Hicksborough Store & Cafe exterior — white weatherboard corner building with striped awnings and bold signage

Coffee, Kitchen,Character

A North Wonthaggi café that surprises people who think they know what they're walking into.

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From the Kitchen

A handful of the dishes guests keep coming back for. We change things up, but these ones tend to stick around.

Korean Fried Chicken Bao Buns

Soft steamed bao packed with crispy fried chicken and purple cabbage slaw. The dish that gets mentioned in almost every review.

Buddha Bowl

Roasted pumpkin, grilled halloumi, broccolini, pickled red cabbage, and a poached egg on beetroot yoghurt. A regular favourite.

Corn Fritters

Corn and green onion fritters, a brunch staple the kitchen does right.

Korean Fried Chicken Burger

Seasoned fried chicken in a toasted bun with a bold honey-soy kick that keeps people ordering a second.

Avocado Toast

Smashed avocado on sourdough with roasted cherry tomatoes, feta, toasted almonds, and edible flowers.

American Beef Burger

A proper burger: sesame brioche bun, thick beef patty, melted cheddar, bacon, and chips that steal the show.

Chicken Schnitzel Wrap

Tender crumbed chicken in a fresh wrap with vegetables. The combination that works every time, no matter what else is on the table.

Panko Calamari

Golden calamari rings with spicy mayo and a lemon wedge. The kind of lunch plate you order once and always remember.

Hot Chocolate

Rich, velvety, and described as one of the best in the region. More than once.

Hicksborough Big Breakfast

Hash brown, poached egg, bacon, mushrooms, and avocado on toast. Everything on one plate, done properly.

Japanese Katsu Curry Bowl

Crispy katsu chicken over rice with Japanese curry sauce, slaw, and pickled ginger. A little different from what you expected.

Specialty Coffee

Serious espresso from a barista who cares. The locals who come in twice a week know what they're ordering.

What Guests Say

4.9

Korean-inspired dishes that genuinely surprise in a regional café setting

Come in for a table

Open Tuesday to Sunday. Dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings. Bookings recommended on weekends.

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