All the tips are on breakfast food; give the mains a try as well! Chicken ragu was pretty good, well tossed pasta in fragrant mushroom sauce, chicken chop on top grilled just right.
Tried ayam buah keluak, satay babi, ngo hiang, kueh pie tee, chap chye - all good! Gravy from ayam buah keluak on steaming white rice is awesome. Will come back again!
Their salad sandwiches are not bad - bread not too hard, sweet carrots and beets. Can't taste the meat though, had the corned beef.
Beans from symmetry roasters - smooth, less acidity, pleasant drink. Friendly baristas.
Lots of informative brochures here - don't forget to drop by to do some research! Clean toilets too.
If you don't want to trek down 72 steps and back up, the view from the top is pretty good too.
Used to be a double span arch resembling London Bridge - until the first arch collapsed in 1990. London Bridge is falling down: literally.
A gem of a little place which the big tour groups won't go to - less of a crowd, more of a great closeness to nature.
The museum of Australian democracy is here - check it out on your stopover. Playground is great for the kids as well.
Hiking on the north face of the mountains really gives a great experience of the differences with the south faces. North faces in the Southern Hemisphere get more sun - more rugged, craggy landscape.
Grand Canyon and Pinnacle trails start from here. If you fancy a longer walk, take the Pinnacle. Follow the yellow triangle markers to find your way through the mountain.
There are two platforms, head to the one on the right for a better view of everything. On a clear day, spot the wind farm in the distance!
No cable TV, pricey movies but decent rooms with kitchenette and laundry facilities ensuite. Take a short walk to southern cross station for woolies and coles for groceries. Tram stop just outside.
This place was packed on a weekday morning! Really liked the cold brew - acidic and very citrusy flavour. Fruity aftertaste. Fantastic. Will come back again just for this.
Super good coffee - goes down well, smooth, hints of vanilla and very aromatic.
Popped by on a weekday for brunch - place was full but no queue. Pulled pork bagel and chorizo bagel were recommended. Tender and juicy meat, great flavour on the pulled pork!
Check out the clearance items - much cheaper and the same as the in-season items. Just in a different colour.
Much bigger and better stocked than the Woolworths Metro down the street in Southern Cross station.
Pretty decent porchetta pizza baked in wood-fired stone oven; perfect with an ice-cold apple cider or lager!
The beetroot hummus on the antipasto platter was really yummy! Can't stop eating it with the fresh bread!
Remember to look out for the Oompa Loompas when driving in.
Sauvignon Blanc not too dry - worth buying if you're looking for something light.
The apple & pear cider is getting popular - not too sweet, fresh and crisp. Take home at $15 for 4 bottles!
