On-Lake Cafe
A lovely lakeside cafe at Barton in Canberra with a 4.2 rating across 613 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
On-Lake Cafe sits at Bowen Park on Bowen Drive in Barton, by Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra. With 613 reviews behind its 4.2 rating, it has built a strong following.
The appeal is a relaxed cafe in a lovely lakeside location — somewhere to settle in for breakfast, brunch or a coffee with lovely views over the lake. Its position by Lake Burley Griffin, close to the city and the national institutions, 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- Monday
- 06:30 – 15:30
- TuesdayToday
- 06:30 – 15:30
- Wednesday
- 06:30 – 15:30
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 15:30
- Friday
- 06:30 – 15:30
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 16:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 16:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 68
- Popularity
- 84
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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