Do you have a budding little foodie in your family? Luckily there’s a whole range of kid-friendly adventures in Toowoomba that are all about food and drink – from a 100 year old soft drink company to handmade chocolates. Get out and about for some foodie exploring!

COBB + CO MUSEUMThe Cobb + Co Museum has an ever-changing roster of exhibitions, events and family-friendly activities. There’s talks, tours, workshops, and more. The great thing about the Cobb + Co is that the exhibitions are often hands-on for kids to interact with. Follow a morning of exploration with a delicious morning tea of scones at the Cobb’s Coffee Shop. If you visit on a Saturday morning, you’ll also be able to explore the weekly farmers markets next door.27 Lindsay Streetcobb.qm.qld.gov.au@cobbandcomuseum

CROWS NEST SOFT DRINKSThe Crows Nest Soft Drinks factory has been making cordials and soft drinks for over 100 years. If you love an old-fashioned sarsaparilla or lemonade, you can purchase ready-to-drink bottles or a cordial to mix your own

concoctions at home. The cordials can also be used to make milkshakes or to pour over ice-cream (or to make into un-kid-friendly cocktails!).8 Charlotte Street, Crows Nestcnsd.com.au4698 1783@crowsnestsoftdrinks

CHOCOLATE COTTAGEThis licensed café serves great breakfast and lunch options, as well as coffee, cakes, and beautiful handmade chocolates. The picturesque setting offers views over the escarpment, and is perfect for the whole family to enjoy together. There are other boutiques dotted around the courtyard, making it a lovely place to explore as the children play on the lawn.10475 New England Highway, Highfieldschocolatecottage.com.au4630 8729@thechocolatecottage

PICNIC POINT CAFÉThe café overlooking the range has one of the best views in town. With menus from breakfast to dinner, as well as an ice-cream parlour, it’s a great place to relax after a few hours playing in the neighbouring playgrounds or a hike along one of the adjoining trails.164 Tourist Roadpicnic-point.com.au4631 5100@picnic.point.toowoomba

WALTON STORESWalton Stores offers a hub of dining options right in the middle of the city – plus a big screen for movie nights, a stage for live music, and space to run around. Some of the dining options here include Junk (a mix of Thai,

Vietnamese, Malaysian and Chinese cuisines), Zambrero (delicious Mexican food), Hello Harry (burgers) and Konig’s Biergarten (German sausages and wood-fired pizzas). There’s always something happening at Walton.482 Ruthven Streetwaltonstores.com.au@walton_stores

TOOWOOMBA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

P 07 4688 6590 or 1800 331 155 82 - 86 James Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350

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