The best daytime dining spots in Fyshwick, Pialligo and Majura
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Not so long ago, you’d have struggled to find more than an egg and bacon roll to sate your hunger in this neighbourhood, but the times they are a ’changin’.
These days there’s everything from superior coffee to some of Canberra’s best pastries at your fingertips. Here are eight of the best daytime dining spots in Fyshwick, Pialligo and Majura.
Mr Papa
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It started as a humble food van dishing out Peruvian cuisine and has since become one of Canberra’s most popular street food destinations, just last year opening permanent digs in Fyshwick. We can’t past their signature Chanchito—grilled pork belly, golden sweet potato, onion salsa, ‘Pan Frances’ bread, ‘Huancaina’ cheesy cream—but pretty much everything is muy bueno!
Pellegrino’s
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Always busy (which saysa lot about the food and coffee) Pellegrino’s has been a leader in the Fyshwick food scene for what seems like forever. Serving up all day breakfast, as well as a diverse range of lunch options—think burgers, pastas and fully-loaded salads—this sunny industrial-chic café is the perfect place to refuel.
Ona Coffee House
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A long-standing favourite among Canberrans—and for good reason. Boasting a delicious menu using locally sourced ingredients, this Fyshwick café delivers honest and homely food (and great coffee). ONA Coffee House is also home to their wholesale roastery, so you can see the coffee roasting process first-hand or learn how to make the perfect coffee from the masters.
Redbrick
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A slick light-filled space in the heart of Fyshwick, Redbrick’s flagship store is part roastery, part coffee shop—an interactive space where you can learn more about specialty coffee production. A light food menu and freshly baked pastries complement a seasonally rotating filter and espresso offering. Free public coffee tastings are held at 10:30am every Saturday.
Wildflour
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A charming café, shaded outdoor area and a dedicated (and fenced) playground for the kids—there are plenty of reasons why Wildflour is such a popular spot, and we haven’t even got to the food! From sourdough fresh out of the oven to an array of gorgeous pastries, and a full breakfast and lunch menu, there’s something for every taste bud.
Three Mills Bakery
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Canberra bakery Three Mills has a cult following—locals clamouring for their fix of sublime sourdough crafted by experts (they’ve even written a book about it!) The best part? You can get their flavourful coffee, pastries and pies from their brand new Fyshwick store, custom built to accommodate a state-of-the-art pastry room.
Ms Ba Cô
Majura Park’s Ms Ba Cô has garnered a cult following for its authentic bánh mì—stuffed to overflowing with fresh greenery, vegetables, spicy tofu, pork belly or lemongrass chicken. Onany given day, punters queue to experience the delights of this humble spot, which prides itself on generous portions of uber-fresh, home-style Vietnamese street food at very reasonable prices.
Spit Shack
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As the name implies, it does look a little homely, but what this local favourite lacks in ambience it makes up for in flavour. Inspired by traditional Croatian flavours, this is the place to head for crusty rolls filled with juicy roasted meat—the Pork Classic is mouth wateringly good. Finish with a sweet handmade burek.
Want even more inspiration?
Check out VisitCanberra’s Neighbourhood Guide to Fyshwick, Majura and Pialligo here.
Feature Image: Wildflour Canberra by Anisa Sabet.
