My family found Johnathon's Cafe/Gallery while out driving on a beautiful sunday afternoon, a couple of months ago. At first we had just driven past this quaint little place and it really caught my wifes eye. So on our way back past we decided to call in for a coffee, cake and to have a look at what sort of artworks where in the gallery...

We pulled in the driveway to the sound of a jazz trio playing amongst the grape vines and were instantly curious to what we might find inside. We were not disappointed.

Entering the premises your eye is immediately drawn to the impressive glass art. We were greeted by a lovely young chap who turned out to be the owner, and seated in the court yard surrounded by vines and lush pasture. Serenaded by jazz we enjoyed several lovely coffees with our cakes, and left with a selection of local produce.

Although the menu may be small on retuning for dinner recently we found our choices to be delicious and well priced. Once again we left with bounty for the pantry having experienced a warm and friendly evening in front of the fire.

The venue is bright and airy, great little gallery, the staff friendly and attentive. The both lunch and dinner menus are of exceptional quality, and loved the local produce, oils, fudges, breads and best of all 'Yarra-Valley Ice Cream'.

Approximate cost: $20-27