On our recent drive to and from The Great Southern City we failed to stop at a Maccas - and survived. Here are my reviews of the alternatives:
The Jumping Jumbuck Cafe
Euroa, Victoria
We first stopped here attracted by the promise of a devonshire tea. We were not disappointed. This cafe served your favourite beverage with large scones and loads of jam and cream. Sandwiches can be made to order and there is a decent choice of homestyle cooking. Clean toilets, a car park but no playground - kids could run on the lawn in fine weather.
The Submarine (and Submarine Cafe)
Holbrook, NSW
This is Submarine Town. It's 4 hours drive from Sydney, there is no major body of water nearby... but still there is a submarine. Great place for the kids to play and now there is a cafe nearby.
The Dog on the Tuckerbox
5 miles from Gundagai, NSW
Famous NSW landmark. Rumour has it that the dog didn't "sat on the tuckerbox" - he actually "s*at on the tuckerbox" but that wouldn't make for a family friendly monument. The old kiosk here has closed down but a new place selling food, fresh fruit & veg and souvenirs has opened nearby. It's a little rundown but has plenty of places to run.
The Bakery of Goulburn
This is relatively new. Co-located with Maccas and Subway it showed promise as a healthier alternative. I don't think they have the mix quite right yet (too many pies, not enough salads) but the Turkish Bread here is delicious. Great toilets but no playground. However, the kids were more than happy to jump on and off the low wall out the front and the Big Merino is over the road.
So, you see no need to stop at Maccas - unless of course you can't go two hours without an un-happy meal.
7 comments:
Those pictures and food stops brings back memories from TeamSAK's youth. Many a caravan holiday trip had a stop at those well known places. Maccas was never allowed on our journeys.
Teamsak, I don't think Maccas was actually on the Hume that far back!! *chuckle* :)
Way back in another lifetime, I actually worked on the official opening of the Glenrowan BP/Maccas...so I guess I should show some loyalty...but..urghhh.
I give my wholehearted endorsement to The Jumping Jumbuck at Euroa. Fantastic (though filling) scones.
The Turkish bread from The Goulburn Bakery is still being talked about Chez Fairlie.
Domestic Goddess says her approach is to stop at the Glenrowan or Yass Maccas, avail the family of the restrooms and playground, but bring own picnic lunch.... (!) Gutsy move I reckon.
Can you see I'm having trouble with the apostrophes? McDonald's has an aprostrophe, but does Macca's follow-suit? Technically it should but I don't like the look of it...
I hate having apostrophe-anxiety.
In my (somewhat warped) logic, I don't think Aussie-style abbreviations that create a new name require apostrophes...unless you are using the word in the possessive ...ie. Domestic Goddess avails herself of Maccas' restrooms.
McDonald's requires the apostrophe because the Family Restaurants belong to McDonald. "Maccas" is a concept all on its own!
Make up your own rules...alleviate your anxiety.
I can feel a post coming on: You, Me or Both?
anywhere that sells scones with jam and cream has my vote!
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