Alpine Gate Cafe

Right off the Great Alpine Road, this airy Myrtleford retreat turns long drives into an excuse for hot coffee and hearty plates. Regular highway drivers treat it as their essential pit stop between Beechworth and Bright, ducking out of the heat into shaded outdoor tables or cool indoor booths. The crew handles sudden rushes without breaking stride—even when large touring groups walk in unannounced. Plates come loaded with grilled halloumi, avocado and feta toast, and fluffy house-baked scones with jam and cream, right alongside regional wines and pantry goods from the connected visitor centre. Lunch leans savory with lamb souvlaki and cold-pressed juices before you head back onto the tarmac.