Maple + Clove

Maple + Clove is a wholefood-focused café in Canberra’s Realm Precinct, offering coffee, breakfast and lunch for dine-in or takeaway. Its approach centres on food made on the premises each day, with fresh, local, seasonal and wholefood ingredients used to create nourishing sweet and savoury options.

The café’s food philosophy is based on keeping ingredients close to their natural state, with an emphasis on avoiding artificial colours, flavours, preservatives and sweeteners. The website describes the offering as handmade, nutritious and designed to provide a range of options, from lighter choices to more substantial meals. While no individual dishes are listed, the café’s focus is clear: straightforward food built around seasonal produce and natural ingredients.

The setting is a notable part of the experience. Maple + Clove sits within the Realm Precinct, alongside the precinct park, with outdoor seating and space to enjoy the area’s leafy surrounds and northern sun. It suits locals and visitors looking for a relaxed breakfast or lunch, a coffee stop, or a takeaway meal with a wholefood focus. The café is fully licensed and welcomes both quick visits and slower meals in its outdoor setting.