Merriwa is a good place to take a break when travelling on the Golden Highway. There are a few cafes and a bakery to feed and water passing motorists with Sansko Cafe offering scones. The cafe has a ‘bare to the bones’ feel about it, and to me, feels like it was a former takeaway fish ‘n’ chip/hamburger joint. That’s just the feeling I get. There are a couple tables out on the footpath, a comfy lounge section in front of the window plus a few standard dining tables. The homemade scones are slightly crispy on the outside, and probably the highlight of this spread. The strawberry jam is below average in quality, and although the whipped cream is fresh, it’s too light for my liking. If it’s open, check out the small museum a few doors away.

Scones: 

Jam:

Cream: 

Tea: A basic range of Twinnings teabags served in either a small or large teapot.

Price: $$

Overall: Not a bad choice if this is your only stop.

Location: 112 Bettington St, Merriwa NSW 2329 Ph: 02 6516 7710

Reviewed April 2019