TASTE TRAIL - POP-UP FOOD REVIEW

by A. Tablehopper

Café Bella – Nambour Plaza, 28 Ann St, Nambour 4560

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. 

It’s been a while, but it’s good to be back in the HT with a decent café to share! If you’re looking for the place ‘the locals go’, then Café Bella in the Nambour Plaza is it.

There are many reasons for this, obviously the location helps, but the menu and cabinet have plenty of varied options, plus the staple traditional dishes, and food portions are a decent size.

The last couple of times I’ve been there, new staff have been in training, but it’s not held up my order at all, and everyone seems very friendly and helpful.

So, what do I recommend? Having a (very) late breakfast with my in-laws a couple of weeks ago, it was the perfect time to try three dishes. Eggs Benedict on Turkish with ham, the Bella Chilli Avocado Stack, and Fritters Zucchini with poached egg, bacon and relish, were the chosen ones, and they did not disappoint the tastebuds (along with excellent coffee). 

Two minor gripes came through: firstly, was the ham was pretty basic and it would’ve been much better having ‘off the bone’, especially when Eggs Benedict is a more pricey item on menus these days, and secondly, the chilli oil/feta would’ve worked a bit better slightly warmed – but these are, as I said, minor things with our overall filling and tasty meals. 

There were some very inviting vegan/veggie options in the cabinet, such as homemade vegan patties with garden salad and relish, a tempting roast veg salad, and a Mexican veggie chilli stack with sour cream and guacamole, and we agreed a proper lunch would be in order next time.

I must admit, I did a pit-stop there a few days ago for a cup of tea and had a slice of warm apple and raspberry crumble, with cream. Delicious!

We all agreed that Café Bella is a comfort-food place, somewhere you know you will always find something you like on the menu, and it won’t break the bank – places like this are worth their weight in gold these days!