Vanilla Bean & Lime Cafe - Padstow, New South Wales

Amy W.

Very nice coffee. Generous food servings, couldn’t eat it all. Polite and helpful service. Convenient location next to train station

Flora L.

Been here twice. It's close to the station. Food is pretty good. I tried the pancake and it was fluffy. $17+ if you pay with card for a 2 stack. Add on extra for fruit.

Duncan M.

Really delicious coffee! I only got takeout but the flavour was excellent, and the anti-spill thing they put in the lid was a nice touch. They use Campos coffee.

Staff were friendly and the place was really busy for food, so I'd definitely try the food next time.

littlemiss_harleyjquinnx

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Absolutely loved my experience at this café! The customer service was top-notch — the staff were so kind, welcoming, and genuinely went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. It’s rare to find such friendly and attentive service these days. Can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend!

Chathu K.

Visited this cozy cafe and absolutely loved the pancakes—they were a highlight. The staff, though friendly, seemed a bit inattentive at times. The hot chocolate was excellent, but I found the prices a bit on the expensive side. Overall, a delightful spot for buttermilk pancake enthusiasts, but service could be more consistent. They let your pet to have fresh water access and it seemed so nice.

Neville B.

I wanted something v e g a n but they had zero options available on their menu. The young guy serving was amazing and helped but that’s where it ended. It cost $27.90 for a stir fry and a ginger beer - which is available a few shops away for half of that (I found after I’d ordered). The old guy who was supposed to deliver food, stopped to chat with his colleague with a hot plate of food and then I watched him wave his dirty hand repeatedly over my food. I ended up having to get it myself. Every action he took he acted like it was beneath him. What would have been an above average experience became a less than average experience by one man.

Take this onboard: adapt with the times and offer some decent vegan menu items that won’t cost you money if you don’t sell them, train your staff and maybe tidy up around the front door. You should know that this was my very first time and probably my last. You have one chance to impress people and bring them back.

michelle L.

I’m really disappointed with my experience at this cafe today. I ordered a latte and waited over 20 minutes, only to be told after I asked that they had completely forgotten to make it. No updates, no apology until I brought it up. By then, I had to leave to catch my train, so I left with no drink and wasted money and time.

Mistakes happen, but the lack of communication and awareness was frustrating. If you’re in a rush or on a schedule, I’d be cautious about relying on this place for timely service.

APS ?. O. T.

Nice food, but the service with a smile is not something they do.

The Asian waiter with the glasses, he seems like didn't want to be there and was very unwelcoming. Didn't crack a smile or anything.

In no rush to get back.

The corn fritters were amazing, coffee is average.