Daisy’s Place, located near the Caloundra turnoff on Steve Irwin Way in Glenview, stands as a testament to nearly a century of history. Originally built in 1923 as The Rustic Cabin by Master Builder Jess Samuel D. Johnson and his wife, Daisy Emma Johnson, the tea house quickly became a well-loved stop for weary travellers along what was then the Bruce Highway. Famous for its homemade pies and Devonshire teas, the Rustic Cabin was first located 100 meters north of its current site before being relocated in 1942 under a Queensland Forestry Lease. Tragedy struck the Johnson family when their daughter, Doris, drowned nearby in 1937, followed by Mr. Johnson’s passing in 1948. Despite these hardships, Daisy continued to run the establishment until her death in 1979. In 2010, former Mooloolah resident Sue Joseph, who had once worked at the Rustic Cabin, purchased the property and undertook extensive renovations to restore the termite-damaged structure. By mid-2011, the café was reborn as Daisy’s Place, with Daisy Johnson’s former living quarters transformed into an intimate dining and reading space. Today, Daisy’s Place remains a cherished part of the Sunshine Coast’s history, surrounded by the scenic Jowarra Interpretive Forest Walk, which offers visitors a glimpse into the area’s natural beauty alongside its rich past.

To get in touch: sue@suejoseph.com