Food & drink

Cafes

There's plenty of Ballarat cafes serving up seriously good coffee these days, not to mention indulgent breakfasts and fancy brunches too.

Johnny Alloo

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Melbourne might be deemed by many as the world’s coffee capital but did you know Ballarat’s espresso culture…

Steamed pea custard or seafood paella? Wild botanical gin or a succulent shiraz? A casual brunch or a…

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1816 Bakehouse

Established in 2018, 1816 Bakehouse is a premier artisan sourdough bakery located in the heart of Ballarat. Under…

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321 Café Learmonth

Nestled on the Sunraysia Highway, just a short drive from Ballarat and 1.5 hours from Melbourne, 321 Cafe…

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Ballarat Yacht Club

Food, Functions, and Fun at “The Yachty”. Perched on that waters of beautiful Lake Wendouree in The Ballarat…

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Beechworth Bakery Ballarat

Welcome to Beechworth Bakery. Make yourself at home and allow the friendly staff to look after you. Smell…

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Cobb’s Coffee

Cobb’s Coffee is a neighbourhood cafe from the team behind Rumble Coffee. Bringing you coffee, sandwiches and brew…

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Cornerstone Café

Situated in a quiet, community-based location, Cornerstone Café offers a serene escape for coffee lovers. Known for their…

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Darrell Lea Ballarat Chocolate Experience Store

Welcome to Darrell Lea Ballarat Chocolate Experience Store – where every visit promises a sweet adventure! Indulge your…

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Drive Cafe

Drive Cafe is a place to enjoy food and drink (coffee especially) in a relaxed environment with a…

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Eclectic Tastes Cafe & Pantry

Eclectic Tastes in the famous Goldfields town of Ballarat is a relatively new edition to the growing food…

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Fika Coffee Brewers

Fika Coffee Brewers are not like most cafes. Their attention to detail, engaged staff, delicious food options and…

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Golden City Hotel

The Golden City Hotel was built in 1856 and originally named the Adelphi Hotel. The Hotel completed a…

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Hideaway

Established as Water Street Cafe tucked away in Brown Hill, the first cup of coffee was served out…

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Higher Society

Higher Society in Ballarat is a locally-operated, Melbourne-influenced cafe, offering the best in local produce and coffee. This…

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Johnny Alloo

Johnny Alloo is an all day eatery and function space in Ballarat, serving specialty coffee, a thoughtful food…

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Kazan Central Asian Kitchen

Authentic, home-style Turkish and Afghan cuisine brings the Silk Road to Ballarat. Kazan Central Asian Kitchen is a…

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La Miette Patisserie

La Miette Patisserie offers a huge range of handcrafted sweet treats and exceptional coffee, it’s the perfect spot…

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Lydiard general

A destination to delight! Eat, shop, stay. Wait at the window bench, lounge in the laneway or sit…

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Mondegreen Cafe

Located just a block from the stunning Lake Wendouree, Mondegreen Cafe promises to be a haven for food…

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P.Frangos and Sons

P.Frangos and Sons is a quality cafe and restaurant in the middle of Ballarat that has been operating…

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Pat’s Sandwiches

Pat’s Sandwiches has been serving Ballarat’s best sandwiches since 2023. With a selection of hot and fresh sandwiches…

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Pipers By The Lake

Pipers By The Lake is proud to be one of western Victoria’s leading restaurants and function center. The…

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The Little Cupcake Ballarat

The Little Cupcake specialises in creating cakes and cupcakes that are beautiful, delicious, affordable and are made completely…

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The Red Lion

The Red Lion Hotel is Ballarat’s premier entertainment facility. Whether you are after a delicious meal in the…

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The Turret Cafe

Ballarat’s Heritage listed the Turret Café delivers all day dining using only the finest ingredients grown right in…

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Tin Roof Ballarat

Located at 302 Macarthur Street in Soldiers Hill, Tin Roof Ballarat provides a relaxing atmosphere for its patrons,…

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Le Peche Gourmand

Le Péché Gourmand boulangerie – patisserie is a French small bakery-pastry shop in the heart of the Goldfields…

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Garden of St Erth

The Garden of St Erth is a beautiful historic house and garden, a short drive from Daylesford and…

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Fossickers Fine Food and Eatery

Fossickers Fine Food and Eatery is a cafe, wine bar, store and art space located in the tiny…


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