This quirky café has taken a page out of Melbourne’s book, serving quality coffee and breakfast in a retro setting. Excellent vegetarian options are on offer too and visitors really get bang for their buck when it comes to portion sizes. Don’t leave without sampling one of those elegant layered lattes, poured as meticulously as a work of art, and just check out the photo-worthy eggs Benedict; creamy and doused with fried mushrooms.

Bursting with charisma, this trendy laneway café has a slight hippie edge. It has all the feels of a Melbourne coffeehouse. And the coffee is deemed the best in Alice Springs.

Some of the top gluten-free restaurants in the area include: Page 27 Cafe, a popular cafe offering quick bites and a cozy atmosphere; Loco Burrito, a Mexican-inspired eatery with a focus on quick bites and fresh ingredients; Simply Korean, a restaurant specializing in authentic Korean cuisine; Casa Nostra Pizza & Spaghetti House, an Italian-themed eatery with a variety of gluten-free options; Alice Vietnamese Restaurant, offering traditional Vietnamese dishes with gluten-free choices; Glen Helen Homestead Lodge, a lodge with an on-site restaurant that provides gluten-free menu options; and Base Cafe 0870, a restaurant located in Alice Springs, offering a range of gluten-free dishes.

Tucked away in the Fan Arcade just off Todd Mall you’ll find Page 27, Alice’s own slice of Melbourne’s laneway culture. Loved by locals for its all-day brekky and pumping tunes, this little cafe has become a bit of an institution for lovers of all things cool. Epilogue (Page 27’s sister eatery and located on the other side of the Todd Mall) is open until the wee hours of the morning and is famous for its share plates (the nachos are insane!) and vibrant live music scene.

Tucked away in the Fan Arcade off Todd Street Mall, Page 27 Cafe is a must-do for delicious coffee and eats. Page 27 Cafe has an emphasis on fresh, flavour-filled ingredients in all of their dishes. We love their fresh rainbow wraps, smashed avo (of course) and unique lunch specials.Try one of Page 27's cold press juices to start your morning and watch the world go by as you sit back in the arcade seating area.

Page 27’s leaf-filled laneway is Alice Springs’ answer to Melbourne’s Degraves Street. Located inside Fan Arcade (and yes, there are fans to keep you cool) you’ll find locals and visitors dining side-by-side for brunch. Their breakfast and lunch menus offer plenty of tasty favourites like eggs benedict, through to vegetarian and diet-friendly options, like Kathmandu buckwheat pancakes.

Make your first stop this sprightly cafe for bottomless batch brew and a serving of its smashed avo that rivals Melbourne’s best. The coffee beans come from Alice Springs roasting outfit DuYu Coffee Roasters, which you can pair with Bonsoy, coconut and almond milks for your morning latte. Each coffee can also be served as an ‘on ice’ iteration for coping with the desert climate.

Page 27 in the Todd Mall wouldn’t be out of place in a Melbourne laneway. Sticky chai tea or iced honey matcha anyone?. Their brekky and lunch menus are full of showstoppers such as crumbed salmon hash with edamame beans, chia seed pudding with poached pears, pan-fried barramundi on mushroom risotto, and lamb empanadas with citrus salsa.

Whether you’re after something hearty or healthy—or both— Page 27 will be able to sort you out. They’ve got everything from smoothie bowls and poke to decadent pancakes and juicy beef burgers on their all-day menu. There are loads of options for vegetarians and vegans and they make a mean cup of joe.

Page 24 Café embodies the happy, hippie side of Alice Springs with furnishings that look like they were salvaged from a local thrift store (love the old cappuccino machine transformed into a table), the works of local artists on the walls, and a crowd that spans generations, from…

The outback is not renowned for its coffee, but those served up at Page 27 are the exception that proves the rule. Tucked down an alleyway arcade off Todd Mall, it serves hearty breakfasts and a range of light lunches. It's cash only and you'll probably need to line up.

Coffee and brunch lovers would adore the food selection at Page 27. If you just can’t get over Melbourne and its numerous hipster café’s serving all things trendy, you’re in for a treat!. You’re assured of food that’s fresh, healthy, delicious, and with vegan options.

Tucked away in the Fan Arcade off the Todd Mall, Page 27 is Alice’s own slice of Melbourne’s laneway culture. Loved by locals for its all day brekky and pumping tunes, this little cafe has become a bit of an institution for lovers of all things cool.

One of the best cafes around Alice Springs is Page 27 Cafe, with its laneway location just off the Todd Mall and excellent menu, reminiscent of Melbourne-style cafes. Open daily for breakfast and lunch, dogs are welcome in the outside seating area.

For a healthy, hearty breakfast, make a stop at Page 27 cafe. Offering all-day breakfast (including their famous French toast), a diverse menu, house-made baked goods, and delectable coffee, it’s the perfect place to fuel up for the day.

Shake off the sleepiness and start your morning right at Page 27, hidden away in the Fan Arcade. This cafe has all day breakfast so no matter what time you roll in; you’ll get your avocado on toast served up in a laid-back atmosphere.

This cafe is a great place for having both breakfast and lunch with hot and tasty coffee. The lively vibe and the cosy atmosphere attract locals and tourists alike, so prepare yourself for a busy yet relaxed mood.

I’ve already waxed lyrical about Casa Nostra, but the other food winners I discovered were Page 27 for excellent coffee, great breakfast and a charming sunny area to eat it in (wholesome smug breakfast pic below).

From local cafes like Page 27 and modern fine dining restaurants like Tali, to the easy-drinking craft beers of Alice Springs Brewing Co, you won’t have to look far for great food and drink in Alice Springs.

Great food and atmosphere, some great gluten free options and when I said I was coeliac the staff were very aware of how to avoid cross contamination and happy to accommodate, thank you!

We had brunch at Page 27 Cafe on the Mall on my first morning in Alice and I was really impressed. It was just as good as my regular brunches in Sydney. The coffee was amazing too.