As the number one TA place in Thredbo, I was curious how this breakfast and lunch cafe was going to be. Considering the (very) small village I wouldn't be surprised if everyone ate (or at least ordered their coffee) at this central cafe. Once I walked past and actually saw the menu printed outside, I could see why. The lunch options looked excellent and showcased the Asian influence that did seem almost slightly unexpectedly out of place in a small part of Australia (although I accept there's quite a lot of traffic especially during snow season).
Unfortunately I couldn't stay for lunch (Bali lamb, beef ribs, pork belly, lemongrass duck etc.) but one breakfast item really piqued my interest and convinced me to checkout late just to come here. The real tragedy is that after sitting down the next morning I was told the Fried Eggs on Kumara and Zucchini Rosti with Katta Sambal and Hot Smoked Agave Salmon was not available. What the hell... I didn't bother to ask why. Sadly the side extra of salmon was "standard" and not hot smoked agave. Oh well...
- Soy chai latte - an extraordinarily sweet and syrupy concoction topped with way too much cinnamon powder until it clumped. Definitely one to avoid next time;
- Balsamic Marinated Mushrooms (with crisp haloumi, dusted with pinenut dukkah & organic poached eggs) $20 - portobello mushrooms that exuded juice, topped with unexpected thin haloumi strips;
- Breakfast Burrito (with bacon, cheese, spinach, hash brown, jalapeno salsa, sour cream & poached egg) $20 - a delicious heavy combination of all good breakfast things wrapped in crisp toasted wrap. I was sold on the hash brown and all the elements came together very well.
Next time I would order the Fried Eggs dish I wanted (if available) or otherwise the Breakfast Burrito. Otherwise try and time your visit to have the lunch menu instead. The coffee must be better than the chai.