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Brown Grain Thai Restaurant
90/100 (987 ratings)
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"Was there for the Ballarat Vegan Festival lunch today and the food, service and hospitality were outstanding. A dedicated vegan menu and accompanying..."
Bryn Hills
"Love Brown Grain..always amazing food, never disappointed..its the best thai..."
Sheridan Robyn
"Best Thai food in ballarat eaten here at least 30 times never had a bad meal and I've tried most of..."
Brett Wright
"Yum yum yum. Delicious food and lovely staff. Very well priced. Service..."
Danielle Marie
"Lovely food and very nice and professional service. The great atmosphere made the food more enjoyable..... Highly..."
La Yiyi
"Fantastic meal. The beautiful aromas. Highly..."
Bec K Hillier
"I have had trouble finding great Thai food in Ballarat. Tonight I tried Brown Grain. Not only the best Thai food Iv had but extremely friendly and..."
Nadine Exon
"had a great night food was great and the staff were very welcoming and friendly definitely will go..."
Gizela Marek
"Amazing food and atmosphere. All the staff were so professional and friendly. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for authentic tasting Thai..."
Rhiannon Coffin
"Amazing food and even better service! Great ambience and location with lots of vegetarian options..."
Rohini Bonthala
"We have had many meals at Brown Grain in Sturt St Ballarat now and is always magnificent. Tonight we went again for my husband and I date night. Our..."
Sue Wright
"Fantastic... really enjoyed the food. The staff very friendly and..."
Linda Wilson
"Pad Thai : 😍 Amazing Lamb in Black Pepper Sauce : 😍 Amazing Ordered a prawn Pad Thai and it was amazing! The sauce was amazing..."
Grace
"Just terrific , I really enjoyed this place, so much so we stayed on for desserts.Staff are really friendly welcoming and attentive service. Spacious..."
Morris
"Brown grain is good for a quick easy dinner. Service was excellent and the food came out quick, it’s pretty basic Thai not very exciting I..."
Matt Leonard
"Lunched here today at 11:30 am and I chose their Angel Prawns (fresh battered deep fried king prawns with shredded coconut served on a bed of steamed..."
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
"This place is a must try if you're visiting Ballarat. Such friendly service and authentic, great tasting Thai food. Best prawn laksa I've had, lots..."
Emily Chebaia
"Crispy pork belly with Chinese broccoli is delicious. Very good service. Attentive wait staff who checked our order. Allow split bills. Nice..."
Tiffany MJL
"Best Thai food I have ever had my wife had the chili rice with chicken and I had the seafood Laksa both dishes were lovely The restaurant was..."
Doug Elliott
"Had a quick lunch here after our trip to sovereign hill, and surprisingly it was tasty. Didnt try their mixed entree but the green curry that i..."
MF
"Overrated....The food is just average & slightly overpriced for what you get. We had the mixed entree which was a serve of curry puff, satay, fish..."
Who Loves Good Food
"Visited this restaurant while here for work. Chose it based on Zomato review being quite high. I got the Duck special with crispy noodles. It was..."
Foodie Z
"During our visit to Ballarat over the weekend, we got a chance to visit this place. We went without any reservation and the place was full. Though..."
We.eat.travel.love
"Fantastic take away, I recommend the Pad Thai! I regularly get take away from Brown Grain and their meals are of consistently high quality and taste..."
Customer1
"It's a JOY to see and enjoy business like this......Thai people should be proud with their representation here.On the main..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Excellent service! Waiters are super friendly and attentive!!My bbq chicken salad was delicious! I tried my boyfriend massamam curry and it was..."
Sarahsheadspace
"Amazing service and delicious food. Packed with authentic flavours. Definitely one of the best restaurant experiences in Ballarat. Will Coke back..."
Meran Gibson
"Excellent service, very friendly and attentive. Loved the duck pancakes although the portion size was quite small. Massaman curry had a delicious..."
Brando The Pig
"Had a fantastic dinner on New Year's Eve! The staff were very friendly and food was delicious. Presentation of the food was noticed. Great to share a..."
Louieblue88
"We drove into Ballarat on New Years Eve evening and were beginning to despair at some desolate streets we walked through as we tried to find dinner...."
Weird Al
"We enjoyed awesome Thai food which was worth the long wait...they were running a full house on a Monday evening, which says a lot about how popular..."
TravellingFoodie
"The food here it is ALWAYS DELICIOUS.I love the Golden Tofu with Peanut sauce and your coconut rice. So good. Best ever.Shame..."
K
"Come here all the time! Great to take people from out of town. My dad has told me he enjoys it here... Which isn't something he normally says... So..."
Mmmfoood
"Delicious. Incredible..."
Anthea Stevens
"Great service, attentive staff and delicious food! Can't fault it! Will eat there again when I am back in..."
Ton
"Excellent experience. We were on holiday from Melbourne in Ballarat and looking for a good place to eat. This place is excellent. Big place with..."
Peterjolly
"Fave Thai Restaurant. Very friendly staff. Nice fresh authentic Thai food. Also fast home delivery. I love the Angel..."
Vivian
"Nice Restaurant!. The restaurant is peaceful and beautifully decorated. Had dinner for two here tonight, we both had mixed entree, I had Yellow..."
Jodie Kara Plowright
"Simply outstanding! Better service than that of Melbourne, from the small talk from the waiter re wine, to those clearing the table. Got to be the..."
Sir Eats Out A Lot
"Mixed review... My partner and I went there for dinner on a Friday night and I was not overly impressed with the service. We were waited nearly..."
MissW
"Brown Grain Convert. As a diner and long time fan of another Thai restaurant in town I decided to try the Brown Grain......SO glad I did the service..."
Palmado
"Best Thai in Ballarat. Easily the best Thai in Ballarat. There seems to be a local obsession with Jasmine Thai (a rival restaurant) which I don't..."
Gin.ger.gin
"Best restaurant in Ballarat by far. As soon as you walk in the service is fantastic. Meals are amazing and really wouldn't go any where else. Well..."
Sue Wright
"Best Thai in Ballarat. Used to go to another Thai restaurant but they were excessively expensive.Tried Brown Grain last week and I am converted!..."
Meg Rayner
"Three words,..."
Tony Iacobaccio
"Fantastic. I went to Brown Grain for the first time last week with my family who are all big thai lovers! The food we had was delicious, with a huge..."
Ash
"Delicious food, prompt service for take away order & very friendly staff. Will be back..."
Leonie
"Taste so delicious! We had the yellow curry with chicken and no complaints to be said. Highly..."
Alex
"Brown Grain. Authentic Thai, delicious every..."
Rach
"Great mid priced Thai restaurant - a real treat during a visit from Melbourne. I ordered the spicy duck, green curry chicken, pad Thai, and soft..."
Ry
"1st Time @ Brown Grain Ballarat. Having previously dined in at the Warrnambool store we needed to try our home store in Ballarat. Just finished a..."
Emerging_lotus
"Believe the hype. After hearing rave reviews from work mates decided to give it a try tonight for dinner with friends and was not..."
SHERENE
"Massaman was good, coconut rice a bit too sweet. Will definitely go back to try some other dishes though. Just a shame all we don't have a reasonably..."
Travis Hine
"Best Thai meal I have had 10/10 great value service and food would recommend to..."
Brett Wright
"The best Thai in ballarat. The staff are fantastic and the food is even..."
Rachel
"Delicious Thai Food. The food at Brown Grain Thai is absolutely delicious, and comes across very clean and fresh. I ordered the pumpkin curry, which..."
Lizzie
"Seriously AMAZING. Staff were lovely, restaurant was clean, spacious and welcoming and the food so awesome! It's my new favourite Ballarat..."
Mrs Selwood
"The food here is fresh and light. The flavours are nicely balanced and well defined. The chicken with basil and chilli was fragrant and the..."
Lars
"Ordered takeaway and can say that this is the best Thai in Ballarat. Had perfectly cooked Curry Puffs, excellent fresh chilli used in the green..."
4wdriver
"We dined there tonight and had one of the best dinner of fresh fragrant wonderful Thai. Excellent varied menu food for all..."
Susie Stroud
"Fresh and light Thai food. A great addition to Ballarat Thai food. We will be very happy to go..."
Chris
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"L,espresso delivers without doubt the most consistent quality in service , food, coffee wine, ambiance, and music , and has done forever. It is an..."
Sandra O'Malley
"Great little spot in Ballarat- perfect place to watch time go by. Fresh tasting food - linguine prawns were great brunch. Nice wine selection and..."
Gordon Tansey
"I don't know if this is the best coffee and breakfast place in Ballarat. When you have found such a quality venue there is no need to go elsewhere...."
Linda Bentvelzen
"Traveling around the country and went here on a recommendation. Totally on point! Food was amazing, delicious, plentiful and well priced. The freshly..."
Angela Abramley-Stanczyk
"The best food in Ballarat, pity it's only open on Friday evenings and no other. love visiting l'Espresso.. the service is amazing, atmosphere..."
Luigi Athalie Bazzani
"amazing coffee and breakfast! the atmosphere is great too. Loved the..."
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"Awesome food, coffee and service! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Ballarat. Staff were helpful and the wine list very..."
Kevin Tan Nguyen
"No place like it.....great coffee, great food, great..."
Warren Wiggins
"Definitely worth the drive from Melbourne. Great coffee, delicious food and friendly service are hard to come by. L'espresso is the triple threat..."
Bec DeLacy
"Simply, best Coffee and food in Ballarat!!! My go to breakfast every time I'm in..."
Michael Van der Velden
"This is the nearest place to heaven. The coffee is excellent. The food is sublime and the staff are the very..."
Chris Andrew
"Love this place. Great food and excellent coffee. Can't ask for..."
Rae Malloy
"The best thing about driving to Melbourne from Adelaide is lunch right here or breakfast the other way..."
Sophie Abbott
"My all time favourite place to eat in Ballarat. Great food, great customer service, great atmosphere, the perfect place to just sit and..."
Georgina Reed
"Beautiful. Nice and cosy, but not claustrophobic. Great food freshly cooked on site (not pre made and microwaved). Gorgeous. Will be back. Only..."
Rachel Clarke
"Amazing food. Always have my breakfast and..."
Arun Dutta
"Beautiful food. Great coffee. Loved the fit out. Can't wait to go back there next time in..."
Charmaine Peach
"I'm eating my smashed avocado and lemon goat's cheese breakfast as I type - had to tell you all how amazing it is. I've always had a superb meal here..."
Leah Heinrich
"Need a coffee break, breakfast, lunch or dinner? Worth..."
Annette Evangelistis
"Probably the best coffee in Australia and has been since I can remember. Just passing,..."
Barton Porter
"Love everything.... atmosphere, service, food and..."
Ann Wpk
"L’espresso has been a key feature on Ballarats Sturt Street for as long as I can remember. It’s a quaint little space that’s very cleverly laid..."
Dayna Hoskin
"Living in Ballarat for 5 years, this was always the local favourite for food and coffee. Not a typical brunch place (which is great and nothing super..."
Ngocolat
"Fantastic cafe that I’ve had the pleasure to eat and drink at twice now.Love the quirky side of them selling CD’s and vinyl records..."
La Ola Es Mia Cocina.
"Definitely the best place to have breakfast or just to have a coffee. The almond croissant was delicious. The pancakes were fluffy and the bacon was..."
Luisafdsanchez5
"3.5We had breakfast and the cosy quirky L’Espresso cafe today in Ballarat. This little cafe was cluttered with tables and also sold vinyl..."
Espy Eats
"I love L’espresso, it’s been around for years and has kept its authentic cool. Great coffee, dinner and an interesting music collection. I’m..."
Saxon Quinn
"This seems to be an institution amongst the locals and it's not hard to work out why! It has the feel of a prohibition speak easy bar and a touch of..."
Srslyfoods
"My boyfriend and I came up to Ballarat for a weekend getaway. We came across this cosy cafe and we absolutely loved it. Food was great, coffee was..."
JJB
"Coffee with lovely aroma. Breakfast Florentine Egg simple and has the needed favour and cream with porch egg done just right. French toast has home..."
Eat. Sleep. Create. Repeat.
"We came here to visit from Geelong.Setting was unique;The way to go to the toilet was to walk through the kitchen, that way I got to see..."
Rose
"Dropped by this cosy cafe on our day trip. My partner had the risotto which tasted good but we felt it could’ve been accompanied by something else..."
Bear Noms
"A busy and crowded happening place for breakfast in the beautiful place Ballarat . A must visit place breakfast . A very nice cozy place with smiling..."
Deep Animesh
"A busy cafe in Ballarat, I hear it’s been around for many years. The service and coffee was good and the food had flavour. It’s nowhere near the..."
Brunch Diaries
"Service was friendly and lively, the set-up of the cafe is cool and eye grabbing. My breakfast was delicious and fresh, and coffee was perfect...."
Rob Anthony
"Great café, really good coffee and a great range of CDs to browse through and buy.   The food is very good but not a great range for vegetarians..."
Jocelyn
"No wonder why it was so packed around lunch time on Thursday not even weekend ! A lot of delicious choices in the menu which made it difficult to..."
Zomatoaddict
"Fantastic food, great ambience, friendly and accommodating service!!All are reasonably priced and yummy! We love the food and the service so much..."
Michelle
"L'espresso is one of my favourite cafes in Ballarat. Always busy and great coffee. Today, I had one of the best almond croissants of my life here. A..."
Alex
"Nice coffee. Didn't need to wait too long before the food was served. Really nice scrambled eggs, and the prawn pasta was quite nice too. Good..."
JP
"If you’ve made it past the title of this post, then congratulations! You’ve reached the beginning of what I describe as my ode to my favourite..."
Kieren ORiley
"Excellent coffee, great service and lovely French feel. The records and cds were a nice addition too. Will definitely come back next time I'm in..."
Amychamberlin
"Awesome place! The interior (although being slightly dark) is well decked out. The walls are lined with old vinyl records, portraits of artists and..."
Elicia Hajis
"Detour to Ballarat for lunch and L'Espresso was a pleasant surprise! The confit duck was really delicious. The cherry almond cake just came out..."
JiTe
"L'espresso is my favourite local cafe (as can be seen by the wide variety of food photos over this year) for a numerous amount of..."
Kieren O'Riley
"Desperate for a coffee on the way through Ballarat, we found L'Espresso quite packed still at 4.45pm on a Sunday. Coffee and croissants were lovely...."
JeannetN
"I went here today as I found this place on Zomato 😊I'm not a fan of Victorria coffee but today was the exception. I had a really good..."
Timinmelbourne
"This cafe is so cute! They have cd's available for purchase and a little library if i remember correctly. Pretty good vibes! My friend and I were not..."
Judene Messi
"Great food and service, perfect for the kids very accommodating they cleaned their plates. The. Gnocchi was delicious, would recommend it for a good..."
Chantaldamico
"One of the good cafe in BallaratI like the latte they do, nice service and welcoming staffThey serve a limited but very nice menu for..."
Zainab
"Good food, great service and affordable price!!! I ordered a crispy skin duck it was fantastic the duck cook to perfection and i aslo ordered a..."
Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub
"Best place in Ballarat. Amazing coffee, brilliant wine, delicious cakes and a wonderfully curated record store with hard to find CDs and vinyl..."
AJW
"Was recommended to try this place ........ And it didn't let us down . Beautiful coffee , great little vibe and very warm welcoming staff..."
Coffee Snob
"We've been coming here for years every time we're in Ballarat and it just gets better. Friendly staff and great food and coffee and a nice..."
Grome
"My favourite cafe in Ballarat. I purely go there for coffee and cake, it's got that really nice warm feel that makes for a relaxing cozy experience...."
James
"Some of the best food and coffee in Ballarat.Difficult to get a table sometimes and its for good reason, the food is exceptional.Staff are..."
Lexie
"Ordered French toast and Parmesan egg. French toast was one of the best I have ever had. We had a very good experience here. Coffee was good..."
Love Food
"Never a let down. The steak sandwich is the best I have had in Ballarat and the coffee is always good here. I am a big fan of the chia pudding..."
Wine Not?
"Have been enjoying coming to L'Espresso about once a year for the last decade or two.The atmosphere is always buzzy and friendly although..."
Mark From Melbourne
"Good atmosphere and the staff were friendly here, however it is very cramp inside. Would have been better sitting outside. Had the open steak..."
LittleM
"Gets very busy here .. Use to be my family's regular but now go to olive grove. Staff are always soo nice but cramped and very busy so makes you feel..."
Mmmfoood
"I asked a workmate for food suggestions in Ballarat and L'Espresso was one of them; turned out to be good advice. Good was very good, coffee was..."
BlueberryHill
"Howdy ho saying a big good morning from Ballarat! We fueled up at perhaps the most popular brunch place in this region before visiting Sovereign..."
Evelovelle
"If you love the Brunswick St vibe and love music then this place is for you!! The moment you walk through the doors you find yourself surrounded by..."
Sam
"Popped in for a lovely breakfast this morning. Had good old fashioned bacon and poached eggs, with some delightful Tuki sausages on the side. The..."
Jonnybgoodston
"A favourite!. Best coffee and food in ballarat. attentive staff and awesome..."
Anthea Stevens
"First night of the summer menu. Fantastic! Best French inspired food in town. Great wine list- all well priced. Great..."
Sam Lovibobd
"Lovely Breakfast. Passing through Ballarat on a Sunday and quickly realised the options where limited. We stopped at L'espresso and were not..."
BlueJay
"Great meal on a busy Friday night. We loved it and I'm struggling to understand a couple of these negative reviews. We rocked up with no reservation..."
LFD
"Brunch Favourite. Always head here for Sunday brunch when in Ballarat. Last time it was the beetroot risotto with goats cheese. Bit of a wait till..."
Princess.m
"Lovely service. A last-minute and very impromptu overnight visit to Ballarat had us hunting for somewhere to breakfast, and we somewhat randomly..."
MsVyv
"Great coffee. Awesome, friendly service. Poached eggs were a little overdone but everything else (bacon, avocado, ciabatta) perfect! And sitting..."
Hipsta85
"Good as usual - great service - fantastic food.... Keep going like..."
MrJan
"Icon for Ballarat .. This restaurant was my favourite place to eat when I lived in Melbourne for many years. Now I live here was so looking forward..."
Janetcastles
"As the name suggests, they do good espresso, which is the most important thing in the..."
Z.L.
"Came here for lunch today and we were very impressed. Coffee was great , the antipasto dish the eggplant capsicum provolone with olive pesto and the..."
Brunswick Gal
"In Ballarat for work and was worried about where I would get a decent coffee. Coffee is good but be prepared to wait. Not the best service but they..."
Rebecculous
"A wonderful visit and late lunch coming from Halls Gap. Just don't bother with Ararat and head straight to Ballarat on your way to Melbourne. Great..."
Woofman
"Yummo just like any cool cafe in Brunswick great ambience generous portions lovely coffee - for lambs fry fans best lunch menu..."
Sim
"Great food and coffee. I ha.... Great food and coffee.I had the French toast with poached pear and wow. Not to mention the table service was..."
Nate
"Flawless coffee. Great breakfast and lunch. Lovely service. Very impressive music collection on display for purchase. Worth travel to for any of the..."
Steve Zissou
"Consistently good. A real institution and for good reason. Perfect coffee, interesting wine list, wonderful food, efficient and friendly staff. No..."
Kel Phlips
"Best Breakfast. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed breakfast today at L'Espresso. Would highly..."
Kris
"I've not found a better lunch in Ballarat. Excellent if very cozy. Probably time to lose the CDs..."
Matt
"Crowded and a touch chaotic but what a seriously delicious breakfast. Perfectly poached eggs on GF toast with roast tomatoes and the most INCREDIBLE..."
Sophiee8327
"Nut tart to die for. Stumbled across this Gem during a weekend away at Ballarat. Chose it based on how busy it was. Good decision. We shared a nut..."
Mark C
"Best meal I've had in a while. Went there for dinner on a whim as we were just driving through. The ravioli gnudi in walnut sauce was so tasty, and..."
Al
"A lovely reprieve from the drizzle on Easter Sunday. Great breakfast and coffee and lovely..."
Caitlin Luder
"Outstanding food & service. Hubby & I took his parents (visiting from UK) here for dinner before they headed back home and we all loved it. The..."
Debs Mercer
"The Best Breakfast!. I came to L'Espresso once in the afternoon and turned my nose up when I found out they didn't have chai lattes. But I gave them..."
Lizzie
"Best coffee and breakfast in ballarat, I lived in ballarat for 12 months and this place was my favorite hands..."
Brent Clayton
"One word describes l'espresso - lovely. Good food, service and the iced coffee was delicious. Family friendly and really lovely staff. Can't wait to..."
ILove2Eat
"Best coffee in country victoria. Do not go to, or through Ballarat and miss having coffee, breaky or lunch at L'Espresso !Coffee rich and..."
Toorust
"Best breakfast in Ballarat followed by bibo down the road, not a bad lunch too. Just read the critic review, they capture it..."
Mr Tiger
"Sensational breakfast. Do try the pancakes and the Parmesan scrambled eggs are..."
Robin
"Top class coffee and great breakfast food in a nice..."
Lach
"You were right Urbanspoonites, this is definitely the hot spot with the locals! Reminded me of a Melbourne-type cafe, with quirky surrounds and..."
Two Bears And A Fork
"James. From 7am without doubt the best breakfast in Ballarat. Great coffee, freshly squeezed..."
James
"Great cafe! Coffee was spot on and the food was fab. The risotto I had was cooked to perfection!! Great balance in flavors and rice at perfect..."
Love2eatout
"Coffee here is as good as it gets full flavour and very smooth.Do not believe the previous tweet, I drink coffee here almost everyday and it is..."
Denis Farney
"A winner!. Absolutely great coffee, I had the soup of the day - cauliflower and blue cheese and it was divine. I shall be..."
Koko T
"We are from Melbourne and this place serves coffee worth travelling the distance for! Enjoyed a yummy breakfast of zuchinni fritters (me) and toasted..."
Sue Osborne
"Best in the Rat. Our favourite place for coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner, or a late night dessert after a movie. The food is always excellent and..."
Georgina Dircks
"Quality option. Good coffee, friendly service, tasty food. We had the prawn pasta and the ham focaccia. There were a couple of other interesting..."
Scaramanga
"Hands down the only decent place in ballarat for a decent bite to eat. Wish they would use better bread in their foccacias though. Good coffee. Fried..."
Megan
"Consistently good. I often meet a group here for drinks and/or food. And its always..."
B.rattydiner
"Best Ballarat Cafe. After moving to the Ballarat area from inner-Melbourne, I've been very glad to have L'Espresso in the neighbourhood. The best..."
Nack
"A little gem. This cafe was recommended by a local, it is funky and breakfast is excellent.After a series of breakfasts over 3 weeks there were..."
Chris Hall
"I always get this place and Europa mixed up. This is the good one with good coffee, good service and good food! Go to Europa when this place is..."
Lal Lal Bois
"A Ballarat icon. Great coffee, amazing potato rostis, great selection of CDs. Only thing missing: chai..."
Meg Rayner
"Yum. Great place. We had the sausage & mushroom Ragu + lamb kofta with tzatki, bread, salad. Coffee And service was nice just couldn't find room for..."
Adam
"Amazing country cafe. I've moved to Ballarat from Melbourne, and love going out for breakfast, coffee, etc. I have to say this place rivals any inner..."
Brad
"Always. Every time we go to Ballarat, this is where we head. Great coffee and great tunes aplenty. Cool cafe - better than most in Melbourne - a true..."
Nick Rivers
"Cold rainy day in Ballarat. Stopped in for lunch. Orecchiette with Italian sausage chilli broccolini, mushroom risotto, limonata, English breakfast..."
Eat Drink Anon
"Classic. I live in Melbourne, but there was a time where I had brunch at L'Espresso every Sunday. It's always good food, good service, good..."
Ellen Burns
"One of ballarat's finest. Simple and delicious food complimented by excellent service. The rabbit stew on Friday evenings is delicious and it's the..."
Anthony Stewart
"Excellent breakfast. Creamed rice a little undercooked but coffee great, zucchini fritters were an enormous and delicious start to the day...."
Juicy
"What a lovely place. Enjoyed a late, leisurely lunch here and service and food were faultless. Lovely greeting upon arrival, beautiful ambience -..."
Helenh
"Love it. Great place for a coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner or supper.ever changing menu. attentive service.am heading there for..."
Daryl
"Just had a nice lunch at this vibey place. Lovely confit duck, although they should of cooked it skin side down in the oven to ensure a crisp skin,..."
Mfga
"Brilliant!. It's always a pleasure exploring the Italian-inspired menu at L'Espresso. The ambience and service inside are outstanding. The only..."
Geepicurean
"Best Breakfast in Ballarat. We breakfast at L'Esprssso every week, have tried others but always come back. Food always wonderful with friendly..."
L'esspresso Devotee
"Great food every time. This cafe feels like it could be in Fitzroy in Melbourne. We've never had a bad meal here, and the freshly squeezed orange..."
Chuckee
"With a cabinet filled with delectable pastries and cakes to complement any cup of Amanti coffee for next time, I left this place with anticipation of..."
Eclectic Taste
"Scrambled free range eggs with smoked salmon - "served on Irrewarra sourdough". A simple but delightful dish. Fluffy eggs, and it worked well with..."
Bitingtravels
"L'Espresso in Ballarat is my absolute favourite breakfast spot in Australia. We stay in Ballarat every time on our way to Melbourne just so we can..."
Natalie
"I’ve never near Ballarat except on a school trip to Sovereign Hills many years ago.   My grasp of Victorian geography is pretty rudimentary and I..."
Melbourne Glutton
"What a find!!! This cafe is just brilliant. A warm inviting atmosphere on a cold Ballarat day. The coffee is no less than perfect and you won't be..."
t clarke
"As always L'Espresso is terrific. Friendly helpful staff, excellent coffee and a mushroom bruschetta to die for. It's my Ballarat go to and it has..."
Bollybroad
"I’ve visited here after reading the positive reviews. Great to see that they are adhering to their Covid plan. I wanted a takeaway cafe and was..."
Split the Bill
"We have had many visits over the years and always very good. Great coffee! Very good food. The only problem is that they are often so busy that I..."
Ian S
"Simple, classic cafe in Ballarat Ham, cheese, tomato and pesto toastie: The toastie was nice and warm, the fillings were average but the bread for..."
Flavourlicious
"Pretty top food. I had some chilli prawn pasta which was amazing. Such good clean food. Really taste and really fresh. I also had an apple cake and a..."
Trent Cliffe
"ABSOLUTE GEM IN CENTRAL BALLARAT We went out hunting for breakfast early on a Sunday morning and found L'espresso open from 8 am :) It's Italian..."
Ian Woodruff
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Steakhouse
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Pancakes
Oyster
Prawns
Sit down
Australian
Steakhouse
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Dyers is an iconic Ballarat Restaurant which serves food utilising local produce. The food was excellent which was accompanied by some lovely wine;..."
Carl Donadio
"Dyers the best place for steak in Ballarat! Once again a great night, personal service despite a packed restaurant, food cooked to perfection and a..."
Greg Wilton
"Another great night at Dyer's, beautiful meal as usual. Thanks Campbell for finishing off the night with great music and fun at the..."
Sue-Anne Bulluss-Carroll
"Nothing has changed over the years. The Food and Service is great. Nothing is a problem. The best steak we have had for a number of years. Thanks..."
Peter Godfrey
"Absolute Ballarat institution They know what they do and do it well. Will always stop for a red meat and wine when in..."
Michael Nash
"Steak was cooked to perfection!! Service was great would definitely recommend to others and will be..."
Kirsty Alford
"Dyers steak stable is, and always has been the best steak restaurant, not only in Victoria, but right across Australia. They get it right every..."
Ann Pittard
"Why go to big name restaurants in Melbourne when we have the best in Dyers at Ballarat. A not so well kept secret - consistently..."
Victoria Armstrong
"The best steak place I have ever been to and awesome setting...love it..."
Leigh Eason
"Fantastic place great night great staff great food ... Best steak in..."
Jane Graovac
"Best steak in Ballarat ....has been consistently so for decades. My favourite restaurant..."
Jane Burke
"Amazing !! Service and meals outstanding! Will definitely be going back..."
Liz Thompson
"Every time we go it is such a fun night. Campell is the Perfect host. You know what you are going to eat, however, always lovely fresh simple food,..."
Jan Williams
"I have never been here but 5 Stars for using my quality surname which I'm sure reflects in your cuisine..."
Sam Dyer
Cafe Lekker
86/100 (1831 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Omelette
Juice & Smoothies
Focaccia
Pancakes
Cakes
Salad
Salmon
Juice & Smoothies
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Sit down
Australian
Café
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"One of the lightest, tastiest scrambled eggs I’ve had in years. The French Toast was delicious. Lovely place, welcoming staff....highly..."
Philippa Ellis
"Had a very good breakfast here an omelette it was brilliant the coffee was very good as well staff very friendly I googled best breakfast in Ballarat..."
Greg Slipper
"A recent change in beans has resulted in Ben and the team at Lekker taking over the throne for Ballarat's best coffee. Highly recommend getting..."
Harrison Bennett
"Avocado Smash so delicious 😋 Highly recommend breakfast at Cafe Lekker friendly staff great coffee..."
Victoria Paris Vann
"breakfast yesterday was amazing there was so much too choose from service was fantastic and menu options for anyone with gluten intolerant was also..."
Di Holland
"We went here today for breakfast. Excellent service, they were great when it came to food allergies and the food was fantastic. Will definitely come..."
Lisa Bailey
"They make the best omelette ever. Love having breakfast there. Well done Ben and..."
Leigh Miller
"The staff and food has been excellent every time I've eaten at Cafe Lekker. The food presentation has always been excellent too. Cafe Lekker has..."
Brittany Wright
"Best omelette I’ve had for ages and the Rhubarb porridge is to die for. Fantastic food and amazing..."
Loretta Gibson
"This place has this name for a reason! Food was delicious. Coffee was amazing. The service was prompt and friendly, all staff had genuine, smiling..."
Dan TheMan
"Beautiful food and the staff were all so lovely and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble, highly recommended!..."
Kylie Richardson
"Went for breakfast yesterday...polite & welcoming staff, apologised for little delay...even though it was no problem as could see they were busy...."
Bobby Mehta
"Visited for first time over the weekend. Staff were really friendly. The food was delicious and well prepared. The coffee was fantastic. Pity it was..."
Kelvin James
"Excellent coffee with excellent food! Friendly staff with attentive service always with a..."
Richard Hoiles
"After a 7 hour drive this morning from Adelaide, we pulled in for breakfast. WOW! Great service, fantastic food. Well..."
Ben Woods
"Friendly staff , great food ! Or should I say delicious food as we found out the meaning or "Lekker "..."
Adele Castle
"One of our favourite cafes in Ballarat. The menu is unpretentious, straight-forward and the food delicious. The portions are also great value for..."
Sajithra Nithi
"Just come here for the first time. Place was full but service was amazing, we got our food within 10 minutes and it was a ripper feed! Coffee was..."
Hayden Wilson
"In the heart of Ballarat Central, visiting Cafe Lekker is always a great life choice! As always, it's the Eggs Benedict for me - simple & delicious..."
Ellen Lovett
"Really friendly and warm service, nice food I had the Tuki sausages with a couple of poached eggs, the house made rosti was good. Coffee was ok but..."
Timothy Morris
"Great cafe, exceptionally good service and reasonably good good too. Loved the experience and will definitely go back..."
Josh Thomas
"Great tasting breakfasts. Good portion sizes although no kids meals for breakfast. Big breakfast had all the key ingredients, waffles were good as..."
Paul Di Gregorio
"Delicious meal & coffee. Very friendly service. Best Breakfast I’ve had in Ballarat. Will go back when back in..."
Sophie Dowdy
"Lovely food with delicious coffee! There are options for people with dietary requirements, including vegan/vegetarian and many non-dairy milks too...."
Lucy Bui
Hydrant Food Hall
83/100 (700 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
Grill
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Deli
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Burger
Pork
Pancakes
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Australian
Grill
Café
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"What a great place. Nice open space very friendly and family & kid friendly has a great little cubby house for the kids to play. Such a great..."
Brett Camac
"Wow, wow and wow to the food, coffee (best I've ever had), staff, setting and most importantly the cubby house ���. Would highly recommend this..."
Emma Delahunty
"First visit, very good coffee, delicious muffin, nice friendly staff. Will definitely be returning to try the breakfast/lunch menu. Go try it !!..."
Susan Chester
"This is my favourite place to eat for breakfast / lunch Great food. Great service. Friendly staff and happy..."
Sue Wright
"Had an amazing meal and some of the best coffee I've had in Ballarat. Highly recommend to..."
Jordan Ryan
"My partner and I have just had our engagement party here and I would recommend this as a function venue to anyone that wants their night to be..."
Sel Rose
"Wow amazing place and eggs benedict were to die for!! Yummo will definitely be back!..."
Rhiannon Simpson
"Went for brunch. Had a really lovely meal with real freshly squeezed orange juice. Would..."
Annette Pearce
"Friendly staff service amazing and the food is incredible it’s a must do if you love your..."
Debbie Till
"Compelled to rate. We went today with a bunch of toddlers. Coffees were great, food was great, prices were great... the music was fun and funky, the..."
Jodi Vincent
"I popped in as I just found out about this new cafe and it sounded very interesting. I ordered a smoothie, it was delicious! I saw fresh baked..."
Alix Mitchem
"Great place, awesome, food awesome coffee awesome people. A must visit when in..."
Adrian Gillman
"Just discovered this little eatery. And wow it's fantastic. The French toast OMG, the friendly service, the atmosphere, the coffee, did I mention the..."
Paula New
"Awesome place! Atmosphere and decor is fantastic, staff were lovely and the food was sublime..."
Tina Smith
"Great food, friendly service, nice corner for kids with a big blackboard...."
Emily
"Hydrant Food Hall was a cafe/hall that has been invading my Instagram feed for months on end, all my fellow foodies were swarming to the place and..."
Dayna Hoskin
"Friendly service and great food. Good play area and menu for kids...."
A.C
"Hydrant Food Hall has succeeded in crafting a convivial atmosphere in which to enjoy a lazy weekend brunch. The ambience is wonderful – bright,..."
Gastrology
"Scrambled Eggs : 😍 Amazing Eggs Benedict : 😍 Amazing Southern Fried Chicken : 😍 Amazing Hazelnut Shake : 😁 Great..."
Grace
"Great food, great service, lovely staff, nice vibes. Plenty of room so you don't feel cramped. Great coffee. Been there multiple times and will..."
Nina
The Golden City Hotel
83/100 (972 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Quick Bites
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Australian
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Australian
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Lamb
Salmon
Fish & chips
Pesto
Fish
Burger
Pork
Fish & Chips
Noodle
Prawns
Pancakes
Nachos
Toasts
Waffles
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Cakes
Risotto
Calamares
Sit down
Bar
Australian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
83/100 (1100 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cakes
Fish
Pancakes
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Souvlaki
Sit down
Café
Australian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"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..."
obaid noor
Europa Cafe
77/100 (585 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
International
International
Cafe
Vegan Options
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Pancakes
Salad
Duck
Toasts
Sit down
Café
International
Australian
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Busy day today but the breakfast is sooooo worth it! Thanks to the staff there for their great service and loved the French toast once again. Coffee..."
Andrew Renfree
"Always a wonderful reception when we walk in, coffee is delicious and food is always good. Have been coming regularly for three years now...."
Amz Trengove
"Superb dinner for 50 beekeepers from across the state for the Victorian Beekeeping Clubs Conference. Specially developed menu with honey as the..."
Amanda Collins
"Amazing customer service and amazing food! Tailored our meals to our needs without hesitation. Highly recommend..."
Kaylee Carlson
"One of my fave cafes in ballarat. Good food and good coffee and a lovely..."
Georgia Blisten
"Came across this cafe while staying in Ballarat. Had breakfast twice, both times the the food was really nice. The staff were friendly and very..."
Rosemary Bartlett
"Hands down the best brunch I've ever had in Ballarat. And great customer service..."
Ana Lendrec
"To Cath, Tess and team we would like to thank you for all your efforts for Gracen's 21st the service and food was awesome nothing was to much..."
Ben Hawks
"Great place to catch up for coffee or a meal with family and friends. Terrific service and wonderful food. Excellent..."
Sheridan Robyn
"Yummy yummy food, thanks for a great breakfast Eli..."
Brooke Ayers
"Europa cafe is located in the middle of sturt street. The restaurant decorations was really cute with the fairy light and fake cactus along the..."
Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub
"Great lunch served with friendly service.Pasta with chicken and basil and corn fritters and Avo smash. Both tasty and the chutney was..."
Jeff D
"I always recommend Europa as one of the "good old faithful" cafes of Ballarat. Nice staff, with good food and coffee. Nothing to be blown away by,..."
Alex
"A great cafe, where you can always get a table, with plenty of lunch specials. Food of consistently high quality, staff friendly and attentive...."
Customer1
"Servers were friendly though it took a long time to return to my table after giving the menus and also took a while for the food to come out...."
Sarahsheadspace
"Very large menu with a lot of choices, however at first glance it seemed very expensive for Ballarat. I ordered the Big Breakfast which was honestly..."
Pooch
"Nice iced coffee and hot chocolate.The toast was good as told Morocco veggie I had was a warm dish to start my day there!Chickpea and..."
Sabrina Ip
"GREAT ICED COFFEE! They also got me loving Salmon and potato salad though they haven't had it on the menu in years... Prices are a bit steep but..."
Mmmfoood
"A bit overpriced but lovely place with great atmosphere. Very good coffee but their sourdough isn't the real McCoy. Would visit again but not one of..."
Anita Gibbs
"Delicious Benny Burger with mushrooms & haloumi. Great coffee. Friendly service. Highly..."
Mick K
"Very satisfied with the food service and atmosphere. Prices are on point for what you get and the meals are well..."
Smac DD
"Tasty menu, ambience and decor could use some TLC though. We had the Roesti and the French toast. Roesti was a nice house rendition with beetroot..."
Akash Devasar
"Cute little cafe in Ballarat with black and white umbrellas out front. We had some cakes for tea and they were absolutely delicious, favourite was..."
Mia Goreng
"They were able to accommodate eight of us with no notice. I got the prawn pappardelle, which was simple but nice. It came with six big prawns, which..."
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Pipers By The Lake
74/100 (1000 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Australian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Curry
Sandwiches
Burger
Toasts
Steak Sandwich
Pancakes
Carrot Cake
Salad
Cakes
Lamb
Calamari
Fish
Risotto
Pork
Calamares
Salmon
Sit down
Australian
Café
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"We stopped in on Sunday 11th of Feb for a coffee and a bite to eat. The staff were very friendly and polite and apologized for the wait even though I..."
Heather Batten
"We enjoyed a lovely lunch at Pipers by the Lake. We chose to sit inside with a lovely view of the lake. The staff were very courteous and friendly..."
Jean Harwood
"Want to say a huge thank you to Adele and all the staff for a great night last Saturday! Couldn't have had a better 30th any other way - food was..."
Rebekah Desira
"Went the Pipers by the Lake on a very busy day. The staff were friendly and attentive and were very professional. My friend ordered the Steak..."
Sandra Roberts
"Lovely place for coffee or a meal. With a background of the gardens and lake. Not to noisy for conversation even when lots of people..."
Raywyn Foster
"My husband and I had breakfast here for the first time yesterday. He had bacon and eggs and he said they were excellent, it was what he expected. I..."
Maree Frost
"Great service and great steak sandwich and lamb souvlaki. Thoroughly..."
Kerry Sewell
"I love this cafe. The food is exceptional and fresh. The setting outdoors is beautiful over looking the lake on such a loverly sunny day. Our..."
Tracey Simic
"Warm and cosy cafe in the middle of the beautiful botanical gardens. A lovely refuge from the cold weather. Friendly service all round and great..."
Meg McKewen
"I really enjoyed my lunch at Piper's. I chose the Barramundi, Greek Salad, and chips Which cost nearly $30, and I wasn't disappointed The service was..."
Adie Klein
"Have been meaning to go here for quite sometime now. Food was amazing, couldn’t indulge in conversation. Ahaha. View was great and staff were nice...."
Alandra McDonald
"We had a nice lunch and the picture is my cup of hot chocolate. Friendly staff and reasonable ..."
Robert Benning
"Device a little on the slow side meals delicious. Beautiful spot with views out to the lake and across to the Botanical..."
Pauline Brewis
"Great food, amazing ambience, loved the outdoor sitting area with fabulous views of the..."
Rahul Puri
"Food ok except toasted sandwiches were hardly brown. Nice wedges. Don't have cream for the iced coffee. No dessert menu but well presented cake..."
Roslyn Ray
The Pancake Kitchen
71/100 (1783 ratings)
Delivery Only
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Pancakes
Salad
Waffles & Crepes
Crepes
Australian
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Delivery
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Love the pancake kitchen, especially that they have student and lunch specials. I got the Savory pancake with ham and pineapple. It was really good..."
StudentShelley
"This is the place where my partner and I went out on our first date and it's been my favourite restaurant since! Really good quality food!..."
AlanaHanson
"Average service but their pancakes is so good. I love how its so moist and fluffy. I went there couple times and always order potato pancake omg i..."
Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub
"Come here for coffee all the time... Especially for their after hours coffee... They are open till 10! Have to go a bit earlier because they clean..."
Mmmfoood
"Really yummy. I had Bolognese crepes with salad. An excellent meal and very filling. Cafe' is also very well laid out, nice cosy atmosphere and the..."
Tracey Elliot
"The pancakes were scrumptious. Better than the pancake parlour chains found in Melbourne. Place was very busy when everywhere else was..."
Deoniel Nguyen
"Beautiful place. The best thing is it is managed and catered by a team of fantastic ladies 💪. The potato wedges were so well made, and perfect..."
Durgadas Mahajan
"The staff are very friendly. The venue is very nice and cozy, especially when it’s a cold winters day. The food is so yummy and they offer..."
Ayaan Ali
"Amazing vegan pancakes. Tried the blueberry and choconana ones. Love love..."
Kirat
"The staff smile and are very helpful. The medium sized cappucino and mocha costed me $14 (Easter Saturday surcharge). Enjoyed the drink but it is the..."
Natasha M