Caffè al Lago
A well-regarded lakeside cafe at Gungahlin in Canberra with a 4.8 rating across 498 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Caffè al Lago brings a quality cafe to Phyllis Ashton Circuit in Gungahlin, a busy town centre in Canberra's growing north. A strong 4.8 rating across 498 reviews — a remarkable score for that many — marks it as a genuine standout.
The appeal is a consistently excellent cafe in a lovely lakeside setting — somewhere to settle in for breakfast, brunch or a coffee with a waterside outlook. Gungahlin's position, by the lake and close to the town centre, makes it an easy and pleasant stop.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and weekends can get busy. If you're after a particular dish or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly with the cafe before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 18:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 18:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 20:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 20:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 18:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 90
- Popularity
- 82
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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