Cygnet Conservatory Cafe @ Cygnet Old Bank

Last ate here two weeks ago.
Disappointing menu options very limited I eat here on week days not weekends.

I have had great meals at this Cafe but unfortunately also ordering the exact same meal had terrible meals. Sadly this is not a one off. The serving size is shrinking as the cost rises and you are not getting value for money as in the frittas. The first time I had this earlier this year wow what a delightful combination of flavours and aromas. The serving size was good and filling. Great value. Next time a couple of weeks later horrible, greasy rubbery frittas with side salad that had not had the brown ends of the lettuce cut off, and the leaves that are slimy two of those included! I would not serve that in my home to myself let alone at a cafe. I sent it back and waited again for a hamburger which was just a hamburger. Next time tried something else and again not good.
I was there a two weeks ago with a friend and had the frittas again thought I would see how they were. They were good NOT as good as the original ones, but a huge mark up on the rubbery greasy ones.
However the serving size was small. I am not a big eater and this was lunch and for me my main meal. My friend had a salad bowl from memory he was not super happy with the meal the dressing was lacking as was the dressing on my side salad. We both felt the price for what we had was poor value.

It is such a shame as its a beautiful location, and the staff when there is enough do a awesome job.
I have also found the coffee can be hit or miss which is not good either.

I doubt I would personally choose to go here again. I just do not see the value in the meal size.
It is wheel chair accessible.
It is family friendly, dog friendly though if your dog is not good around chooks think twice about taking it.
The gardens are beautiful, there is very limited shade out doors.
Inside is nice but can be extremely noisy being its a tiled conservatory.
Depending what day and time you might go parking can be an issue even in the car park behind the town hall especially on weekends.

The food was wow. Delicious and done well. This is the place to have a succulent meal. Service is more relaxed and local. Great conversation.

There is street parking and across the road parking lot. There also gluten free options available.

Have eaten here a number of times but our recent experience was disappointing. Slow, disinterested service. But it was the lunch menu that was most disappointing. Limited options - more suited to brunch or pub. We had burgers. Dry buns, tasteless dressing and in an organic, fresh food hub we were stunned to be served potato crisps as a side. $25. This place has always been busy, yesterday at lunch only about 5 tables. We are not surprised. We are unlikely to go back.

Haven’t had a barista-made coffee that bad before. Tasted like old and burnt espresso shots collected from the drainage tray, mixed with ice and water. Lovely service though!

Quick coffee and a apple walnut muffin in the garden, wish we had more time to come back for lunch.
Lovely staff, good menu.

Friendly, helpful staff ang nice stting.

Menu more for breakfast/brunch with limited lunch choices

This is an excellent space, offering quality wares and service, I enjoyed great coffee and took some Ameretti and Friand with me. The floor manager aka Mr Rooster does a great job if keeping ppl in their correct seats

Disappointing. Previous experiences were excellent. 2021/22. Only had coffee and sourdough toast. Tiny slices & cold, hard toast ️ Flower petal decoration, on toast didn’t quite cut it. They were busy. Not near enough staff. Beaut environment which is a + but very loud inside area.

Atmosphere and Aesthetic: quaint atmosphere - i likely arrived just after the morning rush. And it wasn’t too packed, just a few young families and couples around. I loved the lush decor and aesthetic. Absolutely what I look for in a brekky spot.

*****

Menu selection: Poor - I wanted a smashed avocado, but it’s exclusively available at lunch. This is fine, however there were only 5 menu items for breakfast. And that’s NOT because they’d run out of other options. JUST. FIVE. OPTIONS. Normally, I see that cafes have too much on their menu and it’s too complicated. I appreciate a curated, small menu, however this was purely unimaginative and plain.

*****

Food and Drink: Sub par - I ordered the Bene (Bacon Eggs Benedict) with Hollandaise on the side and medium poached eggs. Looked pretty enough, but not the standard I was expecting. The eggs were undercooked. The focaccia was soggy. The bacon was nice and smokey, though. The hollandaise sauce and side salad were tasty, too. As for the Chocolate Chai - nice enough, although nothing to write home about.

*****

Service: “eh” - I asked upon entry if I’m allowed to have a seat. First person (the Barista) said that I can (rather dismissively, though). Walked past the second person and asked if I should sit and then order up at the counter. She said they will take my order at the table.

I found my table and awaited water and a menu. Waited a bit under 5 minute to be seen. Waitress (3rd staff member) asked me if I wanted a drink. I told her that I hadn’t yet even seen the menu. She apologised and got one right away. Didn’t bring water to the table.

I perused the limited menu and decided on the Bene and Chocolate Chai. Another waitres (4th staff member) quickly took my order and set me up with cutlery, THEN brought out water. I don’t drink tap water, anyway. But this should come as the patron arrives and is set with a menu.

Finished my meal and sitting here with the finished plate for 20 minutes now. No one has checked on my table to ask me how everything was or if I wanted anything else.

*****

Wow Factor: Lacking - just an over all disappointing experience, that really lacked the greatness I was anticipating with such a recommended venue, that really does hold such great potential.

*****

I had a feeling I should have gone to Red Velvet, instead. But I chose here because of the aesthetic. Shame it was pretty much only the aesthetic that was worth it.

2 stars for the pretty building. Zero stars for the slow service, unfriendly, unhelpful staff, over ooked poached eggs and more. Just to remind me why I usually go to the Red Velvet Lounge.

Everywhere in Cygnet is amazing, but THIS place is another level. Beautiful decor, atmosphere, furnishings, lighting, and that's all before you get to the food. Burger is succulent and moreish!

One of the best bacon and egg rolls I’ve had in a long time! Nice outdoor area out the back and friendly staff. There’s a resident chicken as well:)

Lovely Cafe but the tiled floor, glass walls and polycarbonate sheet roof make it very noisy and hot inside and there is not enough shade outside. Great staff though and good coffee.

We booked in and went for the lunch platter for two, I have to say that chef needs a medal it was awesome and so well put together. So delicious, thankyou for making our experience to Cygnet so memorable.

Great food & friendly staff. Try the Japanese inspired dish (fish & scrambled egg combo on toasted bread)

Gorgeous old bank building, stunning interior and exterior, very relaxed area outside with apple trees all in full blossom. Delicious coffee and food just perfect thank you

My go to when I have friends visiting and I want to take them to a friendly place with good coffee and cake. Well priced for what you get to.

Really nice setting. Staff were very friendly. We were very happy with our meal however this place needs more non meat options.

Great food and great friendly staff in a lovely setting, we really enjoyed the breakfast and lunch there. Definitely worth trying

Just had coffee here today. Beautiful setting inside and out with great attention to detail and decor.
The apple and pear orchard outside was outstanding.
Lovely staff. Looked like yummy home cooking, cakes etc. Coffee great.
Would be back but just travelling through today.