Qahwa Coffee Roasters Espresso Bar

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#2 of 10 Coffee & Tea in Victor HarborQuick Bites, Cafe, $$ - $$$

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Qahwa Coffee Roasters Espresso Bar

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Open until 3:00 PM

, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Consistently satisfying locally roasted premium Coffee and cool little Cafe on the Foreshore in Central Victor Harbor, SA. Victor Beach Volley Ball courts nearby. Lovely seafront central location. Seats up to 15 inside and a further 40 outside. Open for specialty house roasted coffee all day Friday to Monday from 8am. Food all day. Enjoy espresso coffee and house baked cakes, The Full Cook Up breakfast, Ultimate Cheese Toastie,a local favourite, Pancakes, healthy muesli, Sushi rolled fresh to order and other delicious meals and snacks. Volleyball courts are open to use. Ideal for families. Local beer and wines available. Available for functions by request.

Features

CUISINES

Cafe, Fusion, Healthy

Meal types

Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

FEATURES

Beach

Family style

Free Wifi

Highchairs Available

Mastercard

Non-smoking restaurants

Outdoor Seating

Parking Available

Playgrounds

Seating

Serves Alcohol

Street Parking

Takeout

Visa

Wheelchair Accessible

Wine and Beer

Location

93 Bridge Terrace Old Red Brick Building, Victor Harbor, South Australia 5211 Australia

Parking Available, Street Parking

Does this restaurant offer free wifi?

Yes

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Hours

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Open until 3:00 PM

Sunday

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Monday

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wednesday

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thursday

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Friday

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Saturday

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Della K

Melbourne213 contributions

Nice Cafe

Feb 2025 • solo

Nice cafe with undercover outdoor seating and pet friendly. I ordered the Bacon & Egg Roll and if you like bacon you won't be disappointed. The coffee was also great. Lovely staff, quick service and gluten free options and has wheelchair access. Open for breakfast and lunch.

Written 21 February 2025

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Kylie B

Adelaide132 contributions

Quality All Rounder

Aug 2021 • none

On a super quick weekend away my friend had heard about Qahwa and recommended it for breakfast so I was happy to try it out I Loved Loved Loved it!!!! We were there at 7:55am (opened at 8am) and the heaters were already on and it was toasty and there were already a handful of locals with their dogs who were about to hit up the barista. (You know you're on a good thing when a cafe is frequented by locals). Also great to see that dogs were allowed (on leashes). Can not fault their coffee -reminded me of Kicco Coffee in flavour. Perfekto! Also had a cooked breakfast with generous serves and crunchy bacon. This is now my go to cafe whenever I visit Victor Harbor - don't tell anyone so that I can keep it to myself!

Written 14 August 2021

thinlinx3

Buderim10 contributions

Consistently Great

Apr 2021 • couples

Every time we come to Qahwa Cafe, whether just for coffee, breakfast and for lunch yesterday, the cool and friendly atmosphere, the fresh and delicious paddock to plate food, and really good drinks selection offers something for everyone. Kids welcome and dogs too , with a really good play area for kids. Will we be back? Definitely and often😊 Jeanne & John

Written 12 April 2021

Diana L

South Australia15 contributions

Never seem to have what they advertise

Nov 2021 • none

Popped in three times for a granola cup which they posted on Instagram a few days prior. Never seem to have any and can't make one for you. They don't seem to know if they will have any the next day. Wasted my time. Sister had coleslaw (no other salads available at lunch time) with a small piece of chicken, one zucchini fritter and a small kombucha for more than $32 (can't remember exact). I found that very pricey Add-ons can sure bump up the price. Also had issues when visited in July with lack of choice, slow service for coffees etc. Thought I would give them another try. Not sure if worth another visit unless they pick up their game. Please, if you do a post on Instagram then make sure you are able to provide the goods. Surely yogurt, granola and fruit isn't a big ask to whip up. I would have accepted it in a bowl if a cup was too much. Very disappointed with high expectations.

Written 1 December 2021

Moira-jane C

Port Willunga19 contributions

Go if you have hours to spare. Don’t have the audacity to ask about the delay. Don’t be hungry waiting, take a picnic

Sept 2021 • friends

I arrived to have lunch with my friend at 12.08 yesterday. We ordered. My order was for pre prepared food from the fridge and a smoothie, she ordered a toasted sandwich. There was quite a wait and my smoothie came. Then there was another long wait and my friends hot toasted sandwich arrived. I waited and waited and waited. Nothing came out for me. I asked at the counter and was told that the kitchen is very busy, it will be out soon. I said my friends lunch is getting cold waiting for mine so we can eat together, I was shut down and told again how busy you are and that it wont be long. I sat. I watched another order of hot food get delivered to another table. I waited. Eventually I went to the counter again. I explained I was still waiting and I couldn't understand the hold up as it is literally sitting in your fridge waiting to be put on a plate. I also said I would need to leave soon. I was again shut down, told to ‘stay calm’ and asked if I'd like it in a takeaway container, which I said yes to. I sat and waited...and waited ...and waited. I'd seen smoothies, iced coffees, other meals etc come out and still no-one could gather anything prepared from the fridge to serve me. My friend ate as slowly as she could but was well and truly finished eating. I got up to ask for my money back (about 40 minutes wait by this stage) and the worker thrust a small container of salad at me, complete with a very cold fritter on top. Must have taken all of 20 seconds to arrange that. I ate at my desk. I would have preferred my money back by this stage. I am extremely unimpressed

Written 8 September 2021

GoldenRainbowBear

Kingscliff43 contributions

Disappointing, nondescript coffee

Mar 2022 • none

Stopped in for my morning coffee on friend's recommendation. Had to rouse 5 very noisy staff from kitchen to give order at the counter, to which they were not paying attention, even though in line of sight. Atmosphere and attitude rather self-centred. Coffee was very small = expensive for size and was single dimension without much flavour or profile - at least it was not burnt beans like elsewhere in VH! Overall, would not recommend or return, given the number of choices in VH which I have yet to try.

Written 1 March 2022

Chantel A

1 contribution

Amazing

July 2021 • couples

What an awesome breakfast! Some would think that it’s not hard to add some salt and flavour to a dish unfortunately our experience in victor harbour this week has been very bland. So glad we popped in here for our last breakfast of the week. Absolutely sensational

Written 7 July 2021

Helen B

Adelaide236 contributions

A great beachfront location.

July 2020 • none

What a great spot to enjoy coffee and lunch during a bike ride along the Victor Harbor beachfront. Despite many menu choices including vegan options my riding companion and I both enjoyed a ham and cheese croissant as we sat in the winter sun. The staff were friendly and efficient in their service delivery.

Written 9 August 2020

Lizzie

Darwin211 contributions

Victor Harbour Delight

Aug 2024 • solo

Loved this cafe, food was fantastic and their spin on some breakfast old fav was delicious. The staff welcoming each morning, food yummy and coffee to get me through the day was great. Doesn’t look much from outside however do yourself a favour and enter as the food is delicious.

Written 4 August 2024

Dizzyr32

Australia319 contributions

Sensational

Feb 2020 • couples

Staff friendly. Relaxing atmosphere. Food was amazing my wife had the pumpkin paleo asian greens special quite amazing. To add to it was home made kombucha was was also terrific. Thanks so much

Written 13 February 2020

Sally R

Adelaide6 contributions

Miserable lot

Jan 2023 • family

We decided to try this place again after a terrible first attempt. Bloody miserable people working here and totally disorganised. There appears to be lots of people working here but they are not actually doing anything. 20 min wait for 4 coffees and then they sat on the counter with no one telling us they were there. When we enquired if they were ours we were greeted with a dirty look by one woman and a oh yeah by another . Never again.

Written 7 January 2023

TravellingoneSwansea

Swansea Bay145 contributions

First class in every way

Jan 2023 • solo

Called in just as they were opening and staff couldn’t have been more pleasant and helpful. Had a bacon and egg roll and some coffee and everything was delicious. Bought a takeaway coffee for later too! Very popular with walkers and dog walkers- always a good sign! Highly recommend in every way. Thank you folks!

Written 10 January 2023

heatherrobertsnz46

Wellington63 contributions

Relaxed setting with delicious food and good coffee.

Nov 2024 • family

Delicious food and good coffee in a,relaxed setting. The sweet treats looked amazing, but I did resist. Very generous wraps and sandwiches. Cafe is next to a beach volleyball Court, and a sandpit. Great for families.

Written 25 November 2024

Lew

Adelaide24 contributions

Best coffee in town

Oct 2020 • none

Coffee choices are not great as expected in a country town and this is probably the best for a daytime cafe. Food options looked Ok as well. Interesting location on the seafront near the beach volleyball courts. Nice spot on a warm beach day.

Written 29 October 2020