Kitchen Garden

250 Rouse St, Tenterfield NSW 2372, Australia
+61 2 6736 2072
$$$ cafe
(165 Reviews)
Price Range $1–20

Welcome to Kitchen Garden, a beloved cafe nestled in the heart of Tenterfield, NSW. This cozy spot at 250 Rouse St has captured the hearts of locals and travelers alike, making it a must-visit destination for anyone in the area. With its warm atmosphere and friendly service, Kitchen Garden feels like a second home.

The cafe features a delightful menu that caters to a variety of tastes, including a selection of expertly crafted coffees such as the rich and creamy Flat White or the delightful Cappuccino. For tea lovers, there's an impressive lineup of options from Breaky Teas to Herbal Teas, ensuring a refreshing experience no matter your preference. The cafe also serves cooling specials like Iced Coffee and Smoothies, perfect for the warmer days.

Kitchen Garden's culinary offerings stretch beyond beverages, showcasing a range of satisfying dishes that are bound to tantalize your taste buds. The infamous lamb and red wine pie is a highlight, featuring flaky pastry and delectable filling that many diners, including Chani JR, have lovingly dubbed a Tenterfield staple. Freshly made and irresistibly delicious, these pies bring comfort food to another level.

Customer experiences shine through in the fantastic reviews this cafe has received. Ellen M noted the freshness of the ingredients, especially the perfectly poached eggs, while praising the tasty pies. Scott Nuku raved about the mouthwatering Tony's Breaky Pie, straight from the camp oven—a testament to the cafe's commitment to quality.

Not only is the food noteworthy, but the warmth of the staff contributes significantly to the cafe's charm. Crowghostexists shared a heartwarming experience, highlighting the accommodating nature of the team, who made families feel cherished. This level of genuine care is rare and adds an extra touch that you'll notice immediately.

With its inviting atmosphere and consistently high-quality food and drinks, Kitchen Garden stands out not just as a cafe but as a cornerstone of the Tenterfield community. Whether you're stopping by for a quick coffee on the go or settling in to enjoy a romantic meal, this cafe welcomes you with open arms. Don’t forget to check out the local scenery after your visit—a relaxed stroll through Tenterfield will allow you to soak in the charm of this historic town.

In essence, Kitchen Garden is a place that embodies everything wonderful about local cafes. The moment you step inside, you’re treated not just as a customer, but as part of the family. So, grab your friends, family, or a good book, and pay a visit—the perfect coffee experience awaits!

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
165 Reviews
Ellen M

08 Oct 2025

Coffee was basically just milk. Mug of flat white didn't taste like it had even one full shot of coffee in it. Industry standard is two shots of coffee in a mug. Can't comment on quality/roast as I litterally couldn't taste it. Food was good, ingredients were fresh. Eggs were perfectly poached. Pies has tasty pastry and filling. Wait time was reasonable. Staff were friendly. Cash only

Chani JR

02 Oct 2025

This has become my second home since moving here from Brisbane and I love the place and the people. The pies are a Tenterfield staple, with my favourite being the lamb and red wine. The coffee's hot and good, well presented without pretension. The staff are excellent. They're efficient and attentive while still being genuine and genuinely happy. Why is that so rare these days? The owner is a gem of local knowledge and wisdom and probably a big reason why the staff are so happy. Highly recommended.

Scott Nuku

24 Sep 2025

Had a 5⭐ Tony's Breaky Pie straight out of the camp oven. Delicious

crowghostexists

24 Sep 2025

What an amazing establishment! I've been traveling around Australia and the staff here was absolutely lovely. Food and coffee is top shelf - Shepard's Pie+Cappuccino/Flat White really knocked it out of the park. They treated our little 2 and 4 year olds to treats and lovely cuppacino's, really sweet and accommodating. Definitely one of the most memorable experiences of my trip, highly recommended!

Scott Williamson

18 Sep 2025

The federation pies are the best. They are made onsite and have some great flavours to choose from. We always stop here for a pie when going through. Here is the Steak Diane pie.

Nat Lowndes

30 Jun 2025

Federation Pies are the bomb!!!! Coffee is best in town. Great warm cafe with awesome atmosphere!!! Young lady serving with amber hair was very friendly and personable. Thankyou!!!

Sacha H

12 Jun 2025

Cannot rate this cafe highly enough! The coffee is amazing, the pastries are all made on site and the service was top notch. Will absolutely be back!

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