Great value, and very popular. Place is pretty hippy and laid back. Staff friendly. As for the food, make sure you are hungry when you go.
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I was refered to Lillipad Cafe by a fellow traveller ..Excellent food .but noisy . Due to popularity its a bit crowded. Love it Thank you
Awesome service. Big meals and a great menu. I can't speak highly enough about this place. Awesome !
