Your spot by the lake

Coffee, food and gelato on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.

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A Canberra café with a very good view

Right on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, Curio Press is made for morning coffees, long breakfasts, lunch by the water and an afternoon gelato.

Come for the coffee, stay for the view.

Two plastic cups with straws on a wooden table, one with a coffee beverage and the other with a greenish smoothie from Curio Press Espresso Bar.

Great coffee, good food. Better by the lake

A man in a white shirt hands a woman a cup of chocolate ice cream at an outdoor ice cream stand. The stand has a marble counter and a stack of pink and white striped cups that say 'Gelato Bar' on them. The background shows trees and sunlight.

From your first coffee of the day to breakfast, lunch or an afternoon gelato, we keep things simple and do them well.

Take the long way home

Walk the lake, stop for gelato. Sit under the trees for a little longer than planned.

Our locally made gelato uses real ingredients with no added preservatives. Available by the scoop and best eaten by the water.

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events

Big days in Canberra look even better by the lake.

Curio Press puts you right in the middle of some of Canberra’s most loved events.

Skyfire, Floriade, Australia Day, Christmas, New Year’s Eve. And plenty happening in between.

Throughout the year, we’ll share special menus, extended trading hours and event details and on our Instagram page.

Want to host your own event at Curio? Get in touch below.

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your Summer by the lake

People sitting at outdoor tables under large trees with string lights, in a park-like setting, enjoying food and drinks.
Two people holding cups of gelato outdoors against a clear blue sky, with water and landscape in the background.
 

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1 Wendouree Drive
Parkes ACT 2600

Monday - Sunday

6:00am - 3:00pm (weather permitting)

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