The beef burger was a proper feed &mdash; big, messy, and exactly what I needed after a long walk. Coffee held up too, which is always a bonus. Place has a relaxed vibe, nothing fancy, but you can tell it&rsquo;s a local spot people actually use. Just wish the chips had a bit more crunch, but honestly, the burger made up for it.

The roast lamb pie was the standout for me. Really flavorful, well-seasoned filling and the pastry held up nicely. Grabbed an almond croissant for later too&mdash;still crispy hours after, which surprised me. Would happily go back just for that pie. Maybe not the cheapest, but decent for what you get.

Stopped by for a coffee and ended up browsing the honey selection&mdash;pretty solid range of local stuff. Cafe&rsquo;s got heaps of space and a nice outdoor bit, but inside gets noisy with all the concrete floors. Fine for a quick stop, just not somewhere I&rsquo;d linger.

Stopped here for a quick bite&mdash;food was fresh and the service friendly. Handy having the gift shop and tourist info right there too.

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