The iconic Joan's Pantry has reopened recently after having a major rebuild. There are now toilet facilities available which is great for the young and older. We came to have a look and enjoyed a nice coffee now that the cool change has arrived. Very well set out and is much better than the very old building. Friendly staff and there is a changing breakfast and lunch menu. Being close the the playground and tennis courts is a bonus too.

While out and about I popped in here for a cup of hot chocolate. The chocolate was warming and the inside area was nice and warm. Lots of nice goodies to eat there too. The parking is easy and a friendly atmosphere. In summer time it is lovely to sit out under the trees too.

This cafe is in a lovely spot in Hawthorndene in amongst trees. There is new management here and they have plans to enclose the outdoor area in winter so that it is warmer. Of course you can also sit inside. The coffee is good and so are the light meals and snacks. Was well worth our repeat visit.

This is a popular coffee and lunch place. Inside and outside seating and dogs allowed outside while sitting under shady trees. No pressure to depart which is good. Toilets in adjacent park. Also a playground there.

Approximate cost: $4.00

Good little spot in an extremely good position right next to apex park. We drive a distance to go to this park for the kids (large, fully fenced and toliets). I have been there a few times now. Not a large place - can get very busy at times. Lovely seating outside in the summer months.

I've been coming here since I was little. It is such a lovely place with a country feel to it. Great location especially if you have got kids with the playground, bike track, oval and creek that is filled with tadpoles!

Busy place, especially on a Sunday morning. Great place for breakfast. Food is scrumptious, service is good and it has a really relaxed atmosphere. A lot of homemade goods.

It is really nice having eggs and bacon in the morning. The area is so peacefull and can go for a walk along the river afterwards.

Approximate cost: $9.00

Right next to a big playground, this small quaint cafe is a nice little spot to have a light lunch or a coffee. The range of sweet pastries is great and the coffee is very good. Not a lot of seating available so it can get crowded sometimes.

A quaint little cafe that is a little out the way but worth driving to. It has an indoor and outdoor dining area. Food is great and the service is lovely. In a beautiful location near parks and a playground.