Ricardo's Cafe

Ricardo’s Cafe is a long-running cafe and patisserie in Jamison Plaza on Bowman Street, Macquarie, serving the Belconnen and wider Canberra community. Established in 2005, it combines all-day breakfast with modern Australian lunch dishes, a dedicated kids’ offering and a drinks list covering coffees, teas, shakes and juices. The cafe also promotes high tea, making it a flexible option for everything from a morning coffee to a more leisurely catch-up.

The setting is described as relaxed and light-filled, with a friendly service style and a focus on creative cooking. That makes Ricardo’s suitable for a range of visits: families have the option of a children’s menu, while adults can settle in for breakfast, lunch or a cake-focused occasion. Table reservations are available by phone, which is useful when planning a group visit or a special gathering.

Pastry and celebration cakes are a major part of the offering. The online cake range includes fruit flan, macarons, mini tarts, Black Forest, tiramisu and several cheesecakes, as well as larger stacked biscuit cakes in letter and number designs. These can be ordered online, giving the patisserie side of the business a practical role beyond the cafe itself. The named cakes offer a mix of classic, fruit-led and decorated options for birthdays, events or simply sharing at home.

Ricardo’s presents itself as a place for both locals and visitors, and its Google rating of 4.0 from 1,135 reviews provides a useful indication of its established presence. With breakfast available throughout the week, modern Australian food at lunch, children’s choices, drinks and made-to-order cake options, it is best suited to diners looking for a broad cafe menu rather than a narrowly specialised venue. Opening hours listed by the cafe are 7.30am to 4pm daily, giving Macquarie locals an all-week option for a meal, coffee or pastry.