THE ROBERTSON CHEESE FACTORY

107 Illawarra Highway, Robertson robertsoncheesefactory.com It’s hard to know which way to turn in this quaint, rambling building. There’s a gelato bar, where you’ll find a selection of the dozens of ice-creams and sorbets made on site from locally produced fruit and organic milk; a café serving freshly made soups, sandwiches, cakes and Devonshire teas; and a gourmet store that stocks everything from fresh local produce to seasonal jams, pickles, relishes and old-fashioned lollies. And then, of course, there are the cheeses – a comprehensive range – all made in Australia. The place operated as a cheese factory before current owners Liz and Allan Jackson bought it in 1990 and the former coolroom now houses an emporium of 45 shops with all sorts of weird and wonderful new and used items, including vintage clothing and accessories. Open daily.