Thistle

Hidden behind the The Royal Hotel in Bowral are the best bagels you will ever have! Their coffee is amazing and for a small Cafe, it is so comfortable and warm! A must visit and an amazing place!

Hands down best coffee in Bowral. Very comfy if you’re sitting in. Staff are always friendly. And whatever cake is on the stand, it’s always spectacular. UPDATE: the menu here is an absolute knockout. I’ve eaten my way through about half of it and every dish is superb. Also, if there’s any ginger beer in the fridge be sure to grab one

BEST cafe in bowral. The coffee is amazing, they use Single O coffee and they are always made perfectly. Also the range of bagels are delicious. The interior and design of the cafe is so aesthetic. A real gem in bowral. Highly recommend.

Situated on Bong Bong Street. This cafe has a simple menu but it certainly delivers. Although we dined in the coffee was still served in takeaway cups which in this current dining environment is understandable. The service was super friendly! There is indoor and outdoor seating. I had a Mocha which was nice. The menu revolves around the bagel and various toppings. I had the Prosciutto, Soft Boiled Egg, Baby Rocket, Provolone, Chilli Onion Jam. It was simple but extremely tasty. The bagel was soft and chewy which was just right! I loved the flavours of it. My friend had the Avocado one and he enjoyed it. We finished off with a gluten free Salted Caramel Buttercream Cake and it was sensational. Loved the flavours and textures of it. The nuts on top were lovely.

One of the most quaint cafes with super quality food and drinks, hidden in the highlands. The soy chai teas are nutty and flavoursome without being too sweet. The staff are chilled and relaxed & I always feel welcome to study/work there. So stoked to have discovered this gem in the highlands.

Middle Ground, what a wonderful atmosphere this cafe has created, the staff are welcoming and the coffee is great! Also can't go past the prosciutto bagel, I will be back :)

Bec catered our wedding in March '22. With a hubby that's an ex chef and food being a big part of our lives, it was important to find someone that could come to the table. Bec blew us away, the food was amazing. She worked with us to use a supplier of ours and served up the most amazing porchetta I've ever eaten. Everything was delicious, and dietaries were easily catered for (hello, one coeliac guest = whole menu was GF). If you're ever in Bowral, check out her café Thistle, nestled under the Royal Hotel on Station street.

Best coffee and bagels I’ve ever had. Such an awesome little hideaway coffee shop, the service was amazing and the food was so delicious, ended up taking some away as well for later that day! Highly recommend stopping here if you are ever traveling to or through Bowral.