The Shed Cafe is a family-owned business operated by the Cheevers family just outside Rathdowney Township. The café operates on weekends and serves light meals, cakes and Merlo coffee.
Follow the driveway, The Shed Cafe is on the top of the hill where there are olive trees and often there are kangaroos eating the green grass under the trees. Olive oils, table olives products are made from the olive grove on the premises and are 100% Australian owned and made.
Enjoining an iced coffee. Photo by Author.
True to its name, the Shed Cafe has been obtained from a rural shed. It is an original place, rural style, with a tranquil atmosphere. The Cheevers family bought the business about seven years ago from a previous owner who planted about 1,200 olive trees.
Back then, the cafe was very small with a couple of tables inside the shed.
Lou's background is catering, and starting from scratch, Lou was able to develop the cafe that today is a great destination for lovely food, great staff and amazing views. The business grew bigger and bigger and the Shed Cafe employs 16 staff and it is well appreciated by hikers, day trippers and travellers. The Shed Cafe has many regular customers who come back to find lovely food and friendly staff each time.
Make your order and then choose your table. Photo by Author.
Depending on the availability, Lou buys the cakes from specialised small local business and bakery and sometimes in Brisbane. Choose from a rich menu your breakfast, brunch or lunch, all home cooked food. There are sandwiches, hamburgers, steaks, chips, beef patties, slow-cooked beef and mushroom pies; all type of eggs included Benedict, scrambled, poached, fried; there are vegetarian quiche, toast, baked beans and bacon, chicken and vegetable lasagne.
Vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan options are available.
Drinks are available too, including hot and cold coffee, tea, iced coffee, chocolate, cappuccino, milkshakes, soft drinks, wine and beers.
Savory food: chicken filo, bacon quiche, vegetable scroll, spinach and ricotta tart; sweet pastries: mixed berry crumbles, raw slice -gluten-free, dairy free- gluten-free friands, raspberry, blueberry and almond flavours; apple pie, carrot cake. gluten-free and coconut slice, vanilla slice. Photo by Author.
You can also stock up with olive oil, table olives and a few other local products.
A great variety of Rathlogan Grove olives: Green Manzanillo table olives in extra Virgin Oil with chili and garlic; Green Manzanillo olives with Italian herbs and extra Virgin oil. Photo by Author.
Different flavoured,oils: garlic, chilli and garlic. Photo by Author.
Kalamata olives. Photo by Author.
Jams, chutneys and local products by Lang's Gourmet and Roza's.. Photo by Author.
Seville Orange Marmalade, by Daylesford. Photo by Author.
Caramelised Balsamic Vinegar, by Rathlogan Grove. Photo by Author.
Parmesan Crakerthins, by Valley Produce, Australian Made. Photo by Author.
Book your next function and events here. Come with your family, friends and your group. There is lots of room available. The cafe has two great outdoor areas where many people can sit around the tables. Dogs are welcome outside in the designated area.
Enjoying a lactose free latte. Photo by Author.
A creamy passionfruit cheesecake. Photo by Author. .
The Shed Cafe is a favourite place of the Group Hiking South East Qld and More. After hiking Mount Maroon and Mt Ernest, the group meet here for coffee and refreshments. It is a delightful place to relax and exchange reflections about the hike. The carrot cake, vegetarian burgers and hot drinks are very popular.
Mount Barney National Park has stunning peaks including Mount Ernest, Mount Lindesay, Mount Maroon and Mount Barney. Mount Barney is an all day hike and you have to start very early to get to The Shed before closing time.
The covered outdoor area at the side of the Cafe. Photo by Author.
The outdoor covered area in front of the Cafe. Photo by Author.
Inside The Shed Cafe, there is a shop with unique items contributing to the distinctive atmosphere of the place. Surely it is possible to find some presents for your family or friends or a nice souvenir. The shop sells household items, clothing, stationery, gifts, soap and skin products mostly made in Australia.
Inside the Cafe is a quaint shop with many unique items. Photo by Author.
Aromatic diffusers; soaps; Tilley Tasmanian Lavender Hand & Nail Cream. Photo by Author.
Stationery. Photo by Author.
Intuition Cards and notebook for some mindfulness. Photo by Author.
Ornaments for the house. Photo by Author.
Many different styles of handbags. Photo by Author.
Interesting! Photo by Author.
There are a few racks of clothes to browse. Footwear is available too. Photo by Author.
Many different original cards. Photo by Author.
The Shed Cafe is a great place for your celebrations, including weddings, various themed parties and corporate events. Buses can park in the large yard and all groups are welcome. The Shed Cafe can provide free olive oil tastings and homemade cakes, such as cheesecake, triple chocolate, carrot cake and macadamia brownies.
Disabled Facilities are available.
Open on weekends 9am to 4pm.
Just outside the cafe, there is a little shop with more gift items, skin products, ornaments and pottery.
The little shop resembles a well-decorated cabin, filling the visitors with joy. Photo by Author.
Cute ornament. Photo by Author.
Gifts and skin products by Gardeners, Made In New Zealand; ornaments for the house. Photo by Author.
Gift wrapping twine. Photo by Author.
The yard of The Shed Cafe is also charming. It has flowers, plants and decorations.
Decorative plants. Photo by Author.
An apple made up with horse shoes . Photo by Author.
There is a beautiful bougainvillea. Photo by Author. .
The rural landscapes around Rathdowney. Photo by Author.
Trail of spectacular Mount Maroon. Photo by Author
Beautiful views from Mount Ernest. Photo By Author.
The spectacular Mount Barney. Photo by Author.
Mount Ernest Trail Hike, Mount Barney National Park
www.weekendnotes.com/mount-ernest-trail-hike-mount-barney-national-park
Reference
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