The Hen House Cafe and Catering

5/12 Burdekin St, Plainland QLD 4341, Australia
+61 7 5403 2377
$$$ Cafe
(127 Reviews)
Price Range $20–40

Welcome to The Hen House Cafe and Catering, a delightful gem nestled in Plainland, QLD, where every visit feels like catching up with an old friend. Located at 5/12 Burdekin St, this cozy café invites you into a charming space that marries comfort with culinary creativity. Whether you’re stopping by for a morning coffee or gathering with friends for a leisurely lunch, The Hen House promises an experience enriched by both delightful food and genuine hospitality.

The café boasts a seasonal menu that changes regularly, ensuring there's always something new for patrons to discover. Customers rave about their unique takes on classic dishes, making every visit feel like an exciting culinary adventure. The fragrance of brewed coffee fills the air, enticing you as you browse the menu. Popular offerings frequently include their scrumptious breakfast hot boxes and beautifully crafted pastries, perfect for indulging your sweet tooth. Every dish is made with love and attention to detail, ensuring that your taste buds are in for a treat.

Speaking of treats, customer reviews highlight The Hen House’s ability to create stunning cakes perfect for any special occasion. As Angie Presecan exclaimed, “Had a beautiful cake made for an 80th Birthday and it was incredible! Absolutely stunning and delicious!” It’s the small touches like this that keep drawing people back, along with the café’s signature friendly service.

The atmosphere at The Hen House is warm and welcoming. With an array of comfortable seating options, including an inviting outdoor dining space, you can choose to soak up the QLD sun or relax indoors. Ben Milton captures the essence of the café’s charm with his review, praising the staff for their “amazing” service and adding, “You are treated like you are in a restaurant.” It's this level of service that creates a sense of community, making you feel right at home.

Though the café is quaint in size, its charm more than makes up for it. Natasha Bush noted that while the café can get busy, the service remains commendable, with food and drinks delivered promptly. The Iced Chocolate, complete with ice cream, is a must-try, although you might want to bring your own spoon!

For those planning special events, The Hen House also offers catering services that have won over couples like Kiana Bendon, who raved about the stellar delivery and presentation of their wedding hot boxes. Fresh, hot, and on time—these are promises they deliver on to make your events memorable.

In a world where good service can sometimes be hard to find, The Hen House Cafe stands out by treating every customer as part of the family. Whether you're popping in for a quick bite or planning a grand celebration, this café is dedicated to providing you with delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere that will have you returning again and again.

So why wait? Treat yourself to a delightful experience at The Hen House Cafe and Catering, where every meal is a celebration!

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol
Coffee
Healthy options
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
On-site parking
Parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Tuesday

07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Thursday

07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Friday

07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Saturday

08:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Sunday

08:00 AM - 02:00 PM

127 Reviews
Angie Presecan

05 Oct 2025

Had a beautiful cake made for a 80th Birthday and it was incredible! Absolutely stunning and delicious!

Ben Milton

28 Aug 2025

The staff here are amazing! Super friendly, professional and you are actually treated like you are in a restaurant. Great seating options and very convenient spot. Plenty of free parking spaces. My Cappuccino was well needed today and with this experience, I will definitely be going there more often… Plus the Coffee cheap and they threw in a free Chocolate which I thought was a lovely touch.

Snowy Wolf

15 Aug 2025

Always a pleasure to eat at the hen house we regularly come for breakfast and lunch and love the menu changes enjoy trying the new things to discover what we like Staff are always amazing friendly and great to have a chat with when there’s time

Natasha Bush

05 Aug 2025

Dined today at The Hen House Cafe in Plainland. The cafe is a very small space upon entering but cute in design. Outside dining space is nice but not a huge amount of tables to choose from. The staff are very nice but seemed stressed during service. Food & drinks came out relatively fast considering how busy they were. The iced chocolate came with ice cream but no spoon to eat it & not a lot of chocolate flavour which was disappointing, presentation was nice though. Main was lovely, the salad was fresh with a light zingy dressing (whole tomatoes were hard to wrangle with blunt knife), chicken was delicious & juicy inside (an accompanying sauce would be nice), chips were fantastic. The chips were huge, fluffy on the inside & very well cooked. Over all, a nice meal.

Kiana Bendon

17 Jun 2025

Robyn was honestly amazing! We ordered hot boxes to be delivered for our wedding and she made sure it was fresh, hot and delivered on time! The food looked absolutely amazing and tasted even better! (Professional photos by every moment collective)

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