Elements Cafe

There is a cafe at the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre called elements that is open from 8.30am to 4.30pm daily. They have some indoor seating as well as a row of weather protected seats outside. Menu is basic, meat pies, sandwiches and a few other savoury foods along with cake slices and a few sweet treats. We tried their falafel wrap which was ok, orange almond cake slice was similarly decent. Overall, convenient if you are in need of a bite to eat before or after visiting the Park but better to try some of the lodges nearby if you are looking for a proper meal.

Not sure why their rating is low. I had a completely different experience, their curried egg sandwich was actually really nice, dense, tasty and curry was not overpowering. The chocolate croissant was perfectly sweet and soy chai latte was just right with the spicing. Staff was also nice and friendly. So I personally had a great experience here.

A tourist cafe with top of the range prices. Staff were OK, but certainly not there for their charm. Coffees were good, kids hot chocolates good. Given the location it would be easy to make something that wowed visitors and added to the experience. This cafe doesn't. But if you are hiker it does its job.

We brought a beef pie and a ham and cheese croissant. The waitress reheated them for us. When we opened the croissant and discovered the croissant turned like a coal. So we returned the uneaten croissant and requested to get another one. I really disappointed for this kind of carelessness to deal with the food. The croissant showed was a replaced one.

Thanks for the good coffee sir. It’s the perfect temperature! Be ware: the fake entrance. Must buy: The fresh apple (only $1.50!), kissed by nature, watered by cradle mountain’s freshest spring waters, gluten free, dairy free. Perfect post hike snack. 10/10.

Rude customer service decided not to stay after being talked down to because I wasn't staying in the lodge and only visiting for food on my travels through. Unless you are staying and dress like you are not hiking through the park expect to get judgemental comments and looks from the staff.

Chicken Caesar Wrap and Chocolate Muffin was awesome. Ordered coffee as well and was equally great

The cafe prices are beyond a joke. I understand it is remote but charging $10 for a plain croissant or $5 for a can of coke is just a joke. I paid $24 ($18.50 for a small chicken wrap) and a small coffee. The coffee was decent and the wrap had flavour at least. I’d recommend preparing in advance and not buying any food here.