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AU$3 - AU$20
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Cafe, Fast food, Australian
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

This place served up our meals so quickly, despite it being quite a busy day. One “famous” whiting burger (minus cucumber) was really tasty, however thought it could have done with another piece or half piece extra of fish, had to load the last bit...of the roll with chips as all the fish was gone. One gluten free chicken burger ticked all the boxes, with tender chicken, bacon, cheese, salad, onion and a tasty sauce. Also a large side of chips to share, needed salt, which is available in the store help yourself. Licensed for takeaway alcohol we grabbed some beers and a bottle of wine which we could enjoy al fresco with our food. Definitely recommend for a quick, inexpensive and tasty lunch!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 22 June 2023 via mobile

Lunch. The chips were freshly cooked, piping hot, crispy and smothered in chicken salt. Similarly, the calamari rings were fresh and crunchy. The kids cheeseburger is a generous size while the famous whiting burger was scrumptious. It has the cleanest outdoor restroom we've ever come...across.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 3 June 2023

So drawn here by the mazing, huge, tasty whiting burger reviews I stumped up my 20 bux. Well, the burger I got was not fantastic, large or filling. What I got was a Turkish roll (tick), lots of salad with tomato and cucumber (tick) but...only a smallish piece of fish. It was a disappointment, especially as I had been out walking and had built up an appetite. On the other hand, my wife had a haloumi burger, which was a daily special. Now THAT was a burger - 2 hands to hold it, bits dropping out of it and a filling meal. Which was cheaper than the fish burger. In the shop itself there are tables to sit and eat in a large space, alcohol is available but unsure if they are licenced and a few items of basic, essential provisions. Maybe I lucked out, but it's not a thing I'll choose to try again. Soz.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 13 March 2023 via mobile

We stopped in to try the famous whiting burger. They were not busy at the time and there were plenty of seating choices. They have a nice menu and selection of drinks. The interior is clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our fish sandwich. It was...on an excellent fresh bun and the finishing was excellent. My only complaint was that the actual fish portion wasn’t very large. There were several bites with little of no fish in them.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 27 February 2023 via mobile

The Famous Whiting Burger lived up to its name ! Was delicious !! Service was friendly and fantastic too.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 5 February 2023

This unassuming 'general store' is a real find if you are visiting on the south coast. The kitchen does excellent fish and chips and burgers to keep you going after a visit to the beach or Little Sahara.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 28 January 2023 via mobile

Best food this end of KI! The whiting burger is sensational . The coffee is great ! Don’t miss it . Basic supplies are sold but in limited stocks and small choice. The 98Ron petrol pump is broken down as of Jan 27 2023 ,...and the only other option is 47 km away in Kingscote , so be prepared !More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 13 January 2023 via mobile

Visited based on other Trip Advisor reviews and it certainly lived up to expectations. Coffee was good. Staff were friendly, and food was quickly prepared. The King George Whiting burger was exceptional, as were the grilled chicken burger and calamari. Would recommend a visit.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 11 January 2023

Vivonne Bay alone is amazing, then you stop in for something to eat at the general store and you're blown away!! Fish burgers were massive and delicious, could not fault them. Friendly staff as well!

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 7 January 2023 via mobile

Stumbled across this cafe whilst touring the national parks it is the only cafe in the whole region The food was generous takeaway style and the new seating area was a lovely surprise The famous whiting burger was great Icy cold beers and wines as...well The staff were ver professional and efficient It was nice to see them working so well under the pressure of endless queues of people over the busy January holiday period Well done guys !More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 3 January 2023

We eat twice during our 3 days stay on Kangaroo Island. If you would like to visit little Sahara, it's the only place you can eat. But the hamburger (beef) tastes nice. The whiting and chicken burger is a little dry.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 2 January 2023

August 2022 Located about 30 minutes from the entrance to Flinders Chase National Park, and about an hour from Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks, this is the only place to get anything in the Southwestern quadrant of the Island. The store sells pre-packaged snacks (crisps,...drinks, ice cream), limited camping and grocery items, souvenirs (Tee Shirts, etc), and has a cafe counter with burgers, dogs, chips, etc. There is a dining area off to the side that has picnic tables and a fire place. The store is emptier than shown in the photos on Google Street View and the menu is more limited, but the only think you'll care about is the Whiting Burger, the sandwich that makes this place shine. It was so good that we drove from Kingscote down to the shop, about 45" to an hour each way, just to get a second one on our last day. This store also saved me because I didn't bring a sweatshirt for a Mid-August trip and it was colder than I expected. Thankfully they had a sweatshirt that I liked.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 27 December 2022 via mobile

Great place, nothing fancy with excellent pub style food especially the whiting sandwich which my wife and I devoured. They have both wine and beer, a small convenience store, clean toilets and fuel basically in the middle of nowhere. Definitely stop for the whiting sandwich...if nothing else. Loved it. We'll be back.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 27 December 2022

We thoroughly enjoyed our fresh King Whiting burger to the great tunes the girls had playing in the shop. Read a couple of negative reviews, probably self entitled types who expect a red carpet wherever they go. Do yourself a favour and stop here!

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 12 October 2022

Stopped in while on one of our day trips around Kangaroo Island. Out the front there are picnic tables and as we had packed a picnic for lunch decided to stop here. Grabbed some hot chips and cold drinks for the picnic. Great service and...a fun place to stop at.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Hi, sorry I haven't answered before, I've only just checked the site after some time. Yes they can prepare some take away food for you, they are very helpful and nice people.
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Yes, Vivonne Bay General Store & Bottle Shop offers takeaway services.

Vivonne Bay General Store & Bottle Shop is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
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  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4