The best Lunch in Ballarat | Sluurpy updated in April

Yellow Espresso

83/100 (1100 ratings)

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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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Jasmine Thai

81/100 (772 ratings)

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"Small place hidden away. Friendly staff quick service. Just remember this is BYO alcohol. Great food reasonably priced. A Ballarat gemWill..."

Brendan Cunningham

"Mrs Canuck and I stopped in after a chilly evening at Sovereign Hill to see the Christmas lights in July. We had the banquet #6 @ $28 per person. The..."

Canuck In Oz

"Second day of our road trip, after a few pies and sausage rolls, we all felt like having something different. Browse around Ballarat and happily..."

Mommy Reviews

"Had a nice meal out here again with friends. Their satay chicken skewers are the best I've ever had! Got a mixed entree with these and also grilled..."

Mel Gooding

"Loads of lovely food. Banquet 1 with Tom Gha Kai was revelation. Excellent service. Banana fritters yummy enough to squeeze in even though we were..."

Daniel Richards

"It was our first time here. We had a lovely experience! Not realising it was BYO before we arrived we were told by the waiter where to get a bottle..."

AJ

"My third time here, Yes its worth coming back. I have had both a la carte and set menus. Good honest food . Décor is interesting. The tables a bit..."

Morris

"Excellent service ...went with my family and very friendly staff Excellent foodOne place to go to in Daylesford Bit expensive but..."

Karan Jaggi

"Great service and beautiful food. Fresh ingredients, fresh herbs. Well..."

Kylie Bickerdike

"Beautiful as always. I judge a Thai restaurant on their pad Thai. Theirs is perfect. Service is friendly and relaxed. Authentic, fresh and tasty..."

Kevin

"Yummy gluten-free options!. The gluten free food is quite nice and there is a lot to choose from but it was a little..."

Bengill_007

"Yum Yum YUM!!!. I haven't been to Jasmine Thai for years but i recently went there with my mum. We were starving and looking for a great feed. The..."

Miss Piggie

"Minimum Two. I love that you can get a banquet for two! This doesn't happen enough! Needless to say we left very satisfied - hard to pick a..."

Morgan P

"Mixed reviews had me nervous and surprisingly the two dishes we ordered were delicious. Flavours were delicious and spot on. Honestly tried to fault..."

Brando The Pig

"Fantastic Restaurant!!. Definitley my favourite place to eat in Ballarat!The food is amazing, so fresh and tasty! The staff are super..."

Lori

"Great flavours. I had the pad thai take away for $18. It comes with an option of chicken or pork. I have tried both and they are great! Great..."

Rosebeanbean

"Goes a long way on a Thai-t budget. Great foodExcellent staffCheap mealsLovely atmospherePrompt serviceOverall, an..."

J Tong

"Superb!!. Excellent food along with outstanding service provided by Jeff, Linden and Tricia!! Highly..."

Melina

"Great Food. My boyfriend and I had a fantastic meal here on 24.2.2012The food was beautiful, the service was great and the restaurant is..."

Lou Lou O'Hara

"AMAZING!. Possibly the best tofu peanut satay I have ever eaten. It was pretty loud in there though- we'd gone up to Ballarat for an anniversary..."

SP

"Perfect food ALWAYS!!! Luv my Red curry chicken and the satay!!!!!!..."

Lynne

"Best in Ballarat. Always the freshest food and ingredients. I have never been dissapointed with the food or the service. The staff are only to happy..."

Justin

"To die for!. Didn't expect such great food! Busy little place but still cosy. I had the spicy fish cakes and crispy duck from the specials' board -..."

Niki Ahnu

"Wonderful food. The duck green curry is the best in the world!!! True. But lots of wonderful delicious traditional Thai dishes. An expansive menu..."

Robert

"Great thai restaurant. Had a mixed entree, fishkace was outstanding. 2nd course the tom yum soup with prawns, thick rich and full of flavor! Go there..."

Coffeebean

"Always a good meal, never..."

Danielle Breust

"Awesome food! First time and will def not be the..."

MrsGee

"Just great. Don't be put off by the dated decor, the food was very good, I always judge Thai by green curry, jasmine Thai was a delight!Will be..."

Chris Hall

"Great flavours. Smaller portions. Quirky..."

Lal Lal Bois

"Great food but always very very busy!! Be sure to make a..."

Jessmoondah

"BEST SATAY I'VE EVER HAD!. This place NEVER ceases to please my family and I. We have never had anything less than excellent service and..."

E.v.matthews

"Brilliant food, brilliant service. As a former Ballarat-dweller who now calls Melbourne home, I still love coming back to Jasmine Thai when I'm..."

Toni

"Sensationa,l easily the best thai In town, service friendly and also the place nice and clean, nice vibe and ambient..."

Lovetoeatballarat

"Absolutely Fabulous. Those two words sum up our experience. It was a very night and the food and the service was..."

Gillian

"Very pricey for Thai but it's the only place in ballarat! Delicious but service a bit..."

Fiona Sanna

"Always a pleasurable experience. My wife and I have been regular customers at Ballarat's Jasmine Thai for the last 8 years. We started as frequent..."

David Tilson

"Tastiest take-out in Ballarat. High quality, fresh & delicious. Not to mention fantastic friendly..."

Sara King

"Delicious. Best Thai in Ballarat here and always excellent service. If you want it hot they will..."

Greg Dunbar

"Just had a red curry and it was..."

Eddie Coupe

"How good is the Tom yum soup here! Quite ravishing. Well done jasmin Thai. Food and service..."

Mfga

"The best Thai in Vic so far in terms of food, money and not forgetting service. The choice of vegetarian is the most extensive, Jeff and Mrs are the..."

Sunia

"Best Thai ever. No frills decor, fast friendly service,byo, but its all about the food. Still better than any Thai restaurant I have been to in..."

Nicholas Quinlan

"The tofu was grilled on the outside, soft inside and had soaked up the flavour of the dish. The noodles were perfectly cooked, large onion slivers..."

Nikki M

"Food was amazing. Service was great. We'll be..."

Linh Nguyen

"Fantastic friendly service, generous serving sizes and amazing food. Thank you Jasmine..."

MVMNT. LMTD

"Great food and service when we dined in. Good value for the quality of the..."

Christopher McQuie

"Amazing food. So authentic. Great selection of dishes. My favourite Thai in..."

Debbie Mooney

"Good food.... Friendly people.. Definitely coming..."

Steven Huang

"Beautiful food and lovely staff. Such a good..."

Lee-Ann Jones

"Tasty food - very fresh and tasty; the spicy sweet chilli and coriander sauce with the pork skewers was to die for. Place was quite busy despite not..."

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