NearMeMilkbar at the lookout
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Milkbar at the lookout is a quick counter-service stop at Echo Point, where walkers, families and photographers grab burgers, a bacon and egg roll or a coffee before or after the lookout. It feels busy and cheerful, with views over the Blue Mountains valley. Lilianfels Park is about a minute's walk away.
About Milkbar at the lookout
Food at Milkbar at the lookout
The menu is short and classic. A bacon and egg roll ($18) comes with fried egg, BBQ sauce, smoked tomato relish and cheese on seeded brioche. The veg burger ($24) is marked vegetarian, with haloumi, eggplant, zucchini, pesto and rocket. A classic cheeseburger ($25) and a fried chicken burger ($26) with buffalo sauce and house ranch are also on the menu, and the burgers come with chips. Fries ($14) are dusted with chicken salt, and wedges ($18) come with sour cream and sweet chilli. The three burgers and the bacon and egg roll can be made gluten free for $5 extra. Plant-based milk is $1 extra.
Coffee and drinks
The hot menu covers long black, flat white, cappuccino, latte, mocha and double espresso, at $6.50 small or $7.50 large. Espresso, macchiato and piccolo are also available, along with iced coffees. Soy, oat and almond milk cost $1 extra. One coffee drinker found the coffee smooth and strong.
Facilities at Milkbar at the lookout
What visitors say about Milkbar at the lookout
- 💬Fast, friendly service with a view, even when the line is long
- 💬Some recent visitors found the hot food cold, plain or poor value for the price
- 💬Service can slow down when the café is busy and short-staffed
Near Milkbar at the lookout
Visitor tips for Milkbar at the lookout
- ✓Go early or after the lunch rush, as lines can reach the door at busy times.
- ✓Sunday adds a 10% surcharge and public holidays add 15%.
- ✓Lilianfels Park is a minute away, so it's an easy spot to eat, then walk.
Getting to Milkbar at the lookout
The café is at 33 Echo Point Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780, at the Echo Point lookout. Parking is available. It is a short walk from the lookout.
FAQ
Do I need to book a table?
No. Walk-ins are welcome and no booking is required.
Can the burgers be made gluten free?
Yes, the three burgers and the bacon and egg roll can be made gluten free for $5 extra.
Is there an extra charge on weekends?
Sunday carries a 10% surcharge, and public holidays carry a 15% surcharge.
Is there a vegetarian option?
Yes, the veg burger is marked as vegetarian on the menu.