Food and Drink
5 Best Cafes in Gungahlin
Gungahlin is home to some of the finest local cuisine in Canberra. The Gungahlin region boasts a wide variety of cafes, each with a unique menu and ambience.
Whether you’re looking for a light meal or a full-blown feast, Gungahlin has it all. You’ll find everything from traditional Italian eateries to chic modern restaurants.
Let’s explore the top 5 cafes that light up Gungahlin’s culinary scene as we look at what makes each cafe special.
Le Bon Melange
Location: On the corner of Bruning Street and Gungahlin Place, Canberra 2912 Australia
Le Bon Melange is a one-of-a-kind café located in the heart of Gungahlin. Since its opening, this charming French bistro has become a go-to spot for visitors and locals seeking an unforgettable dining experience.
The café’s menu features classic French dishes and modern twists on traditional recipes. For starters, you can try their famous Le Boudin Noir Tartine – black pudding served with grilled ciabatta bread and topped with crème fraîche.
Other mouth-watering favourites include Duck Confit, Croque Monsieur, Escargot Provençale and Lobster Thermidor – all cooked to perfection by the experienced chefs at Le Bon Melange!
Le Bon Melange also boasts an extensive drinks menu with specialty cocktails. You’ll find classic martinis and creative concoctions such as their signature ‘French 75’ – gin mixed with champagne & lemon juice.
This Café
Location: 4-6 Hibberson Street, Canberra 2912 Australia
Suppose you’re looking for a unique dining experience. In that case, this café also offers private dining at the ‘Chef’s Table’ – a special restaurant area where guests can enjoy an intimate dinner prepared by the chefs.
Enjoy dishes with fresh ingredients as you indulge in deep conversations in the candlelight and cosy space.
Atlas Coffee
Location: 33 Hibberson St Shop 49 The Marketplace, Canberra 2912 Australia
Atlas Coffee is a cozy café in the heart of Gungahlin. It offers an extensive array of breakfast and lunch options in a relaxed and inviting environment.
The menu features classic favourites like an all-day brunch platter with eggs, avocado, bacon and tomato on sourdough toast and more creative dishes such as their Sweet Potato Fritters served with labneh dip and chilli jam.
Atlas Coffee also has other unique offerings. For instance, they host ‘Brew School’ every Saturday, where you can learn how to brew craft beers while enjoying complimentary samples. Plus, on Sundays, they have special yoga classes in their outdoor courtyard area – so you can get your caffeine fix while basking in the morning sun.
Sunday in Canberra
Location: 54 Ernest Cavanagh St, Gungahlin ACT 2912
On Sundays, Canberra has vibrant activities and is the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely brunch or lunch. One of the city’s most popular eateries is Sunday in Canberra in Gungahlin.
This cosy café tucked at the northern side of the bus interchange on 54 Ernest Cavanagh St
offers delicious dishes and the comfort food you crave, crafted from locally sourced ingredients.
You’ll love the stylish yet comfortable interior, complimented by exceptional service. What better way is there to rewind as you gear up for a new week?
The Creamery & Co.
Location: H34/33 Hibberson St Marketplace Gungahlin, Canberra 2912 Australia
The Creamery & Co. is a charming café in the heart of Gungahlin. Their menu features classic favourites such as Eggs Benedict served with crispy bacon and homemade hollandaise sauce and the famous Slow Cooked Lamb Pie – slow cooked for 12 hours until it’s tender and mouthwateringly succulent.
One highlight on the menu is the Chicken Schnitzel Burger, loaded with crunchy slaw and creamy mayo. They also have vegan options, including Vegan Nachos smothered in guacamole, salsa and jalapenos, plus hearty burgers dripping with flavour, such as the Beyond Meat Burger.
Gungahlin boasts some of the best cafes in Canberra, offering various delicious dishes and unique experiences. From classic favourites at The Creamery & Co. to creative cocktails at Le Bon Melange – there’s something for everyone in this vibrant city!
So, what are you waiting for? Check out these top 5 cafes today the next time you are in Gungahlin.
Patsy’s Italian Restaurant has been known for years as the restaurant made famous by Frank Sinatra, and his family still enjoys dining here whenever they are in town. George Clooney’s aunt, cabaret singer and actress Rosemary Clooney, was once quoted, “Patsy’s is still the best Italian restaurant in town. I make a pasta pilgrimage there every time I return.”
Other long-time high profile patrons who consider Patsy’s Italian Restaurant their Manhattan dining room include, Tony Bennett, Michael Bublé, George Clooney, Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs, Tony Danza, Jennifer Lopez, Liza Minnelli, Al Pacino, Rihanna, Martha Stewart, Ben Stiller, Oprah Winfrey, and many others.
Celebrity Chef Sal Scognamillo
We all had the pleasure to join Celebrity Chef Sal Scognamillo for a very special Private Lunch on March 18th hosted City Guide and Eli Marcus.
Eli Marcus,George Pettignano
Chef Sal shared some of his riveting stories about celebrities, sports stars and others famous guests. Ha also told us a few one-of-a-kind frank Sinatra stories about Frank’s exclusive table near we were seated.
Popular entertainer George Pettignano, a cousin of Bobby Rydell, sang classic tunes from the 40’s to 70’s ranging from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, The Beatles, Elvis & more! George, as a former Hollywood stunt man, shared some of his classic stories
Eli Marcus
Everyone enjoyed a great meal and then danced the afternoon away!
Eli Marcus, Celebrity Chef Sal Scognamillo, Errol Rappaport
Errol Rappaport, Celebrity Chef Sal Scognamillo,Eli Marcus
Steve Garrin, wife, George Pettignano
Colin O’Leary Celebrity Chef Sal Scognamillo,Rena Sylvester, Eli Marcus
Colin O’Leary,Rena SylvesterErrol Rappaport
On Thursday, April 27th, Executive Chef Bryce Shuman of the Michelin-recognized Sweetbriar, formerly of Eleven Madison Park, and The Sylvia Center, an organization founded in 2007 to address diet-related diseases in under-resourced communities across the five boroughs, will be hosting a 15th anniversary celebration fundraising event at their Art of Cooking Benefit.
Throughout the evening, The Sylvia Center will celebrate its founding supporter, Great Performances Hospitality Group and honor Wendy Dessy of Proskauer. The inaugural Miriam and Carl Stern Community Partnership Award will be granted to Jeannette Bocanegra of Justice for Families, a partner organization in the Bronx. The event will also feature students from three of The Sylvia Center’s Teen Culinary Apprenticeship programs in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, who will create their own dish that will be featured during the event’s cocktail hour.
The Art of Cooking Benefit will take place at Hudson Mercantile (500 W 36th St.) with cocktails being served from 6 pm – 7 pm and a sit-down dinner by Chef Bryce Shuman and programming will be from 7 pm – 8:30 pm.
Photo by ADG Photography
Red Lobster is offering select customers an all-you-can-eat lobster at its flagship New York City location on Tuesday, March 28.
Red Lobster will open reservations a week in advance at 10 a.m. EST on March 21.
The event will be staggered into three windows: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., with each window seating 50 guests.
Though the lobster will be free, diners will still are responsible for drinks, additional sides and of course a generous tip. By signing up for the event, guests will also “grant Red Lobster the right and license to use their names, images, and/or statements for advertising and publicity purposes,” according to fine print of the event.
Guests must eat their lobster in house and no leftovers or doggie bags.
If you get a reservation you will be given a table for two. Reservations will be non-transferrable, and diners will be required to bring their Eventbrite confirmation email to get access. Click here to get a table on March 21st.
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