A sign in the kitchen at Buzz Superfood Bar reads: fresh food, fresh faces, fresh ideas and fresh attitudes. And that’s exactly what you can expect when you visit the Bourbong Street Café.
Owners Tracey and Len Amos are the epitome of positivity. They’ve changed careers many times throughout their working lives. Len is ex-military. He’s worked in the mines and now is a part-time personal trainer. When COVID-19 ravaged Tracey’s online travel agent career, she went in search of new opportunities.
The couple wanted a fulfilling business of their own, where their daughter Annaliese could be involved. Tracey had been out of the hotel and hospitality industry for a decade when they came across Buzz Superfood Bar, but Tracey said they were enthusiastic, enterprising and keen to give it a go. “We wanted to instil a healthy lifestyle and business sense into Annaliese. She’s only six-years-old but can already make a great protein smoothie or coffee,” Tracey said. Len agreed. “If you look after your body, it will look after you,” he said.
Surrounded by yoga and pilates studios, gyms and clothing boutiques, Buzz Superfood Bar has built a loyal community following. “We call it the ‘Golden Triangle’,” Tracey laughed. “We know all our regular customers’ orders. Our staff are amazing. We think it’s really important to give young people opportunities, so we take on school-based trainees and it’s been amazing to see them grow in confidence and ability.”
Almost every dietary requirement is catered for at Buzz Superfood Bar. From vegan to gluten and dairy free. They have what is arguably Bundaberg’s biggest range of cows’ milk alternatives. Their high-protein gluten-free vanilla pancakes, served with coconut yoghurt and fresh fruit, are to die for. Their menu also includes acai bowls, ready-made cold pressed juices and Bundaberg Ferments Kombucha. The products and supplements used on their menu, like Wizard protein powders, are available for purchase instore.
Taste it!