laneway espresso dromana

only critism is the layout and figuring out how to get a table. it's tucked around the corner upon entry. aside from that food was amazing andgreatportion sizes. coffee was also great. staff were friendly and attentive. definitely coming here again when i am on the area.

located directly across the beach this little coffee shop is a hidden gem. i am lucky enough to live locally to here and visit it frequently during the week when its not holiday season. weekends and holiday season expect to queues as this gets really busy. there is no table service however food is delivered to you . all the bakery goods are made in house and they have an extensive brunch menu. the smashed avo is my favourite and come hungry as the serves are big!greatcoffee and a good selection of fresh juices. my tip go mid week and off holiday season

best service andgreatfood + coffee

situated directly across from the beach is the adorable laneway espresso cafe.
if you swipe to the end photo, this gives you an indication of the gorgeous vintage/antique atmosphere you will be immersed in.
you’ll be looking around in awe at the venue until your food comes out.

we ordered the pancakes and they were so light & fluffy! they were also layered with nutella 🤤 the caramelised banana was a beautiful addition, and the ratio of maple syrup to pancake was perfect!

we also got the heirloom avocado
i’d had this dish 3 years ago and it has always been one of my favourite smashed av dishes.
it was sogreatto see that nothing had changed
simple. faultless. delicious.

my tip: get a piece of cheesecake to go. life changing.

i also just want to mention how nice it was to be in a community where everyone wants to chat and have a laugh with you.
the staff were so beautiful and friendly.
it feels like home away from home ✨

wow. very interesting decor... every wall has something different to say!greatfood and service but i think they better start investing in diamond-edged knives because my spanakopita was impossible to cut.

did i mention the decor??

love the vibe of this place. the hip hop references. the antiques for sale.greatfood! don’t miss out on the croissant burger. haven’t had anything like it before!

would i return? if i was a local for sure as it seemed to be the best café for miles. in saying that it is not up to melbourne standards but they charge the same price.

laneway espresso dromana is a large café attached to an antique shop. there is a cute laneway outdoor area which i imagine would be amazing in summer, right opposite the beach. the cafe has quirky decor with no apparent unifying theme other than retro. it is pleasant and gives the place a warming eccentric feel. agreatplace for large groups, families and everything in between. if you like antics and alike its would begreatto be able to have a wonder through the shop before or after your meal.

the coffee came quick and was good especially if you were to compare to others in the area. we also ordered a juice which wasn’t fresh but from a bottle which is always slightly disappointing. our food ordered consisted of the old fashion bacon & eggs and the mediterranean breakfast.

the old fashion bacon & eggs was just that. two pieces of toast, with bacon and two eggs. simple! the bacon was definitely done in the oven and was a dark golden red - that's how bacon should be! the eggs were running and cooked well also. the mediterranean breakfast was something i haven’t seen anything like on a menu before. it was basically a greek salad on bread with eggs. that may seem gross to some people but my partner said it tasted pretty good so check out the images. overall both dishes were cooked and presented well however for the complexity of the meals and their ingredients it was a tad over priced.

service? would be better if you didn’t have to order at the counter…
wrap up: this place is a reasonable staple for brekkie in dromana.
hot tip: they have several newspapers to share around if you can grab one.

i got the roasted mushrooms on toast from this place and it was one of the best i've ever had, the atmosphere wasgreatas well. definately a place that my friends and i go for breakfast or lunch!!

my friend & i stumbled across laneway espresso after a night away in dromana. it’s agreatlittle cafe attached to an antique type shop. a cute laneway outdoor area which i imagine would be amazing in summer, right opposite the beach.

we ordered coffees & breakfasts which arrived really quickly even though it was pretty busy. the coffee was strong & both our dishes were delicious. they also have agreatrange of cakes along with take away options. the service was fast & friendly & i’ll definitely go back next time i’m in the area.

friendly staff who love their job.greatcoffee, especially the soy. cool vibe. gotta love this place. food is delicious as well so definitely grab a bite.

wonderful local cafe. the coffee is done with love and care, haven't failed yet.greatconsistency. the food is good and the service is friendly. the ordering is at the counter. when you arrive, grab a table, check the menu and put the order at the counter. something to be aware of. beyond that, enjoy!

we've been here a few times. the owner is welcoming and happy to share what he knows about the antiques he has on sale (some are not, much to our disappointment), and his staff makegreatcoffee and food. we always enjoy dropping in and having a coffee or a meal in the sunshine among the olive trees. a very unique space that maintains its commitment to good food and exceptional service.

my first introduction to the cafes of dromana left me with mixed feelings. the highlight of this place is easily the design. not only is it a cafe but it also features an antique furniture store, which i had to venture through to get to the cafe.
however the design does not make up for the reasonably average food. i ordered the smashed avo and was quite impressed by the focus on locally sourced ingredients. unfortunately this did not help a particularly bland meal. presentation was reasonably good too but it wasn't the most practical in my opinion.
and same goes for the coffee. the presentation was nice, particularly the use of a souvenir teaspoon. however the coffee itself was reasonably weak and too milky for my taste.
overall this place looksgreatbut looks are often a bit deceiving

reallygreatatmosphere, nice touch with the retro pieces and artwork. had the crispy bacon and scrambled eggs - excellent! what a difference the free range eggs make, definitely can taste the difference. a cafe that delivers on all fronts with really friendly, attentive and efficient staff and there seems to be lots of locals meaning the cafe has agreatreputation. will definitely be back!

went there for breakfast today. the decor is awesome and sent me back to my younger days. staff were all friendly and service was excellent. old time scrambled eggs and bacon.greatmeal. good value. don't forgetgreatmilkshakes as well. sorry