Bookplate: At the National Library | VisitCanberra

Bookplate is a cafe that believes in the simple and healthy things done well. Bookplate celebrates food and makes what they can by hand, including a large range of housemade cakes and petit slices. They are a multi-award winning dining destination, most recently at the Restaurant & Catering Awards as winners of Cafe of the Year in the ACT for 2016 & 2017.

From the bar they offer fresh pressed juices, healthy smoothies, classic and craft beers and local wines. Stop by and have a chat with their highly skilled baristas who are proud to offer espresso coffee and tea.

Located within the National Library of Australia, Bookplate has a warm and inviting indoor dining space as well as an outdoor terrace with magnificent panoramic views of Lake Burley Griffin.

Bookplate Cafe
Stunning Dishes
Fresh Juices
Stunning dishes
Celebrate every day
Chargrilled Atlantic Salmon
Elegant simplicity
Fresh seasonal food

DETAILS

EMAIL

[email protected]

WEBSITE

www.bookplate.com.au

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Thursday: 7.30am - 5pm. Friday: 7.30am-4pm. Weekends: 9am - 4pm; Closed Christmas Day and Easter Monday

TYPE OF SERVICE

Breakfast
Lunch

LIQUOR LICENSING

Fully licensed

ACCESSIBILITY

Disabled access available, contact operator for details

Location

Bookplate: At the National Library

Parkes Place West, National Library of Australia, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Features

Bar

Carpark

Outdoor Dining Area

Reviews

TripAdvisor traveller rating

BASED ON 306 REVIEWS

Ranked #152 of 1,652 Places to Eat in Canberra on TripAdvisor

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“Bookplate”

Reviewed on 18/01/2019

Fresh, tasty food at a reasonable price. Iced coffee tho was a bit watery but had plentiful cream and ice-cream plus ice. Good service. Might be an idea to book for lunch during the summer...

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Review by

Georgia B

“Food ok, strange service.”

Reviewed on 17/01/2019

Decided to stop by for morning tea whilst on a visit to the national library.Found it odd for a casual cafe to have virtually every spare table reserved.Sat down at a table that wasn't apparently...

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Review by

grovefamily10

“What a gem!”

Reviewed on 08/01/2019

Our group of four stopped here for lunch mid-week. What a lovely surprise! There was a great range of food available. We had the wagyu burger, waffles, eggs benedict and chimichanga. All delicious...

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McGoo8

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