Cafe Central Darwin — Restaurant in Rapid Creek

They say all the great things in life you have to go on a journey to find. Cafe Central is exactly that, a hidden pocket of joy to which is now a regular for myself and many locals in Rapid Creek. Their coffee and menu encompass similar qualities of cafés found down south (Adelaide and Melbourne) only they've put their own creative spin on each item. The staff and managements enthusiasm and passion for quality food and efficient customer service is evident from the moment you step inside, the crew are well trained, laid back and extremely attentive. The manager/ owner is an absolute dude, definitely a guy you need to have a long endearing chat too.

I recommend going for a casual juice or coffee and enjoy wilfully daydreaming on the alfresco dining area or inside whichever you choose (to which they hang and sell artwork from local artists for you to gaze at) and if you are peckish the Avo Smash is packed full of flavour which always makes my mouth water. The prices are pretty standard for the quality presented and certainly a delight to put in your budget on a weekly basis. You'll average $18-$25 pp, that includes a meal and drink.

I generally like to keep this establishment a secret for myself to enjoy, however, it is often selfish not to share such a delight with friends and visitors to the NT. Keep up...

Great Cafe I like the freshly made juices, & the coffee. The coffee is smooth without the nasty bitter after taste. Just good smooth coffee. They have a loyalty coffee program if you like a free coffee from time to time. The menu is good they offer a variety of hardy breakfast options. It's a breakfast & brunch kind of place. I like the veggie fritters & I like how you can start with eggs on toast then add what you like. I order my poached eggs with beans & feta they have a number of choices depends what you like. Service is good the only thing it gets so busy it's difficult to get a indoor table. The indoor area has all hard furniture no soft furnishings to absorb the noise it does get pretty noisey. Out side seating doesn't have the noise problem and you can have your dog outside with you. Treat yourself to a good coffee & really tasty muffin...

Cafe Central is located in a small group of shops in suburban Darwin. There is indoor and outdoor dining. Indoors the aircon is very effective at managing Darwin’s climate. The staff are welcoming, friendly and super efficient. The food is lovely. I had breakfast here and was very impressed with my order. Now the coffee. A cafe without good coffee isn’t a cafe to me. I wasn’t disappointed with Cafe Central whose barista understands the simple art of making a good cup of coffee with a temperature not seen since a trip to regional Italy. Not too hot. Lovely flavour and very good crema. Well done! If you are looking for a good coffee, place to eat or to grab a quick bite then this is your place. Congratulations to owners and staff for creating a very...