The Gardens Café · 15 minutes from Eumundi
Brunch near Eumundi, in the gardens
Breakfast, brunch and barista coffee every day from 8am. Put the market bags in the car and come and sit down.
- 15 minutes from Eumundi
- Daily 8am - last orders 2pm
- Free entry to the café
- Dog-friendly
Looking for a café near Eumundi for breakfast or a late brunch? The Gardens Café is at Fairhill in Ninderry, about 15 minutes from Eumundi towards Yandina, with tables on the terraces and under the trees.
On market days it is an easy plan: shop the stalls in the morning, then drive out for a sit-down brunch away from the crowds. The kitchen takes last orders at 2pm, entry is free, and our All Day Menu is made with local and seasonal produce and native flavours like lemon myrtle and rosella.
Stay on afterwards for the gardens and the Nursery, or let the kids meet the farmyard animals. For everything else about the café, see The Gardens Café; for the rest of the day, see things to do in Eumundi.
From the All Day Menu
Breakfast and brunch after the Eumundi Markets
Hearty, savoury and good for hungry shoppers. A few picks from the menu.
Farmer's Sourdough Wrap
Chicken, bacon, spinach, tomato, slaw, cheese, aioli & Caesar dressing.
Mushroom Croque Monsieur
The ultimate mushroom toastie: sautéed mushrooms, béchamel & Swiss cheese.
Spinach and Feta Scroll
Served with side salad and fries.
Ham & Cheese Croissant
Warm, flaky pastry stuffed with savoury leg ham & melted Swiss.
Pork Sausage Roll
Served with side salad.
Almond Croissant
Fairhill picnics
Little Explorer Picnic Box
A small ham & cheese sandwich, sultanas, fresh fruit, a sweet treat, apple juice & a little toy, packed with a napkin in a reusable cardboard picnic box.
M&M’s Picnic for One
The perfect picnic for one. Cheese, crackers, olives, crisps, seasonal fruit & a little something sweet. Includes a refreshing drink. Inspired by legendary picnics packed by our Mum Marion and identical twin sister Margaret.
The Garden Picnic
Made to share. Cheese, crackers, olives, crisps, seasonal fruit & sweet treats, thoughtfully packed for two. Includes a refreshing drink.
Devonshire scones
Traditional
Freshly baked scone with house-made strawberry bushtucker preserve & cream
Ginger
Freshly baked ginger scone with ginger preserve & cream
Coffee, and smoothies for the kids
Barista coffee from 8am every day, for the drive home or a slow second cup on the terrace.
Coffees: Espresso, Long Black, Macchiato, Piccolo, Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha, Hot Chocolate, Dirty Chai, Babyccino.
Smoothies: Monkey Business, Green Dragon, Troppo, Berry Good.
Food and festive days at the café
The café is at the heart of our foodie celebrations. Country Christmas brings a seasonal farm-to-table menu woven through with native bushtucker flavours, Mothers' Day weekend has special breakfast, brunch, lunch and picnic menus, and Valentines' is a brunch feast with prosecco.
Smaller treats come through the year too, from The Curated Plate Bush Harvest Morning Tea to World Chocolate Day. Pair brunch with a festival in the gardens, a visit to the fairies or Santa at Fairhill, and make a full day of it after the Eumundi Markets.
Getting here from Eumundi
- About 15 minutes by car. Head south towards Yandina, then follow the signs for “Fairhill Botanic Gardens”.
- 114 Fairhill Road, Ninderry QLD 4561. Free parking on site.
- Café: Daily 8am - last orders 2pm. Gardens and Nursery: Daily 8am-4pm.
The Eumundi Markets run every Wednesday and Saturday, according to their own website. Closer to home, the Yandina market is on Saturdays; see our Sunshine Coast markets page. Coming from Yandina instead? Here is our Yandina café guide.
Café near Eumundi questions
How far is The Gardens Café from Eumundi?
About 15 minutes by car. Head south towards Yandina, then follow the signs for "Fairhill Botanic Gardens". We are at 114 Fairhill Road, Ninderry, with free parking on site.
Is it a good brunch stop after the Eumundi Markets?
Yes. The Eumundi Markets' own website says they run every Wednesday and Saturday. The Gardens Café is open every day from 8am and takes last orders at 2pm, so there is plenty of time for brunch after the stalls.
Do I need a ticket to eat at the café?
No. Entry to The Gardens Café, the Nursery and the Country Store is free. A Day Pass or Membership is only for the Fairhill Adventures and the farmyard.
Is there something on the menu for the kids?
Yes. The children's favourites on our menu include: Fries, Ham & Cheese Croissant, Ham & Cheese Toastie, Cheese & Tomato Toastie and Little Explorer Picnic Box.
Can I book a table?
Yes, book online through OpenTable or call us on (07) 5343 7906. Groups and families are welcome.
Can I bring my dog to brunch?
Yes. Fairhill is dog-friendly, and the Gardens Café serves puppaccinos for your four-legged friend.
Anything else? Please use the livechat or the search bar on our website.
See you for brunch
Book a table online or give us a call. We're 15 minutes from Eumundi.