Paperbark Cafe

Paperbark Cafe sits inside Kuranga Native Nursery on York Road, a relaxed all-day breakfast and lunch spot surrounded by Australian native plants. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area overlooking the nursery, and the vanilla slice has a local following.

The dog setup. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor patio area overlooking the nursery. There's plenty of room under tables and water is generally available on request. Bring your own bowl to be safe.

Known for. Modern Australian bush-food dishes, including saltbush calamari, alongside a reputation for excellent house-made cakes and the vanilla slice in particular. The attached native plant and gift shop is worth a browse after eating.

Getting there and parking. Address is 118 York Road, Mount Evelyn. There's a large free off-street car park on site, and it's an easy detour off the Warburton Highway.

Nearby with the dogs. The Kuranga nursery itself makes for a pleasant on-lead wander after your coffee. The Mount Evelyn Aqueduct Trail and the Lilydale-Warburton Rail Trail both pass close by for a longer walk before or after.

Sources

• Paperbark Cafe | Australian Bushfood Dining at Kuranga · kuranga.com.au
• Paperbark Cafe - Mount Evelyn Restaurants - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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