A short drive west of the highway that runs the whole length of
the Gold Coast, is a small strip of cafes and shops with a warm
and friendly village feel. From a choice of two cafes on the
strip we decided on the The Plantation House Cafe, it was buzzing,
and when we stepped inside I almost felt like I was in
Melbourne. Hallelulah!
The Plantation House Cafe is housed
in an old heritage listed building with large open windows and
folding doors, a back wall lined with vintage knick knacks,
fresh flowers and a small grocery counter with fresh handmade and
local produce. The result is old fashioned village grocer with a few modern
touches.
Going all out I ordered a fresh juice, frittata and finished
off with a pot of chai tea. I'm not a coffee drinker and so often
disappoint in my lack of a useful response to the usual question of
'how was the coffee?' I do drink tea though and can be quite the chai
critic. I'm pleased to say the chai was delicious with a
good balance of spices and frothed milk, needing only a hint of
honey.
Coming from Sydney I can be a bit of a cafe snob, so I'm enjoying finding rare gems like this and discovering the GC ain't half as bad as I thought it was! If you're in the area the cafe is open for brekkie and lunch, Monday-Saturday. The menu focuses on fresh produce with a good
selection of mains, salads, juices and a good display of old
fashioned sweets- the coconut ice was very tempting!
Where: 1/43
Tallebudgera Creek Rd, West Burleigh.
