It feels so nice doesn’t it? A posh, fancy restaurant, costly exquisite food and expensive wine? You know what feels better? A cosy eatery to talk about nothing and everything under the sun with your sweetheart, family or just having a good time with your mates. Queenscliff General Store Café is then the place you need to be. The food and the service are warm and friendly. An atmosphere where you can truly unwind after a long day of work. When rain is steady and insistent outside, one can certainly warm up with an invigorating cup of coffee and an equally delicious meal. And what’s more? The restaurant has all-day brekky!
The Dad Bowl was a huge success on the occasion of Fathers’ Day. The dish consists of 12 hours slow-cooked barbecue brisket along with parmesan, potato fritters, poached eggs, chipotle mayo and popcorn. Their Pork belly bao, green papaya salad and chilli jam was on the specials and for good reason. All of it for only $12. The soups are also worthy of praise. For example, the spicy Thai pumpkin soup or their cauliflower and blue cheese soup. How about some Mac and Cheese? Especially when it comes in the form of Mac and cheese croquette with chorizo crumb, free range poached eggs and Sriracha Mayo!
They haven’t forgotten Mothers’ day either. Their PB&J was a total hit, consisting of peanut butter parfait, French toast, raspberry gel and peanut butter brittle. For all the hommus lovers, the hommus and grilled broccolini is a must have. Simple meals such as sausage rolls, or their famed Footy krank, cheese kransky, sauerkraut and mustard hot dog attract those from around the area as well as those afar. Baked goodies are in plenty in this warm, welcoming eatery. Who’s up for some delicious Cauli pies? How about their housemade hot cross buns? Their carrot cake is the perfect “afternoon pick me up” while their apple crumble, fresh from the oven, is nothing short of a homemade miracle! You’ll always find a new yet finger-licking delicious muffin here; Pecan caramel, Chocolate, peanut butter and banana, Bec’s Blueberry, banana, chai seed and oats as well as Hummingbird muffins…. take your pick! The Lemon yoghurt cake, as well as the Peanut butter and Caramel cheesecake, will baffle your taste buds with their perfection.
To all those who want to satisfy their sweet tooth but are stopped by gluten, have no fear. The joint’s gluten-free Apple and raspberry bread, orange almond lemon cake and vegan bliss balls are at your service.
They are open from 6:30 AM right up till 3 PM! So, go ahead and treat yourself to a comforting meal at this joyous joint!
Queenscliff General Store Café is located at 42 King St, Queenscliff.
Written by Aparna Pitale