Gus's, European cafe in Civic, Canberra, Australia
Located in Garema Arcade at Bunda Street, Gus's Place features indoor seating and extensive pavement dining areas with large glass windows.
Opening in 1969 as the first outdoor pavement cafe in Canberra, Gus's faced initial resistance from local authorities regarding its outdoor seating arrangements.
The establishment, founded by Austrian immigrant Augustin Petersilka, introduced European-style dining culture to Canberra with both indoor and outdoor seating options.
The cafe serves Modern Australian dishes priced between 20 and 30 dollars, operating daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM with a seasonal menu.
After 57 years of continuous operation, the establishment closed in January 2024 but plans to reopen within a new luxury hotel development.
Location: Australian Capital Territory
GPS coordinates: -35.27780,149.13200
Latest update: March 14, 2025 07:35
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