Shingle Inn Mt Ommaney

Shingle Inn Mt Ommaney is the Mount Ommaney branch of a café and bakery chain with a long history behind it, and it keeps the family of traditional hand-made cakes and pastries the brand is known for, including the Patty Cakes. For a bakery in Mount Ommaney, Queensland, it works as much as a sit-down café as a place to pick up something sweet.

The bakery side is the cakes and scones. Locals mention the scones and the fruit cake, and the cabinet draws customers in. They take custom cake orders, offer gluten-free options and do catering, so it suits birthdays and morning teas as well as a quick coffee. Takeaway and dine-in are both on offer.

The kitchen does more than baking. We've heard good things about the beer battered chips and the toasted sandwiches, and one local rated the beef burger and chips and the waffles just as highly. Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner are all covered, with vegetarian options, coffee and dessert too.

The atmosphere gets a lot of praise. People describe it as relaxed and surprisingly calm for a shopping centre, with comfy seating, and it's handy for meeting friends, right by the bus stop at the centre exit. It's also good for kids, with high chairs, and there's a wheelchair-accessible car park. The staff are friendly, and regulars say they remember faces and make you feel welcome. One local put it simply as a great place for morning tea, with perfect coffee and tea and delightful scones.

A couple of people have had a slow wait or a coffee that wasn't quite right, though the staff were quick to fix things when asked. Most visits sound smooth, with food arriving at a sensible pace and generous serves.

It's open every day of the week, with a slightly later close on one evening, so check the hours before you head in.