Cafe at the Gardens of St Erth

Ph: (03) 5368 6520; Simmons Reef Rd, Blackwood 3458

Modern Australian, $
Open fri-sun 10am-5pm (closed jun-ju1, Closed June, July; Licensed; AE DC MC V EFT, Kids welcomed

Mietta's Review
The cafe is in the garden of St Erth (for which there is a $7 entrance charge). There's a decking outside for completely immersing oneself in nature. There is a small changing menu that uses some produce grown on-site. Avoid the crowds of gardeners that infest this place.

Other published opinions

The Age Cheap Eats 2007 "A ticket to paradise on (Garden of St) earth will cost you $8. Explore acres of beautiful flora before feeding on organic fare at the rustic cafe, with its small menu that uses ingredients picked from the garden or farmed locally."

The Age Cheap Eats 2005 "THE menu may be small, but it's big on quality: chef Alistair White creates wonderful dishes from home-grown and local produce. The garden run by the Digger's club comprises the 'Garden of St Erth' part of this colourful cafe."

The Age Cheap Eats 2004 "THIS tranquil garden, run by the Digger's club plant company, attracts gardeners like bees, but the wonderful little pre-fab cafe offers another good reason to visit. The lunch menu is small but ever-changing and the tiny kitchen packs a punch"