Food - Blue Mountains

There is a thriving food and wine industry in the Blue Mountains. This is apparent by the number of excellent cafes, restaurants, gourmet delis and specialty bakeries throughout the region.

If you are staying in the Blue Mountains in self-contained accommodation and want to buy supplies, or just want to put together a delicious picnic lunch, here are some very special food stores where you can shop for fresh produce and gourmet foods. We have also included Coles and Woolworths for all your basics.

 

Blackheath

Blackheath Deli
32 Gobetts Leap Rd, Blackheath
Telephone 02 4787 8984
 

Bakehouse on Wentworth
105 Wentworth St, Blackheath
Telephone 02 4787 6744
 

Logan Brae Apple Orchard
139 Shipley Rd, Blackheath (Shipley Plateau)
Telephone 02 4787 8440

Open Sunday 11am-12noon all year for apple juice. Open 6 days a week during apple season from Feb-Aug 9am-4pm (closed Saturday) for juice, apples, apple jelly.

 

Katoomba

Carrington Cellars and Deli
Parke Street, Katoomba (behind the Carrington Hotel)
Telephone 02 4782 0999

This is a huge deli housed in what used to be Katoomba's power station. Lots of Blue Mountain produce, deli items, jams, muesli, cheese. Try the delicious prepared meals by Trish Hennessy. There are plans for a tapas/wine bar upstairs to take advantage of fantastic views, plus a brewery.

Open 7 days: Mon-Thu 10am - 8pm, Fri/Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am - 7pm.
 

Hominy Bakery
185 Katoomba St, Katoomba
Telephone 02 4782 9816

Specialise in organic, sourdough breads, yeasted breads, bakers' cakes and pastries. As well as baking for local restaurants, Hominy is popular with locals for good reason. Try to visit early for your choice of bread.
Open 7 days, 6am - 5.30pm
 

The Blue Mountains Food Co-op
1 & 2, Ha'penny Lane, Katoomba
Telephone 02 4782 5890
www.bluemtnsfood.asn.au

For fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, pulses, flour and rice, local organic biodynamic and chemical free produce, special dietary needs, eco-friendly cleaning products.Open 7 days Mon-Weds,Fri 9am-6pm, Thu 9am-6.30pm, Sat 8.30am-5pm, Sun 10am-4.30pm, public holidays 10am-3pm.

 

Megalong Beef
Katoomba Fair, 1 Paris Pde, Katoomba (next to Franklins)
Telephone 02 4782 2185

Buy local produce including Megalong beef, organic lamb, free-range chemical free chicken and Trunkey Creek pork.

Open 8am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm Sat, 9am-4pm Sun
 

Coles
Cnr Waratah St &, Parke Street, Katoomba
Telephone 02 4782 6133

Katoomba has a large Coles supermarket for all your groceries and staples. Open 7 days, 6am - 12 midnight. The nearest Coles supermarkets to Katoomba are Lithgow and Winmalee (near Springwood)

 

 

Leura

Josophans Fine Chocolates
132 The Mall, Leura
Telephone 02 4784 2031
www.josophans.com.au
 

Leura Gourmet Deli
159 Leura Mall, Leura
Telephone 02 4784 1438
 

Woolworths
152-160 Leura Mall
Telephone 02 4784 3025

Opened in April 2011, this is a full-size Woolworths supermarket and is ideal for all your staples. There is an underground carpark as well as the original Leura carpark that has been refurbished.

 

Hartley

Adams Shed
2264 Great Western Hwy, Hartley
Telephone 02-6355-2094

Email: adamsshed@bigpond.com

Wines from the Central West Tablelands including the Megalong Valley, Rylstone, Bathurst, Mudgee, Orange and Cowra.  Local produce also on offer includes olive oil, olives, goats cheese, nuts, chocolate, jam, honey, herbal tea and organic coffee plus a range of homewares. Tastings are held on the first Sunday of each month when the wines and local produce from a particular region are available.

Open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. 

 

Lithgow

Jannei Goat Dairy
8 View St, Lisdale (10 minutes drive from Lithgow)
Telephone 02 6355 1107
www.jannei.com

Visit this family owned and run dairy farm and fromagerie to buy goat cheese and yogurt. Specialty Australian cheesemakers using 100% fresh goat's milk, Jannei Goat Dairy makes award-winning cheese.

Open Summer: Monday 9am to 5pm, Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 4.30pm.
Winter: May to August 9am to 5pm Mondays only.
Other times by appointment.
Public Holiday - Telephone to check as sometimes open.

 

Medlow Bath

Brown's Siding Store & Cafe
1 Railway Parade, Medlow Bath (opposite the Hydro Majestic)
Telephone 02-4788-1555
Website: www.brownssidingcafe.com.au

Gourmet foods including Whisk & Pin, Simon Johnson, Stefanos, Doodles Creek and more. Also enjoy coffee, cake or lunch in the cafe or takeaway.

 

Wentworth Falls

Megalong Beef
21 Station St, Wentworth Falls
Telephone 02 4757 1103

Buy fresh Megalong Valley beef from this butcher in Wentworth Falls. Also local produce including organic lamb, free-range chemical free chicken and Trunkey Creek pork.

Open 6.30am-6.30pm Mon-Fri, 6.30am-3.00pm weekends.

 

Slow Food Blue Mountains

If you are visiting the Blue Mountains you might want to participate in some of the activities organised by the Slow Food Movement - see slowfoodbluemountains.com.au