Cafe at Lewers Emu Plains

Cafe at Lewers is located at 86 River Road, Emu Plains among the grounds of the local Lewers Gallery - one of the hidden gems of the Nepean Valley. Offering a seasonal menu from produce grown on the premises, the cafe is a must visit for lovers of gourmet food and art. Run by well known chef and writer Ross Dobson - Lewers delivers a well crafted selection of meals, from a surprisingly small kitchen.





The cafe offers two seating options, with a large undercover section perfect for rainy days and heat waves - and scattered seating of tables, chairs and umbrellas amongst the garden. A combination of sculptures and a crop of corn decorate the landscape, making the way for a relaxing dining ambience.





Staff provide friendly table service, and even in busy periods manage to attend to guests in a timely fashion. The menu isn’t extensive due to the strong influence of only using what is seasonal. Additional to the standard menu is the blackboard specials.



These blackboard specials featured a common theme of zucchini (the seasonal veg of the month): Bacon, egg and zucchini filo tart ($17.50) zucchini, roast capsicum, feta and basil pizza ($17.50) and the Sweetcorn Fritters served with roast tomato and green salad ($16.50).



The standard menu is divided into breakfast and lunch items, with the breakfast menu definitely bringing more options to choose from. Offering a lot of free-range and vegetarian dishes like the Lewers FAT (Feta, Avocado and tomato on sourdough, $14) or the Toasted Cranberry and Walnut Bread ($9) for something sweet.

For a fresh and vibrant brunch/lunch try the Vietnamese Chicken Salad ($17.50). A very generous serve with poached chicken; cabbage; Asian herbs and a tangy dressing, of which could easily be shared between two. For something a bit lighter and not so zesty, the Sweetcorn Fritters with roast tomato were moorish and delicious.





No visit is complete for coffee lovers without sampling a cup of fresh brew, and at $4 a cup is reasonable for the outstanding quality.



To end the culinary experience, the deserts featured on the Blackboard Menu were humble and light with Strawberry and Coconut Muffins ($5), Lemon Syrup Cake ($7) and Almond Ginger Slice ($4) as tempters.
Great for a light afternoon tea on a summers afternoon in the garden.



Cafe at Lewers does have a point of difference from the other cafe’s in the region - offering guests the opportunity to eat amongst the fresh produce growing right there in the heritage listed gardens. Don’t forget to pay a visit to the Lewers Gallery upon your visit to see some amazing pieces by local and international artists.





Rating: 8/10

Where: 86 River Road, Emu Plains NSW.
Why: Delicious fresh produce growing on site; the Lewers Gallery to visit and amazing coffee.
Cost: Breakfast $7 and Lunch $9
When:
Open Wednesday to Friday 10am – 3pm
Saturday & Sunday 8am – 4pm

Good for kids: Fantastic, with a garden to go exploring in and a yummy healthy menu.
Take away: Coffee and cake.

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