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    The Food Republic Cafe
    The Food Republic Cafe Reviews

    The Food Republic Cafe

    Australian, Cake & Coffee

    Dishes priced around$30

    Reviews of The Food Republic Cafe (689)

    Read what people think about The Food Republic Cafe! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

    5.3/6

    689 reviews

    5.3/6

    689 reviews

    Food:Outstanding
    Atmosphere:Excellent
    Service:Excellent
    Value for money:Great value
    Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
    Noise levels:Pleasant
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    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Heather H.2 years ago · 1 review

    The staff were very helpful, attentive & polite. We would definitely come back again 😊

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Scott H.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great service and beautiful food - thank you - keep it up !

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Janine P.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Everything about Food Republic Cafe is fabulous👏👏 Do yourself a favour and see for yourself!😃

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Simon W.2 years ago · 1 review

    Good foods we like the caff and foods at The food Republic Cafe

    "Good"
    4/6
    John M.2 years ago · 1 review

    Good food, generous proportions and attentive service as is usual.

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    "Very good"
    5/6
    Rosanna F.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Good service, food, atmosphere and reasonable good value for money.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Margaret M.2 years ago · 1 review

    I was very impressed with the care taken to seat my disabled companion so that she was comfortable, her walker was out of the way, no one was bumping into her, and she didn't have to apologise for taking up too much space .... which is what she is usually forced to do.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Jocelyn V.2 years ago · 1 review

    Service was great as was the food. I had booked a table outside and the staff were very happy to move us to the Alfresco dining area - it was no trouble for them. Very accomodating Definitely will come again

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Connie E.2 years ago · 4 reviews

    Service was great m, food was delicious and the coffee was hot. Great time was had by all.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Grace T.2 years ago · 1 review

    The food was delicious and the service efficient and friendly. Thanks for the experience.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Marlo V.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great customer service by the wait staff. We sat outside. Apart from the loud barking dogs it was wonderful. Food was amazing and great coffee!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Matthew D.2 years ago · 1 review

    Excellent customer service and great food. Will certainly dine again

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Ari L.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great service and very friendly waiter. The food was delicious! 😋

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Greg A.2 years ago · 45 reviews

    Delicious food and warm, welcoming service. The coffee here is consistently great.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Greg A.2 years ago · 45 reviews

    A great place to enjoy a cool summer breeze and savour the broad menu

    "Good"
    4/6
    anthony b.2 years ago · 3 reviews

    more varies of food, change the menu. it is always the same

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Paul T.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Good food, excellent service and good ambience and comfortable seating

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Robyn P.3 years ago · 1 review

    Staff serving were exceptional: polite, helpful, friendly. Food was delicious as always.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Ludwig Z.3 years ago · 2 reviews

    Beautiful food ambience and amazing service Thank you Stay well

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Rose W.3 years ago · 1 review

    Nice place to sit and have lunch..staff responsive and friendly

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Joy D.3 years ago · 4 reviews

    Fresh, delicious, well presented dishes . Great coffee. Friendly, attentive staff.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Wendy W.3 years ago · 1 review

    Pleased with visit -salmon dish excellent , barramundi a little disapointing , kids medals good

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Quandoo Diner3 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely and enjoyable. Good food, good service ………..thank you …

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Greg A.3 years ago · 45 reviews

    Reuben sandwich was delicious and coffee is always good here.

    "Average"
    3/6
    Gerry S.3 years ago · 1 review

    Wouldn't go again as it was too busy and the cakes we had were ordinary

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Greg A.3 years ago · 45 reviews

    large yet cosy venue with a broad menu and great coffee

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Greg A.3 years ago · 45 reviews

    delicious menu and fast, friendly service at this popular Blackburn eatery

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Greg A.3 years ago · 45 reviews

    a great place to enjoy some sunshine and good coffee in the spring

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Jo D.3 years ago · 5 reviews

    This cafe consistently provides exceptional standard of food, coffee and customer service and a great atmosphere as well!

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Fiona P.3 years ago · 2 reviews

    Friendly, attentive and efficient staff. Food was also very good

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Joanna N.3 years ago · 1 review

    We had a team lunch today and we managed to book an outdoor table. Food was great and staff were friendly and helpful. Food was served pretty quickly. Everyone was happy with their food. And we were able to pay separately. Perfect for bringing the team here for lunch. Will come back next time.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Stephen F.3 years ago · 2 reviews

    Very pleasant environment, range of age groups meeting socially, prompt and attentive service. Casual, quiet and excellent value for money menu, will go again.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Bruce C.3 years ago · 5 reviews

    Always a happy experience with prompt friendly staff, food perfectly presented & congenial surroundings. The cafe is always near capacity inside & out with a good vibe. Clearly onr of the top cafes in the Eastern suburbs. Bruce C.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Ian C.3 years ago · 2 reviews

    Great service and excellent food. Nice garden location too thanks

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Grant H.3 years ago · 3 reviews

    Always has attractive menu items. Service is friendly and efficient.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Bronwyn G.3 years ago · 2 reviews

    Coffees were great, ditto the seafood linguini!!! The place was full and the poor staff were run off their feet. Long delay in getting one drink. We forgive them :)

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Quandoo Diner3 years ago · 1 review

    Great service and good weather to sit outside which is quieter.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Michael M.3 years ago · 1 review

    Very busy but service very good. Staff very attentive and professional

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Emily P.3 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely food and service with a smile - very nice brunch

    "Very good"
    5/6
    LI WAI K.3 years ago · 1 review

    The food was very tasty and very good! I will go back next time to try other delicacies. We come from City. The only thing I hope is that the food is not too burnt. Of course everyone has different tastes. You can try asking the guest how much they need. Thank you

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Louise N.3 years ago · 2 reviews

    The food is always lovely and service great even though it was busy today

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Marguerite S.3 years ago · 1 review

    Everything was excellent. The noise levels are not your fault . People just seem to talk far too loudly, not sure why. I have been many times, and always like the fact that you have an indoor or outdoor choice. And that if you book, there is always a place to be. The staff are always very pleasant indeed .The food is always fresh and lovely and imaginative and well presented . Thank you so much, Marguerite

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Suzie C.3 years ago · 2 reviews

    Lovely staff and food will visit again Just one more we wish to have more vegan option

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Mark F.3 years ago · 1 review

    Staff were friendly and courteous, meals were delivered in a timely manner and were of generous proportions. Marked down a little for noise levels but only because it seemed a very popular restaurant with patrons.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Sandy G.3 years ago · 3 reviews

    We were celebrating a birthday today & had a table for 4 booked located EXACTLY where I asked to be seated. The service was excellent, our water bottles were replaced as soon as they emptied, the service efficient, the waitress was lovely… couldn’t do enough for us. I ordered the Japanese omelette with pulled pork & it was next level with regard to serving size and taste. My friends had food envy looking at my dish & commented that they would try it next visit. We took a birthday cake in and weren’t charged ‘cakage’ which I always appreciate. The food is very well priced & the sparkling wine is delightful. I would rate Food Republic as one of my top ‘cafe’s to visit. Well done team & Merry Christmas.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Steve L.3 years ago · 1 review

    Menu and food warrant many return visits. Service was pleasant. Servings were very generous.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Jodi D.3 years ago · 1 review

    Food was great. Service was great. Very willing to assist with extra needs of wheelchair. Actually happy to answer, different questions regarding the menu and ordering. On an extremely busy day when staff were under pressure as a customer you still received great service.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Sheila D.3 years ago · 1 review

    We sat outside on a most beautiful day. The food is delicious and large protions so I will be able to taste it again for dinner tonight. Yum!

    "Good"
    4/6
    Elaine B.3 years ago · 1 review

    We were outside, beautiful! Enjoyed the lemon slice best. A man seated very close was very noisy speaking on the phone for ages. Perhaps have a sign…please move away to take phone calls.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Quandoo Diner3 years ago · 1 review

    On such a busy morning the staff were great! Welcoming and professional. Our meal came in good time and was lovely - thank you all. Merry Christmas!