A pop-up cafe by Lake Burley Griffin near Blundells Cottage could be on the menu for visitors, walkers, runners and cyclists.

Chillilala Pty Ltd, whose director is Arina Poulakis, has lodged a works application with the National Capital Authority (NCA) for the prefabricated cafe which will be erected on the hardstand of the former carpark adjacent to Blundells Cottage on Wendouree Drive.

The structure will be about the size of a shipping container.