Taste Trail - POP-UP FOOD REVIEW

by A. Tablehopper

Mill Street Kitchen and Pantry – 7 Mill Street, Nambour

I am an ‘average joe’ who enjoys good food, not a food critic by profession, so excuse my lack of fancy terminology! I have not been paid to promote anyone – I am simply sharing my opinion on the hinterland eateries I visit, for their service/ambience and presentation/flavour

Well, I’ve been to many different places to eat around the hinterland, and one of the best, I mean BEST, has to be the Mill Street Kitchen and Pantry in Nambour.

This unassuming café opposite Coles and the Tram Station has the most incredible food and at decent prices, considering the high quality and flavour. I went for lunch with a friend visiting town, and she was raving about the place afterwards!

So, what was on offer? Everything from Vegan or Tandoori Chicken wraps, Housemade Three Cheese Gnocchi, Mill Street Lamb Mince with sunny-side fried egg, Big Breakfast and much more, including a kids’ menu, milkshakes and smoothies.

My friend opted for ‘Breakfast Bruschetta’ with housemade basil pesto on ten acres sourdough, with chopped red onions, cherry tomatoes, feta, balsamic glaze, fresh basil leaves and a poached egg. I mean, look at the photograph – you can see how fresh and delicious it was!

I tried the Roasted Pumpkin and Rosti (I start to salivate just thinking about it again…) - tomato sugo and housemade beetroot humous, with fresh cress and crispy sourdough. It was all I could do not to lick the plate clean! 

My friend shared how “beautifully presented” it all was before we happily demolished the lot.

As for drinks, the coffee would make a Melbournian happy, and apparently, the turmeric latte was “perfection”.

The setting and service? Warm and welcoming, but unobtrusive, which I like, and we sat outside enjoying the sunshine and spring air, set back from the hustle and bustle of the town.

This venue, I note, also has tasty options for vegetarians/vegans, and those who are gluten-intolerant, and a wide variety of ‘alternative’ milks. Plus some very tempting housemade desserts, such as strawberry cupcakes, carrot cake, and gluten-free orange and almond cake.

If you don’t take my word for it, check out their reviews online … comments such as “the food is incredible”, “relaxing and nourishing”, and “the food is amazing!” Go on – treat yourself.