Fanny Mae's Cafe — Restaurant in Queensland

After my long drive from Brisbane disguised as your everyday gray nomad I arrived at my destination with a raging appetite. The sleepy little town of Tambo, host to the much talked about Fanny Mae’s. I decided against the many must sees in this very well kept secret and headed straight for my soon to be next victim. As I stepped through the door of this very quaint and cozy façade of a reliable cafe, I hear murmurs from the other customers “Could it be him?” “I think it might be” unfortunately for this family owned business it was me. As I arrived at the counter I was greeted by the owner and two employees. After a blunt “how ya garn?” from the not one for first impressions owner, I quickly opted for the $15 Fanny Mae’s burger to avoid further confrontation with this quite distasteful character. I suppose she can be forgiven for obviously not knowing who she was talking to. I thought given my recent diagnosis with cancer a burger this price might help the curing process. I take my seat and wait patiently for my meal, and did I wait! After 20 minutes of stomach groans and mouth watering I assumed the staff must be harvesting the ingredients. Finally the obliviously underpaid Indian employee delivered to me what looked like a Jackson Pollock painting. Just the sight of this thing could put my nana off her delta creams. After choking down $7.50 worth of this footy club inspired “burger” I gave a possible Oscar winning performance, “thank you that was lovely” “Nah worries” groaned the owner. The saving grace that earned the other wise undeserving two star rating was the two subcontinent super hero’s who’s tolerance towards there employer is quite admirable. Disappointed, I returned to my hired RV and let out a deep sigh. I had just driven fourteen hours to confirm what I knew to be true, that the hype was not to be believed. Well another day another slain cafe. With such a strong statement from such a widely respected critic I think it’s safe to say that Rolf Harris has a better chance of a come back than this establishment. Sometimes I hate my job but then I imagine what the hospitality industry would be like without me and thats what keeps me going. Let’s just hope I don’t have to return.

Yours sincerely,...

The workers turned up late 7:04am then asked me to move out of the way and go back to the road so they could bring there dogs into the kitchen??? OMG the worst possible attitude I have ever experienced in a Cafe. As a paying customer and business owner myself. I understand the importance of cash flow from happy customers. There was no apologies for being late then didn't want me to get in the way of letting their dog into the kitchen. Dog hair in a kitchen...

We arrived after this fabulous Cafe had closed but were very impressed by their service. We wanted to visit the Tambo Teddies which were unattended next door. As we could not get Vodafone reception, a lovely lady (we think her name was Alison) used her own phone to call the Teddies after hours number. We happily left Tambo with a teddy and books and silently thanked Alison for her assistance. Next time we will definitely make sure to stop in at this...