Leura Falls’s Solitary Kiosk in one of those places that has been around since 1913 and the first thing you notice is the absolutely lovely view. So much so that it used to be called the “Fork ‘n’ View” as a testament to a common (swearing) utterance heard when people saw the view offered.
The Fork ‘n’ View of the Jamison Valley, Mount Solitary and Kings Tableland
We’re here for brunch and it’s fairly empty, a surprise for a well known establishment. We’re shown to a table in the restaurant area even though we are after the kiosk and it’s full of white walls, paintings and sculptures.
Apple Juice $4.50
We make our order with the friendly waitress. We order a selection of breakfast items as well as the lunch Charcuterie plate as well as coffees and juices. The almost clear apple juice is by Logan Brae, that favourite apple juice of the Blue Mountains made at Shipley Platueau. It’s different from what I remember, slightly more bitter. My husband supposes that it’s because they’re using younger less sweet apples.
Cappucino $3.50
The coffee is served in an Australian Aboriginal decorated cup and isn’t bad-quite strong indeed.
Banana bread with butter $6.60
The Banana bread which is supposed to come with lavender honey butter arrives. The small slices of butter don’t seem to have any trace of lavender honey in it which is slightly disappointing as that was why we ordered it. The lightly toasted banana bread is good though.
Ricotta hotcakes with orange curd $10.90
The Ricotta hotcakes with orange curd are delicious, three thick but light hotcakes fantastic with the tangy orange curd rich with fragrant zest.
Scrambled eggs with sourdough $8.80
The scrambled eggs with sourdough doesn’t look particularly exciting but the sourdough and creamy buttery eggs are divine together.
Charcuterie plate $19.90
The Charcuterie plate is a mix of 3 dips and relishes, a beetroot one, a capsicum one and a delicious caponata (eggplant dip). There’s thinly sliced proscuitto and salami, ciabatta bread slices and small salty olives laced with chili with a couple of crossed breadsticks. It’s a nice combination and I particularly like the dips.
Gazing out at the view, we feel ourselves fortified in both mind and body and we set out for a not so strenuous day of shopping in Leura. Some of my favourite shops in the area are: the Christmas Cottage (above), Moontree candles (for the Homewares in the lower levels, not so much the candles on the street level) and Elizabeth Rosa stationary. Shopping and Food is why I like the Blue Mountains so much.
Moontree candles
Solitary Kiosk and Restaurant
90 Cliff Drive, Leura Falls NSW 2780
Open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm
Weekends and Public Holidays 9am-4pm
Tel: +61 (02) 4782 1164
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That apple juice is obviously unlike anything we’ve ever seen here in the States! Very interesting that it has a more bitter taste. The ricotta hotcakes are our fave!
That’s a lovely view. How far is it from Sydney?
That looks like a place that heals your soul!
The ricotta hotcakes look great. I’ve never seen orange curd before, although I guess it’s the obvious extension from lemon curd. I like your misty photo – classic upper blue mountains weather.
I’d be annoyed if the lavender honey was missing from my butter, too! That coffee looks amazing, though, and I love the mug.
Wow, $4.50 for apple juice. How did you find it?
I would love to visit the Blue Mountains and see how they would compare to our Great Smoky Mountains here in the United States. The view is lovely and I love the photo of the misty view.
The apple juice looks amazing. And I wonder if the apostrophe-shaped butter was deliberate? It looks cute nonetheless!
Love that aboriginal cup. And those skinny breadsticks look like Pocky
Oohh nice misty shot! The food looks good too lucky I got dinner soon haha yummmm now I want Brinner hee hee
oo the scrambled eggs look so delicious! What a lovely place.
Such delicious finds – the apple juice looks really interesting. I have the best recollections of my visit to the Blue Mountains – thanks for the pictures. So glad I found your blog. Natasha
what a stunning view! and that’s far and away the clearest apple juice i’ve ever seen–awesome!
Nice! I went there for brunch a year ago with my boyfriend on our way home from the Blue Mountains (after a big fight the night before!) and it was a lovely spot :p
Mmm orange curd and ricotta are such good partners. I would definitely have ordered that too.
Hi The Duo Dishes-It’s a very unusual tasting Apple juice. To be honest, it was better when it was less bitter though
I love the ricotta hotcakes too!
Hi Kathy-It is indeed! It’s about 2 hours out of Sydney
Hi Blond Duck-It’s certainly a place for soul searching and karmic contemplation
Hi Arwen-I rarely see it but find it absolutely delicious. Like passionfruit curd which I prefer to lemon curd when done well! Yes I love how the Blue Mountains has that Heathcliff weather
Hi Anna-Yes, we only ordered it for that! We wanted to keep the mug (but didn’t
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Hi Simon-I think that’s normal for a cafe or restaurant nowadays. It was clear, pure and sweet with a slight bitterness.
Hi Julia-Yes a comparison of the two would be a lovely holiday indeed. The mistiness is funny, one day it’s all misty and oh so foggy, the next day it’s clear!
Hi Helen-Not sure about the shape of the butter nor the message they’re trying to communicate with the apostrophe!
Hi Beth-Yes I should have asked them where they got the cup from! Would make a great gift for overseas friends and family. haha yes long Pocky sticks!
Hi Ffichiban-it was so foggy we had to drive at 20kms as we only see a few metres in front of us!
Hi pigpigscorner-They were very good and it was a really nice brunch
Hi Natasha-Thanks so much for your kind words and I’m glad you’ve found my site
A holiday to the Blue Mountains is always special to us 
Hi grace-I know, it looks like water doesn’t it! :O
Hi Zam-Oh great! The view would certainly help any morning after ailments I would imagine
Hi Christie-I should really try making some orange curd myself and the ricotta hotcakes are easy!
Argh! I was in the Blue Mountains this weekend and would have loved to try those ricotta hotcakes! I had banana and honeycomb ricotta hotcakes in Glebe on Saturday morning and the orange sounds like a great variation.
Thank you for this blog post, I will save Solitary Restaurant for next time. I did however go a little nuts at Moontree candles and am filling the apartment with the beautiful smell of Vanilla bean. Heaven! I was also tempted by some gorgeous side tables and lamps at The Cat’s Meow(?) in Leura. We did however walk away with a massive painting though
The Blue Mountains is definitely a happy place for me, there is just so much to explore and do.
Hi maria-Oh really! These ones were really good-sorry I don’t mean to rub it in but I mean that they’re worth making at home if you have the time
Did you go downstairs at Moontree? I always do a bit of damage to the CC as their homewares are so nice. Oh yes the Cat’s Meow is also fantastic. That whole strip of shops is great
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