Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.5 out of 5
Very good | 491 reviews

What Taurean Osinski likes about Pipers by the Lake:
We had breakfast with a Ballarat friend at Pipers by the Lake. We used to live in Ballarat and Pipers was one of our favourite breakfast places. Pipers didn't disappoint. The coffee was wonderful, as were the Egg's Benedict Smoked Salmon, as well as the...Pancakes with Coconut Cream, Banana and Honey. The meals were beautiful. The service did take a little time but that was due to Pipers becoming full very quickly. P... View all feedback. What Emma Ward doesn't like about Pipers by the Lake:
few friends have coffee and eat. the coffee came after one. the waitress seemed very confused. I waited 35 minutes for my drink after the people were eating. had to ask twice, even though I first ordered. we've visited a lot, but. the service fails for many of the visits. View all feedback.

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Menulist
3.4 ★ from 5 reviews
Brionna
21.12.2017 - 12:31

Three stars is a generous rating - closer to 2.5. You can not fault the view, easy parking, surrounding atmosphere - perfect! The service was good -

Aryanna
21.12.2017 - 12:31

Great location and nice buildingFood was averageOrdered chicken Parma and bruschetta.

Dayton
21.12.2017 - 12:31

Fantastic views abound at this lakeside restaurantFood is good and the lunch menu is very affordable.

Shanie
20.11.2017 - 22:00

This Café is in a very special location in very close proximity to the Botanic Gardens, the trout hatchery, the tram sheds and the Saturday morning Farmers' Mar...

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Randy
20.11.2017 - 22:00

Pipers is a wonderful place to visit. Great menu and very friendly staff. We happened to visit the lake in the early afternoon of a bitterly cold Sunday. Follow...

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Piper's By The Lake in Ballarat has received a variety of reviews ranging from complaints about slow service and poor quality food to glowing recommendations for their atmosphere, staff, and delicious meals. Despite some negative feedback about long wait times and high prices, many customers have praised the lovely lake-side location, efficient service, and tasty dishes. With a mix of opinions, this restaurant seems to be a hit or miss for visitors, but those who have had a positive experience highly recommend it for a wonderful meal or relaxed outing by the lake.

Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 491 reviews

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