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The Lonely Tree Cafe
Review
About
The Lonely Tree Café is a social enterprise with the goal to obtain profits to help finance the social projects of the Apostolic Prefecture of Battambang. The projects we support cover a wide range of humanitarian aid including education, support for the disabled, healthcare and preservation of Cambodian cultural heritage. At the Lonely Tree Café we give employment to underprivileged and disabled people: the staff consist of vulnerable youth and most of the products sold in the Lonely Tree Store are crafted by people with physical disabilities who are in permanent need.
Features
CUISINES
Cafe, European, Asian, Fusion, Cambodian
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Cash Only
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Wine and Beer
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Hours
Open until 10:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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4.5
474 reviews
Excellent
332
Very good
93
Average
31
Poor
10
Terrible
8
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Sandrine 03
Le Vernet124 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
Very nice restaurant in colonial style above a craft shop in
support for children with disabilities
The dishes are delicious for a good value for money and here you can find one of the few menus that offers desserts.
Well eaten and more for a good cause.
I highly recommend
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Written October 30, 2024
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IlaePa
Milan340 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
Super nice place with a heterogeneous soul, boutique on the ground floor and café on the first floor where you can enjoy cakes (delicious!!!), fresh juices, shakes in peace and relaxation...
It has a green soul that you don't expect in a country where plastic still wins, here the straw is made of steel.
The staff, as always in Cambodia, are very courteous and smiling and are also, unlike usual, efficient.
The place is supportive and supports the local community by also employing disabled workers.
Written August 30, 2023
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marcossino
Naples1904 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
In an honestly unpretentious town, with dusty streets when it doesn't rain or a latrine when it rains, this structure is located in the very famous (so to speak) pub street (three lights on and three deserted rooms in a street... see above) and perhaps the only place worth a review. On the ground floor there is a shop where the sales assistant doesn't shit you for anything, then a staircase leads to the room with a small terrace on the street above. Spanish menu with also decent chicken cordon blu and local cuisine although with little choice. The guys in the room are good and quick, in short it's worth it especially due to the lack of alternatives.
Written August 21, 2023
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Sfeltz
Birmingham11 contributions
Nov 2022 • friends
I hate writing bad reviews and it is a really nice setting here but not one for western tourists with dietary requirements. The staff do not speak very good English but confirmed the food I ordered had no cow’s milk and they would do my dish with no chicken.
They had to remake my food as it had chicken in and because it is dimly lit I ate some by accident when I do not eat meat. The food also definitely had dairy in as I am intolerant and have been really ill after eating it. It’s a real shame
Written November 17, 2022
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Ferienratte
Switzerland2185 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
In the shop where we first shopped, there was a woman in a wheelchair who was more unfriendly than we had ever experienced in Cambodia. In the café upstairs, the staff preferred to look at their cell phones rather than serve the customers. The Pad Thai didn't taste good either. It only gets three points because it is a nice place in itself and people with disabilities or from difficult backgrounds can get a job there, which we are happy to support. But definitely not like this anymore.
Written January 10, 2024
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Andy L
Ho Chi Minh City22 contributions
Jul 2022 • none
This is a haven of tranquility after a warm walk around anywhere here in Battambang. The setting is very relaxing, the staff are really friendly, the food is very good (big portions) and very reasonably priced, and their raison d'etre is inspiring. I would recommend this every day of the week.
Written July 14, 2022
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Michael
Greater Hobart3 contributions
Jan 2020 • friends
An Excellent Restaurant. If you are looking for a casual lunch with friends The Lonely Tree is the place to go too. Situated above their not for profit shop that supports artists and crafters from the Battambang region, The Lonely Tree Café’s vibe, menu, food and service are simply excellent.
The menu caters for everyone with our diverse tastes. the food is carefully and expertly prepared and the service is prompt and delivered with a sunny smile. Every request was handled with the utmost care and efficiency from the staff of local people. The price is very reasonable and would high recommend many a return visit. Would definitely go back again and again. Can not recommend highly enough.
Written January 24, 2020
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Alex H
Port St. Mary2587 contributions
Mar 2020 • couples
After reading the rave reviews about this place, we were very underwhelmed when we visited Lonely Tree Cafe.
Whether or not the reviews are skewed because they assist with a great cause in Cambodia could be a factor, but our experience didn’t blow us away.
We ordered two Chicken Pad Thai for $4.00 each as well as a 1.5L water for $1.50. The prices are reasonable, however the Pad Thai was so bland and flavourless, and to be quite honest it was a bit sloppy. We ate it because we were hungry but it wasn’t anything special at all, and we’ve had much better Pad Thai all over Asia.
Perhaps our experience was a one-off but we ate in so many other fantastic places in Battambang that I would recommend skipping this one.
Written March 2, 2020
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Alan Wedesweiler
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • friends
Wow. A Most Excellent Restaurant. We went looking for a casual lunch with friends and found The Lonely Tree and we sure were pleased we did find this place. Situated above their not for profit shop that supports artists and crafters from the Battambang region, The Lonely Tree Café’s vibe, menu, food and service are simply excellent.
The vibe is casual and laid back, the menu catering for everyone in our large and diverse group’s taste, the food is carefully and expertly prepared and the service is prompt and delivered with a sunny smile. Every request was handled with the utmost care and efficiency from the staff of local people. The price is very reasonable and this group will definitely be back again. Can not recommend highly enough.
Written January 15, 2020
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Reto Travels
Lachen60 contributions
Nov 2023 • friends
The restaurant is part of a project for the training of young people and people with disabilities. The cozy restaurant is located above the store with many products from social projects.
The menu includes both local and Spanish specialties. Let us explain how this came about.
Very friendly service and excellent cuisine. Really recommendable.
Written December 27, 2023
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Abbie
Melbourne112 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
After seeing recommendations online we had to visit.
We were the only people in there, and the waitresses were very attentive and their English was excellent! A very extensive menu, with something for everybody.
We went for the tuna salad & caesar salad, with a large Spanish omelette to share. All was delicious and so reasonably priced!
A little bit hidden away, but it makes it a hidden gem! You enter into the shop selling the most gorgeous items, and the entrance to the cafè is just up the stairs.
Written April 23, 2024
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steven d
5 contributions
Dec 2022 • none
Went there two nights out of three -because of the fantastic food and staff. Recommend the eggplant tapas, the cheese cake and mango smoothies. Well priced with quality food. Plus there is a great made local craft store downstairs.
Written December 19, 2022
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Bevan L
5 contributions
Dec 2022 • couples
Top service, top food, top prices and very cold beer. The restaurant itself was lovely with a great atmosphere and very clean. 100% would recommend to every traveller to make this your first choice in Battambang!
Written December 28, 2022
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Sean M
13 contributions
Feb 2020 • solo
Probably the most significant fact is that I had brunch here and then returned the same evening for supper. While the food is excellent and good value. It was the decor, ambiance and friendly service which made it stand out. It is set in a fascinating street. Set above a clothing / craft shop. The restaurant is decorated with an arty/cool/organic vibe with lovely photographs on the walls. The balcony is the prime spot.
The menu is a good mixture of Cambodian and western. The western has a Mediterranean and Mexican slant. There is good espresso coffee and draught beer. Perfect! Thank you!
Written February 10, 2020
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Jacobus V
69 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
What a gem! The combination of shop and restaurant is a winner. Products for sale in the shop is well sourced, good quality and well presented. The restaurant section of the building was beautifully restoured keeping the French caracter of the building. The staff very well trained and presented their service verh proffessionally. Food was good and affordable.
Written August 31, 2024
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