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Sidewalk Cafe

2, 293 Shute Harbour and Esplanade, Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia
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Ranked #20 of 47 restaurants in Airlie Beach
Cuisines: Australian
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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42 reviews 42 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

This place is always amazing. As a local they are always lovely and happy to see you! They're coffees are incredible every time and the food is absolutely amazing. I absolutely love this place and go there as a special treat sometimes in the morning before work, and recommend it to everyone who is travelling through Airlie. Absolutely fantastic!

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Gladstone, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Friday 26 April 2013 six people, all had something different, the food was very good, prawns were excellent, service was slow but acceptable with no prior booking just rocked up.

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Newcastle, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

My wife and I were recommended this place recently on our trip to airlie beach we had breakfast there and besides not getting the order right the food wasn't that right either. I had the eggs benedict with salmon and it was very bland it tasted like the sauce could of came from a packet and the spinach was soggy,... More

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Airlie Beach, Australia
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29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

Have been to Sidewalk many times before and always rated it but not this time. The pancakes were old and didn't taste nice at all. The egg Benedict was like we had ordered a serving of Hollindaise sauce with an egg on the side. Overpowering and when its from a packet you really don't want that much holliandase. The only... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Always good food at reasonable prices. Nice casual atmosphere and great friendly staff. Keep coming back for more and are never disappointed.

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Perth, Australia
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Breakfast was delicious, and the waiters were super friendly. Food ad coffee took much longer than expected to come out, but it was so good we just kept going back!

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013 via mobile

Went to the Sidewalk cafe for a Sunday morning brunch. Having waited 40 minutes for Muesli for 2 people the wrong dish was served. I approached the counter to explain and ask could we please have the item originally ordered. I was immediately told that I got what I ordered and that I was wrong. Taken aback by his response... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013 via mobile

Expect to wait a long time for your food (45 mins for muesli), extremely curt and rude staff at the counter, poorly presented expensive food, and absolutely no sense of good service! I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy!

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Marseille, France
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Stayed a couple of days in the Whitsundays for a boat trip and found during a walk through the small town the little cafe at the esplanade. Just wanted a coffee to begin with but after I saw the food, I had to order a second breakfast. It was incredible! Got completely hooked and went where every day. I travel... More

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Airlie Beach, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Consistency is key, I'm here every other morning and the coffee is always perfect, quite literally the best in Airlie Beach. I'm forever recommending sidewalk as it has a really nice local vibe and personal touch.

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