Google Maps is turning 20 and is celebrating by revealing Australia's most reviewed places, including favourite food destinations! It’s a fascinating snapshot of what Aussies are craving and raving about right now, based on reviews…
Sydney's dishing up the most talked-about restaurant and ice cream, Brisbane's boasts the most reviewed cafe and Melbourne's reeling in the most reviewed fish and chips shop!
Here’s a summary of the most reviewed food-related places in Australia:
Most-Reviewed Restaurant:
Dosa Hut Indian Restaurant, Harris Park, NSW (14.4K reviews, 4.61 average rating)
According to Google Maps, people are craving Indian spice! Indian restaurants feature prominently in Australia's top 10 most-reviewed eateries on Google Maps, with Dosa Hut in Harris Park leading the pack boasting more than 14,000 reviews.
Harris Park is clearly a foodie attraction as it’s also home to Chatkazz, the second most-reviewed restaurant in the country! Sydney's Opera Bar, with its magnificent harbour views, has also earned its place as a must-visit dining destination, securing a spot in the top five most-reviewed restaurants in Australia.
Most-Reviewed Café:
Andonis Cafe & Bar, Yeerongpilly, NSW (8.2K reviews, 4.68 average rating)
People don't just want breakfast; they want a show. Brisbane's Andonis Cafe & Bar clearly boasts culinary creativity, earning the title of Australia's most-reviewed café. With Sydney's The Grounds of the City also ranking high, it shows that Aussie foodies crave a visually impressive setting to enjoy their coffee and smashed avo.
Most-Reviewed Fish and Chip Shop:
Charis Seafoods, Labrador, Qld (5.1K reviews, 4.05 average rating)
Haddock, cod, or barramundi – whatever your favourite, people clearly can't resist fish and chips by the beach! Thousands have flocked to Google Maps to review the nation's best fish and chip shops, with Queensland's Charis Seafoods reeling in the top spot.
Most-Reviewed Ice Cream Shop:
Cow & The Moon, Enmore, NSW (3.4K reviews, 4.6 average rating)
Australia is a nation obsessed with ice cream, with some shops rivalling nightclub queues on a Friday night! Enmore's iconic Cow & The Moon takes the crown as Australia's most-reviewed ice cream shop, and of course, Messina gets a special mention, as the South Brisbane store scoops up the second spot.
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