Queenscliff Courtyard Cafe & Nursery
3/58 Hesse St
Queenscliff
Ph (03) 5258 2856
My companion and I dive in here, via a narrow race, to a sweet little cubbyhole of a cafe leading on to outdoor seating and a nursery. White walls, relaxed vibe; pretty lights wink from the ceiling. Reasonable coffee. Leaf Tea for sale. The Wisdom of Asia — 365 days on a shelf. Vanilla slice $5; Jelly Cakes with cream $4; Chocolate Kisses $3; Vege Lasagna with salad $13; Free range eggs $6.50; Murray River gourmet Salt Flakes; Chicken satay wrap $13; Moroccan & Chickpea soup $9.
Earlier in the afternoon I visit the library. On this particular day (Wednesday) it was closed, but at the entrance there are two small annexes. One is the Tourist Office and the other is the newspaper Reading Room. An absolute treasure! One of life’s true discoveries! two chairs and a timeworn oval table. On a rack, newspapers for the past week. This space was a gift to Everyman. (more…)