Ah Yass, the quaint town full of history, wineries and delicious food situated in the Southern Tablelands. As its population grows, so do the small businesses dreamed up by local creatives and food lovers. With only a one-hour drive from Canberra, it’s an easy day trip or weekend getaway.

Eat and Drink

Café Dolcetto

You will find long-time family favourite Café Dolcetto on the main street, providing classic breakfast and lunch options for everyone. There’s plenty of seating indoors, and a large courtyard out the back.

Open 6.30 – 3pm Tuesday – Saturday and 8am – 2pm Sundays. Closed Mondays. Find them at 129 Comur Street.

Clementine Bakery

Sharing their love for sourdough, croissants, pastries and other baked goods, Clementine Bakery make everything by hand, and serve amazing coffee. The small artisan bakery opened in July 2022 on the main street and use local ingredients and seasonal produce where possible. You can even pre-order your baked goods for pick up at the end of the week!

They’re open Wednesdays to Saturdays from 8:30am until sold out. Find them at 69 Comur Street.

Tootsie Gallery Café

‘Connect, Inspire, Grow’ is the motto that encompasses Tootsie Gallery Café, which is located in a breathtaking historic art deco building that boasts creativity and happiness. It offers 24 flavours of delicious gelato and a spectacular mosaic garden and outdoor courtyard.

Open Thursday – Friday 10am – 4pm, Saturday 9.30am – 4pm and Sunday 11am – 4pm. Find them at 298 Comur Street.

Trader and Co

Trader and Co are all about wholesome food and specialty coffee. Their cosy café is often bustling with locals and is fast becoming a popular spot for visitors. They offer beautiful breakfast and lunch options, homemade cakes, pies and proudly pour Six8 coffee beans. They provide the option to order ahead online, and their full menu can be ordered to take away if you’re on the go.

Open 8am – 3pm weekdays, 9am – 2pm Saturdays and closed Sundays. Find them at 2/92 Meehan Street.

Thyme to Taste

An amazing little deli, bottle shop and café, Thyme to Taste is full of artisan food, cheese, breads, pastries and deli meats. They’re known for their amazing toasties, organic coffee and tasting platters. On top of that they have a great selection of wines to choose from, which you can enjoy in their cosy surroundings.

Open 7am – 2.30pm Tuesday – Friday (closed Wednesdays), 9am – 2.30pm Saturdays and 8.30am – 12pm Sundays. Find them at 60 Comur Street.

Yazzbar

Wine, live music and great food! Could you ask for anything more? Cosy country wine bar Yazzbar showcases local cool climate wines, tapas style food and fabulous entertainment. Enjoy all these things in their sunny outdoor courtyard, or by their gorgeous fireplace on cooler nights.

Open Thursdays and Fridays 3.00pm – midnight, and Saturday 12pm – midnight. Closed Monday – Wednesday, and Sunday.

Mill and Hide

With a diverse range of indoor and outdoor homewares, there’s no doubt the beautiful Mill and Hide shopfront will provide something special to style your space. They have an extensive range of tasteful home and living items, kitchenware, fashion, accessories, and even saddlery for all of you horse lovers out there!

Open 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm Saturdays and 9am – 3pm Sundays. Find them at 125 Comur Street.

Merchant Campbell

Sourcing beautiful and unique pieces from all over the world, Merchant Campbell is the crème de la crème of country luxe homewares. You’ll find the little treasure trove in a quaint charcoal building with a tin roof, surrounded by garden and vines. Known for their divine pillows, linen, pottery and jewellery, you are bound to find something you adore.

Open Monday – Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm, 9.30 – 2.30pm Saturday and 10am – 2pm Sundays. Find them at 287 Comur Street.

Comur House

With a focus on design, quality, and reasonable prices, Comur House provides a unique collection of homewares and gifts that boast a shabby chic vibe. Perfect for yourself or a loved one, they offer a wide range of fashion, accessories, and eclectic kitchenware. They’re housed in one of the original buildings on the main street, which still holds the unique character of early 1900s shopfront architecture.

Open Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5pm, and Saturday 9.30am – 3pm. Closed Sundays. Find them at 116 Comur Street.

Creator’s Nest

Creator’s Nest is a thriving hub of talent that acts as both a co-working location for artisans, and a retail space for the public to admire and purchase stunning handmade pieces. As you walk through the front doors, a spectacular hallway greets you with pale pink archways and dark timber floorboards. The style of the building is said to be a ‘classic’ representation of Australian Oddfellows Hall architecture. Handmade clothes, bags, jewellery, art, felt creations, baskets, furs, pottery, soaps, hats and wall decorations are just some of the special items that you will find inside.

Open Wednesday – Friday 10am – 4pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm. Find them at 67 Comur Street.

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