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Racers Cafe
Corn Fritters
Mentioned multiple times as being very good and unique in style, described as more like a corn fritter pancake and praised as the best breakfast in town when served with eggs and avocado.
Steak Sandwich
Recommended for its lovely taste and amazing sauce, with steak described as nice and tender.
Warm Chicken Salad
Noted as very nice, healthy, and tasty, also suitable for coeliacs on a diet.
Veggie Frittata
Described as very nice and served with leafy salad, part of a great tasting meal.
Soup of the Day
Praised for great taste, served with bread and salted butter.
Big Breakfast
Recommended based on positive experience, noted as good by a reviewer’s partner.
Coffee
Frequently mentioned as lovely, amazing, and a key reason for the café’s popularity.
Chai Tea
Described as 'like Christmas in a cup' and highly enjoyed by a customer.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM to 6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM to 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM to 6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM to 6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM to 6 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM to 6 PM |
About Racers Cafe
Racers Cafe is a cafe, breakfast restaurant, coffee shop, and restaurant in Lake Wendouree, Victoria. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dessert, with coffee, tea, wine, beer, and small plates on the menu. Reviewers consistently praise the coffee, friendly service, lake views, and cozy atmosphere. The cafe is also noted for being busy at times, with quick service and plenty of seating options including outdoor seating.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is Racers Cafe known for?
Racers Cafe is known for its coffee, lakefront setting, and breakfast and lunch dishes like the corn fritter, big breakfast, soup of the day, and veggie frittata. Reviewers also mention the quick service and the view across Lake Wendouree as major reasons people return.
What dishes are most recommended at Racers Cafe?
Reviewers repeatedly highlight the corn fritter, big breakfast, soup of the day with bread and salted butter, veggie frittata, warm chicken salad, steak sandwich, and pasta. The carrot cake is also mentioned, though one review noted it was a little dry while still tasty.
What is the atmosphere like at Racers Cafe?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and a little trendy, with a quirky feel from colored mugs, colored plates, and flowers. It suits solo diners, couples, groups, and families, and reviewers note that indoor seating can get busy and a bit noisy while the lake views and outdoor seating are especially appealing.
Is Racers Cafe good value, and what is the price range?
Prices are in the A$20 to 40 range, and reviewers say the coffee is slightly more expensive than average but worth it for the quality and setting. The food, service, and views are often described as making the meal feel worthwhile, especially for lunch or brunch by the lake.
How busy does Racers Cafe get, and how fast is service?
It can get very busy, especially around weekday afternoon coffee time and during brunch, but several reviews say the wait is short and food arrives quickly. One group was served water within a minute and got their meals in under 10 minutes, and reservations are recommended for brunch.
Is parking available at Racers Cafe?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Racers Cafe have vegetarian options?
Yes, Racers Cafe offers vegan options.
Is Racers Cafe kid-friendly?
Yes, Racers Cafe is good for kids.
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