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The Lemon Tree Karingal

Shop 1/110 Ashleigh Ave, Frankston VIC 3199, Australia

Recommended by 70 people

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Shop 1/110 Ashleigh Ave, Frankston VIC 3199, Australia

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+61 3 8743 0844
HoursMonday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Lemon Tree Karingal

This unpretentious strip-mall spot dishes out honest morning staples without the inner-city brunch markup. Walk in and you are greeted like an old mate—the kind of counter service where staff know faces and regulars linger over quick flat whites. Morning regulars lean hard on the salmon tower or the Mediterranean omelette, while the kitchen gladly turns out half-serves, gluten-free tweaks, and swaps to order. Plates hit the table piping hot and unvarnished, from pancake stacks topped with berries and cream to a hearty big breakfast anchored by bacon, eggs, and beans.

  • Flexible Kitchen Requests: Kitchen accommodates custom dish tweaks, half-serves, and gluten-free preferences without friction.
  • Accessible Morning Classics: Generous plates like the salmon tower, Mediterranean omelette, and big breakfast deliver solid value without hefty price tags.
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Why Diners Choose The Lemon Tree Karingal

Discover why locals choose The Lemon Tree Karingal for everyday breakfasts, relaxed family mornings, and genuine neighborhood connection.

  • Flexible Menu Modifications and Portions

    The kitchen accommodates dietary requirements and individual dining needs by preparing half-servings and modifying standard menu dishes on request.

    Gluten free options, they can change menu items, they can do half serves.

    Bibe C

  • Unpretentious Value and Generous Servings

    Classic breakfast staples and generous homestyle portions provide reliable satisfaction without the premium pricing of inner-city artisan cafes.

    it may not have the pizzazz of other fancier cafe closer to the city but I would probably prefer this place to them it just gets it right

    Brandan Murray

  • Welcoming for Multi-Generational Family Meals

    A comfortable, relaxed environment accommodates multi-generational family breakfasts spanning parents, children, and grandparents.

    Every time my hubby gets time off work we go for our Morning breakfast here. Ive taken my mum and now our oldest daughter.

    Michelle Cockerill

  • Reliable Group Dining and Gathering Spot

    The cafe handles group orders with ease, reliably serving coordinated breakfast orders across full tables with consistent quality.

    the group ordered the big breakfast, scrambled eggs and a bunch of other meals and they were all perfect.

    Aaron Woods

  • Familiar Neighborhood Banter and Warmth

    A warm, approachable front-of-house team engages regular diners in easy conversation to cultivate a friendly neighborhood atmosphere.

    Fantastic team that works here happy to chat and banter with regulars often, adding to the comfortable and warm atmosphere.

    Kel Benzie

  • Attentive and Uplifting Hospitality

    Staff maintain a genuinely attentive, smiling demeanor even during busy morning rushes, ensuring visitors feel immediately acknowledged.

    Always greeted with smiling faces and made to feel welcome. Staff are happy, even when busy will chat.

    Debbie

Reliable, freshly prepared neighborhood favorites praised by local regulars

  • Big Breakfast

    the group ordered the big breakfast, scrambled eggs and a bunch of other meals and they were all perfect.

    Aaron Woods

  • Salmon Tower

    the salmon tower is my fave brekky

    Aaron Woods

  • Toasted Roast Chicken and Avocado Sandwich

    I ordered a delicious toasted roast chicken and avocado sandwich, a hot chocolate and a late. All were amazing.

    teakay Jefferson

  • Pancake with Berries and Cream

    Quite reasonable prices (e.g. 6.95 for pancake with berries and cream- which was yummy!).

    June Gardiner

Before you head over

Practical advice on ordering modifications, seating, and holiday visits

  • Ask for half-serves and plate modifications

    The kitchen readily accommodates custom modifications, gluten-free options, and smaller half-serves for lighter appetites or children.

  • Convenient parking and group seating

    The shopping strip offers ample parking, indoor and outdoor seating, and large tables that comfortably accommodate family groups.

  • Confirm holiday operating hours

    Double-check trading hours directly before public holidays to avoid arriving when the cafe may be closed.

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