Zebra crossing - where Africa meets Australia

Zebra Crossing – where Africa meets Australia is a South African cafe and grocery in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast, combining a sit-down kitchen with a shop stocked with familiar pantry goods and handcrafted meats. It is designed for more than a quick coffee: visitors can dine in, pick up takeaway, or browse for ingredients and snacks that are less commonly found elsewhere.

The cafe focuses on freshly prepared South African breakfasts and lunches. The menu includes the Kalahari Breakfast, with eggs, boerewors, bacon, spinach, hash brown, fried tomato, relish and sourdough toast, as well as Durban-style curry served with rice, tomato sambal and Mrs Ball’s chutney. Bunny Chow offers the same style of lamb or chicken curry in a quarter loaf of bread. Other options include boerewors in a hotdog bun, samoosas, vetkoek, burgers and a vegetarian burger, alongside more familiar cafe fare such as eggs on toast, smashed avocado and smoked salmon. Coffee is also available for those stopping in for a shorter visit.

The grocery side adds much of the venue’s character. Shelves carry South African pantry staples, spice blends, sauces, marinades, snacks and sweets, while the locally made meat range includes biltong, drywors, stokkies or jerky, biltong chips and boerewors. The website says these are produced on the Sunshine Coast using traditional South African methods and Australian beef, with more than 33 varieties to choose from. It makes Zebra Crossing useful both for South Africans looking for tastes associated with home and for anyone wanting to explore the country’s food traditions.

The business began as a small South African grocery, biltong and meat shop founded by Stephen and Shelley Schofield, with Colin and June also involved in its growth. Adding a kitchen turned it into a cafe and meeting place, reflecting its role as a space where people can connect over food and shared cultural experiences. Customer comments describe friendly service, interesting food, indoor and outdoor seating, and a quiet setting that works well for a catch-up. With table bookings, takeaway and groceries all available, it suits an easy meal with friends, a casual coffee stop or a practical browse through the shop after breakfast or lunch.