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Discover a little jewel of perfection!
Food, wine and espresso connoisseurs rejoice – Palm Cove is at the vanguard of quality aesthetic & tropical experiences!
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If you are travelling to north Queensland Palm Cove is obligatory! Though compact you will discover a pristine paradise of palm trees, white sand and crystal blue waters! Radiating charm and a tropical vibe in abundance, Palm Cove languidly covets the sobriquet – shangri-la of the north!
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Generally the best cafes are those that have been around a long time and the owners operate or manage them. Espresso & Co in Palm Cove has dishevelled ‘beach shack’ Queensland style nailed! And a commitment to quality in all areas.
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Each morning the punters converge in large numbers, drawn by the vibe and broad aesthetics: once amongst it – you realise much more than you imagine.
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Go early! This way treats are in abundance! And the much needed espresso that much quicker!
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The mural by Caroline Mudge adds to the laid back charm of times past and present; of voyaging and adventure on Pacific seas – a fitting and artful attribute as colourful and vibrant as the cafe itself!
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At Espresso & Co it is difficuilt to get a table in peak hour – around 7am is perfect – it is cool & perfect for people watching and soaking up the atmosphere.
Can you beat this!
While a table won’t be guaranteed, it is more likely and this enables a stunning view of late sunrise over the beach from Espresso & Co’s unique vantage point!
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FULL BREAKFASTS TOO!
The elephant assures me that the Sauteed Spinach and mushrooms & the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and home made hollandaise are delicious and the way to go after too many reds the night before!
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Staying at the welcoming & wonderful Melaleuca Resort, we went four days in a row to Espresso & Co – just a short walk along the Esplanade!
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Anyone that knows me acknowledges I am fussy – yet each time all aspects were amazing – the service, food, espresso and the ambiance! The magnificent old paperbark gums add another layer of authenticity.
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The almond croissant, little apple pies & sour dough toast, butter and jam are beyond expectations. As is the coffee!
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Australia needs more exceptional cafes like this! Where hands on and handmade is the default position: the owners realise every time is an opportunity to excel and amplify a ‘one off’ consummate attitude. All achieved within a relaxed holiday ambiance!
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Acknowledging a favourite adage: when all aspects of an experience are synchronised to your expectations, your thoughts are randomly infused with the satisfaction of it long after you have left!
It doesn’t get better than Espresso & Co!
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PALM COVE IS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE!!
When in Palm Cove additionally, you can take advantage of high fashion, wine bars and a multitude of eating establishments. Plus, tour to the secluded and pristine Fitzroy Island, the Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda Scenic Railway. AND by booking through Melaleuca Resort receive a discount! There’s more: kayaking, nature walks in the hinterland, jet-ski hire +++!
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