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| - First things first... You're on the island. Your day should be a leisurely exploration of outdoor space and not rushing around with timelines. So with that being said, yes, the service can be a bit slow here. But given there is literally only this or the Rectory Cafe to choose from on this stretch of the island, it should be no surprise the place gets busy and servers may be more tied up that one would hope... So my advice is to chill out and take this in stride rather than being impatient.
Once you get past any initial wait for a table and then subsequent wait for the waitress to actually tend to your table, things will turn around. The food is good (burger and fries for $15 was a very satisfying lunch, and nothing on the menu is over $18), the beer is reasonably priced ($6.50 + tax for a craft pint of Mill Street or Sidelaunch beers), and the atmosphere is lovely.
Also, to correct the review below - there are washrooms, they are around the back of the place near the lawn bowling.
If you're really impatient, just go to the takeout section. While the menu is different and it can also get busy, they do seem to work through the line pretty efficiently. Otherwise, take your time, chill out and enjoy your day with a stop into the Island Cafe.
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