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Paper Chase Cafe

168 Main St, Bairnsdale VIC 3875, Australia

Recommended by 80 people

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168 Main St, Bairnsdale VIC 3875, Australia

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+61 491 637 262
HoursMonday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Paper Chase Cafe

Paper Chase Cafe pairs serious espresso with a coeliac-safe menu right off the highway in Bairnsdale. Run by a coeliac owner, the kitchen dishes out flaky gluten-free sausage rolls, homemade pies, and counter treats without the usual steep markups. Travelers pass through the exposed-brick room into the adjoining bookshop for a quick browse, then step out back to the leafy garden courtyard with a short macchiato and a loaded baked potato.

  • Dedicated Coeliac Menu: Owned by a coeliac, offering a broad gluten-free menu spanning pies, sausage rolls, and counter sweets without steep surcharges.
  • Bookshop & Garden Courtyard: Direct access into the neighbouring bookshop alongside a quiet rear garden courtyard.
  • Highway Pitstop & Coffee: A reliable highway rest stop serving consistently pulled espresso and all-day cafe fare.
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Why Visit Paper Chase Cafe

Why diners choose Paper Chase Cafe for coeliac-safe bakery food, relaxing courtyard breaks, and reliable highway stops.

  • Extensive Dedicated Coeliac-Safe Menu

    The kitchen and counter feature extensive coeliac-safe options, curated by an owner who understands coeliac dining requirements firsthand.

    The owner is Coeliac so most of the menu can be made Gluten Free. Plus all the gluten free goodies available at the counter.

    Lyn Downey

  • Scratch Gluten-Free Bakery Treats

    Diners with dietary needs enjoy a broad array of freshly prepared gluten-free pastries, sausage rolls, and baked goods without steep markups.

    Amazing selection of gluten free treats & pastries! Being coeliac…this place is the best in Bairnsdale!

    Kirsty Wilton

  • Adjoining Integrated Bookstore Browsing

    Guests can browse books next door via a direct interior connection before or after enjoying their coffee and meal.

    Bookstore right next door in the same building great for a peruse of good books, lots of variety.

    Brad Pool

  • Relaxing Garden Courtyard Dining

    A tranquil rear garden courtyard provides outdoor seating sheltered completely from main street traffic.

    Was nice to sit in the courtyard away from traffic and relax.

    Kelly Ward

  • Convenient Regional Travel Pitstop

    Conveniently situated right on the main thoroughfare through Bairnsdale, offering road-trippers quick service and consistent quality.

    My absolute go to when travelling through Bairnsdale! The food is great, drinks are awesome, especially the coffee.

    Ehka Events

  • Fast, Dependable Daily Coffee

    Providing travelers and locals alike with reliably pulled, top-tier coffee and quick counter turnover.

    Consistent flavour, hot, and super fast service. Order every day M-F for the last few months and have never had a bad coffee here

    Jon Gough

Customer favorites and signature coeliac-friendly cafe dishes

  • Gluten Free Sausage Roll

    My husband loved the gluten free sausage roll!

    Kirsty Wilton

  • Coffee

    Order every day M-F for the last few months and have never had a bad coffee here

    Jon Gough

  • Beef and Mushroom Pie

    Delicious beef and mushroom pie with a great side of tomato chutney.

    thorpie2206

  • Vego Big Breakfast

    I ordered the Vego big breakfast. Thumbs up ! It was really nice.

    Julian Clarke

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful dietary safety, considerate pricing, and a relaxing bookstore courtyard setting.

  • Owner-Led Coeliac Safety & Menu Adaptation

    The menu explicitly prompts guests to notify staff of coeliac disease, with an owner who shares the condition adapting most menu items to be gluten-free.

  • Fair Pricing on Dietary Substitutions

    Gluten-free counter treats and menu modifications are offered without charging disproportionate substitution fees or extra markups.

  • Integrated Adjoining Bookstore Walkthrough

    The dining area connects directly into an adjacent bookstore, inviting visitors to browse a wide variety of books as part of their visit.

  • Quiet Rear Garden Courtyard Dining

    A dedicated rear garden courtyard allows guests to sit away from street noise and traffic while dining outdoors.

Before you head over

Practical advice for dining gluten-free and finding the quietest spots

  • Notify Staff About Coeliac Needs

    Inform the counter team if you are coeliac; the owner is coeliac and most dishes can be tailored to gluten-free needs alongside dedicated counter treats.

  • Head to the Rear Courtyard

    If passing through on the highway or seeking a peaceful break, head out back to the garden courtyard to dine away from street traffic.

  • Browse the Adjoining Bookstore

    Take time before or after dining to browse the connected bookstore located directly within the same building.

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