The 46 best breakfast and brunch in the Yarra Valley

We stopped by this small cafe on our way to Emerald lake. Their coffee was rich and creamy, their food was surprisingly good! I particularly loved the egg & bacon burger, the ratio of protein, sauce, and bread was excellent, I enjoyed every single bite of it! That also added a thick layer of house-made tomato jam to the burger, which was a great addition to bring some freshness to the dish. My partner also enjoyed their toasted croissant with cheese and ham, it was simple but rich and flavourful. I would definitely recommend this cafe to anyone who loves simple but quality food!

Loved the simple, honest flavors! Great coffee! Plenty of car park spaces at th rear of the shop.

We came up to the General Food Store for brunch, with a toddler and newborn. The shop front itself is quite small, but there is also seating out in the back. This is a fairly open addition, but there are some very effective heaters to keep it cosy in the cooler months. We had the Arabesque and Colonial Crunch, as well as some coffees, which were all excellent. There is a kids menu, too, which has some excellent options. I've included a picture of this, as it isn't readily available online. Overall, the food was fresh and delicious, and the service friendly and efficient. Really recommend it if you're in the area!

Definitely worth a visit. Coffee was superb and tea was real tea leaves. Great service with chatty, friendly staff. Use of local produce was welcome and tasty.

Just had a really nice Breakfast and Coffee.....Very friendly staff and food was spot on.....local produce...even bought some home made Tomato Jam...yum !!! Thank You Very Much

This is genuinely some of the best cafe food we’ve ever had! Especially loved the ‘stone the crows’ dish. Perfection! Really nice atmosphere and service too. Wish we lived closer. Very highly recommend!

The General Food Store in Emerald is a beloved local cafe known for its friendly staff and great atmosphere. Situated in the heart of Emerald, Victoria, this cafe offers a warm and welcoming environment that makes it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The staff are consistently praised for their friendly and attentive service, creating a pleasant dining experience for every customer. The atmosphere at The General Food Store is cozy and inviting, with a charming interior that blends rustic and modern elements. It’s an ideal spot for a relaxing meal, whether you’re enjoying a leisurely breakfast, brunch, or lunch. The cafe's menu features a variety of delicious and thoughtfully prepared dishes, made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The General Food Store in Emerald stands out for its exceptional service and inviting ambiance, making it a must-visit destination for anyone in the area.

Highly recommended cafe... Beautiful cozy and warm cafe on the heart of Healesville. Friendly staff and the food and coffee is amazing. All fresh and well prepared. Can't wait to come back again.

What a gem! I was in the area & decided to pop in based on the favourable reviews. I was warmly greeted & was quickly seated by the fireplace. I thoroughly enjoyed my “loaded hash” which came with salmon, chorizo, poached eggs & hash browns (of course!) - a great combination of flavours! This cafe is popular with the locals, many greeted by name as they walked through the door. Highly recommended!

A wonderful Friday afternoon winters lunch set in a comfortable environment with open fire experience. Delicious lunch including fried chicken tacos and zucchini dukkah frittas. Thank you to the wonderful staff👌

MLK Cafe is an eclectic place to stop for brunch before you head off on the lovely drive from Healesville to Alexandra. Food is thoughtfully different and coffee nice and strong. Thanks for the stop-over, shall return.

This place is a must stop for lunch, I had the tacos and my partner had the avo on toast. Easily the best tacos I've had, staff were lovely and polite, food was quick even when busy and it came out looking magnificent. 100/10 will come here again

Popped into this cafe because the local Police were getting a coffee here (a sure sign the brew is great). Ordered a Magic and the Ham, Cheese, Tomato and chutney toastie (my favourite for the last 40 years). One the best magic coffees I’ve had, and the toastie…perfect! (You know the barista is great when they make a good magic or macchiato!) Great atmosphere especially beside the fireplace, cosy!

Really love to find this restaurant, it came with a great taste of food and a friendly staffs. The atmosphere was so cozy and warm, try to seat in outdoor chair for a breakfast, feels so perfect with a cup of coffee. Love the egg bennedict, it was served on a sourdough bread and top with avocado slice. Salmon smoked was also good with Scrambled egg…love it

Visited the area to hike with my dog, and this was the perfect place for lunch after! Service was great, food fantastic, no complaints!

What a wonderful Cafe! Food was delicious, and the presentation was on point! Chef obviously takes a lot of pride when plating up. I love that the meals were served on warm plates. The seating is different with all the chairs being mismatched. Some of the 2 person tables are a odd shape, making for a strange angled seating position when consuming meals. Looking forward to trying other menu items :)

Lovely cute place. Will definitely come back to enjoy other menus and dessert cakes!

Huge meals 😺 of quality and presentation with friendly attentive service. I recommend the piccolo latte a coffee ☕ from a nice bean, strong 😉 too.

The best chai around. Delicious food prepared with care. This is my place to meet friends for coffee, and I’ve just had Mandy and team cater for a weekend gathering at my place. They went above and beyond to serve delicious and nourishing meals with fresh ingredients and lots of variety. Nancy’s is a winner for the area.

Nancys have been such a favourite for years! And Its now changed hands and has new owners and my visit was terrible. The meme has completely changed, its low quality and the service was minimal. The avocado toast has barely a scraping of avocado, with halloumi as this as wafers. And the cafe was empty, to its previous bustling vibe.

Lovely people and delicious breakfast 🤗 Thanks to Preet & Matilda ♥️

We came across this place on a Sunday morning drive. Great coffee, busy morning and service was friendly. The Apple Pie French toast was superb so much so we both ordered them and a great combination of flavours and it was not too sweet

This dish was an absolute delight! The plate was beautifully balanced with a generous serving of tender, slow-cooked shredded meat that was packed with flavour and perfectly seasoned. The fries were crisp and spiced just right, adding a comforting crunch alongside the soft, warm pita bread. The fresh greens and creamy dollop of herbed yogurt sauce brought brightness and freshness, while the smoky red dip at the base tied everything together with a rich, savoury kick. Not only was the presentation vibrant and inviting, but each element complemented the others perfectly—crispy, soft, fresh, and savoury all in one bite. A hearty, satisfying meal that leaves you full but wanting to come back for more. Highly recommend!

We’ve been to this cafe multiple times now and it never disappoints. Great food and friendly service. The place is so good, be prepared to wait in line on busy days, but it’s worth it! Nice buzz inside, but I found the music is a just a tad loud. If you’re in Lilydale - Hutch & Co is definitely worth a visit!

One of the best cafe experiences I’ve had in Victoria! I ordered the corn fritters and honestly, they were the best I’ve ever had perfectly cooked, full of flavour, and paired with a salad that was fresh, vibrant, and just too good. We were a group of 8 and tried a variety of dishes from the cheese and tomato toastie to the avocado smash and of course, the standout corn fritters. Every single dish was spot on. Even the fries were hot, crunchy, and seasoned just right. It’s rare to find a cafe where everything on the table tastes amazing but this place nailed it. Highly recommend!

Had brunch at Hutch & Co Café in Lilydale and loved it! The food was super tasty, portions were generous, and the presentation was spot on. The vibe was perfect modern, cosy, and full of good energy. We spent around $86 for two people, and it was totally worth it. Definitely one of the best brunch spots around!

Having recently come out from a long hospital stint; and being temporarily disabled, they were very accommodating for my needs. Amazing staff, amazing atmosphere and amazing food! So happy with our experience that we tipped them after our dining experience.

Absolutely incredible food! Ordered the scrambled croissant and the beef benny! The flavours were sublime and the portions adequate for the price. The service was also excellent as the lady with the glasses kept checking on us the whole time. Def recommend!

Had strawberry affogato and croissant to enjoy Melbourne’s winter sun! Lovely atmosphere, actually my first time to dine- in in Lilydale cafe. Perfect way to end a busy week with my fur bubba

Decided to go out for brunch and looked at this place because of the cute name, and the menu looked great. Got there for a busy Sunday morning but they were able to seat us. Staff were friendly and effective despite how busy it was. Coffee and food both came out quickly. The coffee was the best I've had in a cafe at a long time, and the dishes were excellently prepared and tasted great! Price was very good for the quality of the food. Can't wait to come back! Update: came back to the new menu and they've redesigned the interior and it's better! Food and coffee still great. Service excellent.

This is a lovely place with a great atmosphere and very good service. We had a group of 4 celebrating a birthday with a long brunch. The birthday girl goes there regularly for her staff meetings upstairs and said the service and food is just as good with a big group.

They serve Jesus walks coffee so you know they know their stuff! One of my favourite meeting places in Lilydale. Fantastic coffee, always well done, delicious flavours and generous service. Fantastic pastry treats if you don’t feel like waiting for hot food. Super efficient service. Their artisan store has fantastic local products.

A great eggs your way on sourdough. Nothing magorly fancy but presented beautifully. Often a bit colder than other places inside.

We went here for Mother's Day today, we had a booking for outside, and it took a little bit to get the order taken. The menu on the website is their old menu but they also had their old menu in the restaurant, but you couldn't order off of it, but it was given to a few tables by mistake and some tables were annoyed. Just remove the menus and take them out the back? Anyways, there are a few vegan items on the menu, the item I wanted was the 'vegan option' so I asked what the vegan option was and the waiter said 'I actually don't know, I'm quite new here'. When I worked in hospitality we were not allowed to tell tables we were new as that is a poor excuse for not knowing something, just say I will find out and come back. He went to ask and came back and said they just remove the poached eggs. Which the vegan community hates because why should we not get it replaced with something if we are paying the same price, the eggs are $7 but we are paying the same, uh no thank you, so I asked if I could have them replaced with the scrambled tofu and he said that should be fine. He was very nice just needed more training. The food tasted delicious and definitely made up for the service, although the scrambled tofu was small, like a 1/4 cup worth, so that was very disappointing. for $7 I'd expect a minimum of a cup worth as tofu is cheap. The restaurant was poorly organised today, staff seem to need more training, there was a very long wait to pay and there were 4 staff members just hanging out at the coffee machine. I like the area the cafe is in and the interior is modern and there are a lot of nice little things to buy for home. It is a 25-minute drive from my home so if the service was better, prices aren't bad, a little on the higher end, would adjust prices for vegan options or have a replacement for non vegan food. I'd definitely try again because the taste of food is worth it.

The Prawn toasts were beautifully presented and tasted just as good …….. I was disappointed thought I should have had it until my lunch came, but the spring salad with lamb was amazing…….. great place don’t know why we don’t go there more often Thank you!

This venue is a hidden gem! We had our wedding on the weekend and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the venue, accommodation, food and Sarah’s wedding coordination! She went above and beyond for us, making our dreams come true. It started raining 10 minutes before our outdoor ceremony and the team worked quickly to move everything into the barrel room which is a stunning back up options. There are so many photo opportunities at the venue, our photos are amazing. The food blew us away and all our guest said it’s the best wedding food they had ever. Even through the rain, this venue was amazing!

We got married in early May at Fergusson Winery, which was the dream setting for our wedding. From the beautiful vineyard backdrop to the warm hospitality it has everything. Our ceremony was in the barrel room, which was the perfect setting for a chill autumn day with the fairy lights across the top, and the restaurant space was perfect to hold our 100 guests and have a killer dance floor space. My husband got ready in the bridal suite, whilst my bridesmaid and I had the guesthouse to get ready in. These were the perfect spaces to start our wedding day off right and bring the chill vibes we needed. Sarah, the venue coordinator was an absolute star, she went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was a smashing success. She made the planning process smooth and stress-free and was ahead of joy to work with. Our guests have not stopped talking about the food and wine from our wedding, and we will absolutely be coming back as often as we can.

We were here for the lunch. It seems most of the 5 star reviews were for its venue abd wedding service. I can agree that it’s a really beautiful venue. But the food can be improved. It was ordinary at most. Ordered the lamb scallops and brussel sprouts. The loin was slow cooked but it was not bone tender and the cumin ( or coriander?) was overwhelming. So not good. The scallops were ok. Ordinary. While the Pinot Grigio was velvetly and balanced, the reds all leaned Pinot noir and both the cab sav abd Shiraz lacked punch.

We had our wedding at Fergusson’s and would highly recommend it to others. The staff were incredible, especially Sarah who was always very responsive via email and helped make sure we were well looked after on the day. Our bridal party and guests also commented on how great the staff were. The food and drinks were excellent. And there are so many beautiful photo spots - the bridal suite (lots of natural light), chapel, garden (with wisteria in bloom), vintage tram, vineyards and sandstone gazebo, barrel room - and the lake for sunset photos. Our photographer and videographer team were impressed. 😍

This place needs a lot more stars than just 5! WOW! What an amazing experience just last weekend. I hosted my 40th in the Barrel Room and it was absolutely amazing from start to finish. From the quick email responses to the execution, Sara and her team were on point. The food was excellent, both taste and presentation. The drinks...... some of the best cocktails we have had. The space was amazing and the view were breathtaking. The room had amazing vibes with the stacked barrels and fairy lights, and it sounded great with a duo pushing out some chilled atmosphere tracks. Thank you again Sara. You made our experience perfect and left my guests feeling amazed with the high quality event output.

From the moment we first visited Fergusson Winery & Restaurant, we were greeted by Sara, and instantly knew - this was the one. Sara brought so much energy, warmth, and positivity, yet had such a calm and reassuring presence that made us feel instantly at ease. That first impression truly set the tone for everything that followed. Throughout the entire wedding planning process, we worked closely with Sarah, and she was an absolute dream. No question was ever too big - every little request was met with such grace, professionalism, and promptness. Sarah truly spoiled us and made sure every detail was thought through and perfectly executed. We couldn’t have asked for a more supportive, organised, and kind-hearted person to be by our side. The venue itself was absolutely stunning! The vines were in full bloom, creating the most beautiful backdrop for our ceremony and photos. The entire place had this magical, rustic elegance that made everything feel so special. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how gorgeous the venue was. And the food - wow! Every dish was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Our guests are still complimenting the meal, and it was easily one of the highlights of the night. On the wedding day itself, Sarah and the entire Fergusson team went above and beyond. Sarah made sure every little touch was in place, and when it was time for me to walk down the aisle, she was right there, offering her loving support in that unforgettable moment. Later in the night, she brought the fun and energy too - joining us on the dance floor and celebrating alongside us and our families, making the night feel even more personal and special. Sarah’s warmth, professionalism, and genuine care made everyone feel so welcome. She greeted everyone with a big smile and open arms, and her presence added a truly magical touch to the whole day. We honestly couldn’t imagine anyone else to have filled her shoes. She was absolutely perfect, and thanks to her and the team at Fergusson, our wedding was everything we dreamed of and more. Thank you Sarah and the Fergusson team for making our day so unforgettable!

We recently had our wedding at Fergusson Winery, Sarah and the team were amazing, the day ran so smoothly and was absolutely perfect! The food was outstanding and all our guests raved about it. Sarah went above and beyond to make sure that we had everything we needed. Sarah was so helpful answering endless questions before the wedding, all the way up to the day of the wedding. All staff were so friendly and approachable. I wish we could give them 10 stars! We couldn't reccomend Fergusson Winery highly enough. Thank you so much Sarah ❤️

Had a fantastic time here, the staff were lovely and welcoming. The food is absolutely delicious, I got the Naughty Brisket Burger and it was so good! I also got a matcha latte that was delicious. Definitely recommend stopping by if you’re in the area.

Alex’s Yarra Valley Smokery is really something special. We had the Dirty Brisket burger. The brisket is fall-apart tender and so flavorful, and the homemade chips crispy outside, fluffy inside. Smoked dimsum super fun and unique snack. The service is top-notch - the staff all friendly and attentive. And Alex, the owner, is a total gem. He's super passionate about his BBQ and it shows. If we live here, we’ll be around all the time. Can’t get enough. Highly recommend!

Best burger joint i have been to. Needless to say how amazing the smoked meat is, chips and dips go way over my expectation. Staffs are super friendly and the bloke who made my giant burger and perfectly fried chips is a legend need a pay rise.

We stumbled upon this delicious smokery on our way to the Yarra Valley and it was a real find! The menu is packed with tasty lingering smoked briskets, burgers, and other meats, all served with tasty sides like thick cut fries. The owner Alex is a gentleman with a big heart. He's passionate about smoking meats and loves sharing his knowledge if you're into the dark arts of meat smoking. Definitely recommend stopping by for some great food and a chat!

What a find! We were looking around for lunch and chanced upon this- amazing, amazing find. The burger was stacked and full of flavour. I don’t usually eat burgers but my it was really good. Also loved that the owner took the time to explain how to eat the burger and to chat. We even got a lovely cup of teh tarik - exactly like the ones at home (or better!). Definitely recommend.

Really tasty, perfect amount of smokiness and balance. The owner was super nice and friendly. Their sambal balacan gave additional touch, never thought it will be a perfect combo with the smoked brisket!

I stumbled across this absolute gem by accident and, boy, am I happy that I did. I had their Cubano sandwich and it knocked my socks off. I wasn't expecting something as delicious as that to come out of such an unassuming establishment. Also, the staff are absolutely delightful - great service. I'm going back there to work my way through their entire menu.

What a pleasant surprise to find this nice little place for a lovely lunch. Plenty of menu items to select from. Great smoothie drinks. Well supplied provodore in the adjacent sp noace.

Genuine 5 stars across the board. The food was delightful and not expensive. The ambiance was lovely and the staff were warm and friendly. Will be back for sure to try more menu items!

We were absolutely thrilled with the catering for our wedding. The food was outstanding, and many of our guests came to tell us how much they enjoyed it. The lamb was so tender, the fish was flavorful, and even the carrots were melt in your mouth yummy. They were also very accommodating and adaptable in terms of serving dishes at different times and in different areas to suit our schedule. We made quite a few last-minute changes, but they handled everything calmly and efficiently. We had both cocktail canapes and sit down reception at our wedding and they organised everything seamlessly with fresh and warm food despite the cold outdoor setting. The quality and attention to detail really stood out, and the service helped create such a warm, enjoyable atmosphere. We couldn’t have asked for better service. Highly recommend them to anyone planning an event!

Just had a wonderful brunch at Locavore. The decor and atmosphere are lovely, the service was friendly and prompt and the food was fresh, high standard and beautifully presented. The best brunch experience for a long time. I just wish we weren't passing through as I'd visit every week otherwise. A lovely start to a sunny Sunday morning!

Had breakfast here with my cousin. We both had the Fried Chicken Benny. It was something different, and we both enjoyed it. Wish I lived closer so I could have it again. Well, it's worth a visit if you are feeling peckish and in the area. Coffee was good as well.

Food was exquisite! It left a lasting impression as my hubby was still raving about it 3 hours later, claiming that his burps still tasted like the food and it was making him want to go back for seconds 🤣 The cafe was much classier than this comment lol!

After a pleasant stay in Lilydale our group of 4 wanted a good cafe experience to leave on. We got it. It was already popular at 10am on this Sunday - plenty of seats (in and out) meant no wait. The peak hour was 10.30 to 11.30 We stayed long enough to see the numbers ease off by noon. Food was colourful and tasty. Coffee (long black) was excellent. Staff were smiley and friendly and efficient. This place has a 4.5 rating currently. This would be my rating if you could give half marks. Adjoining the cafe is a providore offering all sorts of fun stuff like cheese, pastries, jams and other tasty looking treats made locally. They are not cheap. What they are is good quality and worth paying extra for.

We were supposed to have dessert her but ended up having lunch as well. We had their toasties and foccaccias, and I was particularly blown away by the chicken avocado foccaccia. The coffee was good and we enjoyed the warm sofa in front of the faux fireplace. Wheelchair access and clean toilets mean that we will definitely go back. Besides this, we found parking easily and are planning to go back in the warm weather to enjoy their outdoor set-up, which was eye-catching. Being a popular stop over for many people going up and down the mountain, the bakery has a helpful information post for tourists who need to know more about the region. The staff could use some training on polite and prompt service.

Extremely busy and loud as all heck, sit outside for sure. We had the Beechworth "steak" pie (it's a mince pie, why you don't me like that) and the Broccoli pie (Camen Sandiego was unable to locate the Broccoli). Both pies were average. We also had the jelly slice (star of the show) and the vanilla slice (so sticky i thought it might come in handy for a quick fix on roofing). We had the ice coffee (it was fine) and a thick shake (made with.....soft serve?) Both were fine. The place is so busy the tables aren't being cleaned and cleared, and I get it.... buuuut.... yeah. All in all a totally average experience.

Awesome bakery with so many yummy baked goods! A few vegetarian options, which was great to see! I tried the collyflower pie, which was delicious! A great stop for a quick bite when around the Healesville area! May be quite busy if travelling during school holidays just a heads up!

My husband and I took our 1 year old daughter out to Beechworth bakery for lunch today and were beyond disgusted with the service. It look very busy and as we walked in seating was limited that would comfortably accomodate our pram. We saw a note on the table to scan and just order online rather than wait in the queue. So we thought it was easier to find a suitable seat and then place our order: It wasn’t very clear once we place our order how we were notified that the food would be ready. So we asked a passing staff member who said you should get a text message to the number you booked with but if you haven’t heard anything in 15 minutes just go up and ask. My husband went to the counter when he was pretty much abused by the manger/ ? Owner that was on. Stating she never received the order despite our proof of purchase and that we shouldn’t have used the online service. He asked why is it advertised on your tables if we shouldn’t use it. To which she replied they intentially put the expected wait times as 45 minutes to deter people from using the service. Despite ordering dine in coffee in a mug she also gave us small take away coffees and when my husband questioned it she said you can only order take away online… again showing her proof of what we actually ordered being a fine in coffee in a mug..and the QR code on the table literally saying dine-in or take away… Being locals we have been coming here since it opened and couldn’t be more disappointed with how we were treated, literally berated for using a service you advertised!

Awesome toasties here. Bread is always fresh with a balance of flavours and generous fillings. The Bushranger is our favourite choice. I tried thier Hogfather this time, also yummie.

Very busy bakery and has a lot of items in store. Saturday was packed with people but were still able to get a seat inside. The pies were very good but better to sit in as they broke apart while eating! Nice place to visit but would travel there just for the bakery alone.

I like their food! The Danish pastries and carrot cake are simply delicious. My husband can’t get enough of the jam donut! I’m ok with it getting a bit crowded, especially during peak season—that's all part of the cozy café vibe, right? Plus, I enjoy the lovely country setting; spotting the birds and catching a glimpse of the creek at the back is nice.

The chocolaterie is beautifully decorated with a lovely atmosphere, the food in the cafe is very well presented as well. We didn’t get any chocolates in the shop but the mousse with chocolate frogs was adorable and delicious. It’s lovely how it came with hot melted chocolate. The meal of chips and popcorn chicken was also very cute, it came in a cow design box and the food was tasty. If you order a fridge drink they also bring out a glass with ice instead of just the bottle which is nice. It was also great to sit down and order the food with the digital menu and the waitresses are very kind and bring out your meal politely. A lovely day out! I recommend a visit.

I had the fish and chips from the cafe which came with a generous serving of beautiful crispy chips and a side of salad. The dipping sauce for the fish was really nice as was the dressing for the salad. The fish was also finely battered and crispy. We also had a gigantic scone which was big enough to share and a macadamia nut cheesecake. I had a small pot of English breakfast tea. We came at 12pm on a Thursday during school holidays and we had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. We managed to snag a table for two with a window view after waiting a little bit longer for some patrons to leave. All in all, it was a perfect lunch spot. It was very busy and the staff were run off their feet serving food, drinks and cleaning tables. Some staff were friendlier than others. Re the chocolateria side of the business, there's a lot of choices and many different forms of merchandise with a chocolate theme. I got a pack of chocolate pastilles and a brownie making kit.

Yarra Glen and the wider Yarra Valley are among the most beautiful and relaxing destinations in Victoria. This region perfectly blends natural beauty, local charm, and incredible food and wine experiences. The rolling hills, scenic vineyards, and peaceful countryside views make it a great escape from the busy city. It’s an easy drive from Melbourne, and once you arrive, the fresh air and open landscapes immediately make you feel calm and refreshed. The Yarra Valley is best known for its world-class wineries, and Yarra Glen has some of the finest. Many of them offer wine tastings, cellar-door experiences, and stunning outdoor seating where you can enjoy a glass while overlooking the vineyards. Beyond the wine, there are also excellent cafés, restaurants, and bakeries serving local produce and delicious meals. Every spot feels friendly and welcoming, with a strong community spirit and great service everywhere you go. For nature lovers, the area offers beautiful walking and cycling trails, with plenty of picnic areas and scenic lookouts. The Yarra Glen Racecourse and local markets are also worth visiting, giving you a real taste of country life and local culture. The wildlife, especially the birds and kangaroos, adds an authentic Australian touch to the experience. Accommodation options range from cozy cottages and farm stays to luxury retreats, making it perfect for weekend getaways or day trips. Overall, Yarra Glen and the Yarra Valley are must-visit destinations for anyone who loves nature, good food, and peaceful countryside charm. Every visit feels refreshing, and it’s a place you’ll always want to come back to.

The Yarra Valley Chocolaterie is clearly a popular and high-traffic destination for most visitors to the Yarra Valley area. It is a worthwhile stop, and the location offers good scenery around the grounds. I opted for the chocolate tasting experience, the staff provided testers with detailed description of their chocolate varieties. The retail area is extensive, selling a huge selection of chocolates, ranging from truffles and bars to unique novelties, as well as local honey and a dedicated ice cream counter. A unique feature is the impressive 1-meter chocolate bar display. Overall, it's a very busy but recommended spot for a sweet treat and a break during a valley trip. There's also a restaurant with ample seating for you to have brunch/lunch.

The place was quite busy, so we had to wait in a queue to get a seat, but it was well worth it. We tried the Pit Master Burger, Chicken Parma, Real Hot Chocolate, and the Choccamochachino. The food overall was good, and the stunning views made the visit even more enjoyable. The highlight for me was definitely the Choccamochachino hands down the best thing I had there! Perfectly rich and smooth. A great spot to relax, enjoy delicious food, and take in the Yarra Valley scenery

If you are big fan of chocolate, then this is the best place for you to visit. The variety of chocolate products available here is massive. Retail section can take you easily an hour to browse through and they also have delicious ice cream station. Plenty of parking available, even for mini buses.

This hilltop chocolate wonderland practically oozes Willy Wonka vibes. The main attraction is a massive gift shop with every kind of chocolate product you could imagine. The cafe has incredible views of the nearby hills and vineyards, and serves surprisingly good pizza for a chocolate factory. My friend that I finished our visit off with a delicious iced chocolate, and left well satisfied.

Such a great little spot! The vibe’s relaxed and homely, the view from the deck is beautiful, and the food is seriously good. The brekkie actually fills you up. All the sweets we tried and the coffee were unreal, and you can tell everything’s made fresh with care. But honestly, the best part was the staff. They were awesome, super friendly, patient, and even managed to smile through our extremely loud kids (which deserves five stars on its own 😅).

Presents very nicely. Displays of choices can be seen and prices clearly displayed. I ordered Chai Latte and Peri Peri Chicken toasted roll. Chai was so creamy and the smell and flavour was delicious. The toasted roll was yummy. Also grabbed a creamed lamington which shared with 4. Oreo flavoured creme caramel was a first time experience. Yum.

Seriously, the best service, so friendly! They asked where we were from, and then they put on Spanish music for us. The food was delicious and cheap. Don't forget to bring your pet so they can put it on the wall of fame! No worries, any pet is welcome, really ANY PET!

Gladysdale did not disappoint with our sons second birthday wiggles themed birthday cake not only was the decorating exactly what we wanted and more! their cake had fresh strawberries and cream very impressed couldn't recommend them highly enough!

I'm truly sorry to be leaving this review. Gladysdale Bakehouse used to be a 5 star venue with the best pies and sausage rolls along with a great range of desserts. Unfortunately, the 'new' owners (they've been there for a while now) seem to be cutting corners. Twice now, I've been there and bought hot food only to find that it was luke warm at best. The first time, I commented on this as I left and they apologized and said 'Next time, let us know.' This time, I let them know after the first mouthful and they spent some time explaining to me that they have specific times that they heat the hot food in either the oven or microwave. I didn't need to know that. I just want hot food. They took my pie and served another one to me and asked if it was hot enough. I put my hand on it and it also was cool to the touch. So they asked if they could microwave it for me. I also ordered a berry danish which was about half the size that you normally get at a bakery. In all, apart from food not hot enough, they're still an ok bakery. They just used to be so much better under the old owners.

Gorgeous birthday cake created by Gladysdale Bakery for our daughters 5th bday. It was delicious and looked amazing. The little additonal touches of the bday sunnies and decoration just made her day. Thank you so much!

We stopped here mostly because it was getting late for lunch, we were hungry and there was easy parking. I did not have high hopes as I have been disappointed by so many bakeries these days. I was delighted when I saw the great selection of cakes, slices, sandwiches, pies on offer and then I noticed all the blackboard meals and all day breakfast. We enjoyed a tasty toastie and cake and got some more baked goods to take home. I would definitely stop here again without hesitation. Next time I'm in the area we will plan to stop here for lunch, a drink or a snack.

We had a terrible experience visiting this place. Although the atmosphere is exceptional, I'm giving you 1 star ⭐️ solely because of the abysmal service we received. One of the young female staff members made things worse. Since we ordered at the counter, she struggled multiple times to understand what we said, despite us speaking clearly (yes, we're Asian, but our English was clear at the time). The customer behind us even got frustrated and asked her why she couldn't understand! ! Things escalated when she served us food, and I politely asked if she'd forgotten our coffees. She responded with an attitude, making an upset face and saying, "I only have two hands!" 😳 We were stunned. I was simply wondering if our coffees had been overlooked, as all the food (which took a while to arrive) had been served, and my friend's coffees had already arrived and been finished. This staff member displayed a terrible attitude and complete lack of customer service skills. I think the owner should be made aware of this to improve staff behavior and customer treatment. No personal emotions or drama intended. Thank you.

Gorgeous place to visit. Cafe has delicious food Seating inside train carriage or lots of table's outside. Views are magnificent and the walking trail is beautiful. Will definately be going back

What a fun unique experience! Little converted carriages. Solid food, decent service. Very generous servings, pricing not too bad

This café offers a unique and charming experience with its seating inside vintage train carriages, providing a nostalgic and cozy atmosphere. The breakfast menu is moderately good, with dishes that are reasonably priced and of decent quality, making it a good value for money. The friendly staff adds to the positive experience, making it a pleasant place to start your day.

Lovely spot with a great atmosphere just off the Warburton Trail. Good food at a cheap price. I'll be back.

Such a unique cafe experience at the Carriage Cafe in Seville. We made a reservation and our table was ready for us promptly. The food and coffee was great, however the service was average. We went up to the counter and there were 4 teenagers behind the glass who did not greet us until we stood there for about a minute.

It’s not often that a café happily lets you use their restrooms while you’re out on a run. Most places notice you’re not a paying customer and ask you to leave. Not here. The lovely staff welcomed me and kindly allowed me to use their facilities even though I wasn’t buying anything at the time. I’ll definitely be back soon with my family for a meal. I grew up just a street away and have so many fond memories of sitting in the old train carriage as a kid. Passing through again as an adult while running the trail from Wandin to Seville and Woori Yallock brought back all the nostalgia. What a beautiful café with such a warm and friendly atmosphere!

Amazing cafe, cute, cozy and friendly. They have cute little nooks that is very unassuming. They do not take bookings so be prepared to wait in line for an available table. We went on a Saturday and did have to wait around 20 minutes. The food was delicious massive serves. Staff, phenomenal. On top of everything, great service

Coffee was great. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Interior looks very good. Food was bland. Not much effort on the food; we got one sweet and one savoury from brunch menu plus a side of scrambled eggs and all the three were below average.

Beautiful cafe! Recommended for family catch ups! Went on a Thursday Morning for Brunch. Congenial conversation on a sunny day. Not too busy and sat in the courtyard outside so family pet could be accommodated without any problems. Drinks came promptly and then our food. We all had different dishes. Lucky to get images, as we were hungry! It didn’t disappoint either! So the food was delicious and more than enough. Two of us had coffee ☕️ and cake 🍰 for our early afternoon tea!!! By this time I was too busy devouring the Pistachio Slice and my Skinny Iced Coffee. Then it was time to wander around to view and take in the ambiance of the Harrow and Harvest Café. Definitely a must for the younger ones, as there is a playroom for them to enjoy. We will return with our grandchild when they come from interstate. A lovely brunch with interstate family and their loved pet. Highly recommended! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

We have been there on Wednesday, was expecting only a few people but seeing several customers was a divan d of the very good food and service; we tried and agreed with others. Very lovely environment, great food and nice service. Special thanks to Caitlin for her friendly and lovely attitude and support. I recommend you try this beautiful cafe🤗

This café is honestly a dream! 🌸✨ The whole vibe is so aesthetic, and the fact that it’s been transformed from a church into a café makes it feel so unique and magical. The interiors are breathtaking—the flower-bed ceiling alone is Instagram heaven and perfect for photos! 🌺📸 As vegetarians, we were thrilled to see such a wide and delicious range of options on the menu. The food was amazing, the atmosphere unforgettable, and the staff were beyond friendly and welcoming. I’m 100% coming back with my girlfriends for the ultimate girls’ date—it’s just too good not to! 💕

Do not be deterred by the wait - this place is worth it. The food is divine, the space is so beautiful and enchanting, and the service is incomparable - every staff member we interacted with was so warm and friendly. Pictured is the Swedish Rosti - which was one of those meals that just makes you stop in sheer appreciation at the first bite, it was that good - and a perfect orange hot chocolate. Thank you Harrow and Harvest for such a wonderful experience 🙏

We had an unplanned visit to this chic café, a beautiful combination of modernity and vintage, which was once a church, turned now into a beautiful café full of charm and character. The ambiance was warm and inviting and the staff were phenomenal. We ordered a Swedish rösti and a loaded pistachio croissant, hands down the best pistachio croissant we’ve had in Melbourne cafés. This is an absolute little gem in the area that we would definitely visit again❤️

We stopped off on the way back from the Redwood Forest. Although it was 5 minutes before closing time, they kindly provided our spicy chai quickly. The interior of the shop was simple but warm and lovely. They also sold coffee beans by weight in three different weights: 250g, 500g, and 1kg. There were some organic coffees. We went to the store just to buy drinks before closing time. We didn't have time to relax because it was about 5 minutes before closing time, but the interior of the store was simple but warm. They also sold coffee beans by weight. There were some organic coffees. They had vegan options. It was a great little place in a small town that I would love to come back to!

We loved the coffee so much here that we came back three times in just two days! The flavor was incredible, and the quality consistently impressed us. We even brought home two bags of their beans, which the staff kindly ground for us. Highly recommended for any coffee lover

The pistachio cake here is a must-try — soft, nutty, and not overly sweet, it pairs beautifully with their smooth, well-balanced cappuccino. The café has a cozy atmosphere, great for relaxing or catching up with friends. Friendly staff and quality coffee make this place worth visiting again. ☕🍰

Very good vibe, very good food! Hot and tasty. The relish is on point!! Very good balance of saltiness of the bread and refreshing pickled relish. The staff here are patient and kind too! LOVE their coffeee too. Too pretty to drink! Highly recommend. Ps. Food and drinks are halfway demolished hehehe before I remember to take.

A cozy and charming little coffee shop. The cappuccino was excellent—smooth and well-prepared, with the option of lactose-free milk which is a big plus. The atmosphere is warm, with a nice design and relaxing vibes.

Their coffee is great! They offer a flight for around $20+ and they'll give you a taste wheel to help identify the various flavours.

Enjoy morning breakkie here. Everything is on the point; coffee, cake, mushroom pide, relish, service n vibe.

What a phenomenal spot! Stopped in for a wine tasting and was absolutely blown away — the team was warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic. They even opened a 2014 estate Chardonnay, which was an unexpected treat. You can really feel the pride and passion they pour into every part of the experience.

Absolutely AMAZING!! I had all my guests stay at this hotel for my wedding, and not only is the venue gorgeous, the staff are just wonderful & made us feel so special. Anne & Phil in particular are absolutely fabulous. Anne went above & beyond to make sure myself and all my guests were taken care of and to ensure the event ran smoothly. What an absolute asset they both are to the venue and just beautiful people. Thank you!!!

Great place, very relaxing. Staff welcoming, happily helped with all my queries. Wifi wasn't working on my first day but was quickly fixed. Comfortable bed, slept well, quiet location. Lovely bathroom with deep bath to soak in. I'm not a fan of huge shower heads hanging from the ceiling but if you like them you will love the shower.

Magnificent place to visit. From the moment you walk in, the magic begins. The place looks like a movie set from Downtown Abbey. Every detail is amazing. The decor is gorgeous. The rooms are beautiful. Breakfast and dinner were beyond our expectations good. I don't think I could ever write anything well enough to describe how much we enjoyed it there. We will definitely return, too beautiful not too. Thank you Yering Estate.

Just had the most amazing, memorable experience staying at this place with my partner. Anne on the front desk made us feel so welcome and went absolutely above and beyond to ensure our stay was the best it could possibly be. The property is magnificent, the Stable Suite and Yarra Suites were simply beautiful, breakfast was amazing, ambience, location, grounds, interior, customer service - unforgettable. Thank you Anne. We will be back.

Excellent hotel. The Edwardian decor of the hotel sets the scene for a romantic couple days away from the busy city lifestyle. Evening meals at the restaurant are excellent and relaxing in front of the fireplace after dinner with a glass of Yering Estate finished off a lovely night.

From the moment we walked in we were treated like family returning home. Deborah, Phil, Ann and the crew are salt of the earth type people that made sure we enjoyed our stay. The building and gardens are stunning, the vibe is warm, welcoming and quite regal. We will definitely be back.

We had a wonderful 3 nights in May 2025 at Yarra Valley Lodge. The staff were helpful, friendly, nothing was too hard. The room, golf view, was incredible ~ large lounges to enjoy the view, very comfortable bed, massive bathroom with separate shower & bathtub. Breakfast was wonderful. The Bella restaurant is not open weekdays, lunch & dinner can be had in room or in the bar. The food was wonderful seasonal local produce as were the wines. We had a wonderful stay ~ thank you Yarra Valley Lodge

Wish I could give 10🌟 to Jess for her outstanding service at Bella Restaurant! She made us feel truly special and ensured the chefs catered to our dietary needs , such thoughtful service made all the difference. Overall, great value with the overnight stay and dinner packages. Highly recommended for a relaxing getaway with warm service by all staff! The rooms are a little dated, but the lodge’s beautiful setting, surrounded by kangaroos and nature, more than makes up for it.

Rubbish sleep on what was meant to be a double or queen size bed, actually two beds pushed together that kept coming apart. That's a bread & butter fail right there. The drink (cocktail) quality was very average. On the plus side, the humans were fantastic. Great genuine service from all staff members. The food at Bella was fantastic for dinner. The breaky buffet was also pretty good. The decor of the whole place is stark & seemingly unfinished (?) Decent nature walk with loads of roos, a wombat or two, loads of birds. I would stay somewhere else unless you get a great (discounted) price.

Nestled in a beautiful spot, this hotel has so much room offer. We stayed for two nights in a room with lodge view. It was absolutely comfortable stay except for the aircon that refused to adjust when we tried a few times. We enjoyed the whole premises, when for walks on the trail, kangaroos were a special attraction of the place. The buffet breakfast was truly exceptional

I had a wonderful time here for a work conference and was privileged to do some wine tasting and Lazer clay shooting- the food was consistently amazing throughout the stay. Everything was fresh and and there was a good variety on the menu. The only thing for me is the pillows were uncomfortable but that just might be my fussiness and I didn't know if the aircon was working in my room. It was so hot I found it hard to fall asleep And left the doors open on my balcony so that the cool air could come in. Other than that a really beautiful spot

Outstanding views of the golf course and surrounding areas. The Kangaroo's were definitely a highlight! Comfortable rooms, excellent service. The food was incredible.

Our family had an incredible and relaxing stay at the Yarra Valley Lodge. The peaceful atmosphere was immediately apparent, and we loved being surrounded by the abundant birdlife and frequent kangaroo sightings on the beautiful grounds. Our suite was fantastic, and we thoroughly enjoyed the cocktail (blush) menu options and the superb buffet breakfast. The location in the Yarra Valley provides the perfect backdrop for a tranquil getaway. While we found the front desk staff to be less welcoming than expected, this was a minor point in an otherwise delightful experience. We would highly recommend the Yarra Valley Lodge to anyone seeking a peaceful and enjoyable retreat in the Yarra Valley.

the food here is actually really tasty! The coffee was decent, but the salmon bagel was definitely the star of the show 😍 however, our waiter really ruined the experience... not very friendly. water with no glasses we had to get up to get our own, not apologetic when letting us know they couldnt make smoothies, and instead of placing cutlery down nicely for each person it was just dumped in the middle of the table quite rudely. he definitely would rather be somewhere else and showed no sign of any customer service, didnt even say thank you or goodbye as we walked out and past him... the rest of the staff were quite lovely but we didn't interact with them as much. the atmosphere was a bit meh felt very empty inside but nothing terrible. overall we were disappointed by the service, and we would be back only to get takeaway bagels

One of the Best cafe in the neighborhood, friendly service, delicious light meal and excellent coffee, from italian to Batch brew, good place to enjoy a nice sunny break

Great tasting coffee, delicious food and friendly service. Love the hanging plants. Bagels were awesome. I really liked the salmon bagel and the loaded brekky bagel. Will definitely be back. Not sure how busy it gets on weekends, but was there on a Monday and it was nice and peaceful!

Finally tried out this local cafe and it definitely did not disappoint! Spacious seating inside means it's pram friendly and high chairs were available for little ones. There were also some seats outside next to a little park to enjoy on a sunny day. We ordered a Reuben sandwich (on the specials menu), the Jerk chicken bagel and some coffees. My latte was the best one I've had in a while! Servings of food were also generous and we really enjoyed the punchy flavours in both our meals. Service was fast and friendly. Couldn't fault our experience at all today. We will definitely be returning to try out more of the menu!

The atmosphere was great! So many plants were located all around the cafe. We had the Lox and Vegan bagel, and I was super impressed with my Vegan bagel and my wife was super satisfied with her Lox bagel. We loved it all so we got two coffees (one double shot latte and one iced latte) organic coffee served here was slightly bitter at first then rolled into a beautiful creamy and chocolatey taste as it moved to the back of your tongue. Best coffee I've had outside of home in a long time. We then decided to try the gluten free brownie to share and it was taste bud bliss! Amazing work by staff and chefs! We will be back! 🤤

Love this place. First time eating here and got the golden service. Got meal in time, was super tasty and hot and will be back to try another dish. Very cool and chilled people. Decor was unique and interesting and the seating arrangements felt comfortable with enough space around you. Outside area looked great, just a little breeze kept me inside. Gentle background music. Would recommend!

Coffee here is so good! You can get the $40 coffee card for 10 coffees from Boronia Heights school. The staff are really friendly. I love the outside seating because you have the option of sitting under the sun or in the shade. Some seats face a tiny playground so you can watch your kids play while enjoying coffee. Inside seating is lovely too, hanging plants, quirky books to browse through, feels like I'm Fitzroy instead of Boronia! The brownie is rich without being sickly dense. The chocolate and sweetness level was just the right amount. The bagel and burgers are good. I have ordered the veggie burger, really good! This time I ordered the bagel with avocado spread, haloumi, etc. So juicy and filling! This is my local favourite hang out!

So much variety in this bakery, from cakes to breads, hot cross buns (Easter!), pies, sandwiches, cookies, muffins etc… you’ll get lost in there haha. It gets a bit hectic inside but you’ll definitely be spoilt for choices. Bit on the pricier side but you pay for variety and quality. Great place to stop by if you’ve been/going on a hike or something around!

Honestly, this is the best refrigerated meal I’ve ever had! Tastes just like eating at a restaurant. Love the risotto and pasta! Would be amazing if you could deliver straight to my place😄

One of my friends recommended this bakery, I finally came to check it out. It was a popular bakery and cafe shop for locals and tourists. The shop was clean, well-organised, and spacious. They offered a variety of food, meal, dessert, and bread for customers, from cakes to cookies, from pasta to pies. It felt like a treasure hunt to walk around the store! It was challenging to choose what to get as we have too many options. After a while, we decided to try their potato and steak pie, passion fruit cheesecake, and cannoli. We also got a box of lasagna to take it home. The pie was rich and buttery, filling with good quality beef. The chocolate and cream cannoli were dense and well-balanced, but the cheesecake tasted quite heavy as the portion of sour cream and cream cheese was not quite right. They also provided free cutlery for people to take home. How considerate! Don’t miss this bakery and cafe in Emerald.

Heaps of options, the ready made meals are huge (easily more than 2 meals in each). Staff were great and food was homely.

So many options it was hard to choose! Staff very helpful with allergy information (although it was a pity it wasn't displayed with the items, as I felt bad asking at the register). In the end we chose vanilla slice, cheese and spinach bread, berry tea cake, and a pack of egg-free muffins Thank you 😀

I had taken almond and custard croissants on 11-Oct-2025. These were bitter may be due to foul almond and or custard. I had brought it for children. As bitter almonds may be poisonous, I had to throw away all of them. When I called them, I was not given an option to speak to the manager and requested that I had to physically come to the store and meet the manager. I live about 40K away. effectively bad product was sold and no refund or ownership of this.

Stunning selection of delicious goods. Highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

Nice little place on Beresford Rd, Lilydale. Good food ,great friendly staff. Nice vibe. Can enjoy your meal inside or outside. Pets are welcome in the outdoor dining area. The food is of high quality. A larger meal menu would make this Cafe even better. If you're in the area stop in for a coffee and/ or a meal.

Best Cafe in Lilydale! The Lilydale General has it all—delicious food, amazing coffee, and a cozy atmosphere. The staff are super friendly, and everything on the menu is fresh and full of flavor. A must-visit!

My partner and I visited today in hopes of a nice brunch out but it unfortunately ended up subpar at best. When we arrived we were told to seat ourselves, once seated we waited over 10 minutes for a menu. Once we received the menu it was pretty much dumped in front of us with no opportunity to order coffees as the server had walked away before we got the chance. The food was okay, other than the fact that it was barely warm and my partner had a dark hair in his. (We’re both blonde). As much as we wanted to enjoy ourselves we were left feeling disappointed and unhappy with the service provided.

Coffee is great; carrot cake wonderful; servers “sweet” & courteous BUT this time the “greeter” from behind the cash register was rude, unfriendly, inhospitable and stirred me to almost want to accept the challenge and fight her! Definitely not the right personality for this business. Could be why the place was almost empty this time. Won’t be going back !!

Spacious and lively cafe. Wide variety of brekky options and great coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating areas. Wheelchair accessible. Toilets are also available. I tried the scrambled eggs on toast and it was a bit oily and tasted meh. Would be great if guest wifi was available for people like me who loitered until their workshop finished.

Enjoyed a nice coffee in the outdoor area.

Quality of the food has really dropped over the last couple of years. On my last visit it wasn’t that busy and the staff would barely look up from chatting behind the counter and it was impossible to get anyone’s attention to order a coffee.

The food and service here is good. Nice lighting and ambience. But they definitely need some upgrades to their furniture. Napkins used under tables i assume to stop them wobbling. Also the table we sat on had not been cleaned. I assume maybe some produce was delivered since it was near back door and caused some spillage. Nothing that can't be fixed. Coffee art was lovely the actual coffee was ok, a bit burnt and not sweet enough. The burger was delicious. Eggs were overdone. I assume because they wanted to bring both meals out same time. We did have to wait about 30 mins. The staff seem very friendly and were apologetic for the wait time. All and all a pretty nice place to pop in for food then head over to puffing Billy after.

I came into the cafe yesterday and was really happy overall, came across this young lady training a new staff member and I could see how patient and clear she was, guiding her step by step while still making sure customers were looked after quickly. She had such a professional but friendly energy, and it felt like she genuinely cared about both the team and the customers’ experience. She jumped in to help whenever needed and made the whole atmosphere feel welcoming and efficient. On top of that, the food and coffee were great served quickly and delicious. It’s rare to see such attentive staff and good service these days. I’ll definitely be coming back, Benson has been our favourite place

Great food! It was a good atmosphere and great place to come with friends. Keen for another Parma when I'm next in the area!

The menu is diverse, offering everything from all‑day breakfast to more elaborate lunch and dinner dishes. I ordered the “Chilly Scrambled Egg on a toasted croissant”, and it arrived within minutes — cooked perfectly and nicely seasoned. Portions were generous. The coffee was also top notch, robust and smooth. Highly recommended !!!

Been here several times, good staff, good food and beverages. Their Chicken avo toasty is very tasty. Highly recommended. 💯

The food was delicious and friendly. I was very satisfied

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had a wonderful experience at Bensons! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff are incredibly friendly and attentive. The service was great from start to finish, and it’s a perfect spot to relax with a good cup of coffee. Highly recommended!

View was great sitting outside, vibe’s chill, but the food was very disappointing…. I ordered smoke salmon bagel, it was the worst bagel I have ever try, dry and rubbery, I can’t chew on it neither my partner, the smoke salmon was too salty. The only perfect thing are the fried eggs :)

A great spot in Warburton, perfect for a drink/brunch before continuing the adventure. We order a smoothie, along with some coffees, and they tasted great. More importantly the staff were friendly, the service was quick, and the establishment was clean. It's somewhere I'd definitely visit again the next time I'm in the area. Hilariously there's a sign inside that warns about kookaburras stealing your food if you choose to sit outside. Funnily enough we did see one, and luckily it left us alone.

Nice stop before going to redwood forest. All the staffs were so friendly and helpful. Variety menu and so many choice for kid. Will come back again next time

We enjoyed the cafe’s relaxing ambience, good coffee and the beef & cheese pie was delicious 👍 thanks for your great service!

Beautiful lunch of Prawn Linguine with excellent service and relaxed atmosphere, highly recommend

OUTSTANDING little place as good as any top quality cafe in any suburb food is cheep and tastes like it’s hand made as fresh as it comes.

Such a lovely restaurant, hash brown stack is too die for i highly recommend this!! Coffee was superb as well!!

Tried the pies they are well known for yesterday and today. Had the Steak, chicken and Corn and Cauliflower and Brocolli. Just disappointed that yesterday the ones we got were piping hot, but the ones we got today were lukewarm at best and pastry was soft. So didn't enjoy much today.. Also found the chicken corn pie filling a bit odd texture. Seemed a bit curdled. The Brocolli and Cauliflower one was delicious. Service received from Karen was excellent. Such a lovely and warm lady.

Great pie shop to stop on a drive. Service is quick. Pies were delicious. Sweets were just ok but pies are what you come for. Coffee was surprisingly good. Good for a quick bite

An amazing bakery in a little town, with lovely outdoor seating and great service. I already love this town! We tried almost every pie they had and couldn’t pick a favorite — but if you ask the staff, they’ll happily help you choose.

The service was amazing. Lovely girl served us. It was Easter weekend so busy but was pretty quick in the lineup. They have a big selection and loads of pies so will have to come back and try more but we were just here for dessert. We got the caramel slice, pecan pie and large Anzac biscuit. I’ll start with the good. And it was actually great. Caramel spice was really good, I’d prob get that again. My mum thought it was too sweet but I loved it. The Anzac biscuit was average, the taste was okay but it was too hard, needed a softer centre. The worst unfortunately was the pecan pie, I LOVE pecan pies but this was terrible and had 2 bites and I was done, 2nd to make sure I’m not making it up! The what should be caramel around the pecans was just a bad flavour. My mum didn’t like it much either. What a shame. I would come back to this place because they were quite popular and the caramel slice saved them.

Great homemade pies, lots of scrumptious flavour choices. Drinks are nice too. Recommend the Thai Curry Pie.

Pies and sausage rolls are great and the apple pies are spot on. The caramel slice was a bit oily and less desirable though. I'd pass on that if I was visiting again. Parking would be terrible when it's busy but there's a few spots behind. Staff and service friendly.

Loved the service the lady her serviced us held amazing customer service and manners each customer saw her talk to was like the first customer of the day. She was upbeat. The food was great scallop pie OMG. Also the lamington was so good. There was some seating but you had to fight off the pigeons first. I’d recommend taking you select and eating it elsewhere.

This is a wonderful place, the service is absolutely amazing. The chef themselves came to address our questions about the menu. The menu has ample options & really interesting menu items. They have jackfruit loaded fries & jackfruit burrito/burger, which actually is a delicious combo contrary to how it may sound. The chef made it exactly to our liking, we wanted it with a kick of spiciness to it. Tried the loaded jackfruit fries which was full of flavour, must try dish. Also got the el flamo mexican rice bowl, the chicken was full of flavour, it paired beautifully with their chilli oil & the rice had just the right amount of flavour, not drying at all. The serving size was also decent. Tried their blueberry mocktail, if you like sour drinks this one is for you! The Veggie Pattie Burrito also was really good. Apart from wonderful food & service, the ambience is really nice, there was live music which just added to the whole experience. Must visit if in the area!

Food: Very average, Parma was dry, very thin and sides were extremely basic and not much thought put into it. It's something you'd expect from someone with mid-tier cooking skills. Certainly not worth the price. The tacos looked good however the meat was dry and the sauce was the only thing keeping moisture up whilst you eat it. Service: Very attentive, very nice. Couldn't really fault it. Atmosphere: Came 7pm on a Friday warm summer night thinking it would be full house. Place was dead. Killed the vibe. overall, Not sure if we just had the wrong items on the menu but I wouldn't come back. For the same price you will find better food elsewhere.

The 2 stars are purely for the lovely young staff behind the counter who were friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately the food was overpriced and average quality. I regularly stop in Emerald or Monbulk to grab coffee and a breakfast item on my way to work. This is the first time in about a year I stopped at this venue, but had enjoyed the food back when it was Sticks and Stones. I was charged $23 for a coffee and a ham and cheese toastie from the premade display case to take away. This combo is somewhere between $15-$18 elsewhere for the same quality of food and same level of venue. The toastie was excessively buttered and had large amounts of orange cheese, with the thinnest slice of ham folded in the centre to make it look like there was more. Unfortunately this left most of the toastie with no ham at all. The bread was tough (even by sourdough standards!). It was slathered in what appeared to be pickle relish, which was not listed on the window sign, and I would not have purchased if I had known this would be the main flavour. The coffee was average, although it was a good size. Overall, very underwhelming and I would rather visit the other local cafes that provide better food, and a similar level of service for a lower price.

Can't speak highly enough of this place. Coffee is perfect (and I'm fussy), The El Grande breakfast was so full of flavour and value for money. Now let's talk about the service,.. You honestly couldn't ask for more, and we are pretty sure one of the girls has a future as a comedian. You need to stop in at Over The Road. You won't regret it!

Popped in for the first time with my Mum to try the new menu. Our breakfast was delicious! Smashed avo and the pancakes, so fresh and light and beautifully presented. Coffee was perfect and mum raved about her hot choccy!

Evêryone has been raving about the meat options here so we had to check it out for ourselves. What no one was raving about was the chips. I hankered chips that day so ordered plenty. Did they microwave them? Perhaps. “Limp” and “floppy” are two adequate adjectives. Did they microwave them? The brisket was good. Seasoning on the chicken was great. Chips apparently microwaved with a bowl of water also in the microwave. I like that they have options on the menu and that the breakfast menu

Our local and we love it. Great coffee and meals. Always a friendly hello, get you seated and water brought straight away. Addendum: this review was for Stick & Stones and the previous owners. Somehow my review has transferred to new business

Pleasant restaurant, lovely service staffs and we enjoyed the atmosphere. Went during lunch time on a weekday, it is nice that it wasn’t crowded so we didn’t have to wait. Spaghetti was tasty although the fish and chips were a little oily for my husband’s liking but we were really fuelled and satisfied with the portion 🤭

Best dinner @puffingbillycafe @visitbelgrave serving a delicious dinner over amazing cocktails. We had: Old fashion cocktail, Tequila sunrise, Both cocktails were super tasty and perfect to grab it before going on the train ride. Also we had a glass of sauv blanc and Pinot both were of good quality. Ham croquette, it was perfectly crispy and yummy, and perfectly cheesy enough, also that apple slaw stole the show. Must try. Pork belly, the sauce was divine and super tender and delish pork belly, also that mashed potatoes were perfect. Highly recommended Lamb salad, this was our favourite dish and was super fresh and mouthwatering, the lamb was so so good. Must try. Signature beef burger, with chips, that patty was fantastic so juicy and meaty and very packed with great quality ingredients. They served this with a brioche bun. And only $22.90 can you imagine that price?!! Highly recommended Also we had the churros with icecream, so irresistible it was. The service is good and the old school charm is very lovely, perfect for a date night as well. Or a sumptuous dinner scene with your family after or before the puffing Billy train ride. The prices are surprisingly very cheap and they serve good quality and quality food here. Truly a great value dinner.

One of the best cafés in the area — we were seriously impressed! 🌟 Every dish was bursting with flavour and cooked to perfection. We tried the tacos and nachos from the Mexican menu, the delicious veg burger, and the chicken wrap. Everything was chef’s kiss — so fresh, so tasty, and gone in minutes! 😋✨

Had a lovely lunch at this cafe in late April. Food was fresh, beautiful flavours and generous serves. Service was perfect. Will definately be back.

Ok. Coffee not great. Got a small long black which was weak. Told us it was a 5-7 minute wait. Took over 15 mins. No catering for grandsons allergies. (Bread with egg in it?) Toastie was ok. My wife got her toastie 5 minutes after I had finished mine. Ok but won’t return.

Very impressed. Excellent execution for both the food and drinks! One of the best cafes I’ve been to!

Came in yesterday for breakfast and was really disappointed. Ordered 2 espresso martinis which were warm and not shaken with ice. I then had the hangover which was very medioca and didn’t really taste fresh. Was seasoned very oddly. Also had poached eggs which were ok but the chorizo with it was stone cold and tasted pretty horrible. They need to lift there game as this cafe used to be great!

The scones are one of the best we’ve had. They were warm and fluffy and the jam and cream was spot on. Decent coffee and great service. Dropped a star because the eggs tasted a bit weird because of the oil used. Overall a great place and a must visit when down that way.

Hidden among the trees, Dark Horse Café gave us the full Sunday treat — smashed avo, lasagna, and the biggest vanilla slice we’ve ever met. The staff asked if we were happy while tasting it — absolutely yes! Extremely happy!! Just not strong enough to finish that giant slice of happiness.

We made a quick stop for morning coffee in this awesome cafe with little shop in the corner. The staff very friendly and attentive. We had nice vanilla slice with soft creamy custard that not too sweet. It will be better if the pastry bit more crunchier. There is beautiful garden with little lake at the back, very relaxing just sit here enjoying the beautiful view.

Best scones I’ve ever had – soft, fluffy, and freshly baked. The atmosphere was so warm and inviting, and the staff were absolutely lovely. Can’t wait to come back!

Atmosphere and service was very good. Unfortunately, my Parma was very dry and failed my Parma test. The chips and salad made up for it.

Wow. Their hollandaise is better than 99% of places in the big smokes — perfect amount of acidity. The poached eggs also had the perfect amount of jammy runniness to them too. Would defs recommend them for brekkie if you're around town. The older folk who come here are super sweet too. I don't even look the like, but the older locals treated me like what I'd envision stable family would and that melted my soul. It seems as if this cafe has a real community vibe about it, you hear the patrons and staff having chats about life's ups and downs, and offering words of encouragement to one another — compared to contemporary Melburnian culture, it's like you've taken a trip back in time, when people were generally warmer and less complicated.

Really nice place. Driven past it many times and thought it was time to try it. Great atmosphere and really good service. Most people I was with thought the food was good. Unfortunately, the worst coffee I’ve had in years. Very, very burnt and way too hot. Like a MacDonald’s coffee from the early 90s.

During our day trip to Healesville with family, we stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant. The service was outstanding, and the owner's warmth and passion made our experience memorable. We were particularly taken by the seasonal mushroom pizza, a specialty crafted from fresh mushrooms picked by the owner and his son. Every dish, from pizza to pasta, exceeded our expectations, and the wine pairing was impeccable. I highly recommend supporting this business—you won't be disappointed. We're already planning our next visit!

Friendly hospitality just as it should be. We stopped in just for Sunday coffee. The wonderful staff accommodated us with smiles, even though they were busting at the seams busy. We chose the croissants, each with an 8 minute wait while they’re freshly baked. Served on little wooden boards with condiments. Exquisite! The pastries were pure, indulgent melt in the mouth delicious. Smooth, buttery and light just as they should be. And the best we’ve had since Paris. Coffee was smooth and flavourful. This place is one of the busiest eateries in the Healesville hub, and with one stop in you’ll see why. Highly recommend.

Tiny cafe kitchen and indoor area serving very tasty Italian food with super cheerful genuine service. There are more outdoor tables on the side walk and it was lovely to sit there on a warm sunny day. A few of their pastries are baked to order and it was a delight to bite into a freshly baked crispy flakey almond croissant with an oozy warm centre. It paired well with their coffee. The pasta and egg dish were moreish and perfect brunch food. Definitely would like to return to try their homemade pizza and calzones, and more fresh pastries!

This is a lovely little cafe with a very cool layout and decor. The food was excellent and the service was great. I had the baked eggs alla Verdura, which had a lovely tomato sugo and freshly baked bread. The others dining with me had the Pizzettie con Malale e Uovo and the Calzone con mele (apple Calzone). Bothe were fantastic. Our coffees were also delicious.

walked in on a saturday, only waited for a little and had a blissful moment! the handmade pasta (today's special), pepperoni & mushroom calzone (handmade) and the made-to-order chocolate croissant are so worth it! haven't yet mentioned their blend fliter coffee 😍 love it when the tlc can be sensed with tastebuds 😚 would come back to try the others!

Two recent visits. 1. Date and time of visit: 13 November 2022, 2:30pm 2. Date and time of visit: 1 October 2022, 6:55pm Quality vs. price point is excellent. Quality is high. Price point is good - high quality for a nice price. Our first visit on 1 October was for dinner and we arrived just before closing time. We weren't aware of this and the staff made no indication; instead they welcomed us, gave us a table and waited for us to decide what we would like for dinner. The staff were excellent; they were patient and did not even give any indication during our meal that we were there after closing. They did not rush us and were very friendly. Our second visit was on 13 November, was for lunch. One staff member was the same as our visit on 1 October and she remembered us. The staff were just as excellent and friendly. On both occasions the food was amazing! I'm not one for seafood dishes and after tasting my partner's seafood dish on 1 October, I knew I had to try a fish dish on my next visit. It was a barramundi (poached and then baked in a broth; this was on the specials board for the day of 13 November) and it was amazing. Pizza was great (on our first visit); and pasta was amazing (second visit). Oh, and the fresh cookie with ice cream is a must. Everything tasted fresh and had depth of flavour. It's a small venue, cosy inside dining area, with an outside dining area. Dinner menu is smaller than the lunchtime menu. Highly recommended!

wonderful italian food in this small town! Just a tiny small shop, very limited space inside, please be patient for your good food, they won’t disappoint you! for my personal, the pepperoni pizza is one of the thing you wouldn’t want to miss out. please keep your stomach some space for the dessert! We saw that everyone queuing for their lemon tart, and we decided to have a try! IT WAS SOOO GOOOD! probably one of the restaurant you don’t wanna miss out in Yarra Valley!

Stopped by this place as we rode through town in our motorcycle's. Group of two, very welcoming. We sat out the front ordered a cappuccino and a piccolo. We both took a sip, looked up and said, that the best coffee I've ever had.

The vegan breakfast was fresh, delicious and plentiful. Also loved the generous helping of nuttelex it came with! Kind, warm service with a smile. Definitely worth making your regular.

The service here was great, the waitress was very friendly and the coffee was good as well. The food left something to be desired, very small portion for the money and with their arrangement half of the bread on the avo toast was missing the avo. Also waited half an hour for a very simple dish.

⭐☆☆☆☆ I was really disappointed with my visit to Wild Wombat Café. The lady serving was unfriendly and made the whole experience uncomfortable. On top of that, the prices were far too high for what was offered. The food was good though. Definitely not somewhere I’ll be going back to. Timmo 👎👎👎

Came here when they were supposed to close but graciously accommodated us on a late Sunday afternoon. Mum and her little daughter were working in the kitchen. The cute little daughter was happily helping her mum on that Sunday afternoon. Vanilla chai latte’ was probably one of the best ever I’ve had. Businesses in little townships like Wild Wombat should be celebrated. This will not be my first and last time there 😊

We called in for breakfast. French toast was awesome! Great atmosphere.

I have my morning elixir here everyday in my favourite booby cup I bought there! Ange knows everyone’s name and order, I’ve had dinner there too and it is a quiet calm lovely place to catch up with friends, and my dogs are welcome too!

This cafe in Lilydale ranks high among our preferred venues for socializing with friends or enjoying an outing with family. The cakes and scones are outstanding. Brunch and lunch options are also impressive. We recently relished a mouthwatering brunch. To ensure availability, making a reservation is advisable. 😃

Just as the name suggests Gracious. The food was great, the staff was gracious, welcoming and accommodating. The food was good, the ambience was great. The kitchen staff obliged with our request to avoid cross contamination of meats and prepping on clean grills. The burgers and fries were the highlight. They also have a museum and gallery there. One thing I noticed out of the norms was that how clean the place was. So clean I took a pic of their wash basin lol. Great experience overall.

A Cafe with flavoursome breakfast menu till 3 pm & one that Does Not, repeat - does not whack you with a Sunday surcharge!! Delightful setting on a small park- alfresco dining is the way to go. Tables outside are cleaned promptly which is also a plus. Cappuccino was great & so was my fav mashed Avo on multigrain toast. Enjoyed 2 diff cakes on offer - pistachio topped + passionfruit GF gluten free to share. These were the best we have had in a while @ $10.50 each for a chunky slice. Service was prompt & friendly. Not overly crowded yday - Aust Day 2025. A great place to adjourn to after our hour long walk at nearby Lilydale Lake - 5 mins drive away. Free parking on side street. There is a small Museum attached to Cafe but something to do on the next visit..😊

Nice venue and cute to have blankets on the seats. Food and drinks were very ordinary though. We ordered the eggs with hollandaise and pulled pork and braised chicken. The 2 eggs on 2 slices of toast which I’m pretty sure wasn’t sourdough as advertised ( just ordinary bread ) with a bit of sauce and piece of pulled pork was $23. The chicken was a much larger dish but also quite average. Coffees were amateur. Felt pretty overpriced for the canteen standard of food and coffee and order at the counter kind of place. Service was slow too. Only redeeming feature is the venue which was nice.

A beautiful & cozy cafe with an amazing bunch of friendly staff! I returned here after couple of years with my family. Although it took a while to deliver the dishes we ordered were so fresh & nice. A great spot & will return again 😀..

This was my first visit here and I would definitely go back. Ordered a soup, which was pumpkin and chickpea. It was a very generous serving, tasty and perfect for a cold day. It came with sourdough toast which was more like wholemeal. I also ordered a scone, which came with cream and jam. I think this was one of the nicest scones I have eaten, and the cream was dollop cream, generous serving and the loveliest raspberry jam. The service wasn’t great, not too bad, but giving a 4 stars as a result.

Visited for brunch for my dad's birthday and we were so impressed!! Food was delicious and service was very friendly! Highly recommend the Potato and Spring Onion Hash - YUMMY!!!!!

Really wanted to like this place. The interior is a lot more modern and welcoming than what the outside looks like. Service is also very friendly. Coffee however is really not good. Best I can describe is old school coffee - too much froth and not a refined taste. Didn’t try any food so maybe unfair, but expected coffee to be good reading other reviews.

Stopped in for breakfast on the way through and whilst not much to look at on the outside, it was worth the visit. Staff were friendly and prompt, menu contained a good variety of foods. Orders were promptly taken and drinks arrived quite quickly. Actually surprisingly quick, which I thought was awesome. Coffee was good, milkshake was one of the best I’ve had in a very long time. Really was a good old fashioned milkshake. Good arrived pretty quick, it was hot & fresh. Plenty of flavour and was devoured just as quickly. Well worth the visit

Great atmosphere with gentle low-stim music, and the staff were really friendly. They have a good range of vegan options and the portion size was perfect. We loved the artwork around the cafe too. The bathroom was quite dusty (including the walls), didn’t have a mirror or toilet roll holder, and the soap dispenser was empty and with a bottle of soap balancing on it. Otherwise quite a nice cafe.

Excellent coffee - so good that I ordered a second to takeaway prior to leaving. Brunch was nice - not bad, not amazing. Poached eggs with (overly) crispy bacon and some quite lovely sourdough toast. The menu contains many 'rules' for diners. Decor and general appearance is not great - random things hung on walls and a generally untidy feel. The table I was at had a large crack running down it's length which was full of crumbs and general food debris. Very unappetising. Utilised the bathroom before leaving - it was unbelievably dirty.

As cafe owners ourselves, we often go out for breakfast or lunch on our one day off each week. This week we ventured into Emerald and visited The Laughing Fox. The staff were friendly, and our bacon & eggs were cooked to perfection. The coffee and Hot chocolate we perfect and the prices very reasonable. Thank you for keeping some fellow foodies happy and well fed on our day off.

Was very disappointed with zucchini & corn fritters. Very bland they had been reheated in microwave so very soggy. Coffee was bitter & tasted burnt. As a black coffee drinker very disappointed. Staff were lovely. Mentioned quality to staff but didn’t care.

Great to see so many gluten free options! Thank you for the friendly and prompt service, and for providing a little jug of milk for our teas! The gluten free pancakes were amazing! The icecream was delicious and the fruit compote was great! We'll be back!

If you like pies then you have to try one here. Award winners, great pastry and awesome filling. I had the beef one. My partner had the ceased which was a little salty but it was a good serving. Was open grand final weekend.

I would like to thank the gentlemen who was doing the coffee this morning he went out of his way to make our experience amazing. I was in there on my own with my 3 children under 3 and he helped a lot just was lovely baby chino were amazing 👏. And helping with the door. We will be back Thank you again.

Every time we come, the service is amazing, not to mention the consistency in the high standard of food that they serve. They have pride, they care. When a cafe is filled with so many locals, young and old and so much joy, it MUST BE GREAT 😃

Absolutely delicious!! Breakfast salad was one of the most flavoursome things I have eaten - 10 out of 10! Lovely staff, clean and tidy cafè, great menu and very large servings at a reasonable price :)

Wonderful Cafe run by awesome people. Never had a bad feed here. All food lovingly made on site; the barista is fantastic!!! Make sure to stop in on your travels.

Beautiful, tasty home cooked food made on the premises. The Thai pumpkin soup was amazing. Just what was needed on an Autumn day. Friendly staff. Highly recommended

Great food and coffee, great service and just a wonderful place to enjoy. Highly recommend, seating indoor and outdoor Has selection of milks for coffee drinkers!

The breakfast was included with our stay and was a bit disappointing. The coffee wasn’t great and the food was okay.

Used the online booking for breakfast. Selected 1000 as it was available. Arrived…no breakfast after 1000. Coffee was good. Beautiful spot. Now we know to book earlier than the last available time offered.

The cafe at Chateau Yering is good. Nice space for breakfast. The menu is a bit limited but the food was good. The coffee was hot and miss, but the good coffee was very good and they even know what a "magic" is!

Slow service. Expect to wait an hour between sitting and eating. Food was disappointing. The eggs were sour and one toast was burned underneath while the other was barely toasted. You’ll also pay a lot for it. To top it all off, there was a spider in my napkin.

Friendly and kind staff. Delicious food. Nice views.

I don’t know why Sweetwater Cafe got such poor reviews. Coffee was phenomenal. All of the servers were so friendly. They were happy to change some items on the menu to fit our dietary needs. Food came out promptly and they food was yum. Loved the free range eggs! Also the space is such a beautiful spot to have breakfast. Thank you!

All credit to the kind chef and understanding waitress during our visit today 09/01/2022 who agreed with our discontentment offering us complementary coffee, cake and scones but management need to look very closely at how it is possible to pay $29 for a plate of pasta, served on a breakfast plate with less than a small child's portion of a meal. So disappointing. Admittedly we should have knocked back the meal as it was embarrassingly delivered to the table but there is that fine line we all experience......do I say something now?! This can't be serious?! It was like a scene from Oliver. Can we have some more please?!

We have been dining in this restaurant for years and yesterday we found a fly in our antipasto plate after we almost finished it, I felt sick, it was under the green olives so we didn’t initially see it, we quickly told the manager, I thought of canceling our mains however it was already being made. I felt the manager didn’t handle it well and just brushed us off, blamed it on the staff for not checking the salad instead of apologising first, he offered some sweets and a discount which we didn’t took, I would stop coming to this restaurant primarily because of how the manager handled the situation. I took some pictures of the food, it was very tasteful and appealing to the eyes however I suggest to inspect it first before eating. The pic of the fly came out blurry though.

We ordered a family-sized lamb pizza along with two pastas — Penne Vodka and Seafood Fettuccine. The portions were generous and great for sharing. The seafood pasta looked promising, but the flavour was a bit too mild for our taste, and we only got two mussels instead of the four we saw on TV. If it had lived up to how it was presented, this could’ve easily been a 4-star visit. But at the end of the day, it was the company that made it special — always nice catching up with friends.

We ordered a marg pizza, vodka pasta, garden salad and roast potatoes. Everything was lovely only little thing could be the potatoes a little more crispy. Portion sizes are good and filling. Sahil was lovely and greeted us well, as well as accommodating to any requests. Inside could be loud at times but outside is lovely especially when the weather is nice. Overall, really worth the visit and would be back here again ☺️

The food was nice and tasty and the staff are friendly and welcoming . I like the vibe and the music of the restaurant

We recently hosted a sit-down dinner for 80 people at Slices Doreen, and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. The team were amazing in helping us with every request during the planning process, and on the night they were attentive to every detail. The staff were friendly and helpful, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was buzzing!

Local restaurant, staff friendly, service good. Menu could do with an update, if you frequent there a lot, you get uninspired by the menu.

I had a fantastic experience at Slices! The service was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, free and flavourful. Standout dishes included the fettuccine carbonara. With top-notch service, and mouthwatering food, this place is definitely worth a visit.

We came in for lunch and wow, such a fantastic experience. The coffee was spot on, the food was so fresh. The fluffiest eggs I've ever had! We'll definitely be making this our regular haunt!

If I could give this gorgeous cafe more than 5 stars I would! Set in the lovely little town of Cockatoo is Brunch On McBride. There’s a great amount of indoor seating with a relaxed ambiance. It’s a pretty little cafe cosmetically but the coffee and food is the main reason why you come here. The owners Elise & Paul are just the nicest people. Their coffee is rich and hot, they have a great selection of homemade cakes/muffins/slices. Perfect sized sandwich bar with a huge selection and they even have a fridge with home made items to buy and take home such as their delicious lasagne. They are open for breakfast (my absolute favourite), morning tea, lunch and then close mid afternoon 6 days a week (closed Mondays). Pricing is excellent and they are happy for you to bring in your own take away coffee mug to fill up! Take the trip and come and visit. Love this cafe!!

Overall good experience. Mainly tried a few of quiches :) and a coffee. Staff were friendly and helpful. Certainly a good option while in Cockatoo!

Wonderful experience!! Loved to have breakfast here. Thank you so much! Poached eggs on toast and a CAP delicious!

Very friendly staff, and amazing food, all of quiches were home made and unbelievably delicious! My yummy chicken and salad roll was freshly made while i chatted with the owner. Highly recommended, I will be back for more home made goodness.

Popped in for bacon and egg rolls and coffees for the team, delicious! Super friendly

Great food, Great Coffee, Great friendly service .

Top top cafe in Healesville. Very good coffee, very quick service, and unreal almond croissants. there’s not too much room to sit inside especially when it’s busy, takeaway is a good option.

A really nice café for coffee and a quick meal. The bacon and egg bagel was tasty, the coffee was great, and the sweets were fresh and enjoyable. The place has a cozy vibe and friendly staff. Overall, a pleasant experience — just a couple of small things could be improved, but I’d definitely come back.

One of the best Coffee’s we had in a long time. Service was , staff was very kind went there a month ago. Overall good experience.

Regularly buy pies or sandwiches when visiting Mum in Healesville but yesterday's lunch was next level delicious! Bought a Punjabi and a Curry Steak pie, party pie (for my fur baby) plus some Berry Baked Cheesecake and Banana 'something' that looked chocolate eclair like but OMG was absolute perfection in texture, taste and ingredients including real banana pieces in the custard layer 😋 Yum yum yum!

Not ENOUGH STARS for this place absolutely awesome pies and Cronuts staff AWESOME food AWESOME everything is AWESOME will we be back YES

Whilst journeying through Healesville, I did first take my leave at the famed Beechworth Bakery, only to be sorely disappointed. The pies were dry as dust and utterly bereft of flavour—a most joyless feast, unworthy of the name. Yet providence smiled, for I soon discovered Wild Grain Bakery, where true pie-making doth endure. Their crusts are golden, their fillings rich and savoury, and the service—delightful and swift, as though the staff were born to serve with cheer. If thou art a traveller in search of the finest pies, look no further: Wild Grain Bakery is thy destination.

Have you ever heard of a Punjabi pie?! They have got one (mind you it's vegetarian) and it's quite good and filling too!

Had plan to see the movies after dinner at The Grove Train, I've checked their menu online before we go there, I thought they have a lot of vegan options, unfortunately they didn't have any vegan dishes on the dinner menu, so I had to order a vegetarian dish, I ended up ordered a Vegetarian Pumpkin Ravioli which was really delicious however it was so small like an entree size, it cost $32 for 8 pieces of Ravioli, it was very overpriced, I was still feeling hungry and bought 2 bags chips at the cinema to snack on. Poor service and the restaurant was extremely noisy. Reply to the owner: I am 100% guaranteed that my review was not misdirected and is 100% legitimate! We went to The Groove Train in Chirnside Park, which is right next to the Reading Cinema in Chirnside Park. I am documenting my food journey to keep track of where and what I eat, so I have a photo of the Ravioli dish from your venue, I also have screenshot a photo of your dinner menu from one of your reviews which I have added photos on my review for you to confirm. I thoroughly enjoyed the Ravioli, it was absolutely delicious but the portion size was really small, $32 for 8 pieces, I thought it was rather overpriced, I have given 4 stars for the food, but I couldn't give you more stars for the service as we were being ignored by the wait staff, we were also sat right next to a big group of people with kids, they were very loud, we couldn't hear each others at the table, my review was honest and my rating was absolutely fair!

As a group of 3 we went to the Groove train for a late dinner (around 8:30) after seeing a movie and had been recommended to come here before. First time trying and was immediately impressed. Staff were very friendly, and accommodating for us even though it was 8:30 and they were to close soon at 9:00pm staff including those in the kitchen were happy to take us without a booking at seated ha down room orders straight away. My partner had the Wagu Burger, our friend the Fish and chips and mysslf the Chicken club sandwich. Everything came quick, well prepared and delicious and cooked well, despite the last order rush. Was happy with the portion. Only reason not 5 star was due to the price. I think you can easily eat anywhere else in the area with the same meal and get it at a cheeper price, however I’m not sure if anywhere else can do the same quality so up to you if you think it’s worth the prices Overall was very happy, thank you to the staff and kitchen crew for accommodating us.

We had such a lovely dining experience at The Groove Train Chirnside Park. The vibe was fantastic, and Ben—who looked after our table—was amazing, as were the rest of the staff. To top it off, we enjoyed a wonderful live guitar and vocal performance during dinner. We especially loved the steak, garlic shrimp, tiramisu, and of course, the sparkling wine! 🍷

We came for my sister’s 40th and everything was exceptional. Staff were amazing, food was brilliant. Loved the band, who even sang happy birthday to her.

I ordered from the small dinner menu and the calamari was nice but even though it was from the small menu, $17 for 6 pieces seems steep. I've I had known it was so tiny I would have ordered something else. The service was pretty good. The atmosphere was a bit noisy and next to us there were a table of adults and their kids on a table next to them unsupervised and they were running around being a nuisance honestly. Also need to add I parked in the car park between groove train and the cinemas and all I could see behind the groove train were rats. At least a dozen of them hanging around the back door

Yummy warm beef salad. Food and drink was prompt. Alyssa well mannered and making sure we were comfortable. Great job to her.

We enjoyed a breakfast at the groove train using super savers vouchers. They were amazing big breakys, the toast with flame grilled flavour making it something different from the rest. Waitresses happily changed our free coffees to hot chocolates for the kids (and even came with marshmallows too) Thank you for a great morning. We will be back.

Great coffee, excellent food, and wonderful service. The only complaint is that it is deafeningly loud inside when busy. So loud it hurt my ears, otherwise definitely recommended. If busy, then i would sit outside if you can.

A lovely cafe located in a prime position. Attentive customer service, great coffee, ‘the best milkshake I’ve ever had’ and perfect smashed avocado. To top all this off, dog friendly tables out the front for the hounds. A must visit.

19/09/2024 Lovely local cafe with huge portion sizes. We had the Smashed Avo, Loaded Croissant and Bacon and Egg Turkish. Food was hot, quick and delicious. My only comment is that it says on the menu the Smashed Avo comes with lime but mine had lemon instead. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Came back here again today (19/10/2024) and the staff who served us was extremely rude. Asked for a table and was told the four of us could only sit at the small table but the couple who came after us could have a large table (there were other smaller tables available at the time). We ordered more than $90 worth of food and drinks and the couple only had coffee. How is this fair? Told the waitress to wipe down the table which clearly still had avocado on it and she threw the menu on the table. When the food arrived, we asked for an extra plate and was told to use the saucer. Waitress was rude, had an attitude and needs further training. Management, if you would like to know who the staff member was, please contact me and I'm very happy to provide more details.

Ordered a big breakfast. Got a genuinely big breakfast. The hollandaise I ordered as a side is a generous serve and delicious. What more could you ask for? Love it!

A lovely local Cafe. The meals are huge! We couldn't finish, but the challenge was accepted 😋 Staff are fabulous. The venue, charming. The food, delicious. Atmosphere is relaxed. We will return & try some of their other meals.

The Ham and Cheese croissant was awesome. The layers of ham gave it a layered bite. The pastry was tasty as well. Thankful they also heated it up for me without asking. I had the iced latte and it was a huge cup so I thought maybe it was too much milk? However, the small hot latte also felt like it was milky. So maybe the coffee wasn't strong enough for the milk.

Nice Cafe - there to meet friends. They were happy for us to move to another table, it cold and noisy. It didn't matter, there was a 20 person group and the noise level was up. Food and service was fantastic. Good size portions. Pity about the noise level

Lovely service and ambience. Drinks were a particular standout - they were excellent. We found some of the dishes too rich for our taste (like the Hollandaise sauce on the smoked salmon tower) but other dishes like the roast pork roll were good. Great value for money.

Nice cafe with great selection of window items, sandwiches and cakes, hot meals, drinks and scoop ice creams. Staff are lovely. Walk across the road to water park and playground.

Stopped for a quick byte on our way back to Melbourne on a hot day. The mango smoothie, cappuccino in a mug was just right while pastries and the kids meal of chicken nuggets and chips were warm and scrumptious! Staff were friendly and cheerful creating a great atmosphere. Five stars!

Great outdoor space and very welcoming of dogs. Plenty of spots so store a bike or bikes. Food was just okay but service was excellent.

Stopped in during a ride along the rail trail. Very nice. Great service.

Had eggs Benedict & smashed avocado- excellent also do lactose free cappuccino. Great place bit noisy as popular will go again when in the area

The staff at this cafe are so beautiful, food is wonderful and can honestly say my favourite place to go.

desperate for some bakery goodies. sausage roll was very plain. Pie was ok however make the beef chunky instead of a runny gravy and you would have a winner. Apple cake was big with lots of filling. Coffee was good. Service very good. Hamburgers looked really good.

My partner and I ordered a shepherds pie and sausage roll and went to the counter to pay. When I asked for our food, I was directed to the other counter to collect it. It’s disappointing that this young generation lacks manners. We sat outside to eat and my partner noticed a piece of hair in the pie. He took it out, placed it on the paper, and continued to eat. However, he found it wasn’t fresh and offered me a bite, which I agreed to. I also noticed that my sausage roll wasn’t fresh and made my tongue feel greasy. I had to eat a lolly pop to get rid of the taste. It’s very disappointing that the food wasn’t fresh, and we certainly won’t be returning anytime soon.

AVOID TERRIBLE Absolutely ignore disabled people in favour of anyone else! Served multiple people who came in after me. Because obviously having struggled to even get into store EXTRA pain must be inflicted. They have the opinion shop better flowing without a disability slowing them down! Irony I am a fast ordering because I wish to get out. Standing is EXTREMELY painful. How many people have they done this to before me. Truly respect the abuse and avoid!

Love the Food here, but similar to other people’s experience, the customer service is incredibly poor for such a humble establishment. Staff refuse to smile, give a basic greeting or have even enthusiasm to be there. It’s such a shame, but I hate feeling like I’ve done something wrong when everyone behind the counter looks like they’re being forced to be there.

When you desire a traditional Italian cake or savoury food you may automatically think of the Carlton/Brunswick/Coburg areas. But I was delightfully surprised to find an Italian Pasticceria in the hills right on the main strip in Belgrave. Belgrave Bakery serves the best of traditional savoury and sweets to appeal to all likes. I called in specifically to feed my coffee fix and requested a Sfogliatella, a typical sweet pastry from Neapolitan cuisine. The host, Fabio, originally from the Ile of Capri (what a place to come from) knows the traditional recipe and presented me with a Sfogliatella hot from the oven. Perfection. Suddenly I was back in Napoli. Plenty of culinary choices to choose from and plenty of seating available. Friendly staff happy to serve makes this Bakery a must pit stop. Highly recommended.

Can’t seem to get the basics right. The bread used to be really good here but lately the bread and pastries are pretty average, even the hot cross buns were underwhelming Sadly the staff don’t seem to enjoy their work either

The food is made on site, with yummy fresh ingredients and perfect for a selection of hot/cold lunches, & indulgent sweet treats, coffee & milkshakes made to order (all which come at a high price) but 😋

Had breakfast here this morning, none of the workers spoke to us when we walked in, were not greeted or anything. Ordered our food and when it came we had things missing so went up and told the worker who was a girl with red and black hair, she just blankly stared and said “ it’s not on the docket “. Even though the money was charged from our card. No apology or anything. Didn’t even give us a chance to order what we initially asked for in the first place. When our order came, the poached eggs were rock hard. Won’t be returning

The coffee I had here today was very good but the table I chose to sit at plus the two next to them had not been cleared or cleaned . Mine was cleared not cleaned but even after I had finished my coffee the two tables remained uncleared and unclean. Rather off putting when you eat in

I ordered a Chicken & Mushroom crepe for my lunch and a coffee. The coffee was nice but later in the afternoon I was unwell after eating the chicken crepe. The crepe was tough, (more like a toasted pitta bread) and the filling did not include mushrooms, the salad was made up of a few lettuce leaves. I am sorry but unless this Jamaica Blue lifts their game with their meals, it won't be long and this shop will be out of business - very disappointing!

They don't discriminate against the mask and the none mask wearers. Too many places are separating people even if they have exemptions. Thank you for the service, very accommodating. Coffee is good as always and the food options are always different every season. Only suggestion would be to update the cutlery so the knives cut.

We were in Australia for almost three weeks, and I think breakfast at Natures Cakes was potentially my favorite meal. First of all, they made sure to ask the baker to ensure the muffin did not contain an allergen (obviously, greatly appreciated). Second of all, the coffee and cappuccino was OUT OF THIS WORLD. Finally, the muffins were fantastic - huge chunks of real fruit, moist on the inside and a sprinkling of almonds on the top. We ate at a small table outside which allowed us to people watch. They also had a huge variety of all sorts of fancy cakes, but - unfortunately - we were not in town long enough to sample them all.

This afternoon we enjoyed first class coffee & cake at Natures Cakes in Healesville. Offering a stunning array of deliciously moist and tasty cakes from a tiny space in the Main Street of picturesque Healesville. We shared an outdoor table under one of the streets iconic oak trees and happily watched the world (not to mention a parade of super cute pooches) stroll by, while we devoured our cakes and enjoyed our expertly prepared coffees using locally sourced Silva coffee beans. We were super impressed!

We ordered beetroot,walnut and ginger cake and it is one of the best cake we had. Moist,not too sweet, generous in ingredients. The next day we come back and take away carrot pineapple cake and brownie 😋. This will be the must visit shop when visiting Healesville. The next time I visit, I will order whole cake thru online order which I should have done. Keep up the good job 👏. Did not have a chance to take photos, too eager to try and cannot stop...😅

Delicious, flavorful coffee ☕️ - we had a 3/4 full iced latte and a strong flat white and they were both amazing. Super friendly guys at the counter and really tasty pastries and cakes. We had the Basque cheesecake which was really nice. We’ll be back - thanks guys!

We demolished the delicious sticky date in not time! Great coffee and lovely staff too.

what a lovely place in a beautiful town. Friendly people and great coffee. Love it!

We randomly found ourselves in Healesville and found it a challenge to find a cafe open at 3pm on a Tuesday. We were THRILLED to find Nature's Cakes. Incredibly lovely people there and an impressive array of cakes, brownies etc (HUGE portion sizes)! I must say amazing coffee too..made with slot of love. Thanks guys loved the shop decor too. Will see you again! Muchos gracias

Delish! We got the roasted beetroot+veggie salad topped with toasted chickpeas (vegan) with a side of warm Turkish bread, the beef Borek, a latte and a hot apple tea. Will definitely be back.

Really tasty homemade Turkish Pide and great coffee for a Sunday breakfast. Speedy service despite the fact that they were so busy. Great outdoor area so we were able to bring our dog.

The Eggs Benedict at Bridge to Eden was beautifully done, perfectly poached eggs, velvety hollandaise. Couldn’t fault a thing. Wanda cooked it, served it, and absolutely nailed it. New favourite café in Hurstbridge

Wonderful chai and amazing Eggs Benny prepared by Sabine & Rosie in the Kitchen :) Thank you guys! It's tough work turning up in a cafe and serve with a smile every single day! So thank you B2E team! Little Gem!

The best coffee in town! The Chilli scrambled eggs is my new favorite breakfast. Super lovely staff and vibe, and doggo friendly!

Mary and the Team are super friendly and make you feel welcome. Great experience all around.

Nothing but love for this cafe. Best coffee in town & the service is amazing. This place is as friendly as it gets. 10/10

My boyfriend and I come here every week, and we honestly can’t get enough. The atmosphere is always so welcoming, cosy, relaxed, and just a really lovely place to unwind. The staff are friendly and make you feel right at home every time. The food is consistently amazing. You can tell everything is made with care, fresh, full of flavour, and beautifully presented. Whether we’re grabbing brunch, coffee, or something sweet, it never disappoints. It’s become our little ritual and one of our favourite spots. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great food and a great vibe.

This is hands down the best cafe in Doreen. Jason and Sunita are so welcoming and friendly. Jason makes great coffee (we buy their beans for home) and the food is always delicious. Reasonably priced and value for money, you won’t leave hungry!

Came in for breakfast with my young bloke before a trip to RCH after staying at my Mums and my goodness. The breakfast wrap i had is indescribable. By far. The best. I have ever had. Ever. That wrap i could have for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything inbetween. The coffee, fantastic and the young blokes plain cheese toasty was buttery and delicious. Lovely cheerful staff also. Thankyou :)

Jason and Sunita are simply the best! They make you feel so welcome every time you walk in, and their service is always friendly and genuine. We have morning coffees here 2-3 times a week, and the coffees are absolutely amazing — always spot on! You can tell they really care about what they do and about their customers. Laurimar Expresso Bar wouldn’t be the same without them! Highly recommend to anyone who loves great coffee, delicious food and great people.

Love our local Laurimar Espresso, great coffee and super fast, easy to park outside on your way to the office and grab a coffee fast. The ham and cheese croissants are the best around as voted by my kids too! Love it!

Jason makes the best coffee, knows my order sometimes it's ready before ive paid! food is always fresh and delicious hard to choose a favourite, either the breakfast wrap or corn fritters. The Turkish focaccias are so yummy, staff are so friendly, cosy atmosphere definitely one of my favourite cafes

The best and most unique coffee that I have had! The staff are amazing and continue to make the best food and coffees! Great deals on the daily and staff always greet you with a smile :) Highly recommend. 10/10

Amazing food and lovely service!! The chicken tacos were mouth watering and the new protein smoothies are perfect after a workout at the nearby gym 😍 Definitely going to become my new regular spot 🙌🏻

Absolutely amazing service and breakfast! Food is always delicious and staff are lovely and very welcoming.

Excellent service, great food, awesome burgers!!! I found the staff to be very friendly and cheerful. Tasty food at very reasonable prices, and they have some of the best burgers I have come across. Parking can be tricky at times but well worth a walk.

I ordered a big breakfast and shared it with my wife. It was excellent, although I would have preferred fried eggs over poached ones. The coffee was by Toby's Estate and was perfect. Service was superb, though the place isn't much in terms of decor and ambience.

It’s an industrial cafe, atmosphere is 10/10 the owner’s are lovely, good service with friendly staff and yummy food, eaten or takeaway, big selection of food too, they have parma day on every thursday!❤️

First time, very enjoyable. Good service and good food. Will definitely return .Vic and Doreen.

Hamza is the best, so kind and will be coming back to see him soon!

Such great food, let down by its look. This place could be such a great money spinner for the owners. Once it was made over. It would be a great place for a coffee and snack while getting ur car serviced or meeting a friend for coffee

Kaitlyn Dickson is off her head And wouldn't know customer service if it smacked her in the face! A family run business, Always friendly service, warm atmosphere, best coffees around and their food is great at an affordable price! The double beef and bacon burger is bang on the money 😋 Yum! 10/10 for me 👍

The best cafe! There's always something hot and ready to go, coffee is always hot and strong. Lovely owner, knows that his customers like a nice robust meal and drink options! Love this place!

Awesome food, super fresh & great friendly staff. Good prices too. :)

Ordered a McSmart with 2 cheese burgers and the cheeseburgers were cooked, like you gotta see it to believe it, I don’t know how you could possibly make this mistake. To top it off pickle was under the cheese so I couldn’t pull it off.

We ordered bundle for 6, we ended up with 5 burgers instead of 6! Why can't they get the orders right while we always waiting for the foods in, it's bad services if you can't provide the right orders! Waste our money! Also you should start doing delivery if the mistake is done by your end!

Ordered a double burger, received a single in the double box which looked like a compulsive lettuce thief had already stripped it. I learnt years ago to look on the bag before leaving drive thru, apparently now you have to open the box AND the burger to make sure it's all there.

rarely have a good experience here. staff can never get an order right, and even if it's right it's a mess. just ordered a classic angus but instead got what looks to be a sloppy bacon angus without onions and with barely any bacon at the bottom. on other occasions my orders have been incomplete with sometimes whole meals missing. not to mention the other day my sister found a bug in her chicken nuggets, completely putting her off from finishing them. i only come here because of how close it is to my home, but i'm considering going all the way to plenty valley whenever i want maccas because they actually know what they're doing over there. seriously, get better staff who actually know how to do their job

The worst Maccas I've been to all over Australia and the world, absolutely pathetic. Took the kids and couldn't buy a happy meal because there wasn't any toys, however we stated we didn't care about the toys and wanted the happy meals but where told abruptly that they couldn't sell them, so we had to buy the equivalent of a happy meal for the two kids which cost way more.

Definitely and consistently the best McDonalds I've ever been to and there's been alot! The food is always fresh and hot, the staff are so friendly and helpful and the service is so quick and spot on! Well done guys, you're the best!

We purposely avoid Mernda Maccas and come here. Always fresh and hot. Service is lovely. Haven’t had a bad experience here yet!

Lovely friendly staff. Great atmosphere, with cosy seating indoors and a landscaped patio beneath the trees outdoors. The food is great, both when it operates as a cafe and as a restaurant. The restaurant menu changes every week or two, with high quality dinner meals ranging between $25-$35, with generous servings. Definitely worth a visit, just check opening hours before you go as they are only open for dinner some evenings

Had a beautiful felafel salad and chai here, I mean if you can make a salad spectacular then 10/10 for me! Great service, and beautiful place to dine inside or outside.

Have just spent a wonderful Sunday afternoon with my husband and our friends, savouring the cheese platters with a couple of glasses of wine and cleansing ales. Kate (owner) is a delight. The care she takes, not just in her food prep but in looking after her customers, is exceptional. I’m looking forward to popping in for coffee as well - her cakes looked like just the treat for a little time out of the daily chaos. Langan’s is the perfect venue for a catch up with friends, indoors or outdoors.

You absolutely must try the Brisket roll - it is worth a drive out for even if you are not local. Kate and the team create a nice homely space. Great addition to the area.

Food and coffee was fantastic. If having breakfast the bacon and egg roll is a 'must try'. Exceptional customer service and very friendly staff, will definitely be returning and recommend to all our friends. 👍

Such a cute local place! Love the outdoor atmosphere for a glass of wine in the sunshine. Inside is clean and modern. Food was yummy and staff are super friendly.

Amazing coffee Amazing bacon egg roll.. best ive had