Get ready to explore the flavours of Sri Lanka at Ceylon Girl's Cafe & Bar. Tucked away in the Skye Rd commercial area, this charming eatery will capture your attention with its vibrant art-adorned exterior and colourful interior mural.
Angela Lord, owner and the culinary genius in the kitchen, is the Ceylon girl after whom the business is named. A passionate foodie from a young age, her mouthwatering savoury dishes and exceptional coffee, cocktails and extensive wine list have earned the café its must-visit reputation. Sri Lankan expats travel from across Melbourne and interstate for Angela’s food, renowned for its authenticity. There’s also home delivery up to 15km, and her catering services for events big or small are in high demand.
The menu at Ceylon Girl's is a journey through Sri Lankan and Burgher culinary traditions. Angela has recently been joined in the café by her sister, Mary Anne, and brother-in-law, Susantha, a talented pastry chef specialising in street food and who helps prepare classic dishes such as crispy hoppers, string hoppers, fish and beef buns, and village meals.
Other popular items are curry puffs, pan rolls, kottu, biryani, and lamprais. Every dish is made from scratch using top-notch ingredients, including Angela's homemade blends of the freshest and finest Sri Lankan spices. A standout is the weekly Wednesday night all-you-can-eat buffet, including dessert.
Open five days a week, the café has seating for 50 indoors and 16 outside and offers a welcoming atmosphere, complete with monthly live music from local musicians.
Angela, the heart and soul behind Ceylon Girl's, greets customers with her trademark radiant smile. Her love for the cuisine infuses every dish, ensuring diners relish the flavours and leave with a smile that mirrors her own.
Opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9.30am-8.30pm
Ceylon Girl’s Café & Bar 16 Skye Rd, Frankston P: 0412 383 252 www.ceylongirlscafe.com.au Insta: ceylongirls_cafebar