Country cafe & pantry · Coolamon NSW
Homemade food, generous plates, cakes in the cabinet and a good strong coffee, served in an old corrugated-iron shed full of antiques inside Coolamon's Up-to-Date Precinct.
61 Google reviews
Open
Thursday to Sunday
The shed
Step off Cowabbie Street, down the fairy-lit walkway and through the stained-glass doors, and you're in a big old shed of corrugated iron and bush timber beams. Mismatched tables sit on worn floorboards, and the walls are stacked with antique dressers, enamelware and old signs.
It's part of Coolamon's Up-to-Date Cultural and Learning Precinct, so it's an easy stop before or after the museum. Settle in for a long lunch or grab a coffee and have a wander around the shelves.
Food & coffee
Breakfast and lunch from the kitchen behind the counter, a cabinet full of cakes and slices, and weekly specials on the board. Here's what keeps people coming back.
Cheesecakes, lamingtons and slices up front, with quiches, sliders and meat pies alongside. The apple and walnut pie gets a special mention.
Home-style cooking with generous serves, plus gluten-free options on both the savoury and sweet side. Keep an eye on the weekly specials.
Proper coffee, rich hot chocolate and good old fashioned milkshakes, including blue heaven and malt for the traditionalists.
“Coffee was amazing and meals are very generous in size and delicious as are their array of cakes.”
The pantry
The name isn't just for show. Old timber crates along the wall are stacked with local gourmet produce and treats, and there's gift ware and antiques to browse while you wait for your order.
Jars lined up along the timber crates
Flavoured bottles for the kitchen at home
Sweets from the Junee Licorice & Chocolate Factory
Packed and ready to take on the road
A wonderful display, as one regular put it
Something to look at in every corner
“Wonderful display of gift ware & homemade preserves.”
Carolyn Clark, Google review
Grab one of the sofas in the lounge corner, take in the local artwork on the tin walls, and make a morning of it.
Kind words
from 61 reviews on Google
A gorgeous space filled with a lovely country style, I love looking at all the antiques, there is something pleasing for the eye at every corner. Lovely coffee and tasty food, Such a pleasure to visit everytime.
Caitlin Bush
Google review, 3 months ago
Rustic by name rustic by nature, beautiful cafe with that warm hug vibe with fabulous home made food savoury & sweet GF options too, great coffee and good old fashioned milkshakes & flavours including blue heaven & malt if its your thing. Wonderful display of gift ware & homemade preserves. This cafe is definitely worth the visit.
Carolyn Clark
Google review, 4 months ago
Such a gem to find , with character & charm ! I loved it here ! Coffee was amazing and meals are very generous in size and delicious as are their array of cakes . Well worth stopping by .
Leanne Cooper
Google review, a year ago
Had a lovely afternoon tea in this quaint little cafe. Staff were friendly and hot chocolate and coffee were awesome, we also shared the Apple and walnut pie and it was delicious, highly recommend.
lisa doveston
Google review, 2 years ago
The management has changed since the last time I was here and things look slightly different but the food is still good and it's a great place for a cup of coffee.
Christopher Moad
Google review, 5 months ago
Around the pantry
Up-to-Date Precinct
Pair a visit with the R.S.L. Museum next door and make a day of it in Coolamon.
As featured in
Featured by Region Riverina and listed on Destination NSW's official Visit NSW guide.
Come and visit
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9am - 4pm |
| Friday | 9am - 4pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 4pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 4pm |
Disabled access is available. Give us a call if you'd like to check the details before you come.
Get in touch
Planning a visit with a group, asking about gluten-free options or something on the pantry shelves? Send a message, or give us a ring during opening hours.