Our Coledale Cafe
Nestled along the scenic 748 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Saltie Dog Cafe Coledale proudly stands as a beacon of culinary delight in Coledale, a charming coastal village known for its picturesque beaches and vibrant arts community. The cafe’s prime location offers locals and visitors a unique blend of seaside serenity and cultural richness, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely breakfast or a relaxing afternoon. With a backdrop of lush, rolling hills and the soothing sounds of the ocean, Saltie Dog Cafe enhances the Coledale experience by providing a warm, inviting space where community and culture converge over expertly crafted crepes and the finest, freshly roasted coffee.
Top Rated Cafe Coledale
EXCELLENTTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I came here for lunch with my wife and our dog, and we had a fantastic experience! The savory crepe “The Big Boss” had a beautifully thick and crispy crust, with fresh and flavorful ingredients inside – absolutely delicious. The sweet crepe “Berrylicious” was just as good, with fresh fruits and the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Both the coffee and tea were also great. The service was outstanding – the owner and staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The shop also has a variety of dog treats and ice cream for furry friends. Our dog Luna loved the peanut butter-flavored Doglato – she gave it a big paws-up! The location is peaceful, with easy parking, making it a perfect spot to relax and recharge after a visit to Sea Cliff Bridge. Highly recommend this place!
Owner's reply
Thank you Tommy for your comments looking forward to seeing you againTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome jointTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Erstmals herzhafte Crêpes gegessen. Lecker. Toller flat white. Ganz netter InhaberTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Edit: No claim of 'secret listening devices' was ever made. Threatening legal action towards a person as a scare tatic for sharing a review isn't just unprofessional -it speaks volumes about the business and its approach to criticism The food at Saltie Dog Coledale is generally good, and the service often receives positive attention. However, I’ve had concerns based on both personal experience and the owner's public responses to other reviews. Firstly, surveillance inside the venue is something potential customers and staff should be aware of. In past review replies, the owner has stated things like: “I have viewed the footage of your visit to Saltie Dog, I also have watched the making of the Prawn Mornay Crepe.” aswell as 'After you finished she asked where you happy and the Gentleman said yes thanks'. I found it odd that the owner, in public replies to some reviews, refers to exact moments like when a customer sat down, what they said, or what they did seconds later. It feels overly detailed — almost like the entire visit was monitored moment-by-moment, seemingly to passive - aggressively defend against even general critism. While security footage is common, the way it’s used and shared publicly made me feel uneasy and has made me reconsider visiting again. Secondly, I was offered a trial shift that lasted several hours, during which I performed regular kitchen duties. I was not paid for this time, after being told I had got the job, I reached out multiple times, however one day the owner never contacted me again, with no explanation. According to the Fair Work Ombudsman: “Any period beyond what is reasonably required to demonstrate the skills required for the job must be paid at the appropriate minimum rate of pay.” For a task like dishwashing, two hours is more than enough time to assess someone's ability. Anything beyond that starts to feel exploitative. I’m sharing this so others can make an informed choice—both as customers and as potential employees.
Owner's reply
Happy thank you for removi ng acquisitions of listening to customers conversations through secret listening devices. In order to improve if required or understand a very negative review watching a vist on the cameras i feel is important. Although the camera in the corner does zoom in it still gives you enough idea on issues or how we can improve. Lucky it has only happened twice now in over around 100,000 customers as I barely have time to watch one visit .. its sad you have a genuine dislike for us and couldnt accept our initial apology of potentially forgeting your details re getting you to a dew shifts Dear Happy as requested below please remove the defamatory remarks as to invasion of customers privacy .. the next steps will be legal steps Hi Happy Firstly, regarding the comments as to Audio Surveillance in the Cafe - please remove this Immediately - Your assumption is completely incorrect. Did you consider I may have questioned the staff member as to the conversation that took place. Our technology partner is AST Technology you are welcome to contact them or come into the Cafe and check our system. Nathan who lives in Coledale looks after it. I am lost for words trying to defend any other use of the camera in a inappropriate way. Now regarding your shift - did you simply think it could be a mistake. We trial kitchen people on a Saturday or Sunday. They are our busiest days after working two fifteen hours days. I am lucky to be able to remember details of the days. For that reason I always say to text me and in the days to follow I will take stock of the shifts and action the next steps. I have 26 casual staff - I may have just forgotten or lost your number. The weeks just go so fast. For that I apologise. I am battling to keep things together as small business is so hard. Why didn't you recontact me or come back and see me. Nobody is perfect, maybe it's just the quite time of the year and I just have too many staff at this moment in time but that may change in the coming weeks. Anyway, this doesn't achieve the right outcome - the best way is to contact a person when you feel like you have been unfairly treated. Its not always how it seems Regards Leigh 0412 499971Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great coffee and crepes.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Delicious apple pie crepe, highly recommendTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great crepes and good service. Live music on the Sunday we attended.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best crepes on the South Coast. The berrylicous is my personal favourite!Showing our latest reviewsVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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