The Fat Goanna
242 Reviews
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- Tuesday7 AM–4 PM
- Wednesday7 AM–4 PM
- Thursday7 AM–4 PM
- Friday7 AM–4 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
- Monday7 AM–4 PM
About the Business
The Fat Goanna Cafe and Bar |
Contacts
Website
Call Us
+61262479111
Shop 1/23 Brindabella Cct, Pialligo ACT 2609
Hours
- Tuesday7 AM–4 PM
- Wednesday7 AM–4 PM
- Thursday7 AM–4 PM
- Friday7 AM–4 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
- Monday7 AM–4 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Mobile payments
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Delivery
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Spirits
- Wine
- Casual
- Groups
- Takeaway
- Cocktails
- Happy-hour drinks
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Vegetarian options
- Catering
- Fast service
- Quick bite
Recommended Reviews
Cathy Smith
22.10.2023
The Fat Goanna
Been to this cafe a few times before to meet colleagues over a coffee. The last few times we met there at 11.30am, no problems. On our most recent visit, I got there a bit earlier than the others so went ahead & ordered my coffee. The guy tells me I need to have it takeaway or go outside as it’s lunch time, their busy time. Most tables inside & out were available at this point so I was very surprised & thought he was kidding. Apparently not. I pointed out that I was a paying customer & that I was meeting others as well who will be paying customers. He just repeated that it’s their busy period & asked for my order again (which turned out to be the wrong size but whatever). I went ahead & sat at one of several available tables. Couldn’t exactly go anywhere else at that point as I’d prearranged to meet there. When the waitress brought my coffee, she too said it’s their busy time and I’d have to vacate the table! I advised her that her colleague had already mentioned this (felt like badgering at this point) & that we’ll go somewhere else in future. As she walked away, she muttered something like ‘we won’t serve you’! How rude. We finished our meeting at 12 and, lo and behold, there were still plenty of tables available even though it was their ‘busy period’! Look, I get that cafes have gone through hard times & still struggle now but to unnecessarily ostracise customers when it wasn’t actually busy at the time we were there makes no business sense whatsoever. See another similar comment here & the owner’s response clearly stating their unreasonable position that if you don’t order food, you’re not welcome to sit down! I do not recommend this place
Kevin Jago
07.10.2023
The Fat Goanna
Our weekly breakfast. Staff are incredible and like to have fun. Enjoyable atmosphere and delicious food served with a smile. Hope to continue going there weekly for sometime to come.
Zachary Barr
24.09.2023
The Fat Goanna
Incredibly rude staff. We were commanded to leave because we weren’t getting food after ordering drinks, even though the place was not even half full. Lady had a go at us that we’d been told before about the table service, even though it was the first time we’d been here. The glass was dirty with grime on the side!Also a complete lack of vegan options. Not even a vegan option on any of the vegetarian dishes. Shocking!In response to the owners response: Vegan is not the same as vegetarian. We did ask about the vegan options after sitting down, not after we were leaving. I understand the argument about lunch revenue but considering the place wasn’t even half full I don’t think it warranted the harsh reception we received from your staff.We certainly didn’t want to talk about the dirty glass after we reception we already got.
Kel R
15.09.2023
The Fat Goanna
Yeah a good place to eat. Staff are pleasant and accommodating. The use of a robot to serve food is quite cool. The only negative I have is having had two different burgers over a period of two months, both have been good, on both occasions I felt could have received more chips. A minor issue to be sure.
Peter Gordon
14.09.2023
The Fat Goanna
Great food and service… I highly recommend this cafe.
Peter Swift
21.08.2023
The Fat Goanna
Great food, really friendly staff and competitive prices. Just seeing the automated robot waiter/waitress do their thing is worth a visit.
Dianne Blakey
29.07.2023
The Fat Goanna
Waiters were very friendly and efficient and the mechanical waiter was amazing. Forget to pay and a waiter came out to remind us and he was so lovely about it. Food was ok but I've had better from their. Going back in about a months time.
Sitivi Sooaemalelagi
29.07.2023
The Fat Goanna
Awesome staff and hospitality. Their menu is really good. Well cooked meals that serve not only lunch but breakfast as well. Best chai latte here as well!
Cris O
25.07.2023
The Fat Goanna
I recently had lunch and I really enjoyed the chicken and pumpkin risotto. It was perfect!
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Shop 1/23 Brindabella Cct, Pialligo ACT 2609
The Fat Goanna