Impact - EMPIRE BAY

My husband and I stopped at this restaurant for a quick lunch, and we were extremely disappointed. We had visited before and it was just okay, but this time was a terrible experience. The setting was nice, but the prices were shockingly high. We paid $26 for a chicken salad and $17.50 for a BLT. Despite being hungry, we were taken aback by the prices. Our food arrived and the BLT was mediocre at best. The Cajun chicken salad, which was supposed to have goat cheese, had none. The chicken thigh pieces were greasy, unseasoned, and not even Cajun - just plain grilled. The salad was drowning in a thick, creamy dressing to the point where every leaf was dripping and inedible. I managed to eat the chicken thighs on top before we decided to leave. Paying $26 for that salad was disgusting, and we definitely will not be returning.

The service was exceptional and the food was delicious. It is a peaceful place to sit and relax while enjoying great food.

Although we have been many times we always enjoy the ambience. If you didn't know it was there you would drive straight past. Excellent cafe tucked in with a fascinating nursery. Great for brekky, brunch or lunch the food is very good. Waiting staff always friendly and helpful topped off with a good coffee. Can't beat it!

From the moment we first drove in, the atmosphere was calm and quiet, the cafe is nestled in the middle of the gardens, and provides quite a delicious lunch and wonderful coffee or a nice warm hot chocolate.

Good value food with nice service in pleasant nursery surroundings. It rained the day we went but there were plenty of umbrella's.