The Big Crab - MIRIAM VALE

We made a brief stop at the snack shop from Miriam Vale Big Crab while traveling from Brisbane to Cairns. This cozy little café offers coffee, baked goods, and various snacks right by the roadside, complete with a lovely seating area to enjoy the fresh air. I found the custard tart to be delightful, and they have a nice selection of homemade muffins as well. However, the coffee was underwhelming. Overall, it’s a good spot to take a break and grab a bite during the long drive along the east coast. Oh, and the large model of the red crab is amusing to see, although it’s not a destination worth going out of your way for.

The restaurant is clean and well-organized, and the staff are very friendly. I dined in for lunch, and the prices ranged from A$1 to A$20. The food was rated 4 out of 5, the service 5 out of 5, and the atmosphere also received a 4 out of 5.

Service: Takeout Meal Type: Lunch Price per person: A$20–40 Food Rating: 2 Service Rating: 4 Recommended Dish: Crab Sandwich

Pretty sure this s where the original Papacrab was born. Great stuff.

**Parking:** There’s ample parking right out front. **Service:** Dine-in **Meal type:** Lunch **Price per person:** A$40–60 **Food rating:** 5/5 **Service rating:** 5/5 **Atmosphere rating:** 4/5 **Recommended dish:** Morten Bay Bug Sandwich **Parking availability:** Plenty of space **Parking options:** Free parking lot, free street parking