Trees sway and vines twist around quaint shopfronts in this postcard-perfect country town. Lamezleighs bottles that blissful energy with a cottage garden out front anchored by a heritage camellia bush, and a dog-friendly back lawn dotted with picnic tables and blankets.

In between, there’s the roomy, sun-drenched dining space, where diners tackle teetering breakfast burgers and hearty Reubens. A one-page menu features built-for-brunch dishes such as chilli scrambled eggs on sourdough from nearby Trulli bakers, and corn and zucchini fritters on whipped feta.

Road-trippers will be relieved to find excellent St Ali coffee and a cabinet crammed with toasties and homemade treats, including fudgy coffee-walnut cake. But the lush pot plants, velvet chairs and plump cushions might tempt some drivers to let their itinerary disappear in the rearview mirror.

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