A Cafe in a Museum

If I was to tell you that I’m going to report on a café in a museum, you might be surprised that it even existed, or you would laugh. If you want generic thoughts advertising high class meals, go and watch one of those reality cooking television shows. But I write to attempt to share new or different knowledge with you.

The knowledge I share with you today is on the quality of dining at the café in The National Museum of Australia.

"Wait, you can get food in there?"

The Atmosphere:

As with most of the museum’s architecture the cafe make use of the building’s island setting in the middle of the lake of Canberra, providing lakefront views through the large windows and freaky post-modern design. The food is served on wooden boards which is kind of strange for someone who has lived of plates for most of their life, but gives the experience its own unique feel. The cutlery and bowls were also consistent with the modern theme.

The Food:

 The meal I ordered in particular was a grilled chicken burger, not particularly adventurous, but the results were more than impressive (and that’s not because I’m comparing it to Hungry Jack’s). A crusty, lightly toasted roll was used as the base. The chicken fillet was visibly cooked to a professional level, where it was not soggy or dry. Then there was a fresh garden salad sandwiched with a tangy chilli jam and mayonnaise. It doesn’t take some critiquing genius to know that a meal tastes good, but I can tell you that this one was pretty delicious.

The Location:

The cafes position in a museum on an island makes it a convenient choice for food and drink for those who visit. But the café is also a good attraction in its own right, serving good food in a classy, modern environment. The café is not something to pass up when you’re in Canberra, especially if you’re visiting the museum due to them both being essential to getting the full experience of the buildings artistic design

 

 

I hope I encouraged you to give this place your recognition next time you visit Canberra because I believe it is well worth the trip!