HOTA Cafe

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   Karen

   Gold Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was delicious and great value, and the wines available were excellent, too. Paul and other staff members could not have been more hospitable. Thanks for a lovely meal and experience.
   

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   Heather

   Gold Coast

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 10, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   It was a hot day, so had changed our booking to inside. A group of 7, ordering different dishes and every one of us were very impressed with our food. Disappointed cash is not accepted. I would have happily gone again, except for the NO CASH ACCEPTED.
   

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   Bev

   Gold Coast

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our booking went smoothly when the place was very busy. The service was excellent and the sandwich was delicious. Thanks 🤩
   

   HOTA CafeResponded on November 13, 2024

   Hi Bev, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely 5-star review! We greatly appreciate it. Hoping to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
   

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   Lynne

   Gold Coast

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 20, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Lunch before show at HOTA, the Cafe was crowded but we were served surprisingly quickly. My fish and chips was OK,chips very highly salted and fish is a bit overcooked. My friend had the Buddha bowl with chicken and said it was delicious. Prices not too bad. We would come again
   

   HOTA CafeResponded on November 13, 2024

   Hi Lynne, Thank you very much for visiting our Cafe and kindly leaving a review! Very happy to hear that your meals arrived promptly and that you would return. I will pass on your comments about the fish and chips to our chef. Looking forwards to welcoming you back again soon! Warm regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
   

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   Lisa

   Brisbane

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on October 20, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely food, casual and relaxed atmosphere and don't be fooled by what appears to be limited choices on the menu - there is also a cabinet full of wraps, more options on QR code menu and smoothies available on request
   

   HOTA CafeResponded on November 13, 2024

   Hi Lisa, Thank you very much for your review! And yes! Our cabinet is always packed with delicious sweet and savory options throughout the day! We hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
   

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   Sharon

   Gold Coast

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 12, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely staff who were very accommodating. Food was nicely presented and tasty. The weather turned nasty just as we arrived so that affected the ambience and perhaps turned potential guests away, but we had a fabulous pre show meal and drinks. We will be back.
   

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   Catherine

   New Zealand

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on September 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   A very enjoyable experience, with delicious food, prompt, efficient and pleasant staff. Noisy though on covered deck and a bit chilly. We loved our margarita cocktails and would come back for those.
   

   HOTA CafeResponded on September 13, 2024

   Hi Catherine, Thank you so much for your kind review! We very much appreciate you taking the time to provide such lovely feedback. We hope to welcome you back again very soon! Warm regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
   

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   Maureen

   Gold Coast

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 6, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Waited 45 minutes for food from the display cabinet. We were told this would be faster than ordering from the menu. 2 croissants came within 20 minutes and were cold.
   

   HOTA CafeResponded on September 13, 2024

   Hi Maureen, Thank you for taking time provide feedback. May I offer my sincerest apologies for the wait times on your food and that your croissants were not to prepared to your desired temperature. Certain cabinet items (that are not toasted or ready to eat) are prepared in our kitchen. That evening, we faced several staffing challenges that created a significant hurdle for our team. However, I want to emphasize that this is not an excuse for the disappointed experienced by your party on this occasion. I very much hope that you that you will give us another chance to show you the true quality of our restaurant. Please see private reply. Thank you and kind regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
   

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   Debbie

   Gold Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Enjoyable, comfortable experience at affordable rates. Very popular so know that with so many patrons to attend to, they only have 2 hands each SO be patient & relax.
   

   HOTA CafeResponded on August 31, 2024

   Hi Debbie, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We very much appreciate your comments. Hoping to welcome you back again very soon! Warm Regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    The food was excellent here. It was a very busy time, and the staff were working hard getting the orders out. The only disappointing part of the experience was that I wasn't able to order the Reuben sandwich, as it wasn't listed on the menu that came up when I scanned the QR code at the table, even though it was listed on the paper menu. The only other choice would have been to join the long line of people ordering at the counter, but I didn't want to delay our order as we had a performance to go to after lunch. I therefore ordered something else, and it was delicious.
    

    HOTA CafeResponded on July 13, 2024

    Hi There, Thank you very much for your kind review. My apologies regarding the Reuben. I suspect that we would have taken this option off of the QR menu as we had temporarily sold out. Though I am sorry that you were not able to order via the app. Hope to see you again soon. Warm regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
    

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