The Nurso

The Nurso is a funky indoor/outdoor garden centre and nursery in Chandler with a plethora of pots and plants, an on-site cafe, and wall to wall graffiti by local street artists.

Located at the former Hawkins Nursery Garden Centre on Old Cleveland Road, the 4.5ha site has been brought back to life filled with lush, foliage everywhere you look, offering something for all plant lovers, from cacti and camelias to calatheas.

The indoor garden centre has a selection of house plants, pretty pots and homewares, from wall art to patio furniture; while the massive outdoor nursery boasts an abundance of plants for the home and garden, as well as large decorative pots, birdbaths, and more. 

Outside in the middle of the nursery, you'll find the onsite cafe, Nurso Nook Cafe, offering breaky fare like bacon & egg burger, vegetarian scramble, mushrooms on tast, savoury mince and vegan breakfast.

For lunch there's s range of sandwiches, burgers (cheese, vegan or chicken); as well as acai or rice bowl. There's also melts, bagels and small snacks. Meanwhile, as well as coffee and tea the extensive range of drinks includes chai, matcha, smoothies and milkshakes.

Diners can sit outdoors with picnic tables provided, as well as inside a charming pavilion furnished with art and plants, tables and chairs.

Within view of both the dining areas is a small, enclosed play space and kids will love to visit the onsite Nurso Farm where there are alpacas, hens. ducks and guinea flowls to see. 

By Deb Lidster