Restaurant
Piknik
1195 Queenscliff Rd, Swan Bay VIC 3225, Australia
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1195 Queenscliff Rd, Swan Bay VIC 3225, Australia
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Housed in a rustic converted servo on Queenscliff Road, Piknik turns out scratch-made Bellarine dining with an artisan larder to match. Regulars head straight for the undercover patio—fully enclosed with weather screens and warmed by a crackling open fire—tucking into plates of spicy scrambled eggs or hearty reubens. Four-legged companions can stretch out beside the hearth while the kitchen plates up seasonal lunches. Before heading out, graze through the retail shelves for house-made relishes, seeded sourdough loaves, and bottles of local wine.
- Fireside all-weather patio: Undercover patio with dropdown weather screens, a wood-burning open fireplace, and space for dogs.
- Larder and bottle shop: House-made preserves, chutneys, fresh sourdough loaves, and regional wines to take home.
- Scratch-made brunch and lunch: Scratch cooking featuring seasonal plates, spicy scrambled eggs, and fresh baked goods.
What's On at Piknik
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Choose Piknik
Discover why locals and peninsula visitors make this rustic roadside cafe and larder their go-to dining stop.
Reliably Excellent Scratch-Made Dining
Dine on fresh, scratch-made breakfast and lunch dishes cooked with care, from signature spicy scrambled eggs to hearty house specials.
The food is always excellent. Always. The menu is fresh, thoughtful and has loads of variety to cater to all tastes.
Rebecca O'Brien Thoughtful and Accommodating Service
Enjoy prompt, attentive service and kitchen flexibility where dishes are personalized and tailored to diverse customer requests.
Instead the chef personally presented our meals on separate plates, because "we had a little time."
Patrick Howarth Cosy Fireside Outdoor Dining in Any Weather
Dine comfortably in any weather inside an undercover, dog-friendly outdoor space warmed by a crackling open wood fire.
Best to book especially if wanting the ‘outside’ section with wood burning open fire . (It’s undercover & has dropdown screens to protect from weather.
Diane Spartels Characterful Rustic Service Station Setting
Absorb relaxed coastal warmth and charm in a thoughtfully converted, historic roadside venue off the beaten track.
Fabulous rustic old servo now doing casual dining. Seasonal simple but beautifully executed food, friendly helpful staff.
Megan Ryan Take-Home Artisan Pantry and Preserves
Browse an extensive retail pantry stocked with freshly baked artisan bread, house-made jams, chutneys, and relishes to enjoy at home.
They had quite an extensive display of handmade preserves for sale too.
Emma Brennan On-Site Bottle Shop with Regional Wines
Pick up curated bottles of regional wine alongside your meal thanks to an integrated on-site retail bottle shop licence.
It's a cafe, restaurant, bottle shop and a larder with all their delicious preserves and relishes.
Ingrid Sutherland
Most popular items
Signature breakfast and lunch plates made fresh from scratch
Spicy scrambled eggs
The Spicy scrambled eggs was done well. Can definitely recommend this spot again.
George P Calamari and chorizo
Highly recommend the calamari and chorizo dish that smelled amazing and looked/tasted even better.
Christine Buckley Reuben
Service was attentive, food was great, I had the reuben and side slaw with a coffee.
Jacqui F Goats cheese tart
Great little place, really enjoyed the goats cheese tart with side salad, and would come back for more.
Jessica Dwery
Other favorites
Sweet treats, freshly baked goods, and specialty drinks to complement your visit
Chai latte
Stopped for a chai latte. It was the best I've had in ages, made with spices not the sugary powder! Served in a pot with honey on the side to sweeten if needed.
Alexandra OConnor Blueberry muffin
Picked up a loaf of seeded sourdough and the crunchiest, moistest blueberry muffin to go.
Diane Spartels Milkshakes
Food and coffee delicious and highly recommend the spicy eggs and milkshakes!!
John Jordan Butterscotch French crepes
Daughter and I enjoyed a quiet breakfast here of spicy scrambled and bacon whilst she had butterscotch French crepes. All well prepared
Dave
Beyond the menu
Memorable service moments and thoughtful details observed by guests
Individual Split-Plate Presentation
When guests decided to split a dish, the chef took the extra care to individually plate both portions because they had a little time to spare.
Birthday Candle Celebration
The team happily joined in birthday celebrations by delivering a fresh bakery muffin complete with a lit candle and joining in the singing.
Tailored Dietary Accommodation
Staff take deliberate steps to accommodate specific dietary requirements by leveraging their scratch cooking and custom-making dishes to suit.
Fireside Dog-Friendly Dining
The covered outdoor dining space welcomes four-legged family members right alongside the crackling open wood fire and protective drop-down screens.
Before you head over
Practical advice on reservations, dietary requests, and takeaway larder goods to get the most out of your visit.
Book Ahead for Peak Hours & Fireplace Seats
Piknik fills quickly during morning and midday rushes, especially if you hope to sit in the sheltered outdoor section near the open wood fire. Booking ahead ensures you secure a spot without a wait.
Ask Staff About Scratch-Made Dietary Adjustments
If dining with food sensitivities, speak directly with the team. The kitchen prepares dishes from scratch and accommodates specific dietary preferences readily.
Explore the Retail Larder and Bottleshop Before You Leave
Don't rush straight out after eating—browse the on-site pantry display for scratch-made relishes, jams, freshly baked sourdough loaves, and local takeaway wine to take home.
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