J & B's Gourmet Cafe

We attended this cafe on 19/12/2024 for some brunch. I picked it based on the number of grey nomads with motor homes and wearing Hawaiian shirts that seemed to be seated out the front eating, figuring that this was a good sign, and I was not disappointed. The prices are what you would expect from a food outlet at a rest stop on the Hume Highway, however what sets this cafe apart is the exceptional quality of the food. No disappointing, day-old refrigerated service station sandwiches here. There were a lot of options to choose from in the pre-made display, which looked like every item had just been made, but also a menu to order from. I ordered a fruit salad, a California roll sushi and a Green Dream smoothie. All the ingredients were very fresh and healthy and it tasted great. The sushi would have been good quality even for city standards. The smoothie had banana and mango in it, so it didn't taste like your typical "green" drink, but it was a well balanced taste. There was something on the menu for just about everyone, no matter what their dietary restrictions - low sugar, gluten free, MSG free or vegetarian. The cafe was spacious and comfortable with lots of light. Whether you are in a rush and need a brief respite from the hurly burly, or are taking a trip at a relaxed pace, this is the ideal venue for a snack, a light meal or a hearty one. I highly recommend J&B's.

Fabulous Brekkie Mix - naturally gluten free (low gluten) and delicious. Delicious and hot Hot Chocolate. Lovely service and great atmosphere. Lots of gluten free options, which we appreciated.