Shady Oaks Cafe

Country charm abounds at Shady Oaks Café on Young Street in Leongatha. Named after five huge oak trees in the garden, this quaint café exudes rustic simplicity from a recycled timber counter and front doors to an alfresco deck, where locals catch up with family and friends over coffee. A cosy and relaxed décor inside, complete with stone fireplace and polished wood floors, awaits as guests ponder a Mod Oz menu with classic café fare, such as pancakes with berry compote, housemade guava syrup and ice cream. Lunchgoers may be tempted by beef Guinness stew, served with colcannon mash and sourdough, or a Shady Oaks burger with beef patty, lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheese and beetroot relish, served with wedges. Don’t forget to choose a sweet treat from a selection of cakes and slices on offer.