HOTA Cafe

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   Eva

   Gold Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A great place to have a meal before viewing a movie and visiting the art gallery.
   

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   Jackie

   Gold Coast

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We will most definitely be returning for lunch, it is such a lovely place, suitable for all occasions.
   

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   BRENDA

   Gold Coast

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 15 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was quick and friendly. Food was well presented and very tasty
   

   HOTA CafeResponded on 23 January 2025

   Hi Brenda, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We hope to welcome you back again very soon! Kind regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
   

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   christine

   Brisbane

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 14 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The booking process (with YOU) is strange. When I booked, it said NO vacancies inside, so I booked for outside with a request to change to inside if possible. While we were there, the inside was only SPARSELY used. Hardly anyone. So what is going on with your booking service. It seems to be quite inaccurate.
   

   HOTA CafeResponded on 23 January 2025

   Hi Christine, I am not entirely sure what has happened here with regards to your OpenTable Booking experience. My only explanation would be that your party exceeded 4 persons? There are only eight tables inside the Café. We can place together two sets of tables and create two tables for four - however, we are limited in accommodating larger groups inside. I have passed on your feedback to OpenTable with the request that they ensure parties of 1 to 4 always have the option to book inside the Cafe if we have tables available. I hope that you enjoyed your evening and we would love to welcome you back again soon! Thank you and kind regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
   

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   Karen

   Gold Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 22 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was delicious and great value, and the wines available were excellent, too. Paul and other staff members could not have been more hospitable. Thanks for a lovely meal and experience.
   

   HOTA CafeResponded on 11 January 2025

   Hi Karen, Thank you so much for this review! We greatly appreciate you taking the time to offer such lovely feedback. We very much look forwards to welcoming you back again soon! Kind regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
   

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   Heather

   Gold Coast

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   It was a hot day, so had changed our booking to inside. A group of 7, ordering different dishes and every one of us were very impressed with our food. Disappointed cash is not accepted. I would have happily gone again, except for the NO CASH ACCEPTED.
   

   HOTA CafeResponded on 11 January 2025

   Hi Heather, Thank you for taking the time to review and for your wonderful feedback on our food offerings. I apologize if HOTA's cashless policy caused you any inconvenience. I have passed on your feedback. We hope that you return and would very much look forwards to welcoming you again. Kind regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
   

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   Bev

   Gold Coast

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 20 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our booking went smoothly when the place was very busy. The service was excellent and the sandwich was delicious. Thanks 🤩
   

   HOTA CafeResponded on 13 November 2024

   Hi Bev, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely 5-star review! We greatly appreciate it. Hoping to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
   

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   Lynne

   Gold Coast

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 20 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Lunch before show at HOTA, the Cafe was crowded but we were served surprisingly quickly. My fish and chips was OK,chips very highly salted and fish is a bit overcooked. My friend had the Buddha bowl with chicken and said it was delicious. Prices not too bad. We would come again
   

   HOTA CafeResponded on 13 November 2024

   Hi Lynne, Thank you very much for visiting our Cafe and kindly leaving a review! Very happy to hear that your meals arrived promptly and that you would return. I will pass on your comments about the fish and chips to our chef. Looking forwards to welcoming you back again soon! Warm regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
   

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   Lisa

   Brisbane

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 20 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely food, casual and relaxed atmosphere and don't be fooled by what appears to be limited choices on the menu - there is also a cabinet full of wraps, more options on QR code menu and smoothies available on request
   

   HOTA CafeResponded on 13 November 2024

   Hi Lisa, Thank you very much for your review! And yes! Our cabinet is always packed with delicious sweet and savory options throughout the day! We hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, Paul HOTA Cafe and Bar Manager
   

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    Sharon

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Lovely staff who were very accommodating. Food was nicely presented and tasty. The weather turned nasty just as we arrived so that affected the ambience and perhaps turned potential guests away, but we had a fabulous pre show meal and drinks. We will be back.
    

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