THE CITY CAFE, Lae - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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PRICE RANGE

$10.00 – $30.00

CUISINES

American, Asian

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks

FEATURES

Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards

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4.0

46 reviews

Excellent

7

Very good

26

Average

11

Poor

1

Terrible

1

Viet Anh

7 contributions

Good place to eat indeed

June 2019 • business

Just arrived Lae today and looked up trip advisor for a place to eat after checking in at the Lae inter hotel. Found this Lae cafe city near by with lots of positive reviews I gave it a try. The place is very clean and the food lives up to its reputation. I tried the city burger that has many raves review. The portion was generous, and the French fries were excellent. I actually ordered another portion of French fries because I was very hungry and the fries were soo gooooood. A small complaint as the beef patty was a bit salty. I know food in PNG is generally salty, but this one was a bit too much. Would leave a five star if wasn't about this minor issue. Will come back again!

Written 5 June 2019

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Sportz43

Lae37 contributions

Tasty lunch

May 2019 • business

Lunch with colleagues. Spicy honey fish...very tasty. Was busy at lunch time. Attentive service but meal arrival very staggered. Value for money. Would visit again.

Written 8 May 2019

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tommytug

123 contributions

Good food

Apr 2019 • solo

I dined at the cafe on a few different occasions and I was not disappointed. The menu has a variety of western and asian dishes. The portions are a good size and the prices are very reasonable. There is also a selection of deserts. I did not try however the cheese cake and a selection of cakes looked good displayed at the glass counter. Beers soft drinks tea and coffee are available. The service was fast and the staff where pleasant. I would definitely use the cafe again.

Written 4 April 2019

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Nini I

Sydney60 contributions

Been here twice as it was

Mar 2020 • none

Been here twice as it was said to be a cut above even Lae Inter. Second time thought our experience would be better but def not. Complete joke of a restaurant. Food was horrible. Ordered sweet & sour pork. It was rubbery. Probably fried then frozen and fried again. Worst tasting dish ever. The dishes came out slow or things were forgotten. The duck tasted disgusting and stale. The ribs were probably Their only saving grace but it’s a shame that this is one of the higher standards or cuisine in Lae. Staff are poorly trained. They’re slow and constantly have to check in with the kitchen when u ask questions. There are so many of them, a lot of them stand around either staring at you, looking bored or not clearing the tables when they’re full. When we complained to the manager, she blamed the chef which seemed super unprofessional. Horrible dining experience.

Written 3 March 2020

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brucedavies2011

Lae5 contributions

Good Value

Mar 2019 • business

Within the Lae City Hotel confines. Varied Menu valued priced. Restaurant lacks atmosphere but an ideal food alternative in a city that has limited food choices.Asian fare is tasty and the ribs are excellent. Their health drinks are great and worth ordering.

Written 19 March 2019

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Brian S

14 contributions

Nice views

Sept 2018 • business

Bar is good with a nice view of the industrial area below. A bit slow with food. They got my order wrong the first time. They don't off healthy drinks like their sister hotel, the Lae City Hotel. Its a new hotel. They should get better with time.

Written 8 September 2018

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Barbara H

12 contributions

Good food at good price

June 2018 • friends

Lae City cafe is based at Lae City hotel. They offer an excellent variety on their menu. Food always tasty. Service is quick and prices reasonable. Only downfall is that the restaurant is always noisy, with no quiet area.

Written 10 August 2018

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Fanno_Lae

Lae21 contributions

Great value!

July 2018 • family

What Lae City lacks in atmosphere it more than makes up for with value and consistency. I love the salmon fettuccine and the ribs are legendary. When they're on the waffles are a great finisher or the cake selection is the beat in town.

Written 6 August 2018

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Rick B

Cairns8 contributions

On business trip 4 days, and tried everything on the menu.

June 2018 • business

Make sure you try the Cafe Burger....you won't be going back for 2nds. because you won't have room for it.

Written 16 July 2018

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Travel Mug C

6 contributions

Good food

Dec 2017 • none

Good food as always especially beef brisket. However, ambience during weekend nights is extremely noisy because its a casual resto.

Written 25 January 2018

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Marlynne P

Salt Lake City751 contributions

Wide Range of Choices

Oct 2017 • friends

The menu is extensive and everything is good. There are lots of Asian, American and Australian choices for lunch and dinner. I assume breakfast is good too. Everyone enjoyed their choice!

Written 9 October 2017

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Michael M

Port Moresby77 contributions

Average Food

Aug 2017 • business

The restaurant is based at the base of Lae City Hotel. Food is moderately priced with a licensed bar. Good range of meals that are served quickly. Staff are friendly and customer serviced focused. Meals are well portioned. Great range of cakes. The restaurant area is small but quiet busy. If you are attempting to hold a conversation it can be a little noisy so you need to listen carefully. When its not busy its OK. Get in early for breakfast otherwise it can be busy.

Written 16 August 2017

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Peter S

Queensland259 contributions

Great Ribs

Aug 2016 • friends

There is one thing you cant complain about is the serving sizes.....if you can get through the Tonys Baby back ribs and chips you are doing very well. Well priced and a large variety of western and Asian style food. The Laksa is very nice as is the Beef Brisket. The seating is a little down market and sometimes the noise can get overwhelming as a lot of people are crammed into a small place. The bar staff havent got good hearing so be very clear with what you want 'coke often seems to sound like Soda!'

Written 9 July 2017

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mlkenyhercz

Lae46 contributions

Bakery great, food average

Apr 2017 • family

We have eaten dinner several times food is average. But the desserts and cakes are to die for. Our favorite cake was chocolate ganache we actually got it for my birthday this year.

Written 24 May 2017

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stzw77

Lae144 contributions

Good food - but noisy

Mar 2017 • business

The Citiy Cafe is a good choice at TopTown / Lae. Located at the basement of the City Hotel, opposite the Post Office it offers a nice variety of asian style dishes. The only disadvantage of the City Hotel is the noisy atmosphere. Don't go there for a romantic dinner or confidential business lunch.

Written 12 April 2017

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