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The Lane Café - simply the island’s best coffee. Freshly roasted weekly and delivered to our shores, our team of specialist Baristas will be happy to welcome you. Presenting a wide range of gourmet breakfast and lunch options to cater for all requirements. Freshly squeezed juices, smoothies and a variety of breakfast and lunch options…. make The Lane your essential pit stop, before exploring the wonders of Rotto. Gluten free, Lactose free, Vegan, Vegetarian….or a burger with the lot. Go to where the locals go!
PRICE RANGE
USD 5 - USD 13
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
CUISINES
Cafe, Australian
FEATURES
Free Wifi, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Ohh Lordy you have to try their crayfish roll! It is fresh , amazing and delicious. It was so delicious it will become a memory of our day.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 20 September 2023 via mobile

Went specifically for the lobster burger. Aka cray dog. It did not disappoint. Like all Rottnest food, the prices are much higher than on the mainland.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 10 September 2023 via mobile

We needed breakfast. You can only have fried eggs on sourdough not scrambled or poached. Cutlery cardboard impossible to cut toast with. Mediocre coffee.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 July 2023

The coffee was hot and good, the plant based burger was delicious. Highly recommend this place,best by far on Rottnest

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 30 June 2023 via mobile

The Lane cafe was a lovely place to have lunch on Rottnest Island. The food was DELICIOUS! The staff were friendly and attentive.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 5 June 2023

Very busy but quick service. Great hot strong coffee for adults, hit chocolate for the kids (it is winter!). Bacon an Egg burgers were great. All in all great!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 10 May 2023 via mobile

The Lane has amazing coffee, delicious food and fast service. The team here are always so friendly and welcoming. We loved popping in for our daily coffee and lunch. The craydogs are so amazing!

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 26 April 2023

The lobster roll was a must - a little pricy but so is everything on the island - great service and coffee

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 30 March 2023 via mobile

Best coffee in Rotto. Great favour & hot. Carrot cake was very nice been back twice for that. Nice spot to sit out the front and chill

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 23 March 2023 via mobile

Great cafe! We ordered their crayfish sandwich and it was sumptuous! Coffee taste great too! A good place to have brunch when you go to Rottnest Island

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

Great coffee ,very friendly staff.Rates compatible with Perth.It will be my first port of call each morning in rotto

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 4 March 2023 via mobile

The coffee at the lane is without a doubt the best on Rottnest Island! The girls in the cafe are always so lovely and deliver the best customer service. I highly recommend trying their toasted pumpkin and chocolate slice.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 18 November 2022 via mobile

This place has the best hot chocolate on the island and the coffee is really good too! Lots of other yummy treats on offer if you need something a bit more filling.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 14 September 2022

We had heard about the cray dogs and once confirmed that they were still on the menu, we went straight there from the ferry landing. The cray dogs were a perfect sized roll of delicious crayfish, mixed leaves and special jalapeno mayonnaise. Well worth the...wait and I wish we'd gone back for another the next day instead of dining somewhere else that was less satisfyingMore

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 28 August 2022 via mobile

Great food at a decent price. I ordered the Haloumi and pumpkin salad with a small coffee. The salad was amazing and if I was to return to Rottnest island I would definitely return for this salad. They do takeaway so I sat beside the...ocean with a wonderful view while I ate lunch.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Yes, The Lane Cafe offers takeaway services.

The Lane Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 5