A vast majority of the produce used in the cafe's recipes is hand picked from their extensive herb and vegetable garden, located at the rear of the cafe. The herb garden literally brims with colour and life and is available for patrons to wander through and enjoy. Provided the weather is agreeable, this tranquil setting can make the perfect setting for lunch bookings with a maximum of 20 people. 

The Observatory Cafe shares its occupancy of this amazing building with the Royal Botanic Gardens visitor centre, making it the perfect place to start your exploration of Victoria's world-famous gardens. The gardens incorporate spectacular vistas across sweeping lawns and lakes and is teeming with an abundance of native bird-life. The mild climate of this city, combined with a long history of plant collection from around the world, has allowed an immense range of plants from across Australia and the world to be brought together.

For those who want a more detailed tour, the visitor centre operates a wide range of guided walks and tours bringing the stories from the past and present to life. A Highlights Walk is an ideal introduction to the site. Special interest walks and Aboriginal heritage walks provide insights into the plants, people, wildlife and history of the gardens. Theme walks and Aboriginal heritage walks are available for groups of six or more by arrangement.