From desert fine dining to a stop by a retro diner, here are the best cafes and restaurants to check out when you\u2019re in Broken Hill.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Best for: <\/span><\/b>a seriously good cup of coffee<\/p>\n A sleek breakfast eatery in the centre of town, The Silly Goat Cafe<\/a> is the perfect place to start your day, sipping on a strong coffee<\/span> in their leafy backyard. <\/span><\/p>\n If you’re after an all-day brunch menu, you’re in luck! (Image: Destination NSW)<\/p><\/div>\n As well as a hot drinks menu that includes cold drip coffee – the obvious choice for a roasting hot Broken Hill day – The Silly Goat also has an all-day brunch menu that includes delectable dishes like french toast with pickled pear, orange meringue, candied pistachio and berry compote.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Start your day right at Silly Goat. (Image: Destination NSW)<\/p><\/div>\n Address: <\/span><\/b>425 Argent Street, Broken Hill, NSW<\/p>\n Best for: <\/span><\/b>a big range of brekkie options<\/p>\n From lemon and sugar-dusted pancakes to a big brekkie resplendent with sausages, bacon and mushrooms, Alfresco\u2019s is a real crowd-pleaser<\/a> when it comes to breakfast time. And it doesn\u2019t stop when the clock strikes 12 – there is also a heap of fresh lunches to choose from, like smoked salmon bruschetta, halloumi and charred vegetable salad, burgers and an extensive pizza menu.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Alfresco’s is full of outback charm and good old-fashioned comfort food.<\/p><\/div>\n Address: <\/span><\/b>397 Argent Street Broken Hill, NSW<\/p>\n Best for:<\/span><\/b> a milkshake out at a retro diner<\/p>\n Broken Hill is full of opportunities to take a step back in time, and here\u2019s another one. From its fifties-style furniture to its checkerboard floors, Bell\u2019s Milk Bar<\/a> will give you all the <\/span>Grease<\/span><\/i> feels.<\/span><\/p>\n For some tasty, retro fun, don’t go past a meal at Bell’s. (Image: Destination NSW)<\/p><\/div>\n So get that hair combed back, swagger on in to sit among the chrome fittings, and order one of the 50 traditional-style milkshakes and soda spiders on the menu. Afterwards, pop by the Milk Bar Museum to get an understanding of the history of Australia\u2019s milk bars.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Savour Milk Bar classics at Bell’s. (Image: Destination NSW)<\/p><\/div>\n Address: <\/span><\/b>160 Patton Street, Broken Hill, NSW<\/p>\n Best for:<\/span><\/b> fancy cheese<\/p>\n If you want a treat from the boujee side of life, this gourmet grocer and cafe<\/a> should be your next stop. From the baking counter with fresh ciabatta bread, to the lunch cabinet stocked with everything you need to hand for a picnic out at the Living Desert Park, coming here is a no-brainer.<\/span><\/p>\n Be greeted by friendly staff at The Deli.<\/p><\/div>\n While there are always baked goods like fresh pies here to pair with your coffee, if luck is with you, you\u2019ll arrive on doughnut day.<\/span><\/p>\n Choose from a selection of freshly baked goods.<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/span><\/b> 7-9 Chloride Street Broken Hill, NSW<\/p>\n Best for:<\/span><\/b> award-winning fine dining<\/p>\n Got a special occasion while visiting Broken Hill? Head to the Old Salt Bush<\/a> for mouthwatering fine dining that prides itself on its regionally sourced ingredients. <\/span><\/p>\n Dine on delectable dishes at The Old Salt Bush. (Image: Lee Cecchin)<\/p><\/div>\n For omnivores, the saltbush-dusted lamb rump with honey shiraz is an absolute must, while tomato and zucchini roulade with lemon mousse, pickled fennel, goats cheese and smoked bush tomato will tempt one and all.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Old Salt Bush is a perfect dining option for family and friends. (Image: Lee Cecchin)<\/p><\/div>\n Address: <\/span><\/b>1 Oxide St, Broken Hill, NSW<\/p>\n Best for: <\/span><\/b>a taste of Indian in the outback<\/p>\n Beat the heat of the desert with takeout from Masallas, an Indian restaurant<\/a> with an extensive menu of curries and starters, which includes roomalli wraps filled with lamb, chicken or prawn, a full Thali meal and special tandoori platters. And if you\u2019re buying for a big group, order over $80 to get you a free butter chicken. Sign me up!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Address: <\/span><\/b>38 Chloride Street, Broken Hill, NSW<\/p>\n Best for: <\/span><\/b>an all-rounder takeaway night that\u2019s a real crowdpleaser \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You know the drill: one person wants fish and chips, the other a mean schnitty, the other is being frustratingly vague. When this happens on your <\/span>road trip to Broken Hill<\/span><\/a>, veer away from disaster and take the family straight for Lancys Takeaway<\/a>. Lancys has all these, as well as Aussie takeaway classics like steak sandwiches, pineapple fritters and bacon egg rolls – and all at affordable prices.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Address: <\/span><\/b>282 McCulloch Street, Broken Hill, NSW<\/p>\n Best for:<\/span><\/b> bakery doughnuts in Silverton<\/p>\n I\u2019ve said it once, and I\u2019ll say it again. <\/span>Is it even a road trip without a bakery stop<\/span><\/a>? Luckily Broken Hill and nearby Silverton (just twenty minutes away) have plenty to deliver when it comes to warm bakery treats. Before the Mad Mad 2 Museum and after the camel rides, stop by Silverton Bakery<\/a>. Here you will find fresh doughnuts, dusted in cinnamon and sugar, as well as scones, pies and sausage rolls: all baked onsite.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Address:<\/span><\/b> 10 Layard Street, Silverton, NSW<\/p>\n Best for: <\/span><\/b>a nostalgic feed in a Broken Hill bakery<\/span><\/p>\n Over in Broken Hill, Old McLeod’s Bakery<\/a> has been feeding hungry road trippers and locals alike for decades. And – having been baking up a storm for that long – you better believe the hype is worth it. With flaky pastry, a wide range of flavours (pulled pork and apple pie has us drooling) and a homey local spirit, you\u2019ll find it impossible not to sneak by for a peek.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Address: <\/span><\/b>501-503 Chapple St, Broken Hill, NSW<\/p>\n Best for: <\/span><\/b>artisan sourdough bread<\/p>\n Before you\u2019ve even come here, you might have already tried the bread from this hole-in-the-wall bakery. How? Other cafes around town use their stellar products, of course. For more than just a slice or two with your scrambled eggs, stop by Sufi\u2019s Bakery<\/a> for their traditional sourdough, as well as olive bread, bavarian rye, danishes and ready-to-use pizza dough.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Address: <\/span><\/b>Corner Bromide & Argent Street, Broken Hill, NSW<\/p>\n Best for: <\/span><\/b>a casual pizza to feed the family<\/p>\n1. The Silly Goat Cafe<\/h2>\n
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2. Alfresco\u2019s Cafe<\/h2>\n
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3. Bell\u2019s Milk Bar<\/h2>\n
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4. The Deli<\/h2>\n
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5. The Old Salt Bush Restaurant & Catering<\/h2>\n
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6. Masallas<\/h2>\n
7. Lancys Takeaway<\/h2>\n
8. Silverton Bakery<\/h2>\n
9. Old McLeod’s Bakery<\/h2>\n
10. Sufi Bakery<\/h2>\n
11. Mamma Mia Pizzeria Broken Hill<\/h2>\n