Foodies

of the Hinchinbrook Way

The freshest daily seafood and Italian inspired delicatessens will delight and inspire you. Allow your senses to be indulged as you savour locally crafted delights that will make your taste buds dance.

Italian

Be immersed in the aromas of Inghams’ Italian inspired delicatessens. Fill your pantry with local produce and Italian delicacies.

JK’s Delicatessen – Italian Deli and Cafe

Jk’s Deli and Café is a locally owned and operated Italian Delicatessen & Café that has been proudly serving the Hinchinbrook region since 2000.

Jk’s mission is to serve high-quality food to everyone who wants to mix a lively ambience with expert cooking to create an unforgettable eating experience.

In addition to their breakfast and lunch set menus, Jk’s have 2 display fridges featuring items that change daily. Jk’s provide a large array of gourmet savoury meals and desserts to cater to all dietary requirements.

Jk’s Deli is a full-service gourmet delicatessen, offering an incredible selection of smallgoods from both Australian and Italian origins.

Showcasing unusually flavoured cheeses from around the world, dried veggies marinated in oils and vinegars, and shelves packed with Australian products such as crisp black olive flavoured breadsticks, real Italian cooking flour, sweet hibiscus glaze sauces, and much more.

Address: 78 Lannercost Street, Ingham
Phone: 07 2103 5800
Website: www.jksdelicatessen.com

Lou’s Food Emporium

Lou’s Food Emporium is an authentic Italian Delicatessen, located on Lannercost Street in Ingham. With the most unique assortment of Italian cuisine and a flavour and scent like no other, Lou’s offers a taste of Italy straight to your kitchen table!

Lou’s are proud to boast that they offer the largest range of olives, cheeses and salamis in North Queensland for you to tantalise your taste buds. The helpful staff at Lou’s are happy to satisfy customers’ personal preferences by cutting cheeses and salamis to their preferred choices.

Their superb and delicious range of products include;

  • Continental smallgoods
  • Imported and Australian cheeses
  • Fresh and frozen pasta and sauces
  • Olives and marinated vegetables
  • Italian biscuits and cakes
  • Gourmet and continental lines
  • Imported chocolates
  • Fresh local produce

    Address: 73 Lannercost Street, Ingham
    Phone: 07 4776 1587
    Email: Admin@lousfoodemporium.com.au
    Website: www.lousdeli.com.au

    Espiago’s Foodland

    Espiago’s is a local delicatessen offering an extensive range of smallgoods, including a large variety of salamis and cheeses. They also provide homemade pasta and sauces, locally grown fruit and vegetables, take away meals, Asian produce and much more.

    Address: 71 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
    Phone: 07 4776 2522
    Email: admin@espiagoservices.com.au
    Website: www.espiagoservices.com.au/espiagos-foodland/

    Julies Pasta Shop

    Julie, or Nonna to everyone in her family, was one of many Italian migrants who endured the staggering voyage from Italy to Australia and settled in Ingham.

    With Julie, also came an amazing wealth of Italian heritage and traditional cooking flair. Nonna continues to cook and share her beautiful memories, techniques, recipes and secrets with her family, and with this wisdom; her son Paul Gatti opened “Julie’s Pasta Shop” in 1991, and shared the delicious flavours which he grew up enjoying. Despite the fact that cooking is a physically demanding task, Nonna continues to enjoy working in the family business doing what she loves with her family.

    Tantalise your taste buds at Julie’s Pasta with freshly made pasta that has been frozen and packed so that you can prepare a delicious Italian meal at home.

    • Lasagne
    • Ravioli
    • Gnocchi
    • Tortellini
    • Pasta Sauces

      Address: 1 Authurs Street, Ingham
      Phone: 4776 3888
      Hours: Opened Monday – Friday 7.30am – 4.00pm / Saturday 7.30am – 11.30am

      Seafood

      Fishmongers and seafood cafés take pride in sourcing locally sustainably caught seafood – fresh from the pristine waters of our local estuaries, beaches and of course, the Great Barrier Reef.

      Wild Local

      With direct access to the Great Barrier Reef, local family, the Zaghini’s, have perfected the skill of catching wild seafood in the waters of Hinchinbrook while protecting the natural habitat.

      Established in 2008, this very popular shop has been serving the freshest and the most impressive range of local seafood. With firm favourites like Freshly Cooked Prawns, Hinchinbrook Mudcrabs, Tasmanian Oysters shucked fresh daily and of course their beautiful range of fish.

      Situated admist the pristine waterways of the Great Barrier Reef and our local Estuary systems, there is an abundance of sustainable fish species. Barramundi, King salmon, Grunter, Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Nannygai to name a few. All fish is carefully delivered by local fishermen and freshly filleted for you in our expansive 3 metre display.

      Huge supermarket style freezers hold an impressive array of frozen seafood products including frozen Pizzas, Homemade Seafood Marinara, Garlic Prawns and Seafood Spring rolls.

      A fantastic Fish and Chip menu allows you try this fresh seafood in Burgers, Wraps, Sandwiches and Wraps. They also do daily specials which might include Garlic Prawn Burgers or Lobster Rolls.

      When they moved from Townsville Road to Herbert Street in 2022 they extended their business to include a cafe, ice creamery and gourmet pantry. Serving locally roasted Coffee, Organic/Bio- Dynamic milk and ice cream, Wild Local has been busy creating some amazing smoothies, Frappes and Milkshakes. Try their famous Dragonfruit and Mango Smoothie which is the perfect taste of tropical North Queensland.

      Wild Local have also launched their Tasting Experiences. Choose between a Seafood Tasting Experience or a Bushtucker Tasting Experience and have avery special and unique opportunity to try some of our most freshest and unusual dishes.

      To book you experience head to their website.

      Address: 52 Herbert Street, Ingham
      Phone: 07 4776 2222
      Website: www.wildlocal.com.au

      Johnny’s Fish Bar

      Situated in the heart of Ingham, Johnny’s Fish Bar is a locally owned family business that prides themselves in having the best fish, chips and meals in town.

      Conveniently located across the road from Rotary Park and children’s playground, Johnny’s Fish Bar is the perfect place to grab a picnic blanket, bring the kids to the park to let off some energy and enjoy a freshly cooked meal of fish and chips.

      • Fresh fish and chips
      • Crumbed seafood
      • Burgers, wraps and sandwiches
      • Pizzas
      • Nachos
      • Meals including steak, spaghetti, crumbed steak, sweet and sour fish and garlic prawns

        Address: 8 Herbert Street, Ingham
        Phone: 07 4776 1317
        Email: johfb8@gmail.com

        Forrest Beach Takeaway

        Forrest Beach Takeaway is a family run business providing fresh, seasonal and locally sourced takeaway food options.

        They pride themselves on using top quality, Australian wild caught Spanish Mackerel, as well as using locally sourced seafood in their meals.  With a vast menu of all your traditional takeaway favourites, they also offer a range of sandwiches and wraps, hearty burgers, everyday meal options and old-fashioned milk shakes.

        Monday to Thursday includes an ever-changing menu of chef’s meals.  From traditional old-fashioned Aussie favourites (like Merle’s Old-Fashioned Rissoles) through to local Italian specialities and modern Asian fusion dishes; there’s sure to be something for everyone.

        And if you’re looking for a sweet treat, there’s always a large range of home-made sweets and treats, as well as delicious cake and coffee deals too.

        • Traditional fish and chips
        • Sandwiches and Wraps
        • Hearty burgers – our Reef n Beef Burger is almost 1kg!
        • Meals – from Fish, Chips and Salad through to Lasagne, Chips and Salad, there’s options for everyone
        • Coffee and Homemade Cakes and Sweet Treats
        • Deli Items, Frozen Sauces and Pasta
        • Chef Meals and Specials

        Address: 14 Leichhardt Street, Forrest Beach
        Phone: 07 4777 8918
        Email: forrestbeachtakeaway@gmail.com

        High Tea among the Flowers and Wildlife

        Fiori with Love

        At Fiori with Love, you can experience the beautiful aroma of both fresh flowers and coffee as these two amazing spaces become one!

        Fiori with Love can heighten your senses, thanks to their fresh and delightful Columbian coffee that has been locally roasted and ground to provide the perfect cup to enjoy. They also have a superb range of teas from across the world on hand. All sweets and savoury treats are locally sourced, adding to the delight of being amongst the flowers. Fiori with Love offers peaceful surrounds enabling you to be revived and tantalised while you thoroughly enjoy this unique experience.

        Address: 80 Cartwright Street, Ingham
        Phone: 07 4776 2362
        Email: louise@fioriwithlove.com.au
        Website: www.fioriwithlove.com.au

        Nothing beats the smell

        of freshly baked bread

        Filling up with delicious baked goods on a road trip, a lazy Saturday or a whirlwind afternoon picking up the kids… it is almost a rite of passage! Whether the kids are starving and you need to pick up a mouth-watering meat pie, or a vanilla slice to save for dessert, it’s got to be done! After all, a car ride is much more fun with a full stomach!

        Micks Bread Kitchen

        Mick’s Bread Kitchen is a true local favourite! Locally owned and operated for over 26 years, come and enjoy award-winning pies, cakes, sweets and coffee.

        • Award winning pies
        • Pastries
        • Italian style bread
        • Traditional Sourdough
        • Spelt bread
        • Gluten free sweets
        • Mud cakes and sponges
        • Birthday cakes can be made on request

        Address: 1 Authurs Street, Ingham
        Phone: 07 4776 3932
        Email: Micksbread@bigpond.com

        Bakehouse on Central

        Baking fresh bread and delicious savouries and sweets daily, Bakehouse on Central is perfectly situated in Hinchinbrook Central Shopping Complex, beside Woolworths, a butcher, a chemist and a bottle shop; making it the most convenient one stop shop!

        Treat yourself to some fresh Italian sweets, savoury treats, coffee, hot food and more!

        • Customised share boxes
        • Crusty breads
        • Cob loaf
        • French sticks
        • Paninis
        • Vienna
        • Damper

          Address: Shop 2, 86-92 Herbert Street, Ingham
          Phone: 07 4776 0803
          Email: bakehouseoncentral20@hotmail.com

          Restaurants and Pubs 

          The Hotel Hinchinbrook – Harvest Restaurant

          The Harvest Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.  

          Come and enjoy the laid back, family friendly atmosphere.  Harvest is the ideal location for a quick (or long)  business lunch or simply a leisurely meal with friends or family.

          Their extensive menu features daily specials, roast of the day and a full a la carte selection including succulent steaks, pasta and seafood. 

          Address: 83 Lannercost Street, Ingham
          Phone: 07 4776 2227
          Website: thehotelhinchinbrook.com.au

          The Royal Hotel

          The Royal Hotel is your local function specialist in the Hinchinbrook Region.

          Morning and afternoon teas, corporate functions, weddings and special events.

          Looking to host a night time function? The Royal Hotel can cater from 30 to 300 in their fully air-conditioned function centre at the rear of the hotel. Tea and coffee for your guests is complimentary with your booking.

          On Wednesdays through to Fridays, enjoy a delicious lunch from a diverse selction in the Bain Marie.

            Address: Lannercost Street, Ingham
            Phone: 07 4776 2024
            Website: Welcome to the Royal Hotel, Ingham – Royal Hotel Ingham

            Channel Inn Bar and Bistro

            Channel Inn at Dungeness offers an experience for all ages.

            The menu is seasonal and a mash-up of regional cuisines.  Make sure to enquire about the daily specials! Enjoy a great lunch or dinner in the restaurant while watching the fishermen load and unload their boats at the Dungeness boat ramp. Encourage the children to play in the playground across the street, which is shaded by trees while you enjoy a cold beverage or two.

            Address: 47 Dungeness Rd, Lucinda
            Phone: 07 4777 8416
            Website: channelinn.com.au

            Lee’s Hotel – Herbert Valley Steakhouse

            The Herbert Valley Steakhouse brings you quality produce from around the Hinchinbrook area.

            Learn about the pub’s history as you enter through the Lee’s Hotel front doors. Discover how this establishment came to be known as the “Original Pub with No Beer.”

            The award-winning steakhouse specialises in steaks, but they also serve Northern Queensland seafood, Chicken Schnitzel, and children’s dishes. From Monday through Saturday, the Herbert Valley Steakhouse is open for dinner and everyday for lunch.

            Address: 58 Lannercost Street, Ingham
            Phone: 07 4776 15772
            Website: leeshotelingham.com.au

            Herbert River RSL Club – Diggers Cove Restaurant

            Diggers Cove Restaurant provide a friendly relaxing restaurant and bar.

            Diggers Cove Restaurant is a great place to unwind with a cold drink, an ideal place to forget about the hustle and bustle while you enjoy a freshly brewed coffee, a snack or meal from their affordable specials menu.

              Address: 4 Hawkins Street, Ingham
              Phone: 07 4776 1470

              JU FU Chinese Restaurant

              Family owned and operated, JuFu Chinese Restaurant is qualified in providing you with great service and great value for money.

              Feel a sense of cultural background as you indulge yourself in tasty chinese food.

              JuFu Chinese Restaurant is a fully licenced restaurant with seating available for more than 80 people. With the choice of buffet or items from their menu creating a great atmosphere for anyone to dine in, with fantastic customer service makes JuFu a great experience.

              Address: 68 Lannercost Street, Ingham
              Phone: 07 4776 3522

              Halifax Hotel

              The Halifax Hotel is a family run hotel catering to people of all ages.

              Offering a diverse menu that includes burgers, steak and seafood meals, and much more made from fresh, locally produced ingredients, you will not be disappointed. Enjoy a lunch while taking in the fresh air in the beer garden. Sit in the unique restaurant area and browse throughout for all the décor items for sale.
              Allow the kids to go about and play in the playground or pool while you relax with a drink or two.

              Address: 26 Macrossan Street, Halifax
              Phone: 07 4777 7436
              Website: halifaxhotel.com.au/whats-to-eat 

              Forrest Beach Hotel

              Forrest Beach Hotel offers classic Australian meals paired with the seating and ambience of paradise make for an unforegttable dining experince at the family-friendly Pub. 

              Everyone is welcome, including visitors, residents, and guests. Enjoy a wonderful dinner while relaxing in the freshly remodelled area inside the Pub. Alternatively, you may sit outside and enjoy the stunning surroundings of Forrest Beach while enjoying a refreshing drink or two and a tasty meal.

                Address: 1 Ash Street, Forrest Beach
                Phone: 07 4777 8700
                Website: forrestbeachhotel.com

                Lucinda Point Hotel Motel

                The Lucinda Point Hotel offer a menu that is varied, family friendly and includes all time favourites. 

                Dine in the newly refurbished Keast Street Bar & Dinning Room, which features a delectable cuisine. Eat a fantastic lunch or dinner with your family and friends in the new Beer Garden, which features a pool for everyone’s enjoyment. Every Friday and Saturday, there is live entertainment.With lunch and dinner served seven days a week and a wide takeout menu, you may never want to cook again.

                Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and other parties can be held in the dining room and beer garden.

                  Address: Corner of Keast Street and Dungenss Road, Lucinda
                  Phone: 07 4777 8103
                  Website: lucindahotel.com.au

                  Eat On the Go

                  With Fast food and Takeaways

                   

                  Looking for a delicious fast food or takeaway option?  The Hinchinbrook Region can cater to all your needs.

                  Mitch’s Mini Mart & Takeaway

                  Address: 39 Herbert Street, Ingham
                  Phone: 07 4776 3416

                  Subway Ingham

                  Address: 50 Herbert Street, Ingham
                  Phone: 07 4776 5588

                    Dominos Pizza Ingham

                    Address: 102 Herbert Street, Ingham
                    Phone: 07 4776 7420
                    Website: https://www.dominos.com.au/store/qld-ingham-98443

                    McDonalds Ingham

                    Address: 104 Herbert Street, Ingham
                    Phone: 07 4776 3811
                    Website: https://mcdonalds.com.au/store/ingham-qld

                      KFC Ingham

                      Address: Shop 82 Herbert Street, Ingham
                      Phone: 07 4776 1266
                      Website: https://www.kfc.com.au/restaurants/kfc-ingham/4850

                      Wild local

                      Address: 52 Herbert Street, Ingham
                      Phone: 07 4776 2222
                      Website: www.wildlocal.com.au

                      Cafés of The Hinchinbrook

                      Alfresco Café Ingham

                      Alfresco Café offers great quality food and service.

                      Come and relax, take a break and enjoy breakfast or lunch, our warm friendly staff will look after you!

                      They are an in and outdoor dining experience and the offer:

                      • Snacks
                      • Fresh Home Made Meals, Breakfast/Lunch
                      • Delicious Sweets
                      • Cappucino Bar

                        Address: 86-92 Herbert Street, Ingham Hinchinbrook Central Shopping Complex
                        Phone: 07 4776 2957

                        Brick’s and Penny’s

                        Brick’s and Penny’s is a small café located inside Ingham Health hub. Fresh coffee and snacks available daily from 6.00am to 11.30am. 

                        Your taste buds will dance once you taste their healthy food and beverage options on offer. 

                          Address: 82 Cartwright Street, Ingham
                          Phone: 0491 285 345

                          Oasis Coffee Shop

                          Oasis Coffee Shop is a fully licenced café and is the perfect place to relax and enjoy famous homemade hamburgers, a variety of Italian goods and the thickest thick-shakes in town.

                          Sit down, take as much time as you like; enjoy a cup of coffee and a homemade Canoli, or sample the Italian wares with a glass of wine and an antipasto platter.

                          Address: 88 Lannercost Street, Ingham QLD 4850
                          Phone: 07 4776 1522

                          wild local

                          Wild Local Cafe will warm you up with great coffee and cool you down with frozen treats.

                          This popular seafood shop has expanded to now include a cafe. Serving Locally roasted coffee, Local Organic icecream by the scoop and show stopping Smoothies. They pride themselves on using all local and natural fruit to create amazing fresh and colourful frozen Drinks. Bec makes her own frozen desserts including the famous cheesecake cannolis. Try the Nutella, the Baileys, Lemon and Pistachio or Caramel to name a few.

                            Address: 52 Herbert Street, Ingham
                            Phone: 07 4776 2222
                            Website: www.wildlocal.com.au

                             

                            Majestic Café

                            Locally run family friendly Café, the Majestic Café caters for any event, from conferences, special events, birthday parties and weddings.

                            This busy little Café has a wide range of food options, a relaxed atmosphere that caters to all ages and taste. Choose from their lunch specials every weekday or pick a delcious meal, burger or a good old toasted sandwhich from their menu.

                            Address: 26 Lannercost Street, Ingham
                            Phone: 07 4776 2347
                            Email: majestic_cafe@hotmail.com