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Travellers' Choice2023
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USD 3 - USD 10
CUISINES
Bar, Cafe, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Not great service at all - bizarrely condescending and a bit rude, frankly. Food was ok if a bit bland. Wouldn’t recommend.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago

This is a chilled and friendly place to eat any meal! Good range of food, good value and yummy! Good place to hang out between snorkeling and zip lining!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Jan Claxton, Owner at Turtle Rock Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 5 weeks ago

Thanks so much for stopping by and for the lovely feedback! Team Turtle Rock

Reviewed 30 September 2023 via mobile

Food was amazing - also massive served which we couldn’t finish. Lovely coffee. We played pool (go across the road to the open air pub for the ATM to get $1 coins for the table - takes 2 x $1 coins). It’s muggy up here...but wonderful when the breeze comes through. What began as a quick breakfast on our way out of the Daintree ended up being a 90min stop over and relaxed pool session.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Jan Claxton, Owner at Turtle Rock Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 1 October 2023

We couldn’t be happier knowing you throughly enjoyed your relaxed breakfast with a game of pool before setting off on the days adventures! Thanks for the wonderful feedback! Team Turtle Rock

Reviewed 30 September 2023 via mobile

The best coffee in Cape Tribulation. This place has a great vibe, yummy breakfasts and friendly staff. We ate here multiple times for breakfast and the food was consistently good. Highly recommend the bacon & egg Brekky burgers and the warm chocolate almond croissants.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Jan Claxton, Owner at Turtle Rock Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 1 October 2023

Thanks so much for the all round amazing feedback and for choosing to dine with us multiple times during your stay! We are thrilled the meals constantly hit the spot and the coffee was the best in Cape Trib! Team Turtle Rock

Reviewed 26 August 2023 via mobile

Stopped here to drop my wife and kids off for a snorkel cruise. Unfortunately, cruise was cancelled due to high winds but we stayed for breakfast. Had an amazing breakfast sandwich that was on special that had scrambled eggs and chorizo within a bagel. Did...some zip lining and returned for lunch and had their fish burger which is a regular item. Excellent food and I could tell the kitchen staff was extremely professional. Definitely recommend if you are in the Cape Tribulation areaMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Jan Claxton, Owner at Turtle Rock Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 27 August 2023

Thank you so much for the outstanding feedback on your experience! We are thrilled that you all throughly enjoyed your meals and the service at both breakfast and lunch! Hope to see you again if you find yourself back in Cape Trib! Team Turtle Rock

Reviewed 20 August 2023 via mobile

The smoked salmon bagel was delicious. Tossing up between a muffin or bagel, the latter won. Could I have enjoyed a muffin more? I doubt it.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Jan Claxton, Owner at Turtle Rock Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 21 August 2023

Cheers for the fabulous feedback!! We are thrilled it was one memorable bagel! Team Turtle Rock

Reviewed 13 August 2023

Busy, popular spot that sells great coffee and breakfast/lunch food. Friendly backpacker staff; tasty food efficiently prepared. Good value.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Jan Claxton, Owner at Turtle Rock Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 14 August 2023

Thanks for the wonderful feedback on your recent visit! We are thrilled to know it was fabulous! Team Turtle Rock

Reviewed 30 July 2023 via mobile

We had a coffee. Service was friendly and fast. Coffee was par for the course (better than I was expecting given where we were).

Date of visit: July 2023
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Jan Claxton, Owner at Turtle Rock Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 31 July 2023

Thanks for the great feedback on your brew, happy to hear it exceeded expectations! Team Turtle Rock

Reviewed 29 July 2023 via mobile

Kids (teenagers) complaining of hunger. Not much in the area, but this is the place to eat. Good quality food. I had a panini. Kids had burgers. Wife had a salad. This is the place to stop, and I am a very picky eater.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Jan Claxton, Owner at Turtle Rock Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 31 July 2023

We are thrilled to know that all meals hit the spot for everyone in the family! Thanks for the fantastic feedback on your meals and for stopping by! Team Turtle Rock

Reviewed 27 July 2023

Great food, nice place. fair prices! We went there after the morning snorkelling tour to the reef. It was great.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Jan Claxton, Owner at Turtle Rock Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 27 July 2023

Thanks for the excellent feedback on your visit! We hope you left fully recharged after an adventurous morning on the reef! Team Turtle Rock

Reviewed 15 July 2023

Can’t fault this place. The staff were exceptional. The food was great. We had breakfast, lunch, dinner and take away coffees (over a few days). One of the best breakfasts I’ve had this trip.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Jan Claxton, Owner at Turtle Rock Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 16 July 2023

Thanks so much for the amazing feedback! We are thrilled that the service, food and the vibes were all on point! Team Turtle Rock

Reviewed 6 July 2023

Great coffee and great staff. Had a very relaxed vibe which was great. I would definitely recommend this place to others.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Jan Claxton, Owner at Turtle Rock Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 6 July 2023

Thanks for the fabulous recommendation! Glad you loved the team, the vibes and the coffee! Happy to be the place for your go to brew! Team Turtle Rock

Reviewed 2 July 2023 via mobile

Wow, great prices + food & friendly staff. Even a licensed bar...what more could you want! This was a welcoming find, worth stopping for.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Jan Claxton, Owner at Turtle Rock Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 2 July 2023

What more could you want! We are thrilled you found us! Thanks for the 10/10 feedback! Team Turtle Rock

Reviewed 14 June 2023

On our day trip to Cape Tribulation we passed this busy spot and thought ‘time for linch’. We were not disappointed. Couscous salad and fish burger were the best I’ve had this n years. Tasty, fresh, Devine.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Jan Claxton, Owner at Turtle Rock Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 16 June 2023

Fresh and tasty is what we are all about!! Stoked you loved your lunch! Hope you had a fantastic day exploring Cape Tribulation! Team Turtle Rock

Reviewed 21 May 2023 via mobile

When you find yourself near Earth’s end, the dining options are often overpriced and “out of a can” - not this place! We had the Sunrise Bowl and the special (Crab Benny) which we both so flavoursome and beautifully presented, and clearly made from scratch...with love. Prices were relative bargains, coffee was delicious, staff were friendly, and the chef came out to chat, greet regulars etc which was so charming. Very smiley chap from Nepal. We really enjoyed our meal, don’t pass up Turtle Rock while you’re in Cape Tribulation!More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Jan Claxton, Owner at Turtle Rock Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 21 May 2023

Fresh is best even when you find yourself at the ends of the earth! Thanks so much for this amazing feedback on your visit and we are thrilled that you throughly enjoyed your meals and the beautiful vibes of Cape Tribulation! Team Turtle Rock

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Turtle Rock Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4