Delicious food, great coffee and friendly, attentive staff. We went for brunch on a Sunday. The place was packed yet the staff seemed relaxed and were more than happy to attend to our extra food requests. I'd happily recommend Yellow Espresso and will definitely be returning next time I'm in Ballarat.
Great coffee, great food and the services was very good for a busy place!! I have been here a few times when ever I am travelling to or thru Ballarat.. I cannot image getting my coffee anywhere else if I am in the area! Highly recommend!! Even my friends were impressed!
I would happily drive from Coburg again!! Blueberry pancakes and coffee were amazing 💙💙 buzzing with a great atmosphere and the staff were fabulous.
Exceptional! This cafe easily rivals Melbourne's best. Perfect coffee, beautiful food with GF and vegan options. My favourite for sure.
Fabulous fresh flavoursome food. Quick and courteous service. Delicious coffee. Very reminiscent of Higher Ground in Melbourne. A little hidden treasure that I have thankfully discovered. ������
Friendly, professional and helpful staff in a vibrant and bright atmosphere, absolutely bustling with activity.
Great coffee, lovely freshly squeezed juice, and fine tea.
The corn and zucchini fritters topped with a poached egg covered in relish and rocket was to die for.
Even fussy eaters like me can be satisfied with eggs cooked to perfection as requested.
Try the large array of cakes and biscuits.
Give Yellow Expresso a go, you won't be disappointed.
Absolutely spot on. Delicious coffee and food! Nice friendly staff in a busy little place. �
Had a lovely cup of tea and beautiful toasted raspberry abd chocolate muffin.The service was friendly l will be back.
Arrived in Ballarat on a Sunday arvo expecting very little to be open but the cafe was vibrant! Had coffee and cake - good barista and service.Highly recommend..
wow, fabulous and pretty coffee and the blueberry pancakes.... to die for.. very St Kilda... so happy I finally got here .. lovely staff too... will definitely be back
During my trip down Ballarat, I have been hanging out for a good coffee and so happened Yellow Espresso uses Axil coffee beans, great!
Waited about 15 mins for an outdoor table, quickly ordered some food and coffee. The penne was a little on the salty side but the rest of the food was quite nice. Most important of all, the coffee was just right!
Wanted to have some drinks but ended up ordering corn fritters and chilli scrambled eggs. Both delicious. Had latte, matcha latte, liquid passion, strawberry milkshake. All nice!
Just came in here at the end of the day for a hot drink. Chai Latte did not disappoint! Uses real tea leaves. The way it is meant to be!
Friendly staff and awesome food! Was super busy, but we received great service and were seated as soon as a table was available. Will definitely be back again!
We stopped by this cafe on our way to Adelaide.. it was pretty busy for a little cafe out in Ballarat.. the decor was pretty nice too..
We only had some coffee with brownies and it was delectable.. the brownies felt very homemade and matched with coffee it was just perfect..
Great place to spend weekends, staff so friendly, we are five, staff asked other customers to move to the smaller table that we have plenty place to sit.
Egg Benedict is big portion with rich hollandaise sauce, but not greasy.
Corn fritters are crispy with a poached egg, refreshing your weekends.
So recommend this lovely place and lovely people.
Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub
+4
Me and my boyfriend were there for lunch last Sunday and here is what we ordered,
- Penne Amatriciana
The pasta was cooked al dente but the sauce was too salty.
- Falafel burger
Love the presentation of the dish, the beetroot bun was so soft and the sweet potato fries was so crispy and yum.
- Fresh squeezed orange juice
- Green tea Latte
- Butter bing Cookies
Overall they served nice coffee with friendly staff but took too long for the food to come out (it was almost 40mins waiting for the food)
Hands down... the best breakfast i have had! had the chilli scramble... and spicy baked egg! food was quick service was friendly... its was open on a sunday and it was packed but still good!
Friendly staff. Great coffee. I had the Avo smash with a side of bacon. Very generous portion and perfectly poached eggs. My wife had the Corn fritters. 3 good sized fritters which were crunchy and full of flavour. Very impressed.
Alessandro Love Good Food
+5
After a lovely drive we arrived to Ballarat Sunday morning nice little town and we decided to have breakfast after walking we saw yellow espresso was busy so we decided to give a go. Breakfast was good we got avo smash with a poached egg great service and good coffee.
Thursday morning 10am - the cafe is busy for takeaways and tables. I managed to score a table for myself straight away. The floor staff were lovely and friendly and the food was good. I enjoyed my corn fritters with a poached egg, tomato relish, avocado and added salmon on the side which was delightfully filling. The only negative thing was the owner’s attitude. She was on the coffee machine pumping out drinks. I realised I hadn’t paid for my parking bay and had to go do that once I ordered. I was trying to tell the owner this over a noisy busy cafe and her response was “I have no idea what you’re talking about” in a very snarky way. Dear owner of Yellow Espresso: it’s nice to be important but it’s more important to be nice.
This review only based on what I am ordering and the situation back there.
I ordered Chicken and Truffle Linguini. It tasted awesome but it has too much truffle oil in it so after you finish 4/5 of your plate the leftover will be covered in oil.
For the drink I ordered the Chai Latte. Their chai taste good since they use original chai blend rather than the powder.
Tasted my friend's Spicy Scrambled Eggs and it tasted amazing.
I think the current menu is already different from the uploaded version here.
The ambient of the cafe is all relaxing so its a good place.
Customer service is nice and didn't see anything wrong in it.
So overall 4/5
Lovely cafe, great atmosphere, really nice coffee.
The food was very well presented and the taste was forever lasting. The detail that went into the dishes and coffee even the milk shakes had a little hint of yellow everywhere really made the expierence, looking forward to go back and try the rest of the menu!
Delightful experience, attentive service, excellent coffee, quality produce and presentation. Complement to the front and back of house - a well run business
Outstanding cafe for breakfast in the heart of Ballarat Main Street. Basic menu, excellent coffee, top service, cool decor and tasty well presented food to match. As good as the best we have been to in Melbourne, worth a visit.
A good sized cafe in the heart of Ballarat. Modern white decor, and that perfect brunch menu with all your favourites. Loved the corn fritters, a huge serving with an amazingly cooked egg on top. My partner ordered the smashed avo - will say, wasn't as special as my food. Coffee great as well! Bonsoy used here
Visited this cafe on my way back from Halls gap! Amazing food and coffee! Didn't expect such good service in Ballarat . Very impressed 😊 soy latte and golden latte 👌
Ordered the corn fritters, poached egg was perfect & served on rocket with a nice sweet relish. The fritters were good but but as I've eaten many fritters I wouldn't say they were outstanding as that aerated and fluffy texture interior and crisp exterior I look for wasn't there. The Avocado on the side gave the dish a lovely freshness. The coffee was smooth and exactly how I like it. My friend enjoyed his eggs Benedict with an added side of mushrooms which were chard and juicy. He enjoyed his Matcha latte though the residue powder at the bottom of the glass wasn't nice.
First time coming to Ballarat to visit sovereign hill! Since we were coming from Ararat we had to eat breakfast here! Definitely not complaining though! They had a wide variety of different breakfasts. I always struggle finding a place that both my sister and myself life, as she is into all the healthy stuff where as I'm into the big breakfasts. So of course I got the big breakfast with some added chorizo. It was delicious and filled me up for the rest of the day. If I come back to Ballarat again I'll be definitely visiting this cafe 😊
this place was amazing!! first time in Ballarat, and it was just to stop for some breaky and we DEFINITELY chose the best place to get it! the staff were super friendly, and the food was crazy amazing!!!!!!! I wish this place was closed to where i lived so i could come here every day!
Loved the food here, the coffee was better than in Melbourne city and the staff are great. Would definitely recommend Yellow Espresso when visiting Ballarat.
This is my go to spot for great coffee in Ballarat, only down side is I wish they were open every single day! Absolutely love this place, always highly suggested.
Awesome place! Fresh, funky and friendly are the three words that spring to mind when I think back on Yellow Espresso. The food was fresh, delicious and a feast for the eyes! 110% recommend the pancakes served with strawberries and ice cream... a real treat. Coffee was also very good, being one of the best in Ballarat in my opinion. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Will definitely return here on all future trips to Ballarat!
In Ballarat for five days. This will be my go to place for breakfast and coffee. Solid but not great. The young staff need some training. Prices are good compared to Melbourne. I tried the corn fritters, deep fried, wrong - otherwise the meal was tasty an filled a hole.
Blink and you'll miss it, Yellow Espresso is a hidden treasure on the main strip in Ballarat. Delivering aromatic coffee and a great range of menu items (the corn fritters are a must!), it's well worth a visit when travelling in the area.
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Cool spot in central Ballarat - if you are in he area this is one of the spots where it's happening. We stopped in for coffee during a weekend trip and though their breakfast menu looked great we didn't try anything so can't add much - as far as atmosphere and coffee is concerned though 👌
I was really worried when driving up to regional Victoria that I wouldn't be able to find a proper Almond milk Chai latte but this place saved my life, there was no need to find or try any other place. We stuck with this eatery the whole trip. The Prana Chai was actually one of the best I've had and consistent too - probably had 5 all up and all were dreamy. Sister had the fruit toast and there were 6 pieces all up - a very generous portion and good too.
Awesome Coffee & Great Food!!! Came here for Breakfast and wasn't disappointed. The food was lovely and fresh. Definitely recommend it to anyone!
Happened upon Yellow Espresso on our way through Ballarat. The first thing we noticed was it was a full house - in regional cities like this, although people can be fickle and the place to be changes quickly, if a venue is busy, it's a good sign it's at least ok! And this place was ok. With all an day breakfast menu and speedy service, good coffee there is not much to not like. Our table of four ordered the smashed avocado toast, blueberry pancakes, BLT and the corn and zucchini fritters. Whilst all were enjoyed, two stood out - the pancakes had plentiful blueberries, both in it and on it and the nuts gave extra crunch and texture. The corn fritters were fluffy and topped off with a crown of poached egg and tangy tomato relish - just delicious!
The only drawback? The toilet needs an overhaul but i reckon they may just already know that! It's pretty ordinary and not at all in keeping with the trendy clean industrial vibe of the cafe itself.
We came here in the late afternoon - had the special matcha pancake which was very pretty. The Matcha latte was not very good though.. However their service is great and the coffee is nice. Will come back again to try the hot food!
Had a great cafe breakky up here on a Saturday morning - got in early and had no problem getting a table. Food was great, pancakes as pictured were tasty without being too sweet and the scrambled eggs were unique and flavourful. The big breakky loved up to its name although would've like to have seen a homemade hashbrown instead of the generic fried from frozen one- just to take it up a notch. Chai and hot drinks were delish with no complaints from the table. Cute ambiance and great locale. Would stop by again if was in the area.
Best coffee in Ballarat but service is ALWAYS chaotic. There are often 3 or 4 waitstaff hanging around the counter looking stressed but not doing anything in particular and we often don't get acknowledged when we walk in the door despite being regular every weekend. Sometimes waitstaff blatantly ignore you even after you have made eye contact with them. I have just taken the approach of going up to the cash register to ask for a table and menus now. Food is good, never disappoints and of course the coffee is delicious and is what keeps us coming back. This place would be really excellent if you can get your service improved.
Great menu! Love breakfast served all day! I had poached eggs on toast with spinach, delicious. Perfect poached eggs! Very friendly and attentive staff. If back in Ballarat i will visit again.
Great place. All thumps up. Service was friendly and welcoming. Corn fritta was yummy, same as the yellow scrambled eggs and the avocado smash with feta. We would come back for more.
The food may not look so good but actually the taste was quite good, service was fast and friendly as well.
we met one of the master chef contestant there with his family so i guess this place is quite famous in ballarat area :)
Coffee is great! Had the baked eggs they were yum, needed more spice though. The biggest let down was the bread that came with the eggs they weren't up to the the same standard as the 🍳. Sourdough or ciabatta would have been on that 4 points. The cafe vibe is trendy like Fendi!
Great long black and piccolo latte. Also tried the smoothie with vegan protein powder, kale and coconut water. Super delicious. My only gripe is that the smoothie came with decorative shaved coconut on the edge which was stuck down with honey, and I'm vegan so if I knew I would have asked for no honey (even if I'm not eating it).
Always an awesome vibe and super popular. The Acai Bowl was on the expensive side, but delicious. Also one of the few stockists outside Melbourne of Matcha Maiden powder which they turn into a beautiful Matcha latte. Overall, an excellent range of food and drinks.
I appreciate places that brew their chai latte from scratch - I also had a bit of fun pouring it off the pot, makes me feel grown up. There's even enough milk for two cups of chai latte, so good value for money! I also noted the general warm cosy feel of the area and most importantly, you know it's a good place because the staff doesn't look like they hate being there. Also the delicious food helps. We had the yellow scrambled eggs (truffle oil, yay!), the corn fritters (I love when my vegetables are hidden and are super tasty), seafood souvlaki (it has scallops!) and blueberry pancakes (makes me feel good paying for pancakes I can't make better myself).
By far the best cafe in Ballarat. I just wish they would move somewhere so that they could seat more people! It's always so busy! They have an all day breakfast menu, experiment with the crave of super foods and their staff are wonderful. Their smoked salmon is the BEST that I have tasted in any cafe and my husband loves the way that they cook the bacon. You are able to book tables during the week but it's first in best dressed on the weekend. Just wish their high chairs had trays.
Best coffee in Ballarat. I had breakfast there and will be back. Portion sizes ample, yet doesn't leave you needing a nap afterwards!
Service is wonderful - staff are friendly and welcoming.
Did I mention the coffee? Awesome.
Decent spot. breakfasts are good, souvlakis are pretty great, and they have an impressive menu of health smoothies. I hear the coffee is also good stuff.
Tried it out as I love eating brekky out .. Was great but would have preferred the option of Turkish bread. Was great and not too busy. Staff took a little while to serve but where nice.
Loved the place, staff are very friendly, the atmosphere is great, and the food is good quality. I had a chicken burger sandwich and orange juice - they even freshly squeezed the orange juice! My friend had a chai which was really authentic. They just need a bigger place to allow more customers in!
Myo Breakfast. Best smoked salmon I have EVER tasted.
Lovely Coffee, Lovely Staff. Had breakfast here recently, the staff were more than happy to make alterations to the meal to suit my dietary preferences.
The café itself is bright and inviting, Ballarat has needed a place like this for a long time.
In time I think it will just get better and better. I really do enjoy going to this cafe. It has a real urban Melbourne local feel to it which I think Ballarat needs. It is warm and inviting on arrival, and the staff are genuinely happy to serve you. I do however think this cafe are still trying to figure where they fit, especially in terms of the direction of their food. On one hand, they have some beautiful & interesting organic healthy food choices, but this isn't followed throughout the cafe. An example of this is organic cacao powder on display, alongside processed crap bottles of milkshake toppings in full view.
Great coffee and souvlakis! Had the euro souvlaki and was either best or second best in Ballarat. Modern chic cafe without trying too hard - really enjoyed it.
Coffee. The coffee was a lovely smooth finished pour. The milk stretched to perfection and the short machiato that accompanied a little later was rich and not bitter. Great cafe. Great coffee.
Diana. Attentive staff, bright decor, food looked OK only had coffee though. Coffee was a little weak, but well poured & presented plus very creamy & smooth
Good coffee and great to see them using our local Inglenook milk. Friendly staff.
Having moved from Melbourne, I'm really happy this placed has opened. Friendly staff and great coffee.
Great new addition to Ballarat. Had lunch from the all day brekkie menu. Food was really good, a step up for Ballarat. Loved the Yellow Scrambled Eggs. Great decor. Lots of hipster touches like mason jars, paper straws etc. but it's not pretentious. Really good vibe, and the service was excellent. Will definitely come again!
Best Coffee. I had the pleasure of having brunch last Sunday at Yellow Espresso. After the long drive from Melbourne I was well and truly due for a coffee. The friendly coffee maker made best coffee I had. It was smooth in taster and perfect temperature. My husband had a Euro Souv which I had a bite of and he said it was the best Souv he has ever had. I also had the baked eggs with spicy beans, that was smashing! Loved the decore, friendly staff and great food, could not fault it.
Amazing breakfast!! Nice layout, great customer service. :-)
Best coffee in Ballarat. Absolutely love the coffee at Yellow Espresso, coming down from Melbourne regularly it's the only place I'll go. Brought my partner in today for breakfast and it was perfect. Love the decor and friendly staff keep it up!
Awesome coffee, awesome breakfast
Excellent coffee. Definitely up there in the Ballarat's best coffee stakes!
Cute cafe with great food, coffee and service. Went here on a Sunday morning, very popular but we walked up at the right time and managed to get the last table available. I recommend sitting outside as it offers a really nice experience. Almond flat white and soy cappuccino were really good and the two egg dishes we ordered were quite large serves, super fresh and tasted great.
Lovely customer service with a smile, warm inside and a great breakfast menu etc, very nice coffee and tea.
Friendly service, food was delicious and well priced 😋 Also, the kids menu here has good options for little ones, my daughter loved the fruits yogurt cup 🍓🍌
Wonderful cafe located right in the middle of town. Great service and excellent food and superb coffee. Bright modern space.
The menu has some lovely variations on the standard breakfast offerings. Loved the St Kilda eggs, and the Yellow scrambled eggs were amazing!
Highly recommend.
Great food, great coffee and the service from Bianca was faultless. She was very friendly and just helped us all start our day wonderfully 😀 Can't wait to come back next time we are in town.
Great place, awsome coffee (maybe its just my taste but i find their coffee to be the best in Ballarat)perfect temperature and blend of coffee vs milk, super friendly staff, yummy breakfast (new skool smash is a must try).
Glad to have found this place to have periodic breakfasts and coffee, after having moved
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