There’s a fresh buzz brewing at one of Kiama’s most prominent cafe spots, with Park Central Cafe on Terralong Street launching under new ownership last weekend.

Harpal “Harry” Singh has taken the reins and kicked off a new era on Saturday, introducing a revamped New York-style deli menu, longer trading hours, and all-day service.

Leading the front of house and kitchen is Rideika Boney, with a renewed focus on fresh, gourmet offerings and extended breakfast and lunch options.

Park Central Cafe manager and chef Rideika Boney.

“We're focusing on breakfast and lunch, extending opening hours from 7am to 5pm and keeping the kitchen open all day,” Singh said.

“Some of the new additions on the menu are chicken burgers, veggie burgers, wraps, salads, and nachos, as well as protein shakes.

“So, we're expanding the breakfast and lunch items, and including waffles for the kids.”

The updated menu features sourdough sandwiches, bagels, croissants, artisan pastries, cakes and a wide range of hot and cold beverages. Coffee remains a major specialty.

Originally from Punjab in India, Singh came to Australia a decade ago as an international student. He now lives in Wollongong with his wife, Gurpreet Kaur.

“We love it here in Kiama and we have some good friends here. So, we didn’t hesitate to take on this business,” he said.

He said Park Central Cafe’s location made it an ideal meeting place for locals and visitors. He’s aiming to cater to both with a menu that balances quality with comfort.

“This is a popular holiday location, so it’s important that we have the right offerings for visitors,” Singh said.

“But we want to continue to look after our local customers and keep growing the business.

“We’ll be making everything fresh, and we’ll be expanding the kitchen. It’s all very exciting.”