Australian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ballarat

The Golden City Hotel

83/100 (972 ratings)

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"This was my third time at the Golden City and i absolutely loved it. The food is to die for, the staff are amazing and i love the ambience of the..."

Leanda Love

"Just had a fantastic meal, chicken Kiev, I definitely recommend to give it a try! Great atmosphere and friendly staff. If I find myself in Ballarat..."

Joel Ferguson

"We had a lovely evening with our German Shepherds seated in the verandah. They were welcomed by staff and other patrons and offered water and pats...."

Sally Bick

"Haha some of the reviews, since these tv cooking shows everyone's a critic. Service was friendly, meals were some of the nicest we've had. Prices..."

Paul Deckert

"Great service & atmosphere, food is fantastic and full of flavor. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a feed thats affordable and tastes..."

Corey Medbury

"I would just like to say thankyou very much for being so kind and patient to my two children this evening. You made my little girls night! She was..."

Melanie Alford

"WOW, these guys have restored my faith in ordering a steak..........done perfectly with the most delicious vegetables I have ever tasted, coming back..."

Ian Alphey

"My daughter and I had the calamari. .. melted in the mouth. As always, the food and service were excellent...."

Christina Stefurak

"Great Hotel... old favourite. We are always greeted with a friendly smile. Service is great and quick delivery of meals to table. We had Salted..."

Paul J Fisher

"Great and consistently reliable pub. Fantastic parmas, great Atlantic salmon and good choice of kids food too. Always a good spot for dinner. Very..."

Reviewer101

"I have visited here before and on i cold night i had a desire for pub fare, unusually quiet night and directed to a prime table next to the window...."

The Pet Roo

"I had lunch here today at 11:35 am and I chose their Chicken & Avocado Penne at $25. The meal was truly flavorsome and I thoroughly enjoyed every..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"Had a nice lunch here once again. Food is always good. Unfortunately our favourite ham wrap and veggie pide was gone from the menu! We tried out..."

Mel Gooding

"Meal was okay. Had the crumbed calamari it was a bit greasy but not overcooked. My partner has medium rare steak but came out well done and the cut..."

Megan Lesar

"Pretty hard to fault and always a good fail safe option. Despite the place being fairly packed due to the road nationals on, we were promptly seated..."

Catherine MacLean

"Good food , Nice atmosphere, Good service, Well presented , staff, food and decor.The trio of dips with warm bread was superb, the Pesto dip..."

Morris

"We were accommodated on a very busy Sunday morning without a booking which we appreciated (group of 4). Staff were friendly and happy to help. Food..."

Graeme Anderson

"Came here without a booking on a Saturday night. Extremely busy, staff were attentive and accommodating. Food was great! A lot of GF options. Kid..."

Heidi

"Golden City has a fantastic function space upstairs and in the back room. The outward presentation of the building is very pleasing aesthetically and..."

Customer1

"Can always rely on to be open... Good for big groups with fussy people that have different tastes. New decor is great! Can get a bit loud at times..."

Mmmfoood

"This is one of those places that meets your expectations but doesn't really wow you and you don't walk about feeling really wowed by your experience...."

Matt Rollo

"Standard pub food formula, well executed. The staff coped with our rowdy table of extended family including four kids under the age of six, weaving..."

Gin

"We came here on a Sunday afternoon for coffee and cakes. The carrot cake is one of the best I've ever had in Australia. It came with a thick layer of..."

Jikon Lai

"Went here for breakfast this morning and all I can say is that I don't think such a low rating of 53% is warranted. 6 of us ordered breakfast and..."

Michelle Flanagan

"I was here for a function upstairs recently and quite enjoyed the food and the service. GC is by no means fab, but worth considering and has the..."

Iceman

"Totally Surprised In A Good Way. I normally won't eat anywhere that has a menu with seemingly a thousand things on it. I don't know about the wedges..."

Foodie_Wanderings

"Had the Angus Double Beef burger.... Off the ricta..."

Mark Ferguson

"Well, that was tasty. Braised Gippsland Beef with mashed spud and oven roasted carrots. Yeah, the spud was dry but that made it easier to sop up the..."

Hungry Bugs

"Great Atmos.. Had a Sunday morning family breakfast at GC's yesterday.. Warm atmosphere with table in front an open fire. Prompt service. Kids menu..."

Matt

"A great stop while passing through and hungry! We tried a few others that were full and were initially put off this place because of the urbanspoon..."

Can't Talk. Eating.

"Honestly The Golden City Hotel is one of the best places I have ever been. The staff are so happy and helpful. The food is great. I don't know why..."

Sally Smith

"Have been coming here for brekky for on and off since it changed hands. Not sure why it gets a lot of negative comments. It is consistently good...."

Eggsy

"I am not sure what the other reviews did not like it bur I lovethe food. Yes it is not like the old England pub bit the good is great. For the..."

Lan Tan

"WEDGES!!!!!. Must say these are the BEST WEDGES we've had in a long time. Make sure you order double aioli because its to die for and the kids just..."

Alwayshungry

"Came here for breakfast only. All the staff were on point and did a great job - although the barista could do with some smiling tutorials… but he..."

Smac DD

"we were in town for a family vacation away from the hustle and bustle... had visited Sovereign Hill and was famished... was seated and served in a..."

Elle Tee

"Great coffee, excellent cake. Service was quick& professional. Polite staff. Prices were..."

Kez Richards

"Had the Parma with mash and veggies. Delicious meal with a nice atmosphere. Nice pub, family..."

Vincent Pham

"We tried the tapas share platter of duck spring roll, arancini balls and lemon calamari too. Food tasted very fresh. Coffee and cake was absolutely..."

Nishat Suchona

"We had a large family celebration at the Golden City over the weekend and had such a lovely time. The staff were so accommodating and kind and made..."

Annie Cat

"Amazing fish and chips - my partner had the parmy and said it was..."

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Yellow Espresso

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"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..."

Coley Gaylard

"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..."

Debra Swann

"I would happily drive from Coburg again!! Blueberry pancakes and coffee were amazing 💙💙 buzzing with a great atmosphere and the staff were..."

Ana-Isabel Duque

"Exceptional! This cafe easily rivals Melbourne's best. Perfect coffee, beautiful food with GF and vegan options. My favourite for..."

Laura Duggan

"Fabulous fresh flavoursome food. Quick and courteous service. Delicious coffee. Very reminiscent of Higher Ground in Melbourne. A little hidden..."

Debbie Von Burg

"Friendly, professional and helpful staff in a vibrant and bright atmosphere, absolutely bustling with activity. Great coffee, lovely freshly squeezed..."

Darjeeling Dot

"Absolutely spot on. Delicious coffee and food! Nice friendly staff in a busy little place...."

Samuel Cue

"Had a lovely cup of tea and beautiful toasted raspberry abd chocolate muffin.The service was friendly l will be..."

Dianne Hocking

"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..."

Roz Phillipson

"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..."

Jane Moulson

"During my trip down Ballarat, I have been hanging out for a good coffee and so happened Yellow Espresso uses Axil coffee beans, ..."

Foodiee

"Wanted to have some drinks but ended up ordering corn fritters and chilli scrambled eggs. Both delicious. Had latte, matcha latte, liquid passion,..."

Christy.destradi

"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!..."

Sally Phillips

"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..."

Barry Kennedy

"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..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"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..."

MissCatCat

"Me and my boyfriend were there for lunch last Sunday and here is what we ordered, - Penne AmatricianaThe pasta was cooked al dente but the..."

Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub

"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..."

Arosha Fernando

"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..."

Jonathon Pentecost

"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..."

Alessandro Love Good Food

"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..."

Potatowaffles

"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..."

Juan Mey

"Lovely cafe, great atmosphere, really nice coffee.The food was very well presented and the taste was forever lasting. The detail that went into..."

Nic Mckenzie

"Delightful experience, attentive service, excellent coffee, quality produce and presentation. Complement to the front and back of house - a well run..."

Wceebee

"Outstanding cafe for breakfast in the heart of Ballarat Main Street. Basic menu, excellent coffee, top service, cool decor and tasty well presented..."

Neil The Foodie

"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..."

Alex

"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..."

Zomatoaddict

"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..."

The Pet Roo

"First time coming to Ballarat to visit sovereign hill! Since we were coming from Ararat we had to eat breakfast here! Definitely not complaining..."

Eating With Ebony

"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..."

Chloe

"Loved the food here, the coffee was better than in Melbourne city and the staff are great. Would definitely recommend Yellow Espresso when visiting..."

Antonio

"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..."

Jessica Anne

"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..."

Elicia Hajis

"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..."

FoodieMelbourne

"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..."

Four4brunch

"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..."

Out And About

"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..."

Mandy Mankowska

"Awesome Coffee & Great Food!!! Came here for Breakfast and wasn't disappointed. The food was lovely and fresh. Definitely recommend it to..."

FoodDude

"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,..."

EmmDee

"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..."

JP

"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..."

LC.

"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..."

Krystal Corazon

"Great menu! Love breakfast served all day! I had poached eggs on toast with spinach, delicious. Perfect poached eggs! Very friendly and attentive..."

Sarahsheadspace

"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..."

MrJan

"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..."

MF

"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..."

Itsflashyj

"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..."

Eliana Negri

"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..."

Catherine MacLean

"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..."

Iamapotato

"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..."

Laura Parker

"Best coffee in Ballarat. I had breakfast there and will be back. Portion sizes ample, yet doesn't leave you needing a nap..."

Alicia Heath

"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..."

Jimmy Chew Food

"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..."

Mmmfoood

"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 -..."

Elise Paterson

"Myo Breakfast. Best smoked salmon I have EVER..."

Laura

"Lovely Coffee, Lovely Staff. Had breakfast here recently, the staff were more than happy to make alterations to the meal to suit my dietary..."

Chloe O'shea

"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..."

Cameron.nadine

"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..."

Jessy

"Coffee. The coffee was a lovely smooth finished pour. The milk stretched to perfection and the short machiato that accompanied a little later was..."

Andrew Battistella

"Diana. Attentive staff, bright decor, food looked OK only had coffee though. Coffee was a little weak, but well poured & presented plus very creamy &..."

DianaW

"Good coffee and great to see them using our local Inglenook milk. Friendly..."

LizzieB

"Having moved from Melbourne, I'm really happy this placed has opened. Friendly staff and great..."

Ben

"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..."

Foodiefamily

"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..."

Nancydintino

"Amazing breakfast!! Nice layout, great customer service...."

Peachez_z

"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..."

Doctor

"Awesome coffee, awesome..."

Stew McLeod

"Excellent coffee. Definitely up there in the Ballarat's best coffee..."

Fiona Shaw

"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..."

Kristen

"Lovely customer service with a smile, warm inside and a great breakfast menu etc, very nice coffee and..."

Carlo Mark

"Friendly service, food was delicious and well priced 😋 Also, the kids menu here has good options for little ones, my daughter loved the fruits..."

Yuri Mathews

"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..."

Gustav

"Great food, great coffee and the service from Bianca was faultless. She was very friendly and just helped us all start our day wonderfully 😀 ..."

helle

"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..."

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