Zesty Lemon Cafe — Restaurant in Greater Brisbane

Breakfast Bliss at Zesty Lemon – Deception Bay

Nestled along the scenic waterfront of Moreton Bay, Zesty Lemon Café is a charming spot that delivers more than just a pretty view—it serves up a breakfast worth waking up for.

I opted for the poached eggs with mushroom, tomato, and rosti, paired with a refreshing blood orange drink. The eggs were perfectly cooked, the mushrooms earthy and tender, and the rosti had that golden crisp that makes you pause between bites just to savor it. Everything was beautifully plated and tasted as fresh as it looked.

The café prides itself on using free-range eggs, locally sourced breads and small goods, and offers gluten-free and vegan options, which is a thoughtful touch for diverse dietary needs. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with both indoor and outdoor seating available. Staff are friendly and attentive, and the service is consistently praised by locals and visitors alikeRestaurant Guru.

💬 Final Thoughts: Whether you're a local or just passing through, Zesty Lemon is a standout breakfast destination. Come for the food, stay for the view—and maybe grab a slice of their homemade...

First time here today thought I would try because of the great reviews. Coffee was great food was prepared quickly and staff were friendly. My only gripe is the food I ordered just wasn’t great:/ hard to pinpoint exactly what was wrong but just seemed abit tasteless even though the presentation was nice. I always order a large breakfast and always finish the whole meal but this time I just picked and mainly ate because I didn’t want to waste $19. Probably a 1/3 of my meal I left as it just wasn’t enjoyable unfortunately. I don’t know if maybe it’s a different chef but my friend came the week earlier and said that her food was fantastic but this time she also didn’t really enjoy it and left most of it. Plus excuse the graphic comment I’m about to make but I also got the runs 1/2 hour after leaving and that’s all I had eaten that morning.. I honestly don’t really want to try again as it’s left my high expectations very diminished now. Maybe just check the food handling and replacing of oil in the kitchen and hygiene...

We just shifted in the area and met the owner Craige ex Army (Thanks for your service mate). My wife Sue tried the lemon and raspberry cake and I tried the Lemon slice and we both agreed they were the best cakes we have experienced for some time. The friendly staff were amazing esp Aaliyah who was great and so professional and open to speak with us as we asked questions. Its hard to find people who give a few minutes to chat esp new people in the area. We found the same with the owner Craige. We didnt get to meet his partner Vanessa who is the peron behind the scenes who makes all the amazing cakes. 😲 So nice and the coffee was great not bitter just right. As a new person to Dbay and live cafes and coffee I must say after living in redlands for over 23 years their cafe leaves a lot of them for dead. You must go amd enjoy the great food and friendly staff and great atmosphere. They close at 2pm so get there early. You wont be...