Feel the tranquility increase alongside the altitude as you head up the Bells Line of Road from Richmond. Entering Kurrajong village, which is just off the main road, is like taking a huge gulp of mountain air (believe me, you’ll need it after the congestion at North Richmond) – it’s just so lovingly quiet! The Village Kitchen sits alongside other cafes for the best commercial real estate in town. For a few lucky diners, the small back deck offers views towards Sydney, while for everyone else there’s the spacious interior or the sunny or shady (depending on the time of year) front courtyard. There is only one plain scone left, so I take a date and orange scone as my second scone. Naturally the scones are baked on the premises, but I find the date and orange a tad dry. But as far as date scones go, this is my preferred recipe as the dates aren’t overpowering or too chunky and blend in well with the orange zest. The plain scone is almost perfect (it scores an extra half a teapot) as its fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth, the ideal scone to snack on. The jam is rich and fruity and tastes homemade or is at least that quality, and pairs well with the double thick cream. Check out the home and giftware store attached to the restaurant.

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Cream:

Tea: A better than average choice of loose-leaf teas, served in a teapot.

Price: $$

Overall: A sophisticated country style eatery.

Location: 83 Old Bells Line of Rd, Kurrajong NSW 2758 Ph: 02 4573 0988 facebook.com

Reviewed October, 2017