The Gardens Café · just outside Yandina
Your Yandina café, in the gardens
Breakfast, brunch and barista coffee every day from 8am, five minutes from Yandina, with the gardens all around you.
- 5 minutes from Yandina and M1 exit 215
- Daily 8am - last orders 2pm
- Free entry to the café
- Dog-friendly
Looking for a café in Yandina for breakfast or a long, slow brunch? The Gardens Café sits at Fairhill in Ninderry, just outside Yandina on the slopes of Mount Ninderry, about five minutes from the town centre and from M1 exit 215.
Pull up a chair on the Lawn Terrace or in the shade of the Figtree, order a flat white, and let the morning unfold to birdsong. Our All Day Menu is served every day, made with local and seasonal produce and threaded with native flavours like lemon myrtle and rosella. Entry to the café is free, so you can come for coffee alone, or stay on for the gardens, the Nursery and the farmyard.
Locals may remember this spot through its earlier lives as Catbird Restaurant, Elements Restaurant and Picnics. Today The Gardens Café carries that story forward, paddock to plate. For the full picture, see The Gardens Café.
From the All Day Menu
Breakfast and brunch near Yandina
A few favourites from the menu. The kitchen takes last orders at 2pm.
Holy Guacamole Smashed Avo
Avocado, lemon myrtle salt, Ten Acres sourdough, cherry tomatoes, feta, pepitas, dukkah & balsamic reduction.
Croque Monsieur
The ultimate ham & cheese toastie: thick crusty sourdough, rich house-made béchamel sauce, ham & melted cheese.
Chef’s Caramelised Banana Bread, The Signature
Toasted, fresh berries, whipped cream, roasted nuts. Or simply toasted with butter, 9.5.
The Sublime: Almond & Dark Chocolate Croissant
Seasonal Salad
Freshly made salad of the day featuring local & seasonal produce & feta, served with house dressing. Choice of chicken, halloumi or tofu.
Quiche of the Day
Coffee in the gardens
Barista coffee from 8am, every day. Settle in with a flat white on the terrace, or a pot of rosella tea while the kids head off to the farmyard.
On the coffee list: Espresso, Long Black, Macchiato, Piccolo, Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha, Hot Chocolate, Dirty Chai, Babyccino.
Something different: Golden Latte, Minty Matcha Latte, Beautiful Pink Latte, Signature Fairhill Hot Chocolate, Spiced Cacao, Chai Latte.
Getting here from Yandina
- About 5 minutes by car from Yandina, and 5 minutes from M1 exit 215. 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.
On a Saturday, make a morning of it: the Yandina Farmers' Market runs every Saturday morning, five minutes down the road. Shop the stalls, then come on to us for brunch. There's more on the Sunshine Coast markets page. Coming from Eumundi instead? See brunch near Eumundi.
Yandina café questions
How far is The Gardens Café from Yandina?
About 5 minutes by car. We are at 114 Fairhill Road, Ninderry, just outside Yandina on the slopes of Mount Ninderry, and 5 minutes from M1 exit 215. Follow the signs for "Fairhill Botanic Gardens".
Can I get breakfast near Yandina at Fairhill?
Yes. Our All Day Menu is served every day from 8am, with smashed avo on sourdough, croissants, toasties and our signature banana bread, plus barista coffee. The kitchen takes last orders at 2pm.
Do I need an entry ticket to eat at the café?
No. Entry to The Gardens Café, the Nursery and the Country Store is free. You only need a Day Pass or Membership for the Fairhill Adventures and the farmyard.
Is the café a good stop after the Yandina markets?
Yes. The Yandina Farmers' Market runs every Saturday morning, 5 minutes down the road, which makes the café an easy brunch stop afterwards, with a stroll through the gardens to finish.
Can I book a table?
Yes, book online through OpenTable or call us on (07) 5343 7906. We welcome large groups and families.
Are dogs welcome at the café?
Yes. Fairhill is dog-friendly: find a shady table at the café and order your dog a puppaccino.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is free parking on site.
Anything else? Please use the livechat or the search bar on our website.
See you for breakfast
Book a table online or give us a call. We're just outside Yandina.