Inner South’s (and Fyshwick’s) hidden food gems
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Calling all southsiders, are your tastebuds craving something new, unexpected, and deliciously fresh?
Well, my foodie friends, let us point you in the direction of this mouth-watering list, the Inner South’s (and Fyshwick’s) hidden gems will give you a taste of Canberra’s best.
The team at HerCanberra loves nothing more than to bring you news of the hottest new places to eat in town. Lord knows, we never seem to run out of openings to write about. But what about “old” places to eat—those which have stood the test of time and which draw us back for comfort and culinary reassurance year after year? Or just the reliable locals that might not have the wow factor, but they have our hearts (because that’s what counts)?
Feeling hungry? Let’s dive in.
Silo Bakery and Café
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This is an otherworldly patisserie that will make your tastebuds dance for joy. Their all-day menu will give you a slice of authentic French flavours, from freshly baked croissants, eggs florentine to their signature French toast. You’ll soon be saying “Oui s’il vous plaît!”
36 Giles St, Kingston | silobakery.com.au
Lamsheds
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Tucked away in Yarralaman shops, Lamsheds is an upmarket eatery where the food is rich and the atmosphere is warm. A decadent blend of flavours will take you on a culinary adventure – think striploin steak, mulled wine butter, Jerusalem artichoke, tempura eggplant, white miso, and sesame. Heaven! It’s the perfect place for date night or special dinner with the family.
Unit 2/27 Bentham St, Yarralumla | lamsheds.com.au
Yarralumla Turkish Halal Pide
Yarralumla Turkish Halal Pide House is a firm favourite among diplomatic circles and common Canberrans alike, so much so that you can sometimes find yourself queuing out the door. One of the reasons it’s popular is value for money. Order a feast for four and you will walk away with enough food for eight (not actually exaggerating on this). Beautiful salads, charred succulent meats and—of course—fluffy bread with punchy dips is all part of the experience.
47 Novar St, Yarralumla | order.halalpidehouse.com.au
Melted Toasted Sandwich Emporium
If you haven’t yet experienced Melted, we encourage you to stop loafing about and trust us when we say you won’t be leaving hungry or disappointed. Their big portions (at a reasonable price, might I add) reimagine the classic toastie into creative, richly layered creations. Think mi goreng, chilli jam and fried eggs, the revered cheese and vegemite levelled up on thick Three Mills sourdough and the infamous lasagne toastie, which has gained a cult-like following. Delicious!
3 Pirie St, Fyshwick | meltedtoasties.com
Muse
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Muse is a sophisticated café perfect for a long bunching or sharing a midday meal with friends. Aromatic flavours are brought to life by this adventurous menu, washed down by their sharply curated wine (and coffee) list. The perfect place to make memories and spend your afternoon with food and friends. Heaven!
69 Canberra Ave, Griffith | musecanberra.com.au
Farmers Daughter
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Brewing some of the best coffee in Yarralumla, there’s a reason why this quaint little café is often packed on weekends. Their menu is expansive, with diverse and unexpected dishes on offer. From Korean fried chicken burger and Japanese style-poke bowl to the pasta of the day, The Famers Daughter is a hidden gem that will give you a taste of favours from all around the world.
27 Bentham St, Yarralumla | cafefarmersdaughter.net.au
Thai at Red Hill
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Love Thai food? Say hello to your new obsession. This hidden gem gives you authentic flavours at the hands of warm service. Their diverse menu has something for everything, bursting with rich spices and flavours that makes Thai food so drool-worthy.
Local Centre, 1/1 Duyfken Pl, Red Hill | red-hill-thai-tea-house.business.site
Two Hands Café
All about making your tastebuds happy, Two Hands Café is focussed on making fresh, delicious and quick food. Using locally produced meat and bread as well as free range eggs, choose from tasty burgers, wraps, salads and as well as baked goods, just like grandma used to make. And the best part is they use coffee beans roasted locally in Canberra—yum.
3/30 Lyell St, Canberra | twohandscafe.com.au
Cup and Coaster
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Hidden just up the road from ONA, Cup and Coaster is a newbie on the café scene—but holy moly it’s worth a visit. With a menu combining classic café favourites with an all-day Filo breakfast, there’s something no matter what you’re craving (including pulled pork bao buns, fish tacos and croissant benedict!).
Unit 2/64 Wollongong St, Fyshwick | facebook.com/cupandcoaster
Thai Cornar
Craving Thai food? Look no further than the Thai Cornar. With a reputation for high-quality service, reasonable prices and authentic flavours, this little gem ticks all the foodie boxes. The yum gai (warm chicken salad with chilli jam and Thai herbs) and the yum ped yang (duck salad with sweet chilli dressing and lychee) are our humble recommendations – yum!
16 Furneaux St, Griffith | thaicornar.com.au
Wildflour
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Sprinkling its deliciousness across the ACT, Wildflour is a familiar and tasty face for us foodies and for a good reason—it’s a mind-blowing, mouth-watering, food coma-inducing artisan bakery and café. Pop put to the Fyshwick or Kingston location to taste its magic.
8 Townsville St, Fyshwick and Shop 8/34 Eyre St, Kingston | wildflour.com.au
My Café Manuka
Nestled in the southside district for over 20 years, My Café holds a special place for foodies in the region. With a focus on warm service and high-quality ingredients, you can see why so many south siders call My Café their little local.
Manuka Plaza 1, 22 Franklin St, Griffith | mycafemanuka.com.au
Patissez
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Located in the heart of Griffith, Patissez is one that you run, not walk towards. Their all-day menu is bursting is flavours and creativity, a heavenly amalgamation for all your senses. If you do find yourself overwhelmed by the menu, let us point you in the direction of the chilli fungi, loaded breakfast burger and crispy corn and zucchini fritters. Simply delicious!
21 Bougainville St, Griffith | patissez.com
Rubicon
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If you are a fine dining fan, there truly is no place like Rubicon. It’s intimate and inviting atmosphere walks alongside a menu bursting with imagination. Richly layered flavours often dance into the fore, paired with contemporary Australian cuisine. There’s a reason why Rubicon has a stronghold over Griffith.
6A Barker St, Griffith | rubiconrestaurant.com.au
Mr Papa
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If you are short on time, Mr Papa’s Peruvian Street food is one to add to your list with a quick and delicious menu that doesn’t skimp on flavours. Think Mr. Papa’s famous pork belly with rice, corn chalaquita and aji verde, Peruvian spiced chicken with aji amarillo rice, canario beans and salsa criolla and pumpkin and mushroom locro with snow peas, sibaris sauce, cheese and lettuce.
What more could you ask for?
70 Barrier St, Fyshwick | mrpapa.com.au
Local Press Café
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Local Press Café truly sets the culinary bar high when it comes to creating healthy dishes that keep your tastebuds happy. With unrefined, unprocessed, local ingredients it will fill you up and make you feel good simultaneously. Did someone say work lunch date?
On The Water, 35 Eastlake Parade, Kingston | localpresscafe.com.au
Pizza Arte
A family-owned business whose emphasis on tradition and fresh ingredients will transport you to the heart of Italy (or Kingston), Every pizza on the menu tells a story of history and a delicious generational flavour exchange. You won’t be leaving hungry!
13 Leichhardt St, Kingston | pizzaarte.com.au
Feature image: Cup and Coaster via Facebook
