The General Cafe - Nowra

This is an excellent spot for lunch; the service is fantastic. The food is fresh and expertly prepared.

My first misstep was asking if I could have French fries with my eye fillet sandwich. I was told they didn’t have a frying device available, which was unexpected. My second mistake was requesting my eye fillet to be cooked medium rare. I was informed that wasn't possible and that the steak would be well-cooked and the best I’d ever tasted. Unfortunately, that turned out to be untrue; the steak was dry, overcooked, and excessively salty. I could only manage to eat half of the sandwich. The situation escalated when I mentioned my dissatisfaction to someone I believe was the owner while paying the bill. His reaction was quite hostile; he exclaimed that if I didn’t like the food, he didn’t want my money, and he literally threw my wife's payment back at us. She placed the money back on the counter, and we decided to leave. This unpleasant incident left my wife upset for the remainder of the day, and I can't recommend Cafe Bella based on this experience.

Great coffee, best home made almond croissants, lovely ambience, do your self a favour and drop in if passing by this beautiful little town. Service: Dine in Meal type: Other Price per person: A$20–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Toasted Croissant

Loved their Korean breakfast and coffee. The ladies who served us were really great and the choices are small but decent tasting. Good vegan and vegetarian option too. One small thing was the attitude we got from one of staff when I tried to order takeaway coffee in the mugs we always carry with us. First time ever was told they don’t like taller mugs because it’s a hassle. Based on their environmental view I would expect a different response. Would happily come here again for a meal or coffee. It’s a cosy and lovely cafe. Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price per person: A$40–60 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

My family and I were so excited to have brekkie here this morning. The coffee was good, the avo toast was yum and the actual cafe is gorgeous but the experience was ruined by the unnecessarily rude female owner. She treated us terribly the whole time which is not great for someone in a customer service role. We probably should’ve expected it when she was initially rude on the phone when we booked or when our friend had left the cafe the day before due to her rude attitude but her passive aggressive and plain rude comments were made worse by her telling my friend we owed $100 on our table once everyone had paid already left it was her mistake and she made no apology. All the other staff were so so happy and lovely. Overall, I will go to a different cafe next time. Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: A$40–60 Food: 4 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 5