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Reviewed 21 September 2022

How lovely to have a cafe in the area of the Library with a greenery outlook. Coffee is great and so are the snacks and sandwiches/rolls.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Jane A, Owner at Knowledge Grounds Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 23 September 2022

Thank you Joy for your lovely review, we look forward to welcoming you back many times 😁☕️

Reviewed 21 April 2021

We always enjoy our time together and also the food is delicious. Sitting out on the verandah is always very pleasant. A very congenial manager.

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed 20 April 2021

Great services and good coffee, the panini/sandwiches are tasty and fresh. Overall a great place with a nice calming ambience to read a book or do some quite work.

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed 12 April 2021

Over the years our family and many others have encountered this cafe owner very rude and unfriendly to the customers and inconsiderate smoking outside on the front and carpark at the library in front of children and seniors. There's a childcare just nextdoor which parents...need to past by him for pickup/dropoff!! We also felt uncomfortable entering the cafe anymore after our friends complained how unfriendly he was. Its ashamed to see such a wonderful library and environment polluted by this person!!More

Date of visit: March 2021
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Knowledge Grounds Cafe, Guest Relations Manager at Knowledge Grounds Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 14 April 2021

Dear Anonymous, although we can appreciate you can have a general opinion on a person or business owner, anonymous trolling is not called for against a person when the platform is for reviews about the Cafe itself, I mean, is the coffee good? is the...More

Reviewed 2 December 2020

Food was excellent, Quality top rate, Quantity Generous. We had a group of 12 of us, were able to be out on the balcony, Staff were great service was very effiecient and personable. will be back..

Date of visit: December 2020
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Knowledge Grounds Cafe, Owner at Knowledge Grounds Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 5 February 2021

Thank you for your lovely review, we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Reviewed 2 December 2020

Just had our end of year lunch here on the balcony at Grounds Cafe at Concord Library. Beautiful setting and food excellent. The staff were super helpful and friendly making for a fun occasion. I would heartily recommend to all.

Date of visit: December 2020
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Knowledge Grounds Cafe, Owner at Knowledge Grounds Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 5 February 2021

Thank you for your lovely review, we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Reviewed 3 November 2020

I intend to go to Knowledge Grounds Cafe because of the (terrible) reviews. It appears people have become a little disrespectful of this being at public eating place providing a service to many customers, besides just themselves. I would not like to be seated where...someone has had their feet on chairs or couches, or where children have crawled all over the place and dropped food. I walk out of restaurants if I see nappies being changed in public places, kids crawling over chairs, bench tops, or running around loudly and unsupervised. If I was a cafe/restaurant owner, I would also not appreciate customers bringing food in from outside. Everyday etiquette is also about common sense and politeness. People, please put your foot in the owner/managers shoes - think about others, not just yourself.More

Date of visit: November 2020
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Knowledge Grounds Cafe, Owner at Knowledge Grounds Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 5 February 2021

Thank you for your lovely review, we appreciate you taking the time to confirm that we are working hard to satisfy all our customers and running a business to make a living. We look forward to welcoming you to our cafe.

Reviewed 21 November 2019

A wonderful little cafe next to the Library. Very baby and child friendly. The staff are always polite and helpful. The coffee is great and I highly recommend the Turkish Rolls and Cheesecake!

Date of visit: November 2019
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Knowledge Grounds Cafe, Owner at Knowledge Grounds Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 5 February 2021

Thank you for your lovely review, we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Reviewed 30 July 2019

We visited Knowledge Grounds Cafe this morning and had a lovely time. We were there with our little granddaughter to borrow some books from the Library. As it turned out we were too early so sat down on the lovely sofas in the Cafe and...enjoyed some tasty coffee and cake, until the Library opened. The service was quick and friendly. We will be doing this more often now!More

Date of visit: July 2019
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Knowledge Grounds Cafe, Owner at Knowledge Grounds Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 5 February 2021

Thank you for your lovely review Dimitris, we look forward to welcoming you back soon and regularly.

Reviewed 6 July 2019 via mobile

Finishing my PhD and spend at least 2 days a wee in here. Simon is a lovely guy that seems genuine and friendly to all his customers. Always greeted with a smile and a chat. Wouldn’t survive at the moment without him. The coffee and...food is great and an amazing selection of fresh food for such a small place. Great service, great food. What else do you need?More

Date of visit: July 2019
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Knowledge Grounds Cafe, Owner at Knowledge Grounds Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 5 February 2021

Thank you for your lovely review Tom, we hope your studies are continuing well.

Reviewed 5 July 2019

Happy to recommend this place for anyone! Get free wifi; baristar and cheap eat; has plenty of seating inside and outside. Access to all library facilities. Good place for meet ups

Date of visit: July 2019
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KnowledgeGroundsCafe, Owner at Knowledge Grounds Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 5 July 2019

Thank you for your lovely review, we appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back.

Reviewed 3 July 2019

I have been coming to this cafe for over three years now as it is a place where I complete my online studies whilst at uni. Today I was absolutely shocked when asked not to eat a small cake (banana bread) that I brought from...home, even though I had purchased a coffee from the premises, which may I add was $5.50. I am not one to ever complain online about bad service or about bad experiences I’ve had when visiting cafes or restaurants in the past, but this behaviour was very disappointing. I do not believe it was a problem that I was having banana bread from home whilst enjoying my coffee that I had purchased from the cafe. The cafe was not completely full with customers and people were not waiting for a table therefore there should be no reason for this to be a problem. I am beyond disappointed and will most certainly not be a returning customer.More

Date of visit: July 2019
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KnowledgeGroundsCafe, Owner at Knowledge Grounds Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 5 July 2019

Thank you Natasha for taking the time to write a review for our business, reviews are a very valuable tool for customers to know about our cafe. However knowing what a negative review can do to a small, local business we hope our customers would...More

Reviewed 23 May 2019

This guy should have his own restaurant! Food is amazing - still cant believe i can get gourmet home cooked food at my local library haha! Was having a laugh with the guy serving me - only to find out hes the owner - really...humble guy - genuinely cares about the business & the local area Cant compliment the quality of the food or customer service enough! will def go back!More

Date of visit: May 2019
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KnowledgeGroundsCafe, Owner at Knowledge Grounds Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 25 May 2019

Thanks so much for your lovely review, we look forward to welcoming you again soon.

Reviewed 30 April 2019

Owner constantly walking around and not at front desk. He was telling customers how to sit. I was told to readjust the way I was sitting, as the couches had just been drycleaned. As a paying customer, I believe it is my right to sit...how I wish. For the rest of my time in the cafe, I was forced to sit uncomfortably. Will not be back, and will not spend my money here again.More

Date of visit: April 2019
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Knowledge G, Owner at Knowledge Grounds Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 2 May 2019

Thank you for your feedback, in response, you were politely asked to remove your feet (with shoes on) from the sofa. We respect your right to choose where you spend your time and money, and ask that our patrons show the same amount of respect...More

Reviewed 11 September 2018

Dear Caroline, I go to the knowledge grounds cafe nearly every day of the year because the owner is a great guy. He doesn't do the things that you falsely accused him of doing. I'm a disabled person and hes gone to the extent of...making me a special biscuit to conforms to my diet. You're simply not believable.More

Date of visit: September 2018
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Knowledge Grounds Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4