The food surpassed our expectations, ordered "big breakfast" and it was delicious. Chicken tender wrap was okay. Coffee was stimulating. This cafe has a spacious place and great view from upstairs ( especially morning). Cafe close to the University is a great spot for get together.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Lovely, simple food in a nice spot. The spicy beans and avocado were delicious. Great coffee too.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
A very nice place for coffee and breakfast. Easy distance from where I was staying. I enjoy being upstairs and looking out their window.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Eggs Benedict
We visited this cafe on a very busy morning. Ordered the avocado on toast with 2 eggs for $24 each. Except they had run out of eggs so we said that’s fine, they still charged us $24 each but said they would give more bacon. What they gave us was underwhelming - half an avocado on toast and 2 slices of bacon. Nothing else, no sauces, tomatoes or anything. It tasted fine but definitely not worth the price. Feeling disappointed after an expensive breakfast.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$60–70
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Great experience, nice and private. Service great, food hot and very tasty, will definitely be back.
Highly recommend.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Soup on the Board
We popped in for breakfast and coffee when staying at a nearby motel and really enjoyed our avocado toast and poached egg dish. The accompanying flat whites were great and we thought the meal was value for money and service great. We'd certainly return...
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
First impressions of Oaken are good but with room for improvement. Most of the tables are upstairs, so if you have trouble with these, you are probably best to go in a quiet time. There is one table downstairs and outside seating when its fine. I was served on arrival and was the only one in line at 9 am. I was quite surprised at how long it took for my order to arrive. It took 18 minutes for the tea and 25 for the food. The food was fine, but I felt like a little chutney or hollandaise would have gone well with it. I asked for a side of hollandaise, the staff member was happy to help but then carried on clearing tables before going to get it. That sounds a bit petty, but it's those little things that make you feel looked after at a hospitality venue. The atmosphere sells this place. I was left with the feeling that what they were doing was more important than serving the customer, but at the same time, they were friendly and polite. You are upstairs watching the morning traffic and leafy gardens through floor to ceiling windows. It's a nice space. I'll come back if I'm in the area.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Friendly staff, yummy mochaccino and loose leaf tea. Avocado with egg and bacon on toast was delish, eggs poached to perfection. House made muesli had quite a small portion, but it filled me up so no complaints. Generous with the yoghurt and milk on the side. Overall very lovely.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Decent feed for $24. Seemed slightly understaffed for the busy brunch period, but the food was brought out promptly. Some ciabatta for the eggs would have been good with the Oaken Stack, although I know it's not listed in the description.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
Just picked up a cheese scone and coffee. Wow - I think its the best cheese scone I've ever had and coffee great too. Lovely staff - definitely be back.
