Stokes Lane
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Stokes Lane
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About
Features
CUISINES
Cafe, Australian
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Takeout
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4.4
50 reviews
Excellent
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Average
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Shellby
Wollongong235 contributions
July 2020 • friends
Decided to try this little cafe out instead of driving by looking at it longingly. I am pretty fussy with my coffee and this is one of the best coffees I have ever had, made to perfection exactly as asked. Cannot wait to try the white chocolate mocha once they order the white chocolate in.
Had the mushrooms with feta on sour dough it was delicious and a huge serving most definitely value for money with a great taste as well.I personally would have liked a little more feta though.
The service was so friendly and welcoming such great service I will most definitely be heading back.
Recommend for sure. Compliments to all.
Written 5 July 2020
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Jvjourneys
Greater Sydney42 contributions
Apr 2021 • none
This is to us the best cafe in the northern suburbs , easy parking in side lane , great youthful atmosphere which we like , the owner Sam is hands on , the staff are the best and the coffee and food fantastic . We drive from Wollongong to Bulli to enjoy this unique cafe and always leave happy . Special mention are the happy staff , a 10 out of 10 guys !
Written 22 April 2021
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Brydee
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • friends
Have been going since they first ever opened. Love it so much and quick service.
Not waiting long and the best.
Staff are lovely and love to chat.
Best food and coffee.
😊🧡
Good quality food and reasonable price.
Usually go for the avo smash but went for the corn fritters this time and loved them. I would get them again.
They are crispy then so the softness from the corn
Love it
Great job guys!!
Best coffee ever and go there every weekend.
I also always leave tips because of the great service given.
Written 19 January 2020
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Carol R
Wollongong3 contributions
Sept 2024 • friends
Lunch was great. Fresh and fast. Friendly staff and great coffee. Easy off street parking at the back. New owners opening until 2pm Saturday and Sunday
Written 29 September 2024
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Sarah D
North Lakes65 contributions
Dec 2023 • couples
Admit to being a coffee snob and do love Campos.
Coffee was good here thank god we found you as had some shockers elsewhere in Bulli.
Fresh pastries were also good.
Written 30 December 2023
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Karl1509
Corrimal90 contributions
Apr 2022 • couples
The food was so fresh and tasty, plenty of options on the menu, deciding what to have os challenging, will definitely come back
Written 1 April 2022
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Trips_with_the_Fam
Sydney158 contributions
Dec 2021 • family
Fantastic coffee, ridiculously fast service and open from 6am - what more could you want?! Didn’t stay for a meal but the hot coffees and iced coffees we had were 10/10.
Written 21 December 2021
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Sammy
Wollongong7 contributions
Mar 2021 • none
Food is always great and friendly staff. Great chai Latte and coffee. Very reasonably priced too. Their breakfasts and banana cake are excellent.
Written 29 March 2021
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A Smith
Wollongong18 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
best eggs benedict and coffee i’ve found in the illawarra region. the hollandaise was clearly house made and the barista complied with my more than difficult coffee order. absolutely perfect!
Written 26 January 2020
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asstee
Wollongong141 contributions
Nov 2019 • none
I always stop here for a Campos coffee takeaway on my regular trips to Sydney. Love the strong & smooth taste of their beans. I have had breakfast here some time ago, but this time it's for lunch. I ordered the southern fried chicken burger with chips - when it arrived the portion looked generous, ie tall stack with 2 chicken pieces on a bed of tomato salsa and on top melted cheese sandwiched by brioche buns. It's so tall that it will definitely not fit inside my mouth no matter how much I compress the burger as the fried chicken is a whole piece and not a patty. So I took out one piece and ate the burger, it was very dry, both the burger overall and especially the fried chicken itself. I could not eat much of it. This was very unfortunate and not the quality of Stokes Lane that I know. I was a bit disappointed and I normally would have sent it back to the kitchen, but because we had a movie screening to go to and were short of time, I decided against it.
Written 30 November 2019
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Theresa Ng
268 contributions
Sept 2019 • family
We love this place.
Peace and quiet. We come here very often as foods are very nice. Always keep the same standard. Staffs are friendly and coffees is perfect.
Written 10 September 2019
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hamiltonchristine59
Bulli16 contributions
Apr 2019 • family
This is a very popular cafe, always a queue out the door on the weekend. I keep coming back for the corn fritter dish. Scrumptious!
Written 2 June 2019
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dmalbulli
Bulli94 contributions
Apr 2019 • friends
Sam and his team make for a great experience at Stokes Lane. The coffee (Campos) is nice and the food is top notch.
Written 9 April 2019
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Thom B
3 contributions
Jan 2019 • couples
Based on the reviews my wife and I went to the cafe while passing through Bulli. We ordered a vegetarian salad and toastie. The salad had too much dressing, that ruined the flavours of the vegetables. The toastie was too soggy and though tasted reasonably well. Sadly when finishing the meals I observed a black hair in the salad...unacceptable. Would not recommend again unless their staff hygiene improves. I believe hair nets should be a must for the long haired chef!
Written 17 January 2019
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Todd S
Corrimal35 contributions
Dec 2018 • friends
Been to this place a bunch of times. If your after a quick coffee or a take bacon and egg. this place is a place to go to. The owner is a super friendly guy so the cafe has a very friendly welcoming atmosphere.
This place does sit down cafe style meals that are priced reasonably and a good sized portions.
Would recommend if your traveling through.
Written 6 January 2019
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