Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ballarat

100 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Hudsons Coffee
Hudsons Coffee
74/100 (245 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Café
Café
Australian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Cheap Eats
"Delicious coffee and a carrot cake to die for. Very comfortable place to enjoy afternoon..."
Heather Batten
"Great service and menu. Have to say this was the best mocha I've ever..."
Kirsty Drummond
"Favourite place to go for coffee in Ballarat, all the staff are so friendly and the coffee is perfect every..."
Jessica Dart
"The new owners are a breath of fresh air. Great service, food and coffee. Well..."
Maria Therese Jones
"I love going to Hudson's when I'm in Ballarat...great service friendly staff...and the coffee is..."
Lois Neale-Johnston
"My iced coffee was great, my Hubby had a mixed berry muffin, he said it was the best !! Staff very friendly..."
Emese Lazar
"I just love the people who work there. Great service and great..."
William Crozier
"Always lovely. Nice staff, clean tables ,& great food. Even decaf coffee tastes great,( can't say that everywhere) Thanks Guys keep up the great..."
Laura Shearer
"Great place to chill out with a coffee and cake. Perfect for before, during and after shopping. The couches are so comfortable. I could've slept on..."
Jen Whyte
"Nice coffee and raisin toast Friendly..."
Ronald Sharp
Capri Cafe
Capri Cafe
73/100 (488 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Lunch
Breakfast
Café
Australian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice clean and friendly. Great coffee, and there raisin bread serve is bigger than average. Thou light and..."
Mark Mcculloch
"Was back at cafe today and was wondering service and well done ladies you looked very busy and everyone was served as quickly as possible. You are..."
Jacinta Bell
"The food is always good and the staff are friendly and professional. I feel for them always having to deal with people who don't know the difference..."
Hayden Bader
"Great food, coffee & friendly staff. I’ve been in a few times this week both dine in and takeaway and all times quizzed staff on your COVID polices..."
Katie MacDonald
Java Lounge
Java Lounge
73/100 (524 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Cafe
Australian
International
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
Toasts
Cakes
Lamb
Burger
Sit down
Café
International
Australian
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Highly recommend the java lounge cafe. Met two of the friendliest staff today. The cafe has a welcoming atmosphere which is exactly what you want..."
Megan O'Brien
"Fabulous place to meet up with friends and grab a bite to eat! Great atmosphere with very obliging staff. Food is to die for - especially the..."
Michelle Michael
"My favourite cafe! The coffee is always spot on and the food is delicious. The staff are so lovely and that's why I keep going..."
Felicity Willey
"Best coffee in Ballarat and very friendly staff! Always call in here on my way through Ballarat because of the coffee and atmosphere! Highly..."
Luke Fuller
"Highly recommend Java Lounge! Parma was so good !!! Thanks for looking after us Ryan � We will be back..."
Kassandra Stabb
"Ryan does the best chicken salads going around..."
Hayley Malone
"Beautiful food and the best coffee! Service is always fantastic and great relaxed..."
Natalie Knights
"Thanks Ryan for a fabulous breakfast, dukkah mashed pumpkin and poached eggs, delicious..."
Donna Nichols
"I found the service to be friendly, helpful and timely. Good menu selections at reasonable prices. I couldn't give 5 stars because what I was served..."
judy l weekes
"Really friendly staff and great coffee. Have had food from here a couple of times and it was good but mainly go for coffee as it is central and close..."
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"Just did a quick take away of some breakfast and a coffee here. Service was pretty quick and friendly. Coffee, toasty, and muffin all hit the spot...."
Ross Mack
"Love this place! Food and coffee are consistently great. Today i grabbed the Java Burger (which is filed with slow cooked espresso and bourbon..."
matt brown
Boatshed Restaurant
Boatshed Restaurant
70/100 (1413 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Calamari
Cakes
Fish
Australian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
Gloria Jean’s Coffees
70/100 (95 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Cappuccino
hot chocolate
Café
Mid-range
Gloria Jean's Coffees
Gloria Jean's Coffees
70/100 (53 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Café
"My absolute favourite place for coffee. The staff are all lovely and happy to be there, I come in every week with mum for our coffee fix and the..."
Megan O'Brien
"Absolutely the best coffee in Ballarat the girls are all so lovely and friendly and always make an effort to remember their customers xx will..."
Latisha May
"Every time I go to Gloria Jean's in Central Square I'm really happy with their service, and the coffee is always hot and tastes good! Thanks ladies!!..."
Shell Hickin
"Lovely staff and great coffee. Always come here for coffe when im in central..."
Lou Lou O'Hara
"Absolutely love coming in here. The staff are always so wonderful and I always get great..."
Taylah Jayde
"New baristas, new staff, New life in the coffee ☕...AWESOME! Total thumbs..."
Andrew Battistella
Racers Cafe And Bar
Racers Cafe And Bar
70/100 (990 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Cafe
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Omelette
Burger
Sit down
Australian
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Do yourself a favour and coffee at Racers . Adam & the team service is always spot on and the coffees always hot ! The smashed avocado with..."
Kylee Ellerton
"Lots of room, staff are very efficient,all the staff were very polite,coffee and cake were good also,will back..."
Josephine Jeffrey
"Stopped off on way home for coffee and milkshakes for the kids, this afternoon..... Oh my goodness yummiest coffee I have had in a very long time,..."
Hayley Suselj
"Fabulous! Prompt and friendly service😄 tasty food and great coffee! Mr 4 seemed to be very impressed with his Chocolate milkshake and muffin..."
Elisha Martin
"Delicious Tandoori chicken wrap with accompanying crisp salad, wonderfully hot cappuccino and latte, scrumptious Monte Carlo biscuit ... and all..."
Susan Hamilton
"After an early start at St Johns this morning we had breakfast at Racers. My husband and I both thoroughly enjoyed our poached and fried eggs. The..."
Pauline Coe
"A fantastic venue with a surprising menu. The chilli prawn spaghettini is to die..."
Dianne Humphris
"Great food and super generous staff who helped out a hungry team of riders on their way to Adelaide to raise money for a fantastic cause!..."
Liz Bateman
"Coffee was good and staff friendly and helpful. View was..."
Shaun Randle
"Been here multiple times now. Food is always great, staff are always friendly. Place is dog friendly and the people are always so nice. I had the..."
Alandra McDonald
"Visiting son, he took us to Racers, so glad he did. Very warm and inviting inside, staff members are friendly and helpful. We ordered the Butter..."
Nell Bea
"First time here. Very impressed! We were hot and tired and this was just what we needed. Our coffee and iced coffee was great. We had a generous..."
Julie Deckert
"One of the greatest cafes in Ballarat to sit outside with, especially if it's perfect weather with a warm breeze. My Mum and 5 year old enjoyed iced..."
Evelyn Beatriz Vila
"Good service and good coffee, swans are an added extra. Lovely location and varied seating..."
David Sage
"No need to Google for reviews about where to eat. This is the best cafe around Lake Wendouree, hands down. The food is good. It's dog friendly. And..."
Amanda Yap
"Nice place for a coffee across from the lake. The coffee was nice, staff were nice and awesome carrot cake. The carrot cake there would have been one..."
Craig Hunter
Ballarat Railway Station Refreshment Room
Ballarat Railway Station Refreshment Room
70/100 (126 ratings)
Quick Bites
Cafe
Australian
Fast Food
Cafe
Australian
Lunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Café
Fast food
Australian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Best place to have a bite if you do not want to miss your train. Very traditional setting with fried food as main. Can be a bit salty sometimes...."
C Report
"Got the best iced vanilla almond latte from the girl working on Tuesday around 1pm. Was the best one I’ve ever..."
Lucy Hall (Lucinda Jane)
"Very affordable hot meals, cold and hot drinks all in a room that takes you back to the early days of Victorian..."
Whistler
The Four Corners Cafe
70/100 (11 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Café
Café
Cheap Eats
"Great roomy place, just don't tell too many people, I enjoy the quiet! Nice coffee, cheaper in the morning via Skip, great place to grab and run with..."
Kenny Watson
"Great hot chocolate. Good food. Nice place to meet friends or do some..."
keryn Crebbin
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Flame 400 Cafe And Burgers
Flame 400 Cafe And Burgers
70/100 (100 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Fast food
Fusion
American
Cafe
American
Australian
Fast Food
Cafe
Fusion
Café
Fast food
Fusion
American
Australian
Mid-range
"Great food, I absolutely love their loaded fries such good quality and not too much of everything to the point that you're just eating toppings..."
Janie Louise
"Best burger I have ever had, good quality and excellent customer service. Will recommend to others and will definitely be back..."
Ryan yeomans
"Delicious food and great service! I love coming..."
Helena P