The Boardwalk Bendigo

Name: The Boardwalk Bendigo
Address: 28 Nolan Street, Bendigo, AU-VIC, Australia, 3550
Telephone: (03) 5443 9855
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

499 Reviews

$40 and under

Café

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Whether you’re a Sunday breakfast regular, or you’re just stopping for lunch on your way through town, you’ll be sure to leave The Boardwalk Bendigo feeling satisfied, smiling and relaxed. Oh, and did we mentioned that we love dogs? Our resident Labrador, Chino, loves to make friends, so your four-legged pals are more than welcome too! Our renowned lakeside venue is a cool and classy combination of rustic timber decor featuring antique telegraph posts, and polished concrete floors. You and your guests can also kick back and relax outside on the timber decking by the water’s edge of Lake Weeroona. We love it here. So will you!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Café, Breakfast, Vegan
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 5443 9855
Website
https://www.theboardwalkbendigo.com.au/
Payment options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
28 Nolan Street Bendigo, AU-VIC 3550
Neighborhood
Bendigo
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

The Real Deal Booster
Super smoothie bowl of blackberries, blueberries, apple and banana topped with nut crunch, berry compote, seasonal fruit and coconut
The Chocolate Dog
Housemade double chocolate chip waffle topped with cardamon poached pears, chocolate fudge sauce, almond walnut crunch, raspberry coulis & vanilla ice cream
Porrij
Gourmet Brook farm porridge of quinoa, amaranth, golden flaxseed, brown rice flakes, almonds & macadamias topped with stewed rhubarb, cinnamon apple, a nut crunch & berry coulis
Bircher Museli
Crunchy nuts & seeds of goodness! LSA, walnuts, chia seeds, sesame seeds, pepitas, sunflower seeds, goji berries, cranberries, pecans, almonds, macadamias, hazelnuts & (finally) finished with classic Eoss yoghurt, lemon curd & blackberry compote
Boardwalk Breakfast
Eggs (any way you like), grilled Istra bacon, rosemary roasted mushroom, gourmet sausage, grilled tomato, sautéed baby spinach & hash browns with sourdough toast. Gluten free toast is available upon request
The Big Vegan
Creamy tofu scramble OR fried vegan-egg, kale, umami mushrooms, sweet potato, cherry tomatoes, chilli beans, avocado & beetroot relish on pumpkin sourdough
Rhce
Sambal chilli scrambled eggs with kale, mushrooms, feta, beetroot relish & blistered cherry tomatoes served on toasted pumpkin bread
Vegan Rhce
Sambal chilli tofu scramble with kale, mushrooms, halloumi, beetroot relish & blistered cherry tomatoes served on toasted pumpkin bread
Mona Lisa Stack
Lightly toasted thick-cut sourdough loaf topped with grilled bacon, pan tossed cherry tomatoes, avocado, roasted sweet potato & spinach with a freshly poached egg & finished with house made hollandaise
Kaiser Chiefs
Potato, shallot & manchengo hash with Kaiserfleisch, baked halloumi, beetroot chutney, a poached egg, truss tomato & pomegranate reduction
Pork On Your Fork
Skillet fried potatoes, Istra chorizo, red & yellow capsicum, spinach, fried egg, parsley, pea puree & feta
Vegan Fork with No Pork
Skillet fried potatoes, choryzo, purple sweet potato, red & yellow capsicum, spinach, fryed vegan-egg, pea puree & almond feta
Eggs On Toast
Eggs (fried, poached or scrambled) served on toasted sourdough

Additions, Sides & Extras

Housemade Kimchi
Housemade Beetroot Relish
Housemade Tomato Chutney
Freshly Smashed Avocado
Grilled Tomato
Rosemary Roasted Mushroom
Hash Browns
Sauteed Spinach
Chilli Beans
Meredith Goats Cheese
Sausage
Grilled Halloumi
Istra Bacon
Beer Battered Chips
With house-made tomato relish

Larger (Anytime)

Autonomous Astronauts
Brown rice, quinoa, sweet potato, carrot, beetroot, roast pumpkin, zucchini noodles & carrot miso topped with activated buckwheat & nigella seed. Choose your protein: Cajun chicken, Tandoori tofu, BBQ 14 hour beef brisket
Open Steak Sandwich
Scotch fillet steak, grilled Istra bacon, caramelised onion, fresh tomato, Mersey Valley vintage cheddar, cos lettuce & a grilled egg on thick-cut toasted sourdough with a side of beer-battered chips & house-made aioli
Bantang Boys
Korean chicken burger with daikon Kim chi slaw, pickled cucumber, tomato, cheddar cheese, gochujang mayonnaise and served with hand cut herbed potato wedges and chilli aioli
Fush 'n' Chups
Beer battered Barramundi served with beer battered chips, a salad of rocket, parmesan & pickled pear, housemade tartare & a lemon wedge (grilled fish by request)
Chilli Lime Squid
Flash fried squid tossed in our own chilli lime seasoning, served with kohlrabi Kim chi slaw salad & house made lemon aioli
Breakfast Burrito
Skillet potatoes, spinach, red onion, red capsicum, brown rice, tofu scramble & cashew queso sauce

Smoothies

Strawberry Switchblade
Strawberries, Banana, Honey, Cinnamon, Yoghurt & Coconut Water
Ready Freddie
Banana, Mango, Peach & Coconut Water
The Lizard Gizzard
Apple, Oats, Yoghurt, Maple Syrup, Vanilla, Almond Milk & Cinnamon

Freshly Squeezed Juices

Single or Mingle
One fruit | Choose your fruit: Orange, Apple, Pineapple
Ruby Red Detox
Beetroot, Carrot, Apple, Celery & Ginger
Fabien Sparkle
Apple, strawberry & mint
Energizer Bunny
Carrot, orange, lemon, ginger & tumeric
Boom Boom Pow
Apple, Strawberries, Lemon & Blackcurrant

K9 Katering

High quality, gourmet treats for your pooch

Peking Duck Jerky
Duck a l'jerke. An indulgent chew that is lively on the palate. Low in fat, high in protein and important for oral health
Chicken Pop
A succulent blend of Human-Grade Chicken Breast wrapped around Premium Beef Rawhide. Air-dried for 60 hours for optimal flavour and aroma that your pup won't be able to resist
Lamb Shank Bone
A modern twist on the classic dog bone. Large cut, oven baked to pawfection. Filled with calcium and phosphorus for healthy bones
Beef Bully Stick
Our signature high-protein beef muscle. Great for maintaining clean teeth, strong muscles and optimal bark function. Highly wag-able and easily digestible
Outback Kangaroo Ribs
100% free-range blend of meat and bone. Rich with calcium and phosphorus, great for healthy joints. Tough on the chew, assisting in the maintenance of good dental hygiene
Chicken Necks (X2)
Locally sourced chicken, perfectly dehydrated. Crunchy texture with a drool including aroma

What 499 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Victoria
Good Vegetarian Options
North & Central Victoria
Most Booked

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PeterB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good fresh food. Able to make own breakfast choice. Quality coffee. Friendly staff. Bendigos best location.
BB
BeccaB
Melbourne
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience4
the place is lovely, the view is lovely, the staff were lovely. the prices were really quite high and i didn't think the output matched the price.
EJ
ErinJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and friendly service advised beforehand booking needed
BS
BarbS
Memphis/West TN
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had visited this great cafe back in March this year and decided that I had to return as the first experience was so good! The cafe is in a great location by the lake. It has a beautiful outdoor area and a nicely decorated and roomy indoor area. The ambience is wonderful, the food is delicious and the staff members are all so friendly and attentive. If I'm ever in Bendigo again I WILL be back!
SN
SimoneN
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
A great dining experience - the staff are full of fun and very accomodating! We had a lovely lunch in the bright and interesting restaurant. Lots of things to look at, quirky art, bikes and suitcases plus the most gorgeous indoor plants!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the second time we have been to the Boardwalk Café, and we absolutely love it when visiting Bendigo.
SC
SamC
Melbourne
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
I never give 10 because I believe there’s always room for improvement, but overall our experience was excellent thank you 🙏🏻
MH
MarkH
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The customer service was fantastic. The staff were energetic and friendly and couldn't have been more welcoming.
JM
JeniM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very tasty food served by friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely visit again if we are visiting Bendigo.
DG
DinerGal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and view overlooking the lake and amazing and super friendly staff who go out of their way to provide excellent dining experience. And they even have a doggie menu!
K
Kati10
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience4
The service is always just a little off, not all staff, but there's always something with this place. When I asked for water, I was offered sparkling or still. I chose still as this generally means tap water. I was given a bottle of still water (top already off) & glass. I asked if there was a charge & was told yes. I gave immediate feedback that it would be customary to advise diners of where the 'help yourself water station' was, or advise of a charge, as its not common place to charge for still water in Australia. Waitress just a bit passive aggressive & this experience is typical (same/same but different) a the Boardwalk, the owner is very often like this. Its such a shame because the venue & location is great so they get away with these little things. Our 2nd waitress was beautiful, but I have not once been to the Boardwalk & not had something a little off putting happen. Recommend, but with a warning!
WP
WendyP
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic, polite and lovely staff. Great food. Highly recommend
J
Jude
Gold Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
My experience was shared with friends from out of town who also enjoyed the morning at this restaurant. I must comment on the staff who were exceptionally well trained in friendliness and professionalism. I chose this establishment for it’s beautiful views of the lake however the unexpected fog that blanketed the area was unfortunate.
DP
DebP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
It was quite cold when we were there. A bit of heating would of been nice as its a bit chilly inside.
G
Gutsy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Warm welcome, friendly service, prompt delivery of food. Would go again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day
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Hello
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
A very nice venue but not great food unfortunately.
MB
MichelleB
London
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very limited menu but great service and lovely location. Was a little overpriced for the breakfast I purchased ( eggs extraordinaire), the waffles were overly sweet. Would be nice to have an option for just Bacon & Eggs or Toast on the menu.
SK
SajeevK
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant Good service and food Nothing to complain We were given an 8 am slot on Mother's day and it was freezing cold outside and there were elderly people also waiting outside It would have been appropriate for the front door to be kept opened and clients requested to WAIT till the restaurant opens and ready to take in clients to be seated
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amanda
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the moment we entered The Boardwalk we felt warmly welcomed and immediately loved the staff and atmosphere of this wonderful eatery. Location, view, food and coffee was number 1. we will return.
MF
MaryF
Victoria
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good food and good service. Thanks Boardwalk. We all enjoyed ourselves.
MP
MargaretP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed our meal it was wonderful plus the service all the waiters were polite and joyful food was delicious All in all we all enjoyed our lunch Only concern was the wasps flying around
J
Jami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As a family we love the boardwalk, always great service with a smile.
RG
RhiannonG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my mum here for a birthday brunch and the staff were so lovely and accommodating, they went over and above to welcome us and make my mum feel special on her birthday. Multiple different staff members wished her a happy birthday, and my special request for a little ‘happy birthday’ note for the table was not only obliged but taken a step further with a sweet little gift in a bag with a printed happy birthday note on it. Couldn’t recommend The Boardwalk enough, everything from the staff to the decor to the food and drink was fantastic. :)
AS
AndreaS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Lovely food, really lovely service. Beautiful view over the lake, even when raining.
EG
ErnieG
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food. All staff share in providing a super energetic atmosphere and are chirpy and happy. Definitely will be going back when we next visit Bendigo
EP
EwaP
Victoria
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great spot for breakfast or lunch. Healthy food options, generous serves and friendly service.
D
Dianne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant would definitely go back again !!
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suey
Victoria
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
great cafe in scenic location on lake edge, very welcoming and efficient staff, our brunch overall was very good. If I was being picky the juice was nearly all ice and the tea was served in a cup rather than tea pot, which I prefer. Not overly big serves but adequate, probably getting towards the pricer end of things
JC
JannyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice view with delicious foods. Good service. Definitely I will go again ❤️
AN
AnneN
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabulous atmosphere, great staff and an amazing steak sandwich for Brunch. Coffee was the only down side a little bitter, but all other drinks ordered spot on
HM
HennM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Oh dear. This was disappointing but let’s hope it was just the result of the Easter weekend … we waited ages for food that was really ordinary. There were rigidities that made no sense. Eg Being told we couldn’t ask for onions to be left out of a salad because they were understaffed it was too busy for the chef to adjust dishes. As a result, usual basic features of feeling looked after were missing. And prices were very high given the quality of the food which was was poor. We won’t go back in a hurry and as said hopefully that was all about poor staffing levels and management of a busy weekend.
J
James
Victoria
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience4
We had people standing behind our table waiting for us to get up so they could take our table - they were standing there as that is where the wait staff had told them too. The staff wanted us to leave and had been making it clear before we were finished so they could get the next lot of people in. We had barely been there for one hour…disappointing.
SH
SharonH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I cannot fault our experience at the Boardwalk. Friendly, happy staff who gave us exceptional service. The atmosphere was lively and energetic and the food was sensational. I would highly recommend this venue and can't wait to visit again..
F
Foodie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went 2 days in a row and I had the Freedom of Choice both days. The cauliflower and tofu protein was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
The staff were excellent 🤙 quick to help and take order. The menu needs to change for a lunch menu as having muesli and eggs for lunch mmmm needs something else like chicken and cream sauce the food we had was lovely but a change would be nice but overall 🤙
SB
SharleneB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food at a reasonable price with great quick service. Changed our table to outside so we could enjoy the wonderful view. Highly recommend. Pre booking was a great idea.
JB
JillB
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice place by the lake. Friendly and helpful staff. Food was good.
The Boardwalk BendigoResponded on April 9, 2022
Hi JillB Thank you for your review... it is much appreciated :)
L
Laura
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall1food2service4ambience1
way too loud in the restaurant, staff were yelling 'coming through' every 2 minutes while walking into the kitchen. Asked for a table on the boardwalk and were told they were all full however for the duration of our meal multiple tables were empty. Waiters were friendly. Food was okay, terrible toast, burnt and so hard to cut. Eggs cooked great!
The Boardwalk BendigoResponded on April 9, 2022
Hi Laura Thank you for your review, we're sorry that you didn't have a superb experience with us, we are a bustling, loud and noisy venue so next time we'll try and seat you away from all of the action! (FYI, we are currently struggling to re-open fully from C19 and often do not have enough staff to use all of our tables, which is why you saw multiple empty tables. Hopefully over the next few months we will manage to recruit more Chefs so that we can use all of our tables) :)
PS
PaulineS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic from walking in to everything in between. the staff and food were amazing . Coffee is amazing . Has such a great menu .
The Boardwalk BendigoResponded on April 9, 2022
Hi PaulineS You are fantastic, thank you so much for your glowing review, you've made our day. We'll pass on your kind words to our team (who strive for this level of feedback) :)

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Boardwalk Bendigo is rated 4.7 stars by 499 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

28 Nolan Street Bendigo, AU-VIC 3550

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bendigo
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Cuisines
Café, Breakfast, Vegan
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.theboardwalkbendigo.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 5443 9855

The Boardwalk Bendigo

Make a reservation

Additional information

Breakfast (All-Day)

The Real Deal Booster

The Chocolate Dog

Porrij

Bircher Museli

Boardwalk Breakfast

The Big Vegan

Rhce

Vegan Rhce

Mona Lisa Stack

Kaiser Chiefs

Pork On Your Fork

Vegan Fork with No Pork

Eggs On Toast

Additions, Sides & Extras

Housemade Kimchi

Housemade Beetroot Relish

Housemade Tomato Chutney

Freshly Smashed Avocado

Grilled Tomato

Rosemary Roasted Mushroom

Hash Browns

Sauteed Spinach

Chilli Beans

Meredith Goats Cheese

Sausage

Grilled Halloumi

Istra Bacon

Beer Battered Chips

Larger (Anytime)

Autonomous Astronauts

Open Steak Sandwich

Bantang Boys

Fush 'n' Chups

Chilli Lime Squid

Breakfast Burrito

Smoothies

Strawberry Switchblade

Ready Freddie

The Lizard Gizzard

Freshly Squeezed Juices

Single or Mingle

Ruby Red Detox

Fabien Sparkle

Energizer Bunny

Boom Boom Pow

K9 Katering

Peking Duck Jerky

Chicken Pop

Lamb Shank Bone

Beef Bully Stick

Outback Kangaroo Ribs

Chicken Necks (X2)

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Physical distancing

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