Mendl's - Cowes

This is a lovely space with a funky, inviting and modern feel, next door to a gorgeous art gallery.I feel that their menu is really limited (banquettes only). They did have some interesting salads but I was told these have been taken off the menu due to lack of demand. The banquettes I have eaten their are delicious but I think the owners undersell their menu items and need to make things sound a bit more tantalising. For example when they were doing salads they had one just called "tuna salad". Not very inspiring but when it came out it was a gorgeous blend of seeds, fresh herbs, tuna and lots of lovely, tasty things. How about being a bit more descriptive, then you may sell more salads. I'd like to see this place do well and with more experienced management I really think it could. Please give me a mug of coffee when I want one. I resent having to pay for 2 small cups to get my coffee hit. That said, their coffee is very good. They also have a great outside courtyard but it could benefit from a bit more shade in summer. Come on guys. You're nearly there.

They are always so friendly, love to chat and make great recommendations about their specialty featured coffees and teas. They have expanded their range of lunch options and their cakes are always 'to die for'. A visit to Philip Island is not an option without a stop at Mendl's

Only wish that Mendl's was at the bridge end of Phillip Island and then I would be able to enjoy their coffee more often. Great coffee, great cakes and great service. Highly recommend making the effort to go that little bit further out of the Cowes main area, you won't be disappointed.

Enjoyed the coffee and the atmosphere in Mendl's then went into the Gallery. We were followed around by the owner, everywhere went, as if she was afraid we were going to steal some of the over priced and substandard Artwork , that she had on display. She had the gall to ask us if we intended to buy, suggesting that it was time for us to go. Guess she did not like Bikers lol. Won't be going back to be treated like a criminal again. People and their perceptions!

Popped in today at lunch time for great croque monsieurs and cappuccinos followed by a look around the gallery next door, came away with a little memento of our trip to Phillip Island. Recommend a visit to both places.