1 star · 7 Sept 2026
“I had the pleasure of experiencing the smallest potato scallops ever in my life, not too mention the (overcooked) small piece of cod!!”
“Very much a shadow of the former owner's shadow...”Read the original Google review
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Breakfast & brunch
Mate's Baywatch Cafe
423 Esplanade, Manly QLD 4179
Restaurant details
- Google rating
- 4.0 out of 5 · 310 Google reviews
- Recorded price per person
- $20–40
- Collected reviews
- 310
- Data collected
- 9 Oct 2026
Reported criticisms
- Disappointing food & drink: 40 reviews
- Poor staff service: 12 reviews
- High prices or poor value: 11 reviews
- Unsatisfactory portions: 11 reviews
- Inconsistent or declining quality: 7 reviews
1 star · 6 Sept 2026
“I ordered a Burger with the lot, the beef was a cheap pattie, the bacon was chopped small peices, the bun fell apart, a friend ordered another burger which was not that good, I gave the hot chips 3 out of 10, they were soft, not cooked correctly, we went here 2 years ago with different owners who did a far better job than these new owners.”Read the original Google review
1 star · 18 Aug 2026
“Extremely disappointed as a Bayside local for 30 yrs who has always enjoyed quality fresh food from local cafes, I recently had lunch here with a friend only to be served below average Coffee and the WORST veggie burger I’ve had .(overpriced too).”Read the original Google review
Opening hours
Brisbane time
Hours shown for 20 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026.
Checked 20 Oct 2026
Hours may change on public holidays. Check on Google Maps
| Monday | 9 am – 7 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 am – 7 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am – 7 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am – 7 pm |
| Friday | 9 am – 7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am – 7 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am – 7 pm |
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