Queens Terrace Cafe - DEAKIN

Huge place with plenty of tables, we got here at 1:15pm on an rainy day for lunch. There were a lot to choose from! Got the Beef cheeseburger and it arrives promptly. The patty is medium rare and the burger came with Salad and fries. Definitely a very filling meal. <br/ <br/ Definitely something for everyone.

It was pleasing to finf that despite the absence of any competition, the QTC does quite well as a large and high traffic flow cafe. The meals were generously sized, and the staff were polite and efficient. Decor is comfortable, but the range of alcohol options was surprisingly limited. Overall, it was nice to be able to visit Parliament without feeling the need to then go elsewhere for lunch.

Lots of seats, whether indoors, outdoors on the terrace, or there's also a more secluded indoor section with couches. Those inside seats by the windows get a nice view north. Counter service, self service water and cutlery. Originally thought about a bahn mi but upon seeing the items on display, decided they didn't look anywhere near authentic and went instead with a house made lasagne. Food was served within 15 minutes nice and hot. The actual lasagne was very dry (as in no sauce) taste was ok though I would've preferred more sauce.

Somehow, you expect the cafe in Parliament House to be dire. With a captive audience, they've no reason to try. And anyone who works there can duck off to the members dining room (but the public can't)Surprise, surprise! The food is pretty good, and so is the coffee. There's a bakery on-site, the prices are really reasonable and apparently it's the same kitchen that caters the members dining room, anything that's on in the Great Hall, and the PM also I find it hard to object to my taxes subsidising QTC. And the staff here were all pretty cool, too!

Picture Perfect. It was a busy day and the cafe was full but enough tables and we found our spot. The service was quick and their performance was of a high standard considered the lines of people. Our kids misbehaved and the staff were very supportive, helping with amazingly presented milkshakes and coffees to catch their attention. The chef's special was duck. It was cooked perfectly. We will come back with our friends on a weekend when P house is a little more empty too and enjoy this space again.