Excellent large beer garden with a sandpit for the kids. A great space! Also a very community minded owner and manager.

The food is very tasty, but more often than not something from your order will be missed or come much later than the rest. If the service flaws could be sorted out this would be an awesome place to go. The cob bread is delicious!

Approximate cost: $25

The food here is quite tasty and the kids did like the new playroom and the video games. The service is ok but I don't really like having my plates taken away while I'm still having the last bite of my food.
I'm not a fan of the kids eat free nights. I have 4 kids and 2 can eat free, which is fine, but they don't get dessert with their free meals, while the two I'm paying for do get dessert. This means I'm forced to buy 2 desserts or pay for 2 desserts and not receive them. In summary, if you don't fit into the perfect 2 parent 2 children family, then the kids eat free night will lead to some inequities. I'd prefer they either give the kids a free dessert (which would cost next to nothing) or offer a kids meal which doesn't include dessert. It has put me off going again.

Approximate cost: $25

I'm afraid this was the worst fish and chips experience of my life. My fish had scales all over it, and was oily and full of bones. I was shocked! The chips were also greasy.
It's in a great location for stopping by on the way home from work, but I won't be returning in a hurry.

Approximate cost: $10

This is a super cute little cafe with just a handful of chairs and tables, and tasty home cooked food. It's part of the Strath Village complex, so you can drop in to break up your shopping trip.
The desserts are delicious but can be a bit pricey for the size. The coffee is great and they have a selection of cute gifts such as tea cups and pots, and small gifts for the home.
Amazing baby cinos for the kids that come in different colours on their own silver tray with tiny marshmallows.

Approximate cost: $15

The Bendigo Club has affordable and tasty meals, well priced drinks, and is very popular. Make sure you book to avoid disappointment. Even on a week day they can fill up very early. I find they can be a bit disorganised sometimes, and I don't really like sitting so close to poker machines with my children, so the atmosphere is a little lacking. During school holidays they do have free craft activities, so that's a bonus. Overall, I'd come back again.

Approximate cost: $25

This is my favourite cafe in Bendigo. The coffee is always great and the food is amazing, but what tips it over the edge is the friendly staff and warm atmosphere. I love the crochet nanna blankets you can use if you want to sit out the front in winter, and the old 50's tables and chairs. Where else can I have great coffee, unique and delicious brunch, and buy a vintage frock in their upstairs area all at the same time? It's a win for me.
The downside is the coffee queue can sometimes stretch out the door, so if you're after a morning takeaway coffee in a hurry it might be a good idea to go somewhere else.

Approximate cost: $15

Lovely focaccias including a vegetarian focaccia that is to die for. They make a great coffee and have a large selection of sweets to sample. Famous for their yoyos. There is both inside and outside seating in their new shop. Edwards also sells a large selection of fresh produce and gourmet foods.

Approximate cost: $15

I love the food, the wine and the atmosphere of wine bank on view. It has an amazing wine list and is a great place to sit outside and watch view street life unfold. Great for a girls night out or a romantic dinner.

Approximate cost: $30

Lovely friendly staff, decent coffee and very child friendly. Awesome bubba cinos but they kids come back every time for the smiley faced biscuits.

Approximate cost: $10