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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 1758 reviews

What User doesn't like about the retro vibe:
Not a cafe for people looking for good coffee or food this cafe clearly serves a purpose for older locals to socialise so I would not recommend for visitors to Port Elliot to visit. Its menu features basic items that don't feature any local produce nor does it boost freshness or culinary delight. The coffee is poor, but the service seemed friendly enough. Might be a suitable choice for pensioners on a budget. View all feedback. What User likes about the retro vibe:
After our disappointing day out on the water and not seeing any Whales we traveled to Basham Beach, once we had seen the whales there, we headed back to Port Elliot and came across a lovely quaint place. The meals were fantastic, the service was one of the best we have had in a long time, the staff were friendly and very helpful and you immediately felt welcomed. If you want great food a lovely atmosphere take the ti... View all feedback.

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Menulist
4.4 ★ from 5 reviews

very good service and coffee we come once a month for coffee with friends, they also have hand made items for sale.

Often call into Port Elliot during winter time to have a look for the whales and enjoy a bit of wild weather along this bit of coast. Although Port Elliot is a...

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Another luncheon with the girls from work, along with their partners. Booked into the Retro Vibe Cafe at Port Elliot on the verandah outside looking down The St...

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We've visited the Retro Vibe several times on various bike rides from Goolwa and find the deck a fantastic place for a coffee and cake. Fast friendly service, c...

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Popped in part way back to Victor Harbor on a Victor Harbor to Goolwa round trip on our bikes. Second time in 12 months been there. Both times staff were warm a...

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INT Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1207 reviews
nateus
05.02.2024 - 00:48

Although the restaurant may not seem very inviting from the outside, don't let that deter you from trying their menu. Once inside, you'll be greeted with a char...

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Shane
05.02.2024 - 00:48

Friendly atmosphere and amazing staff. It bought back memories of the beach shack as a child : coffee was great and food was very reasonably priced and very gen...

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D
05.02.2024 - 00:48

Great cafe, it’s called Retro Vibe for a reason and is eclectic in look and feel. Food is great, staff are down to earth and always friendly. One of our regular...

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Lindz
05.02.2024 - 00:48

Absolutely outstanding food, tea was delicious. Service was brilliant and the Cafe was beautiful.

Keith
05.02.2024 - 00:48

There are many cafe choices in the Victor Harbor area, and Retro at Port Elliot is perhaps the most interesting, and today there was a very lovely young lady on...

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Google
4.7 ★ from 354 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 197 reviews

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