Ph: (03) 9531 7788; 63a Ormond Esp, Elwood 3184
Australian Modern, $
Open Daily 9-5pm, Closed Xmas Day; Licensed; BC, MC, V, Seats inside 110, Outside seats 10, Kids welcomed
Mietta's Review
What a fabulous spot for a cafe. Right next to the parking lot at Elwood Beach and with its own fenced Council playground at the back. Good for an unhurried breakfast and great for kids. Some say that the coffee is slow but when it gets to you it's good. Others describe Elwood Beach House as chaotic! "It's hopelesly inconsistent and the service is relentlessly hopeless." But this doesn't stop them coming back relentlesly because the kids love it, it's a great social event. Bookings are essential at weekends. Elwood Beach House is one of the only places parents can eat and drink on while the kids play safely outside. This makes it "absolutely compelling for parents", the cynical would even say that "it doesn't matter what you are served in a place which has that service attached!."
Other published opinions
The Age, A2, 29/5/04,John Weldon,'The faded blue and yellow shack is a great place to take kids in need of a run and a feed.The adult food isn't bad either...Holiday-style food dominates here.'
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