Lillipad Cafe

We ordered the bruschetta on Turkish bread and a turkey sandwich with cranberry spread on Turkish bread. The dishes were full of flavor. I highly recommend an iced latte on ice. They serve great tasting espresso. Minus one star because the eating area seems grungy inside. In fairness, Lillipad leases the space and kitchen inside a dive bar.

While wandering, we found this tasty spot for breakfast. We split the hearty breakfast burrito with chorizo and the delicious crepes! I had an iced chai latte and my friend enjoyed an iced mocha with coconut icecream and whipped cream which was verrryyy good. Service was great 👍. They have indoor or outdoor sitting. They have great options for vegetarian or vegans too.

Food excellent, the toast is crispy and already evenly buttered when served which is impressive. Mexican twist in many menu items which is unusual for an Australian restaurant.

Guys, the steak had zero seasonings, I didn't expect thyme or rosemary but maybe some salt and pepper ?!?😭 no seasonings over the veggies or cheese, just some flat pesto at the bottom. GENUINELY it was so bland and not worth it, even with the portion sizes, it's just eating texture with no taste. Please, get a new menu, you changed locations in Cairns so we thought maybe it will taste different this time 😭😓 ALSO, the server huffed and rolled his eyes at my mum when she asked for takeaway, like bro?!? (couldn't even finish it)

Food was prepared well and exactly as described in menu. Generous servings for the price. We ordered a mocha coffee which was great too. Nice area for breakfast in Cairns.

I find the rating and praise of this place pretty confusing. As other reviews have mentioned the wait for food is very long. I’m not sure how it would take an hour for some pancakes and a “shakshuka”. The coffee and juice were great, probably the best we had in Cairns. The pancakes were fresh and tasty. I’m very confused about the shakshuka, it’s not like any shakshuka recipes I have seen or like any I have ordered. It was tasty but I would describe it more like a chickpea curry with a side of sunny side up eggs. Overall, I would order a coffee or juice from them, but I don’t have all day to wait for a meal from these guys.

I ordered the Paris-Style Eggs with a side of sautéed mushrooms, along with two lattes. The portion size was generous, and the hint of melted blue cheese in the sauce added a unique touch. However, the presentation of the dish left something to be desired. The ingredients—tomato, spinach, asparagus, and capsicum—were all mixed together, giving the plate a somewhat messy appearance. The baked potato was unfortunately soft and soggy, not to my taste. The lattes were just okay, nothing particularly special. Additionally, the interior of the café was a bit dark and could have been cleaner. Despite these points, I still enjoyed my breakfast overall.

Lillipad new location! Everything was delightful. The front is doggo friendly with shade and lovely breezes. The food is wonderful and generous 😊👍 nacho approved