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Sim R Cafe
Review
About
Features
CUISINES
Cafe, Australian
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Is this a juice / smoothie bar?
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Hours
Open until 3:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monday
6:45 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday
6:45 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday
6:45 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday
6:45 am - 3:00 pm
Friday
6:45 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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4.6
284 reviews
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Very good
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Average
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SisPerth
Ballarat885 contributions
Feb 2025 • couples
Our day was centred around having a big, delicious, late brunch and then nothing till dinner time…Sim’R was the perfect spot to eat to keep us going right through the day. An unpretentious little eatery, we were welcomed by the friendly staff and made to feel right at home. Coffee was great and the breakfasts – wow! Hubby ordered the Big Breakfast – and when it arrived he reckoned he should complain about false advertising as it wasn’t just big…it was HUGE!! He didn’t quite manage to get through it. I went for what I thought would be the much smaller option of scrambled eggs on sourdough toast, with a side of bacon. Wrong! It too was an incredibly generous portion and I only just made it through to a clean plate ;-) Value is good, as is the coffee – would highly recommend.
Written 7 March 2025
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SharLynnB25
Saint Paul9 contributions
Feb 2025 • couples
Great and friendly service. Ate the Pancakes with Caramelized bananas and ice cream, and my husband had the scrambled eggs on sourdough toast. We each had a delicious coffee too. Super filling and tasty and fresh!
Written 11 February 2025
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John S
Melbourne1992 contributions
July 2022 • none
Fortunatgely we had made a Monday lunch reservation, without which we'd have had to sit outside in the cold!
We were given menus soon after being seated and placed our orders maybe 10 minutes later.
Given how busy they were we were pleasantly surprised that the meals came within 15 minutes, nice and hot and good size serves.
We ordered coffees towards the end of the meal and they came promptly, exactly as ordered.
The meals were probably on the higher side of average prices but still reasonable value.
Written 3 July 2022
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Lou
Yarra Valley11 contributions
Jan 2021 • family
Breakfast for Family 4 (kids aged 12 & 8)
Staff attentive, personable and friendly.
Kids menu available.
They know hot to make a great coffee!
Kids enjoyed their milkshake and fresh juice.
Downside, Sim R don’t have bacon and egg on the set “All day breakfast” menu.
Instead you need to add bacon as a side ($5) to the “poached/fried egg on sourdough “ $14.90 set menu item.
Once you add sides your breakfast sure adds up!
Food is delicious, cooked perfectly and they use good quality produce especially the bacon.
Total for 4 to have breakfast and a drink was $99.50, a bit hard to digest.
I suggest to share the sides between two people, to cut your costs and Sim R to add a bacon and egg to their set menu.
I recommend Sim R & would go back to support a good local business.
Written 5 January 2021
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Ian B
New York City117 contributions
May 2022 • couples
We normally self-cater for breakfast but didn't this trip and, to be honest, were walking to another cafe for breakfast when we walked passed this cafe. It looked busy - always a good sign - and they would provide items that were not in the menu for us. Service was quick and REALLY friendly. Prices were very reasonable and the food and coffee for both of us was stunning.
Absolute gem of a cafe that shows their competence as business managers when they've been there 10 years.
Written 5 May 2022
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Kiceanna
6 contributions
Feb 2023 • none
The staff were friendly and helpful, paying special attention to allergies. The iced coffee and fresh squeezed juice were great!
The meals, could not be faulted, well-cooked, nicely presented, and delicious.
Sim R also stocks its own line of sourdough, as well as other take home options including: Crumpets, Quiche, Sauces and more.
I am so happy to have found such a great local cafe! I will most definitely be returning. = )
Written 18 February 2023
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Marcel D
Canberra171 contributions
May 2022 • none
We stumbled across Sim R Cafe by chance the first morning of our stay in Bendigo, and went back for breakfast the next two days as well. Their coffee is very good and so is the food - we enjoyed scrambled eggs, toasties and granola but there were lots of other good options as well, including for lunch. Staff very friendly and welcoming. The cafe was busy with both locals and tourists which is a good sign. Very central location for downtown Bendigo.
Written 5 May 2022
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Matthew Percival
Bendigo60 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Well located, the venue itself it pretty good. It is a little on the small side, so there is not a lot of space between tables and it risks being quite noisy when full. The staff were friendly and the service quite good.
The menu is fairly extensive, with options that should suit most people. The food came in good time and was quite tasty. You pay after you eat. Between people paying for their meals, people buying bread, and people getting take-away coffee, there is quite a bit of crowding around the register and it can be a little slow.
Written 28 February 2020
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Paul
Everton Upper134 contributions
June 2020 • couples
I had the best bacon & scrambled eggs ever, creamy scrambled eggs and perfectly cooked with sensational coffee. The service was also great, they take the prize for the friendliest and most bubbly staff. Will definitely come back here.
Written 25 June 2020
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Julie R
29 contributions
Apr 2021 • none
Sim'R, although not the nicest looking cafe one has entered, it is far from the worst either. The staff are happy and willing to help with any queries. Their well mannered attitude towards guests, is also obvious towards each other.
The food, especially the home made, extremely delicious Roasted Tomato and Capsicum Soup I chose, served with an ample supply of amazing genuine sourdough bread from a local baker, was stunning. I would go back tomorrow and have it again if I lived in Bendigo!
I'd read the reviews, choosing Sim'R due to the raves. They deserve them all.
I wanted to have a savoury scone, but the soup was extremely filling. Another reason to return to this great cafe!!
I bought a loaf of sourdough fruit bread which tasted brilliant at breakfast this morning!
Written 16 April 2021
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Tiki
Bendigo53 contributions
June 2024 • family
5/5 I would definitely go back and try out more of the menu. The service was amazing and so friendly. So much variety on the menu, was very hard what to pick. But the dishes were absolutely delicious. Definitely recommend for a breakfast & lunch!
Written 22 June 2024
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Jeremy K
Knoxfield66 contributions
Nov 2020 • solo
I eat out 2-3 times a week in Bendigo and then do my review. Today I ate here at Sim’r. The reviews were good so I thought I’d give it a shot. Pulled pork Eggs benny plus bacon mushrooms and spinach on GF bread. The sides were fantastic and the eggs poached well but the GF bread was way under toasted and soggy. Pretty big let down as the rest of the meal was good. The coffee ☕️ was really nice too. Most Expensive lunch I’ve had in Bendigo so far which was a minus. 3/5
Written 2 November 2020
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ccl_1978
Bendigo695 contributions
Feb 2020 • solo
Love the menu here! House deposit is amazing, smashed avocado, feta, beetroot chutney, sweet potato chips and you can add eggs. (Recommend)
Have also tried potato dumplings (like gnocchi) which was also delicious.
Very attentive service.
Highly recommend.
Written 8 February 2020
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Ron F
9 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
Had coffee and food here on Thursday. Very nice. On Friday I was with a party of four. Three ordered food and we all ordered coffee. I bought a kebab from an adjoining eatery. Despite the fact that we all ordered coffee and three ordered meals I was asked to leave. In my fourty five years of dining I have never been so humiliated. I could understand their position if we only ordered from another cafe but we did not and unfortunately our young waiter would not budge. Poor effort from the management. I wont be goingback there
Written 25 February 2022
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Lucky
Bendigo11 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
Phoned ahead for a take away breakfast after checking out everything availabile in these difficult times last Saturday. They couldn't have been more helpful, accommodating or fast. I had the pulled pork eggs Benedict. Wasn't sure if that would work together but it was delicious. Best Benny in Benders. Well presented. Toast was included separately so not soggy. My partner had a bacon and egg toasty and said it was the best he had ever had. We are returning again in the morning. Coffee was good too. I have brought bread there before. Always very good. Enjoy
Written 14 August 2020
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