Shopping Guide: Rodney’s Garden Café
Rodney's Garden Café: An Informed Shopper's Guide
Why You Should Visit
- An Atmospheric Experience: You'll find Rodney's set in a garden nursery, creating a calm and cool ambiance. The setting includes beautiful plants, water features, gorgeous pots, and cute tables and chairs. The garden environment makes it a popular spot, especially when the garden itself is open.
- Delicious Food and Drink: Shoppers can expect high-quality food, with everything being delicious and well thought out. You'll find options for breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon tea. Popular menu items include the Brisket Roll (highly recommended!), Eggs Benny with bacon, Gardener's Board, homemade scones, fresh juices, and milkshakes (rated the best!).
- Excellent Service: The staff is known for being friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Service is generally fast, even on busy days. Staff members are also accommodating, as shown by providing blankets to guests.
- Family-Friendly Environment: The café is known for being warm and family-friendly, making it a great place for a family outing.
- Explore the Shop: After your meal, you can explore the shop, which offers a wide variety of products, including a huge gift and homewares section.
- Dog-Friendly: Your furry family member is welcome too, as the café is dog-friendly.
- Worth the Trip: The location is considered a standout spot in Pialligo, worth the trip from Canberra.
- Accommodating for Dietary Needs: The staff is able to accommodate small meal requests.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
- Price Point: Be aware that the food prices are on the higher side.
- Potential for Crowds: The venue is very popular and can get busy, especially on weekends and public holidays.
- Seating Considerations: You may have to sit outside, even though heaters are available. Table sizes might be small.
- Slow Service at Peak Times: During busy periods like Christmas or public holidays, service can be a bit slow.
- External Issues: Extensive roadworks and busy carparks could create an issue at peak times. Finding a park could be challenging.
- Mosquitoes: Bring mosquito repellent if you or your children have sensitive skin, especially during certain times of the year.
