In the shadow of the telescope, this cafe has a range of brekky and lunch options (full marks for 'eggs benedish' on the menu), all prepared fresh and served quickly. Not a bad spot at all to have lunch, with the huge telescope right in front of you to gawk at.
Dish Cafe
New South Wales
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