About
Base Cafe 0870 is a café set in a heritage-listed residence at the Royal Flying Doctor Service precinct on Simpson Street, in the heart of Alice Springs. It serves breakfast, lunch and homemade cakes, biscuits and slices to go with locally roasted coffee, in the comfort of the air-conditioned interior or out in the precinct gardens.
The menu changes with the seasons and runs to fresh salads, mezze platters, pies, toasties and frittatas, with the slow-roasted brisket a regular favourite among diners. With its garden setting and dog-friendly lawn, it's a relaxed spot in town. For details on how its meat is sourced, it's best to ask the café directly.
Best For
A relaxed Alice Springs breakfast or lunch in heritage gardens, with seasonal food, good local coffee and a dog-friendly lawn.
What You'll Find
Breakfast & lunch
Seasonal salads
Mezze platters
Pies & toasties
Frittatas
Slow-roasted brisket
Homemade cakes
Locally roasted coffee
Good to Know
TypeCafé
SettingHeritage residence, RFDS precinct
MenuSeasonal breakfast & lunch
Known forSlow-roasted brisket, garden setting
Dog-friendlyYes, on the grass
RegionAlice Springs, NT
Opening Hours
Contact the café for current trading hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Base Cafe 0870?
A café in a heritage-listed residence at the Royal Flying Doctor Service precinct in Alice Springs, serving breakfast, lunch, homemade cakes and slices with locally roasted coffee in a garden setting.
What's on the menu?
A seasonal menu of fresh salads, mezze platters, pies, toasties and frittatas, plus homemade cakes, biscuits and slices. Diners particularly recommend the slow-roasted brisket.
Where is it and is it dog-friendly?
At 10 Simpson Street, Alice Springs NT 0870, set in the heritage precinct gardens. Dogs are welcome on the grass.
Does it use quality local produce?
The café emphasises a seasonal menu and locally roasted coffee; for specific sourcing of its meat, ask the café directly.