Spruce Goose

Casual Dinning across the road from Lyall Bay Beach, looking out to the ocean, people swimming, and dog friendly end of the beach. Can sit outside at casual wooden tables, painted nice bright tables. Can sit inside or out. Good selection of food, non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks. Dine inside or out.

Such a perfect location to stop for a bite to eat before dropping someone to the airport without panicking about traffic and being late for a flight. We stopped in for morning tea, looking for a scone or small savoury but there wasn't any, so our group of three had to make do with a stale muffin, toast and salt and pepper squid. The squid was excellent as was the toast which came with marmalade and peanut butter. But more variety of non sweet stuff to chose from would be good. People like a good scone for morning tea! The waitress was too quick to clear our plates when half of us were still eating and she butted into a deep conversation. Some more careful consideration before rushing to clear plates would be appreciated. We will be back though as always enjoy a meal here.

Being a bit of an aeroplane fanatic, this is the perfect spot for a bite and a drink. While the weather was a bit stormy and the sea was choppy, this was a perfect spot to enjoy a hot drink and breakfast. As per usual, drink orders were taken first. Coffees and Teas all around! The coffee was very good, the flat white smooth and creamy, hot and steamy! Watching the surfers waiting for their next breaker, we all ordered our food. 3 of us ordered Eggs Benedict, and one ordered the Waffles. The eggs were cooked perfectly, exploding onto the toast when cut with the knife. The hollandaise was light, slightly acidic, and the perfect compliment to the plate. The bacon was nice and crispy, and I loved the ciabata toast, well toasted. The waffles were a treat, covered in syrup and a delicious cinnamon cream. The waffles had a nice crispy coating, and all went down a treat. To top it all off, the prices were incredible, at around $20 per person. So a delicious breakfast, lovely drinks, and the pleasure of watching the planes come and go all while the ocean churns away in the background. It doesn't get much better than that!