Fuel your journey on the Great Inland Way
The Great Inland Way isn’t just a road trip – it’s a culinary adventure through Queensland. From historic pubs to boutique coffee shops and bakeries serving legendary pies, these stops offer great food and a taste of local life. Here is a selection of stops to help fuel your journey.
Hebel
Hebel Hotel and General Store
Local legend has it that bushrangers Dan Kelly and Steve Hart from the notorious Ned Kelly gang were once regulars at this historic hotel that was also a Cobb and Co. stop. With wide front verandahs, a distinctive red tin roof, recycled furniture, and a large beer garden, this quirky pub is a welcome find. Expect hearty country pub–style meals such as steak, eggs, and chips, along with locally sourced beef and lamb.
St George
DeliCate Cafe
A popular stop for locals and visitors with fresh, wholesome dishes and great coffee. Don’t forget to sample the homemade sweets and treats.
Geiger's Bistro
Located in the heart of St George, Geiger’s Bistro serves delicious meals made from locally sourced ingredients.
The Farmhouse Cafe
A great little stop in St George offering delicious meals and gifts.
Riversands Vineyard
Long lunches and cheeseboards await at Riversands Wineries. Set among leafy gardens, enjoy savoury bites paired with a glass of wine. Try a Ploughman’s Lunch of meats and cheeses paired with the vineyard’s own chutneys and relishes before exploring their cellar door.
Roma
The Timber Crate
This little gem of a coffee shop also houses boutique giftware, meaning you can enjoy a cuppa before browsing their range. Offering light meals and gourmet homemade treats.
Bakearoma Bakery & Coffee Lounge
Famous for pies, pastries, and strong coffee – a true Roma institution. It also offers an extensive cafe-style menu.
Bang Bang Coffee
Operating out of a converted shipping container, Bang Bang Coffee serves great coffee and delicious baked goodies.
Western Queensland Spirit
Situated on a beautiful property just outside Roma, Western Queensland Spirit is Outback Queensland’s only gin distillery. Visitors can enjoy private tastings, take part in a workshop, or take in the property’s gardens while enjoying locally crafted spirits and a grazing platter.
Beck’s Chopping Board Cafe
Take a self-guided tour of The Big Rig Roma’s Oil Patch Museum before settling in for lunch at Beck’s Chopping Board Cafe, located within the facility and offering hearty breakfasts, burgers, wraps, and cakes.
The Mucka Bup
When fire tore through this much-loved local hotel in 2019, the community rallied to restore it. Surrounded by native gardens, camping, and a pool, this award-winning pub dishes up cold drinks, tasty food, and embraces that cheeky Outback spirit.
The Mucka Bup in Roma.
Emerald
Theo’s Cafe and Restaurant
Generous portions and great coffee make this a local favourite.
The Sensory
Boutique cafe serving artisan coffee and homemade treats in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Fairbairn Bakery
Offers mouth-watering classic Aussie pies and pastries, plus hearty breakfasts.
Mayfair Hotel and Tavern
Hot coffee and a delicious range of breakfast options to start your day right.
Shelfield Coffee Brewers
A relaxed local spot known for quality brews and friendly service.
Shamali’s Cafe & Restaurant
Generous breakfasts and comforting cafe classics. Their Big Brekkie is a must-try, along with their great coffee. Expect similarly excellent food and coffee at Shamali’s Cafe & Bistro in Roma.
Roses & Beans
A cosy cafe serving well-crafted coffee and flavour-packed meals.
Charleville
Lotta Lattes Cafe
Known for its warm service and quality coffee.
Bluemac Bakehouse
A bakery–cafe hybrid with irresistible sweet and savoury options. Locals and visitors alike rave about the cream buns!
Commercial Hotel
If you’re looking for a classic pub meal, don’t go past this historic hotel—a popular gathering place for both locals and visitors.
A classic pub meal at the Commercial Hotel in Clermont.
Longreach
Burnzie’s Bakehouse
A local icon known for pies, sausage rolls, and donuts.
Stock Exchange Cafe
Set inside the iconic Stock Exchange Arcade, enjoy great food and coffee with plenty of old‑world charm.
Atherton Tablelands
Dino’s Europa Deli & Cafe
European-inspired deli with a loyal following. The food and atmosphere are top‑notch.
The Hungry Pug
Fresh bakery pies and fast service make this a perfect pit stop for travellers.
Vincenzo’s Coffee Lounge
A must-visit for gourmet coffee and light bites. Sweet tooths won’t be disappointed.
Skybury Cafe and Roastery
Offering a paddock‑to‑plate experience on weekdays—and Saturdays from April—where guests can enjoy meals made from local produce and freshly roasted coffee grown on site, all while taking in views over the plantation.
Coffee Works
Popular for great coffee and mouth‑watering custom-made chocolates. Coffee Works also sells a variety of gourmet gifts.
Cooktown
Riverside Coffee Kitchen
Stunning waterfront views and top‑notch coffee make this a must‑visit patisserie.
Nature’s Powerhouse
Set among the Cooktown Botanic Gardens, enjoy breakfast, lunch, coffee, or cake while surrounded by natural beauty.
The Old Bank
Enjoy lovely coffee and cake in the Heritage‑listed setting of the Old Bank, an outstanding building located on Cooktown’s main street.
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