The Old Empire Cafe

31/08/2026

Due to the road closure for Kangarangadoo
We will be closed at 4pm!
Kitchen closed at 3pm!
See you there!

21/08/2026

✨GOOD NEWS!!!✨

Jalapeño Poppers are BACK!

Finally arrived after weeks of trying to get them in.

Come try if you haven’t already!!!

20/08/2026

Unfortunately, due to staff illness we will be closed at 4pm both Saturday and Sunday.
Kitchen closed at 3pm.
Thankyou!

09/08/2026

Our condolences to the family and friends of "Wakka". :(
Thinking of you all.
Details of the funeral below.

30/07/2026

Unfortunately due to staff illness, we will have reduced hours Friday Saturday and Sunday!

Kitchen closes at 3pm
Store closing at 4pm

Sorry for the inconvenience. Back to normal hopefully Monday!

22/07/2026

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New and Exciting Hotbox Menu Items available!!!

~ Jalapeño Poppers with Tomato Risotto!
~ Onion Rings!

You’ll find the poppers in the hotbox ready to go every morning!
Onion rings are a new packaged item to order in medium only!

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02/07/2026

The outback looks spectacular at the moment. Once in a lifetime e perience.
Pitty alot of the roads are flooding at the moment but will be well worth the trip when they are.
Check the road and weather with local councils and road watches to be prepared.
Call in and share your experiences with us. We would love to hear it and pass information onto fellow adventurers.

08/06/2026

Our condolences and much love to the family.
Vin was our friend and cafe extended family.
Was always there for help and support.
Many great adventures, jokes and stories.
A true hero that will be missed but never forgotten.
Cafe will remain open as normal on Saturday.

26/05/2026

Thank you to these amazing visitors.
See links to book your next great adventure.
Fun Over 50 Holidays

🚌🌵 The outback is calling… and travellers are answering!

We’re excited to welcome Fun Over 50 Holidays guests back to Quilpie Shire — something we look forward to each year — and especially excited to be part of their new Backing the Outback journeys ❤️

Created in response to recent fuel concerns impacting travel decisions, this goodwill initiative encourages visitors to keep exploring regional Queensland and support the communities, businesses and experiences that make the outback so special. Fun Over 50 Holidays has generously donated the use of their Gold Class coach, driver and tour host to help make it happen 🤠✨

These special journeys travel through South West Queensland, visiting the Roma Revealed, Experience Charleville, Visit Quilpie Shire - Your Outback Adventure, Explore Bulloo, Cunnamulla Tourism & Events and St George Region — bringing visitors into our towns to stay, explore, dine and experience true outback hospitality.

Whether you travel by coach, caravan or car — there’s never been a better time to discover South West Queensland. We can’t wait to welcome this year’s groups and share everything that makes Quilpie Shire unforgettable 🌅

21/05/2026

Due to staff circumstances, Friday we will be closing at 4pm. Kitchen shutting at 3pm.

We apologise for the early closure today.

Thankyou for understanding.