Watts River Cafe and Store

15/08/2026

13/08/2026

What do you feel when looking at this artwork? A mudflat you played in as a child, a scene from a dream, or perhaps a place you’ve always wanted to visit?

Art gently pulls you into another world, away from the rush of daily life. Jerry Osadczuk, a local artist from Yarra Valley, has shared a beautiful new piece with us.

How it speaks to you is up to you. Take a quiet moment — while sipping your coffee or enjoying a meal — and see what it reveals.🌠

13/08/2026

Our miso chestnut risotto is ending soon along with udon carbonara!
These lunch favorites will be replaced with new items shortly. Come enjoy them before they're gone🙌

12/08/2026

House-made sourdough, overnight fermented.

New lunch menu with more bread dishes — coming soon🥖🥑✨

07/08/2026

Jerry Osadczuk brought some beautiful artwork to our cafe! The pieces are smaller than what we usually display, but they’re a lovely addition.

Come see the work of Yarra Valley artist Jerry Osadczuk — truly inspiring.🖼️

04/08/2026

If you could see someone who can no longer speak, who would you want to meet?

Set in a mysterious retro café in Tokyo, Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi tells the story of four guests who travel back in time to revisit someone special. In this quiet corner of the world, they share the words left unspoken—what they longed to say, and what they most wanted to hear.

Though they cannot change the past or alter the future, each encounter brings healing, closure, and the quiet strength to move forward.

Four touching, human stories that linger like the scent of coffee.

Feel free to read it anytime while you're here🍀

31/07/2026

There are now books to read in our dining room: a Japanese cookbook, a travel guide, and some comfort short story books are coming up.
Feel free to browse them while you're waiting for the meal. Hope you'll enjoy✨