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Portrait Cafe
Homemade Granola with Poached Pears and Rhubarb
Sweet and Savory Brunch
Smashed avocado & goats curd w/ poached eggs & dukkha on grilled rye toast (v, gf*, df*)
Soup of the day w/ sourdough toast (gf*, df*)
Lemon grass & ginger braised beef cheek w/ sweet potato noodles & crunchy vegetables

Portrait Cafe

Portrait Cafe
Homemade Granola with Poached Pears and Rhubarb
Sweet and Savory Brunch
Smashed avocado & goats curd w/ poached eggs & dukkha on grilled rye toast (v, gf*, df*)
Soup of the day w/ sourdough toast (gf*, df*)
Lemon grass & ginger braised beef cheek w/ sweet potato noodles & crunchy vegetables

Overview

Located at the National Portrait Gallery, the Portrait Cafe is the perfect spot for a relaxed coffee, weekend brunch or weekday lunch with friends.

Unwind with a locally brewed beer or homemade iced chai overlooking Lake Burley Griffin, the High Court & Reconciliation Place.

Bookings welcome groups of four or more.

King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 202 reviews

“The food was of poor quality”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by Agnieszka A

Unfortunately, my experience at this place was highly disappointing. The food was of poor quality, and the most unpleasant part was the undercooked canned carrots, which seemed like a careless...

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“Enjoyed our afternoon snack”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1yr ago by Dan L

Heading into the Portrait Gallery and very happy to see another food outlet after our experience at an earlier venue. Staff were friendly, efficient, happy, and we just felt very welcome. We enjoyed...

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“We had good experiences of the time and this year again it was very good. I had poached eggs on avocado and salmon and it was de”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1yr ago by ASSINDIA1

We have been here once a year and are always pleased with the food. I had poached eggs on sourdogh avocado and smoked salmon and it was delicious One thing could improve if they would provide...

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Facilities
  • Bar
  • Carpark
  • Entertainment
  • Family Friendly
  • Suitable for Functions
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Outdoor Dining Area
  • Pet Friendly - Enquire
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Takeaway Available
  • Waterside Dining
Meal Types
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
Cuisines
  • Brunch
  • Coffee
  • Dessert
  • Gluten Free Available
  • High Tea or Afternoon Tea
  • Light Meals
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
BYO Licences
  • Fully licensed
Restaurant Prices
  • Under $20