Revealed: Redlands’ best cafe

A massive 38 cafes were in the running but only one has earned the title of the Redlands’ best cafe.

Redlands residents came out in force to debate which of its prized cafes should take the crown as the best and a winner has been identified.

Hundreds commented on which “local” should make the grade and an impressive 38 businesses were ultimately nominated.

But there can be only one winner.

A Greek salad fresh from the veggie patch at the Blue Tongue Pantry. Picture: Blue Tongue Pantry.

Blue Tongue Pantry in Thorneside licked the lot and has been chosen as the Redlands’ best cafe.

Owner Alex Shaw said the business was surging and thanked the community for the support.

Founded two years ago as a community space for children with disabilities BTP has gone from strength to strength.

Ms Shaw said they recently acquired a liquor licence and now sport a lunch menu.

A mean cuppa is at the heart of business at the Blue Tongue Pantry. Picture: Blue Tongue Pantry

“It has been really well received,” she said.

“I didn’t really know what community was until we had the business and we have gone from strength to strength.”

Celebrity Chef Matt Preston said the search for the best cafe was just the start of the Delicious Local push to help drive a food-led rebound from the effects of Covid.

“It’s clear from the vast number of nominations and votes we saw come in that local communities are rallying around their favourite eateries; supporting those food businesses who have done it tough over the past 12 months. That is exactly what we set out to achieve,” Mr Preston said.

“And this is just the beginning.

Delectable sweets are par for the course at the Blue Tongue Pantry. Picture: Blue Tongue Pantry

“Our local cafe winners are soon to appear in a statewide battle of the postcodes where the cream will rise to the top – as it always does!

“Don’t forget to have your say by checking out your state finalists and voting for your favourite.

“Make sure you keep following this fantastic search and supporting your local winners – next up we’ll be on the lookout for best pizza, so get thinking …”

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