Piknik

1195 Queenscliff Rd, Swan Bay VIC 3225, Australia
+61 3 5258 5155
$$$ Cafe
(187 Reviews)
Price Range $20–40

Welcome to Piknik, a charming café nestled at 1195 Queenscliff Rd, Swan Bay VIC 3225, Australia. This delightful spot is not just a café; it's a gathering place that radiates warmth and a sense of community.

Piknik boasts a menu filled with seasonal, simple, yet expertly crafted dishes. From the tantalizing spicy scrambled eggs to decadent butterscotch French crepes, every dish is a celebration of flavor and freshness. Imagine sinking your teeth into a fluffy scrambled egg, perfectly spiced, complemented with crispy bacon; or indulging in the sweet, rich layers of a French crepe, glistening with butterscotch sauce. Patrons rave about the bakery offerings too, with scrumptious homemade breads and cakes that beckon you to take a bite.

The ambiance at Piknik is cozy and inviting, with a rustic charm that enchants every visitor. As you step inside, you can feel the care that has gone into creating this space, from the vintage elements of the old servo to the warmth of the open fire, providing comfort during cooler days. The outdoor covered area is perfect for basking in sunshine, making it an ideal location for any time of year. Customer Megan Ryan captures this sentiment beautifully, stating, "Outdoor covered area with sun streaming in or heat from fireplace is perfect year round."

The friendly young team at Piknik, with Denise at the helm as the heart of the café, ensures that you are treated like family. The service is characterized by genuine warmth, and you can expect attentive staff who greet you with a smile, making your dining experience all the more enjoyable. Like customer Meg Alizzi remarked, "The food is ALWAYS fabulous, with loads of personality."

Moreover, Piknik isn't just about dining; it offers an impressive selection of local wines, homemade preserves, and artisanal products for you to take home. You'll find a delightful range that speaks to the essence of the region and complements the café's homemade ethos.

In short, Piknik is more than a place to eat; it’s an experience filled with flavor, comfort, and friendliness. Whether you’re catching up with friends over coffee, enjoying a peaceful breakfast, or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this café has something special waiting for you. Don’t miss out on this local treasure – your taste buds will thank you!

To plan your visit, you can contact Piknik at +61 3 5258 5155.

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fireplace
Serves great coffee
Has great tea selection
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Brunch reservations recommended
Lunch reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Thursday

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Friday

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Saturday

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Sunday

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

187 Reviews
Meg Alizzi

30 Sep 2025

A well overdue review! This place is the BOMB. My family come here on rotation every few weeks. The food is ALWAYS fabulous, with a young team who are just lovely. Service is consistently great, informal, gentle and with loads of personality. Denise is the heart and soul of Piknik, she is 100% gold. Piknik also has a great service offer of wines, homemade cakes, preserves, breads and great coffee. An eclectic setting wraps it up into a beautiful bow. Long may they reign on Swan Bay rd x

Dave

18 Sep 2025

A beautiful rustic venue where you can watch the world go by. Friendly attentive staff and lovely range of meals available. Daughter and I enjoyed a quiet breakfast here of spicy scrambled and bacon whilst she had butterscotch French crepes. All well prepared and have earmarked some other menu items for our next visit. Would recommend.

Tony Spencer

15 Aug 2025

Stopped in at this old servo for lunch PIKNIK came highly recommended and it was easy to see why. Excellent food, friendly service and a great selection of wines. Grabbed loaf of beautiful bread while we were there.

Megan Ryan

09 Aug 2025

Fabulous rustic old servo now doing casual dining. Seasonal simple but beautifully executed food, friendly helpful staff. Bread and cakes made in site. Outdoor covered area with sun streaming in or heat from fireplace is perfect year round Beautiful wine and relishes etc available to purchase. Plenty to love about this one. One of our favourite locals.

Matt Gibbs

08 Aug 2025

Piknik is right up there in my favourite ever cafes on the Bellarine, having lived almost 3 decades in this wonderful part of the world. Super cosy vibes and wonderful rain, hail or shine with the enclosed front area and its open fire being the pick of the places to sit. Their menu is simple and effective – I don't think it's changed much in years but that is for good reason as it is so damn tasty, whether it's savoury or sweet that you're after. They also do great takeaway coffees and as the only option on Queenscliff Road they have a monopoly on that service! I only wish they were open more days of the week. Keep up the good work.

aussienick01 A

07 Jul 2025

Piknik is the best cafe in the entire area, without a doubt beating out all the competitors. The Salmon special is one the most tasty dishes I've ever had, the citrus yoghurt coating with honey and lemon pairs perfectly with the mint and other herbs bringing the rice to life and leaving you scraping the plate for everything and taking another bite before you can even swallow. The busy atmosphere during the holiday periods makes you happy to know a place as remote as it is gets nice and busy with such excellent service especially from the one named Belle. I will without a doubt be returning with more customers to come along to share the experience. And be sure to leave with a croissant from the freshly baked pastry area.

Divya Djk

05 Jul 2025

Delicious food, one of the best coffees in the area. I am not a big fan if tofu but the scrambled tofu was to die for! Definitely recommend.

Liz Weston

28 Jun 2025

A great place with excellent food that is not the standard run of the mill fare. Well priced and great service. Friendly and welcoming

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