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Plate of fresh food with a Pollen napkin
Light, airy decor with flowers of flowers
Fresh blue and white furniture by a window overlooking the rainforest garden
Light airy decor
Beautiful white jug filled with fresh flowers on a wooden table
Plate of fresh food with a Pollen napkin
Light, airy decor with flowers of flowers
Fresh blue and white furniture by a window overlooking the rainforest garden
Light airy decor
Beautiful white jug filled with fresh flowers on a wooden table

Overview

Savour a dining experience in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens at Pollen.

Pollen features modern, delicious, healthy food in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance, surrounded by the beauty of the world’s most diverse collection of Australian plants.

Options include an all-day breakfast menu, fresh juices, a range of lunch options along with beer, cider and local wines.

Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
Australian National Botanic Gardens, Clunies Ross Street, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 120 reviews

“Lunch @ Pollen”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 3w ago by mdh969

Six of us went to the Botanic Gardens in Canberra and we had lunch at the cafe on site called Pollen. The staff were friendly and you had a choice of sitting outside or inside. I had the Nasi...

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“Disappointing”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 3w ago by holidayitisAustralia

Lovely garden setting but the menu is very limited for lunch. Found the serving size really small and not as described. Very poor value for money and not tasty.

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“My happy place in Canberra”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2mos ago by MaeMay2014

Friendly cafe beautiful set at Botanic gardens. Casual atmosphere with great food. Staff even friendlier. Will certainly make it a regular spot

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Cuisines
  • Bistro/Cafe/Deli
  • Brunch
  • Gluten Free Available
  • Modern Australian
  • Vegetarian
Meal Types
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
Facilities
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Suitable for Functions
  • Outdoor Dining Area
  • Takeaway Available
BYO Licences
  • Fully licensed
Restaurant Prices
  • Under $20
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)