The Grounds Keeper Catering
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The Grounds Keeper Catering is a casual cafe inside the Blacktown Showground, in a sandstone pagoda with park views and indoor and outdoor tables. It serves Lebanese and Middle Eastern cafe food for breakfast, brunch and lunch, with a kids' menu, so it suits families and a relaxed meal. Blacktown Showground and Francis Park are both about 2 minutes' walk away.
About The Grounds Keeper Catering
Food at The Grounds Keeper Catering
Breakfast, brunch and lunch are served, with Lebanese and Middle Eastern dishes. Reviewers say the breakfast options are good and the sandwiches, including kafta and tawouk, are really nice. Vegetarian options are available, and the kids' menu includes shish tawouk skewers. A flatbread with tomato, cucumber, olives and egg is one of the dishes on the plate.
Kids' play beside the cafe (waterpark and playground)
Reviewers say children can play in the waterpark or on the playground while parents eat. One reviewer calls the spot beautiful, with lots of things to do for kids and adults. The play areas are inside the Showground precinct, a short walk from the cafe.
Facilities at The Grounds Keeper Catering
What visitors say about The Grounds Keeper Catering?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- π¬Reviewers like the setting, with a park right outside and indoor and outdoor dining.
- π¬Two reviewers, in 2024 and 2026, found service slow or unclear, with little greeting or updates on waiting times.
Near The Grounds Keeper Catering
Visitor tips for The Grounds Keeper Catering
- βAsk at the counter whether to order at the table or at the counter, since some visitors have found ordering unclear.
- βThe cafe has no toilets of its own, so plan to use facilities in the park or Showground.
Getting to The Grounds Keeper Catering
Inside Blacktown Showground, corner of Belmoral Street and Richmond Road, Francis Park, Blacktown NSW 2148. Parking is available. Blacktown Showground and Francis Park are about 2 minutes' walk from the cafe.
FAQ
Does The Grounds Keeper Catering serve breakfast?
Yes, it serves breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Does The Grounds Keeper Catering have outdoor seating?
Yes, it has indoor and outdoor tables.
Does The Grounds Keeper Catering have a kids' menu?
Yes, it has a kids' menu.