Situated on the edge of the Princeton Estate in Stirling is the Blue Lotus Cafe. This relaxed, contemporary modern cafe is conveniently located within Waldecks garden centre so you can get your coffee fix or a bite of lunch while shopping for plants or garden supplies.
Blue Lotus Cafe features a fully fenced and gated playground area outside, which is covered by a shade sail in warmer months. Inside this play area, there is a number of plastic play structures and rockers sure to entertain young children.
The play stuctures include a castle to climb through, as well as a play house and a toy kitchen. So while you’re enjoying a coffee, your little ones can pretend they’re running their own cafe kitchen or having an adventure too.
The cafe has seating inside and outside. There is window seating and a sliding door close to the playground if you’d rather be inside than out, but still keep an eye on the kids. The rear door of the cafe opens into the kids play area. But there are also a number of outdoor tables located around the fence. High chairs are available for the littlest of diners.
The majority of the outdoor seating is now overed with shade sails, some of which has a great view of the koi pond. Dogs are also welcome, so the whole family can enjoy a visit.
During our visit, we ordered a cupcake, a slice of lime-lemon tart, an iced coffee and a Coke. Miss 11 wasn’t super hungry, and being late morning, I was just topping up to get through until a proper lunch. The staff were lovely and helpful, and our order came out fast.
The iced coffee was great! Not too sweet and with a nice robust coffee flavour. Miss 11 enjoyed her chocolate cupcake, telling me it had a good chocolate flavour. It did get a little messy however as the frosting had melted. I couldn’t get her to try the tart, but it was bursting with citrus flavour and had a delightfully soft custard texture. I’d definitely order these again.
All around us, others were ordering early lunch dishes. I saw generous serves of Thai Beef Salad and Grilled Chicken Breast. On previous visits, we have tried the breakfast pancakes and the eggs benedict, which were both lovely. For lunches, we’re tried both the beef and the chicken burgers, and enjoyed them too.
The kids meals are similar to the adult menu options, such as pancakes or egg on toast for breakfast, or kids pizza or fish and chips for lunch. There’s also chips and nuggets for kids like mine, for whom that is a safe food.
Coffee, tea, and cold drinks like fresh pressed juices and milkshakes are available all day.
I believe the playground at Blue Lotus Cafe is probably best suited to younger children, just based off the current play equipment. However, tubs of pencils, colouring sheets and books are available inside near the entry door, as well as a small basket of toys, which would suit primary aged kids.
In conclusion, if you’re looking for somewhere to meet up with your fellow mums or a great lunch place to meet up with family, Blue Lotus Cafe fits the bill. Great food. Entertainment for the kids. Space for prams or strollers. Tick, tick, tick! Definitely worth checking out.
Blue Lotus Cafe, Stirling
Blue Lotus Cafe is located within Waldecks Stirling, on the corner of Karrinyup Road and Hamilton Street, Stirling.
Blue Lotus Cafe opening hours are 8.30am to 4pm seven days a week, closed Christmas and Boxing Day. Waldecks Stirling is open until 5 pm seven days a week as well. Free parking is available at the front of the centre.
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Holly Clark is mum of one, a self-confessed coffee addict and a baker of sweet treats. She studied Professional Writing and Editing, is a published author, and currently works in customer service when she’s not wrangling kids.
[…] At Blue Lotus Café, you can get a pot of herbal tea, as well as a pot-plant! Found at Waldecks garden centre, the modern café features a fully fenced and gated playground outside, covered by a shade sails in warmer months. There’s colourful play equipment perfect for toddlers and cosy coupes to “drive”. Read more in the Buggybuddys review. […]