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90/100 (761 ratings)
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"Best kebab I’ve eaten in Ballarat and staff are really..."
Holly Williams
"Worth place to fill the hungry tummy, for quality and service, sugguest to all to visit this place in the ballarat strut..."
Manpreet Singh Malhotra
"Awesome food.... generous quantity... best prices and lovely..."
Faisal Nasim
"I had a delicious chicken burger. Will be back for more In sha Allah..."
Ruth Hadiyah Fenton
".good size and very filling Good to have a kebab in actual Turkish..."
Devin Rowland
"Awesome kebabs and burgers � lovely friendly..."
Zaynah Malik
"So nice to see a real kebab in Turkish bread in Ballarat. Great taste and so filling. Great value for money and such wonderful customer..."
Natasha Rabi
"Kebabs were great, man those chips..."
Brendan Lalor
"Very nice full as a bull must get the grand burger next..."
Brett Burge
"Must visit..."
Tayyab Chaudry
"It was a grouse..."
Quinn Rowland
"Amazing HSP! Generous portions, both chicken and lamb meat are superb, so tender and tasty! We also got half chips half rice and they’re fantastic..."
Laura Chew
"Great service with simple yet delicious food. Can have to double check orders sometimes due to communication issues (mostly on my behalf), but the..."
Bethany Challenger
"Best Halal food I have had in Ballarat. Dum briyani is a must. Everything is made fresh and its delicious..."
Ajay Kumar
"Sheesh is my favourite, Kids like it too. I think they have the best biryani in whole..."
S S
"They got variety of breads with them, not just pita flat bread. The lamb also is the expensive one they use. Great..."
Usman Saeed
Free Time Restaurant
90/100 (9 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Diner
Central Asian
Dinner
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Drinks
"Cannot recommend this restaurant enough! Friendly fast service. Awesome food. Fantastic decor! Love the hand made light shades! Thank you for a..."
Charmaine Swanson
"We got takeaway from Free Time tonight best takeaway I’ve had in ages. I recommend this place it was so clean and the food was..."
Jacki Twaits
"Best food in Ballarat of any kind... and some of the best Chinese food I've had in Victoria. The Char Kuay Teow reminds me of home. Extra impressed..."
Miin Chan
"Wow what a fabulous place to eat. Food was delicious and the staff were so..."
Melissa Hall
"Great food, delicious flavours. Great value for money. Very friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere. Get down and check it out..."
Sally Harrison
"I went in today for lunch for the first time. The new renovations look beautiful and the food was simply amazing. The man who served me was so..."
Sandi Lee
"Cozy and comfortable environment with excellent service, outstanding dishes at reasonable prices. Definitely a must go restaurant in..."
Angeline Koot
"Meal was very good value service was friendly and quick as we didn't have much time before our movie started which we made in good time. Always good..."
Dale Randy Storm Alexander
"Best food in Ballarat. Excellent service and very confortable atmosphere. Modern and fresh. Definitely be back next time we are in..."
Massimo Falcone
"Friendly atmosphere, great tasting food, VERY affordable!! Overall just a great experience definitely will be..."
Zoe Muller
"Amazing food - the soups were so tasty. Great service...."
Heather Deane
"Yummm! The noodle dishes were delicious. We'll be back..."
Emily Roffe-Silvester
Gove Cycles & Bike Rack Cafe
90/100 (346 ratings)
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Cafe
Australian
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"My new favourite place to relax in Ballarat! Enjoy the heater, delicious coffee and food while reading papers and magazines. Kids toys and books..."
Carolyn Peake
"Very friendly staff, great coffee and food, breakfast to die for, just love it. My Specialized bike from Goves is..."
Jan Farrelly
"Such an ace cafe and perfect brunch spot. Don't get me started on the amazing slice and biscuit select! Food is bang on and service is awesome...."
Tanya Armstrong
"Gove staff and all our meals where outstanding especially the caramel banana pancakes top place for breky saturday and sundays or coffee and lunch..."
Isabel Tzavaras
"A lovely place with good food and relaxing atmosphere. And great..."
Jennifer McDougall
"The Bike Rack is a great cafe, the staff are friendly and fun. The coffee is good and they have some really good Gluten Free food options. Breakfast..."
Christine Bennett
"We love going here for an after school treat for the kids! Lovely service and great..."
Jane Sarah
"Love the atmosphere of this place. Coffee food..."
Adrienne Howlett
"Great coffee is only one of the things I love about Goves. The staff are ALWAYS smiling, friendly and happy to help with the door if you've got your..."
Janelle Ryan
"Great coffee, tasty fresh food, wonderful..."
Tegan Jade
"My mum, a friend and I went to lunch here and the food was amazing and the service was great! I highly recommend checking it..."
Geraldine Spreen
"Best coffee, best service, best..."
Rachael Eff
"Bought my first Rocky MTB At Gove Cycles, the staff at the bike shop were Amazing! ( Special shout out to Phillip) They gave me heaps of..."
Phillip John Maguire
"Brilliant service in the cycle shop! Happy to take the time to explain things I don't understand without making me feel stupid. Phil cares about you..."
Sally Warren
Macarthur Street Larder
90/100 (106 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
"Absolutely LOVE this place! Thank you so much for my wonderful birthday lunch. Cindy you are such a kind person and your food is absolutely..."
Suzanne McDonald
"Great food, great owners and great atmosphere. Highly recommend going!..."
Danielle Hinge
"Great food, relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff and the best coffee in town. My favorite cafe in..."
Kylie Keating
"Have you been yet? If not GO already! Try there cakes! That Persian love cake! Totally worth it ! Nice relaxing place! Just Go..."
Kadi Kat Belle
"I have been through the previous reviews and found some negative feedbacks during last two or three months. They didn't put me off at all. I am on a..."
Hugo Crystal
"Fabulous coffee, sourced from Brunswick. But their own twist, beautifully made to. Cute little cafe, warm relaxed feel with a traditional meets..."
Nicci
"This Cafe is incredible. The food is amazing, but the coffee is even better. Hands down the best coffee I have had in Ballarat. The owners are..."
Paul Caellaigh
"Incredibly friendly happy staff, delicious coffee, tasty muffins and to top it off a warm atmosphere and a kid play area and outdoor dining for your..."
Suzi Drysdale
"Food was really delicious and presented wonderfully. Staff are very friendly and welcoming - great coffee too. We will definately be..."
Teagan Lush
"Food is amazing, slow but well worth the..."
Carolyn D
Chat For Tea Vegetarian Tea Garden
89/100 (388 ratings)
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Asian
Fusion
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Fusion
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tempura
Gyoza
Dumplings
Duck
Sit down
Fusion
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
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Mid-range
"This was a really good experience in Ballarat. We have found very few vegetarian options in Ballarat so it was great to find this restaurant that..."
Toby
"Only vegan place in Ballarat and I'm so happy that it's INCREDIBLE FOOD!!!! Beautiful people that work there, always so welcoming and such a great..."
Jessica Anne
"One of our favourite places in Ballarat, we have been dining here for years! However it has changed the last couple of times we have gone. Once our..."
Soulful
"Wow!!! Big wow!! So glad that I found this little gem at one of the quiet street at Ballarat! Most yummy Vegetarian Meal ever! Even..."
Melbourne Vegetarian
"This cute little restaurant is a must visit for anyone who appreciates delicious vegetarian and vegan food! The owner is lovely as are all of the..."
K And E
"As a vegan living in Ballarat it's so wonderful to have Chat for Tea close by! Delicious, well-priced meals, relaxed environment, and friendly..."
Lexi
"Even of you're a meat eater it's worth considering. The many vegetarian options will suit most tastes. Go in with an open mind that's all and you..."
Cinzo
"Consistently good food. I have eaten at Chat for Tea several times, always great food and service. Although I'm personally not a fan of mock meats,..."
Charli
"BEST FOOD IN BALLARAT!. Chat For Tea is the yummiest food around! Everything on the menu is delicious and it is great to have an option for us..."
Hollzymay88
"Great food, even for non vegetarians!!. Really delicious range of teas and meals, Staff are so friendly and a real homely feel. Have been over ten..."
Jeremycphillipps
"One of my favourite places anywhere, period.. Few people will appreciate the utter AUTHENTICITY that has gone into making Chat for Tea such a..."
Sunset_studies
"My favourite restaurant around! Love the atmosphere, love the service and adore the food :)The mock duck is to die for and the soy nuggets and..."
Tansielovesgrub
"The best food in Ballarat. Amazing service, music and staff. It's great to see a vast variety of vegan/vegetarian food in regional..."
Vegie Wizard
"Seriously the best food I've ever eaten and I'm not vego ! Taste the love in the food , tempura veggies melt in your mouth, hard to believe not..."
Sally Page Wright
"Vegetarian delight!. This restaurant is quite possibly one of the best vegetarian restaurants around. There is an amazing variety of dishes to choose..."
Hampster3118
"Almost Fantastic. I adore the food here but they really need to ditch the 'order at the counter' policy - it's a restaurant and not a pub/bistro or..."
Gin.ger.gin
"Awesome food.... curries are fantastic...pad thai is the best ive ever tasted.... Honey soy milk is..."
Christopher Darren Power
"Consistently fantastic, with wonderful friendly staff.. Chat for Tea is our staple take-away food, because the quality and flavour are always spot on..."
Glen
"This the beat restaurant in Ballarat the food the amazing , they make vegetarian food so well that even made me think about going vegetarian my self...."
Isabel Loveband
"Best vegetarian in town. Being a real meat-eater, I'm suprised by how much I enjoy this place, time and time again. Wonderful selection of drinks,..."
Kel Phlips
"Vegetarian restaurants are generally terrible. Couple this with the fact I love meat (I'd wear a suit of meat I love it so much) and chat for tea is..."
Stu
"Beautiful, healthy food. Love the bubble teas as the friendly, family atmosphere - there son often comes out for a play! Unfortunately one time we..."
Frenchtoast
"So nice. Chat for tea has lovely options and i'm so glad there is a nice vegetarian place close by. i love the gyoza dumpling and nutty..."
Jane Doe.
"So good and really well priced. Soy nuggets are delish. Highly..."
James Duthie
"Great food, sad bubble tea.. Food was very nice, though I have a few 'dislikes':- The chicken satay skewer entree arrived barely lukewarm.-..."
VegoGal
"Great place for vegetarian dishes, the soy nugget is the clear winner. Gyoza is nice, as well as the green curry. Pad Thai taste nice, but there's..."
Iggy
"Love Chat for Tea! Highlights include Soy Nuggets and their version of Pad Thai and BBQ stir-fry. Teas, bubble teas and iced teas are all yum too! If..."
Pugg
"My favorite place to dine in Ballarat! Beautiful in every..."
Lover Of Fine Nectar
"I'll be back.... An interesting selection of vegetarian dishes at relatively cheap prices. The service leaves a little to be desired, but doesn't..."
Holden Caulfield
"Came here for the first time last week and absolutely LOVED the food! Between us we had a variety of starters and mains, and everything was..."
Chub Chub
"Chat for tea is my go to restaurant in Ballarat. Great service, fanastic food, and delightful friuty cooler drinks! The mock meat is better than real..."
SarnMann
"Bliss. This place is very small and incredibly quiet compared to the loud Noodle Box next door. The service is friendly, the seats fairly..."
Ellen Burns
"Our visit to Chat for Tea was a few months after we settled in Ballarat. Being a restaurant that served vegetarian only meals, it was a good choice..."
Bitingtravels
Linen & Living
89/100 (33 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Café
Australian
Cheap Eats
"Perri and the staff at Linen & Living are so friendly and helpful. Perri makes the store look beautiful and inspires me to try some decorating for my..."
Debra de Groot
"Love this store!! I can always find a gift for friends or more importantly ..for me!!! Staff are wonderfully friendly and so helpful AND as a..."
Adele Lorensene
"Fabulous meal and service. Never ever had a bad meal there. Good prices as..."
Rose Beere
"Really lovely staff and adorable items. I love their candle range. Also a generous supporter of a recent charity fundraiser in support of Birth..."
Emily Roffe-Silvester
"Love this shop- amazing service, nothing is ever too much trouble & always a friendly smile..."
Tammy Edwards
"My favourite shop in town....Perri you are one amazing lady thanks so much for your time and help..."
Jacqui Lamb
"Hi Perri Thank you for being so helpful and friendly to me whilst organizing the Ballarat Arts Foundation major fund raising event, "Fun with Flair"..."
Gordon Williamson
"I can't say enough about Linen and Living - the service is AMAZING, the café at the rear is INCREDIBLE, the products they sell are OUTSTANDING and I..."
Tina Smith
"Nice clean and friendly. Great coffee, and there raisin bread serve is bigger than average. Thou light and..."
Mark Mcculloch
"Was back at cafe today and was wondering service and well done ladies you looked very busy and everyone was served as quickly as possible. You are..."
Jacinta Bell
"The food is always good and the staff are friendly and professional. I feel for them always having to deal with people who don't know the difference..."
Hayden Bader
"Great food, coffee & friendly staff. I’ve been in a few times this week both dine in and takeaway and all times quizzed staff on your COVID polices..."
Katie MacDonald
The Black Hill Hotel Ballarat
89/100 (347 ratings)
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Pub
Vegan Options
Australian
Australian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fish
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Australian
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Street Parking
Seating
Live Music
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing pub food and super friendly staff. You can definitely tell the owner is chef with the level of meals coming out from the kitchen. They were..."
Rebecca Swinton
"Very friendly staff, great food and service. If you like Calamari, this is the place, we had the Salt & Pepper and the 🌶 Chili variations. Both..."
David Sage
"Nice place around the corner. Staffs are friendly, food are fresh and delicious. If you are not hungry, kids menu is enough for you. We definitely..."
Yilin Liu
"A lovely dining room with attentive, friendly staff. Food and service was first rate, plus not too noisy. Great value for money, we'll be..."
The Hatstand
"We are new living here in Soldiers Hill. This Hotel is a few minutes walk away from our home. Sam the manager & chef made us feel so welcome. We only..."
Pamela Ansell
"Thursday is steak night... nice ! The steak was a nice thick 250g Porterhouse, cooked beautifully medium rare as asked. It had a nice crust with a..."
Andy Pandy
"Always great service and delicious well cooked food, we love eating..."
Heather Davis
Golden Up Chinese Restaurant
89/100 (312 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Asian
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Beef
Cantonese
Szechuan
Chinese
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We love the food here. Have dined in many times and food is always great. 5 for the food and 4 for the service...gives a 4 1/2!  On our second visit..."
Patricia McKee
"Great take away very tasty!! Honey chicken was very tender! Service was friendly and fast.Also had the dim sims ( great ) and the oyster..."
Christopher Beggs
"Best Chinese Food In Wendouree and Ballarat. I first visited the Golden Up with my husband in August and I have been waiting to go again. We went..."
Aliceclaussen56
"I enjoyed everything I ate from this restaurant tonight.I had the honey chicken which in most chinese restaurants around town is deep fried to a..."
Michael Hendriks
"Really good Chinese restaurant. Our meal was delicious and we plan to go..."
John G
"Really sweet Mum and Dad type chinese restaurant. Has a very neighbourhood, local feel. Service was very warm and friendly. The prices are great. And..."
kat piper
"The Best Chinese food in Ballarat and around suburbs. The wait is certainly worth waiting for. I've been going to this same person for over 30 years..."
Michelle Scott
"Love this restaurant. IMO the best Chinese in Ballarat. Never had a mistake to my order as I order no onions. Price point is normal. Owners and staff..."
Mee Tocoolio
"Great value Chinese takeaway. Enjoyed the flavour and amount of veges with the stir fry dishes. Spring rolls are an absolute must. Will be back for..."
Nathan Gollan
"Lovely old school Chinese restaurant with VERY friendly service. Our dinner was absolutely delicious, cooked and prepared to perfection. Ballarats..."
Luke LJ
"Very friendly and they were busy but the wait was worth it as the food was really tasty but small servings. Would go..."
Glenda Kennedy
The Rusty Spud
88/100 (531 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Café
Café
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Excellent food, serving sizes are huge! Could not recommend enough, the quality of the food is excellent, fresh and tasty. Super impressed with the..."
Corrina Wiltshire
"One is big enough for 2. Very affordable for pensioners. Tuesday's sll arr only $9...that's $4.50 pp and well cooked with good skins. Would love..."
Jennifer Philippiadis
"Fantastic customer service and lovely staff members. The spuds are beautiful, the best I have had and the serving sizes are fantastic. Highly..."
Alyce Goold
"Delicious! I had a lovely lunch here today and recommend it. Try the sweet potato baked spuds. The cafe and gift shop look wonderful and the food..."
Anastasia Beaverhausen
"The best baked potatoes, and wonderful staff with friendly service and great value for..."
Sharni Waight
"Great food, fantastic prices and the serving sizes are huge. The atmosphere is great, the staff are wonderful and there is so much to look at while..."
Wayne Jordan
"Really find the sweet potato spuds very tasty. Its great they are able to adapt the options to gluten and dairy free. If i fancy a spud for lunch its..."
Mandy Hagan
"Was flat out all day. Knew tea was going to be vegemite toast or nothing. Decided to get a take away Porky Pig on sweet potato. Just devoured it. ..."
Shani Stevens
"We loved it! Amazing food and service. The potatoes were fantastic and the slices were to die for.. We'll be really back soon...."
Kelly Kakaria
"My favourite take away place in Ballarat. Nice homestyle food and very filling. Never dissapoint..."
Ruby Hateley
"Love the staff, love the food! Quality is excellent :) milkshakes are real milkshakes - not just flavoured..."
Kay Vickery
"Went here today with my bestie for lunch we loved it amazing atmosphere nice and warm. Definitely coming back for more. Staff where nice...."
Jessica Hawkins
"Fantastic sized meals, staff were very welcoming. Definitely will be returning. Even our 2 kids ate it all, and they want to come..."
Wohleah Baird
"Swung by after swimming lessons with my daughter hoping for a healthy, quick, vegetarian dinner and we were not disappointed. We both had a vote for..."
Anne Revell
"Loved every bite total value for money, my new..."
Terri Emma Overstead
Mitchell Harris Wine Bar
88/100 (850 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Wine Bar
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Australian
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Contemporary
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Tapas
Pork
Dumplings
Salad
Duck
Sit down
Bar
Wine Bar
Contemporary
Australian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"There was no better way to spend the afternoon than a lazy long lunch with Mick Nunn from Salt Kitchen Charcuterie and John Harris of Mitchell..."
Gastrology
"Great wines and food, we had the Mitchell Harris Cab Sav and the cheese board. Super nice and warm, great to get out of the cold. Only thing that was..."
Jaaaase
"Beautiful venue with fantastic food and wine to match. Best vegetarian dumplings I’ve ever had. Great selection of wines and beers. Not cheap but..."
Nat
"Favourite wine bar! Inside is a cozy wine bar, perfect place to have a glass of wine and some cheese. There is a nice local wine selection with..."
Hungry Koala
"For starters the crew here are knowledgeable, friendly and attentive - 3 ticks.Food is amazing, menu evolves regularly. Tried many wines -..."
Paul Martino
"Absolutely delicious food. We had the Polenta chips and the Pork Belly. The service was very friendly and efficient. Will definitely be back...."
Julie 'Hicks' Jenner
"A very charming bar and friendly service. Had the Rubens and sliders for lunch, and food was absolutely delish! Will def be back when visiting..."
Maphilldas
"We love this place and come here most Friday nights. Service is great; staff are friendly and most have made an effort to learn our names and faces...."
Krystal Corazon
"Love the wine they do ! Had great time there and always fun to go there Tried few food on their menu, but its good one Recommended !..."
Zainab
"This restaurant / tapas bar seemed promising, even though they don't have a full menu, and it was one of the few restaurants open during Australia..."
Jackie
"Great wine selection, it's so pleasing to see so many local western Victoria wines on the list. The staff are friendly and the food and desserts are..."
Garth Christie
"What a great find. Nice location, very friendly service and good food.We had the pork belly sliders, dumplings, beef ribs, rabbit..."
MrJan
"If I were a local this would be my local. Good wine. Craft beer. Tapas. Friendly staff. Not cheap but you do actually get what you pay for. ..."
BlueberryHill
"Lamb Burgers Ballarat Style. Amazing - fresh and tasty..."
Mary Ellen Lynch
"Great wine, great service. Passing through Ballarat and saw the reviews for this place so stopped in for a night of wine and tapa's. It didn't..."
BlueJay
"I agree with the "are we in Ballarat" comment - MH is excellent - great wine list - great tasting plate/tapas style food - attentive FRIENDLY and..."
Jay
"Unique in Ballarat. I will call myself a regular at this establishment, from the time it opened. It is a breath of fresh air in Ballarat with the..."
Stephen Matthews
"Fabulous find. Brilliant service, laid back but attentive. Could not fault this little wine bar. - wish we had a Mitchell Harris in Canterbury. Will..."
Kris
"Great New Wine Bar for Ballarat. Wow. Love the rustic and funky interior. Great selection of wines and lovely tapas style food, knowledgeable and..."
Nack
"Love the place, great tapas, wines and service, I couldn't believe this is in..."
Jav
"I went here with my parents tonight and we had a really lovely time. We all tried a variety of wines, which I really enjoyed. We also ate heaps (we..."
Chris
"Friendly & attentive service (despite a jam packed Friday when we returned on the Saturday arvo my wife & I were greeted like old friends by the..."
Pominoz
"Are we really in Ballarat still? Great space, friendly staff, yummy simple tapas-style food and interesting wine and beer...."
CairnsLocal
"What a fabulous place!!! Nearly walked by as you can't see from outside how amazing this place is. It was freezing & as soon as we walked in it was..."
Jacqueline Purnell
"Wonderful total experience today, excellent food and attentive service. Many thanks for helping making this a memorable Mother's..."
David Sage
"Stylish, cosy venue that is perfect for everything from a casual drink to a special occasion dinner. Great cosy, laid back atmosphere, really..."
Millicent Backway
"Dined on Sunday 5th June for pig and pinot. Beautiful meal, excellent wines. Staff were outstanding in customer service. We had a great time and..."
Anh Vu
"Wondering around Ballarat following a self guided ‘ghost tour’ (ghost images of old heritage signage on walls) we stumble upon this really really..."
Seagulls on the Run
"Good to find perfectly balanced espresso in Ballarat. Excellent service. Checking vaccine certificates. Only ordered coffee, which was perfectly..."
jefah
"Great atmosphere, tasty food, the wine is delightful and the staff are..."
Sonia Ross
Apollo's Fish And Chips
88/100 (508 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Seafood
Fast food
Seafood
Australian
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Burger
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Cakes
Fish
Fast food
Fast food
Seafood
Australian
Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Yummy food Very helpful when you have your hands full always talk to you even when they are cooking your meal I recommend this place ..."
Bec Dower
"Great food with generous portion. Love the chips and fish..."
Victor Tey
"First time we have tried Apollos, and i can say that we were impressed with quality of food and finally a fish and chip shop that gives a decent..."
Adam Lamers
"The team is doing a great job under pressure today Good Friday. All are in good humour, and the food is fantastic! Well done guys, thanks very..."
Ros Jennings
"Always friendly fast service. Definitely value for money! Biggest potato cakes Ive ever seen! Great atmosphere while waiting. Always recommend to..."
Kellie Rowe
"Best fish and chips in town and hamburgers are to die..."
Nathan Leonard Carpenter
"I LOVE this fish and chip shop. Lovely staff an great food highly recommend. Food wasn't  oily which is very good for people with sensitive..."
Siena Lamers
"These guys are great and so friendly! The fish and chips are always cooked to perfection and sizing is generous. Consistently excellent food and..."
Becca Allo
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Glutarded
"Really lovely staff. The man I spoke to told me they were new owners. From what he has told me they have made lots and lots of changes.Had flake..."
K
"I bought fish and chips regularly from here Up till it closed for renovations and repairs if I remember correctly it had to do with a mine shaft..."
Cannibal Holocaust
"Apollos for fish and chips is the Best, a bit crowded if you sit in. its always extremely busy, which meant it the BEST, but the wait was worth it...."
Kerry Jobs
"American diner style layout, complete with booth tables, walls lined with photos of famous American actors and singers, Rock and Roll music on tv and..."
Anthony Lahey
"I really liked the old school feeling, unlike the new modern fish and chip shops. Keeping with that theme the style of the place is like a dinner and..."
G Nguyen
"This fish and chips place is a few mins away from Bollarat Wildlife Park (BWT). Went there for lunch after our own mini tour at BWP. For just AUD $9,..."
CZ Lim
"Good old fashion F&Cs! Serves are good value and good quality. Butter fish has been excellent. Make a great bunless burger for the glutards. Just ask..."
Kenny Watson
"Almost like an American dish n chip diner! Great fish and chips and memorabilia to look at, sit in or take..."
Rhiannon Jackson-Lematua
Lola
88/100 (794 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Australian
European
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Fish
Pork
Australian
European
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Really enjoyed my experience at Lola. What’s not to love? I came in at 7:30pm on a Friday, sans booking, seated immediately at a lovely corner..."
Susan Lengyel
"What a fantastic and warm dining experience. Decor, service and food were all on point. Would highly recommend stay at the Provincial to enhance the..."
S A
"Had a very pleasant family lunch in the outside courtyard. Staff were very friendly and attentive. The meals were delicious, fresh, full of flavour..."
Todd Burton
"We stayed at The Provincial over the weekend & thoroughly enjoyed being able to wander downstairs to Lola’s for breakfast and dinner. The food was..."
Jen Baker
"Top quality French restaurant. If you want a truly classy place to dine in Ballarat this is the go! In my food photo you can see the gruyere gnocchi..."
Alex Kemeny
"Simply wonderful experience, cheerful attentive staff and delightful food and wine. Very pleasant decor, inviting and comfortable, we will..."
David Sage
"Lovely hotel had stayed there previously and loved it. had breakfast today and food was good. Love the music/atmosphere plus the staff where..."
Geara
L'espresso
88/100 (1866 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Cafe
Contemporary
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Lamb
Risotto
Bruschette
Pesto
Prawns
Sandwiches
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Pancakes
Confit
Steak Sandwich
Focaccia
Pasta
Salad
Cakes
Duck
Sit down
Contemporary
Café
Australian
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Jazz Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Holy Smokes Barbecue
88/100 (737 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Burger
Ribs
"After trying the best American BBQ joints Melbourne has to offer, Holy Smokes certainly had some big shoes to fill. Let me tell you, they SMASHED all..."
Matt Gillespie
"The food is absolutely amazing - could not fault anything. All of the meat is incredibly tender and has heaps of flavour and the staff are really..."
Kate Emily
"I had a brisket roll with coleslaw. It was fantastic, a good meal size and well worth the price. The sauces are fantastic. Totally..."
Sarah Peters
"Tried out the new menu and was very impressed!! The plates are the way to go to get to try a bit of everything! Pulled lamb was my fave! Added the..."
Anna Pang
"OMFG;!!!!!! Words can't even describe how amazing this food is.... If I could give u 10 stars I would, new favorite place to eat absolutely loved it...."
Tim Wilson
"My friend and I decided to visit Holy Smokes because we were in Ballarat and I’m a Texan. This was great!! I got the Spicy Texan and it was so..."
Stephanie Holmberg
"My first visit to Holy Smokes last night. I was only after a little meat to put on top of some nachos for something different. I was greatly..."
Rodney Thompson
"The only authentic American BBQ in Ballarat. The Brisket is cooked perfectly and the Fried Chicken is the best I have had since moving to Australia...."
Scott Talpey
"Protein heaven. The southern fried chicken was ordinary. The serving was good size and the burgers looked decent. Each of the sauce goes well with..."
Chandi Dinayadura
"Good food, good service. Price is reasonable $12-15 for a pretty decent sized burger that always fills me up. Fries are good and a good spot for kids..."
Andy FPV
"Dont normally throw my two cents in but holy smokes, that was bloody amazing. Feed could have easily fed two but we dont have smoke houses back home..."
Brett Hammer
"Does what it says on the box. You want meat to shove in your meat hole, this is the place to meat. Because meat! All meat is gluten free, as are the..."
Kenny Watson
"Awesome! Ben and crew do a solid meal here! Delish smoked meats and awesome sides! Top..."
Kieren O'Riley
Webster's Market And Cafe
88/100 (1101 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Sandwiches
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Waffles & Crepes
Baguette
Prosciutto
Cakes
Salad
Paninis
Salmon
Café
Australian
Café
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Honestly, a good job.. done well. Can't bring myself to give a 4* rating as 5 stars is a more accurate description of the 4.5 stars it deserves. The..."
Luke Watson
"Absolutely the best coffee in town, staff are awesome, food amazing with many making the comment "best breakfast I've ever had" me included. What a..."
Ken Birch
"Great coffee 👍 Excellent food and interesting menu, well worth a visit. Thanks for a great breakfast..."
Rachel Rosa
"Had the Webster's breakfast was amazing. Customer service amazing! Down to earth staff great atmosphere highly recommend will be coming..."
Karly Jane Newitt
"Awesome food, did not disappoint. Was looking forward to the duck waffle but it’s off the menu. Good service and coffee. Will be back,..."
Rockin Rooster Drewster
"I've been to nearly every coffee shop in Ballarat and this is my favourite. Friendly service, great coffee and the friands are the best I've had..."
Jyi Offer
"Wandered in for a coffee and carrot cake during Sunday lunch rush... busy and under the pump and the service was genuinely friendly and attentive...."
Simon Routson
"I had the Brioche french toast and quite frankly it was the best breakfast that I have ever eaten. Well done Webster's. The service was fantastic..."
Claire Elice Cosgriff
"Despite being super busy, the service was friendly and efficient and the food? The food was superb. Thank you for an excellent..."
Michelle Morgandorffer
"Travelling back to Queensland and would have to say it was the best coffee I have ever had and the staff were so..."
Michele Ann Teitzel
"Amazing breakfast will be back again that’s for sure. Hats down to all the great cooks and well mannered..."
James Clancy
"Great coffee,highland brunch of poached eggs,black pudding and smoked salmon was scrumptious.....partner had a Webster’s brekkie ,also..."
Caz Smith
"Amazing food. Seriously talented chef. Wait staff are lovely. Have café-d around the world and this little gem is world class! Thank..."
Lee Therese
"What a gem of a place! Very cosy and comfy cafe, amazing food, sensational coffee and happy staff. Highly recommended spot for..."
Donna Nugent
"My husband and I have eaten here a couple of times. Food, coffee and service have all been fantastic both times. High quality ingredients and..."
Sara Jane
"Little brunch place on a road lined with grand old homes. My strong cappuccino was nice to start but my bircher muesli was delicious! First time..."
Gee
"Full Webster's breaky is a must! $25 and you get two slices of toast, 2 eggs, beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, potato and bacon! Delicious. Great..."
Sally Phillips
"Been here a few times and the food is always great. Classic breakfast/brunch menu options, with a unique spin and plenty of healthy options.  The..."
Hungry Hippo
"Didnt expect such a gem brunch place in Ballarat! They used industry bean coffee and double shot latte was full bodied. We got a broiche french toast..."
Amanda H
"Went there just yesterday and ordered the eggs benedict and an ice coffee.  While I liked both meals, would have preferred if there was either a..."
Matthew Regos
"If you’re in need of your daily hit of caffeine then look no further. Websters Market and Café serves single-origin coffee by Industry Beans,..."
Gastrology
"Webster’s was recommended to us by our hotel’s staff and we’re so glad we followed through. The food was delicious and the coffee was even..."
Christine Bartolo
"This Cafe was amazing! The food was so good - poached eggs on gluten free toast is not usually an impressive meal but they somehow managed to make it..."
Luna Chyld
"Nice cafe with a good menu. Worth a visit. Staff seem a bit lost and confused, but intentions for service was good. The breakfast board -..."
Taimor H
"My wife and our 2 kids had a very nice little brunch at Webster’s market and cafe and we were blown away with the creativity and presentation of..."
Nic Mckenzie
"Best cafe in Ballarat! We love it here and make sure to visit every time we’re in town. Scrambled eggs are incredible with the mushrooms and..."
Ally
"We were on our way to The Grampians amd thought of stopping by Ballarat to have breakfast. Thanks to Zomato and stumble upon this cafe in the first..."
Tracy Pang
"Have made past attempts to eat at this cafe to no avail but today was my lucky break. Ordered the breakfast board and I’m glad I did. The star was..."
The Pet Roo
"Webster's Market and Cafe..... it's a yes from me. Great food, good coffee and a lovely warm atmosphere. I visited this cafe..."
Elicia Hajis
"This cafe is in surbubia but it was rocking lolI haven’t seen a country cafe so busy before. There were ppl everywhere! The..."
Timinmelbourne
"Ratio decidendi: Great place to stop for cake and coffee in a town that’s historic in its own right but also serves as a great pit stop for those..."
Dimsumforone
"My partner and I visited from Melbourne and really liked this place! Coffee was delicious - we loved the Ethiopian cold brew. We ordered the french..."
TFMD
"Found this cosy little cafe when I was driving through Ballarat and I'm glad I did! They have sourced their coffee from Fitzroy street blend and it's..."
Matt
"amazing modern food with a lot of eggs but they can simply be removed from a dish and it is still amazing! the coffee is also very good and there is..."
Alicia Mornane
"This cafe near Ballarat lake is definitely worth a try. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is great with relaxing music but not too loud...."
Michfish
"Delicious!! Friendly staff and breakfast so well cooked. Perfect poached eggs, delicious pumpkin feta mix. I can be quite picky with mushrooms,..."
Sallysfoodadventures
"Fabulous location, fabulous decor and fabulous food! What more can you want.  Okay, I've had moments of slow service, but they were busy so you can..."
BlueJay
"Do try the bread and butter pudding. The addition of rhubarb to the traditional recipe gives it a beautiful tangy surprise. The whole pudding is so..."
J And J
"We had a very filling breakfast with some unique combinations of flavours that mixed delightfully. I enjoyed the breakfast board with haloumi,..."
S_Melbourne
"If you want really really nice coffee from a cafe in Ballarat this is where you will find yourself. Industry beans roast and make great coffee..."
Kittiya
"Lovely atmosphere to sit inside or outside. The food was tasty and well presented. Served in large portion sizes and Industry Beans coffee. Great..."
Beth K
"First off, I’d like to stress how much I love brunch! Like a lot. An uncomfortable amount to be frank. You couldn’t put a nominal figure on my..."
Kieren ORiley
"For a quick stop in Ballarat we chose Websters. Great atmosphere, good healthy options, the pea and mint soup was deliciouS and the coffee as well...."
Sofia Peres
"Websters market is one of a few Ballarat cafes trying to keep up with the Melbourne cafe scene, which I appreciate. They serve Mork hot chocolates,..."
Flowerbutton
"Websters Market and Cafe is an awesome local cafe with lots of positives going for it!Location wise, it's set within a leafy street, with..."
Kieren O'Riley
"Nice placeWas so busy, no place to sit but been offered to sit outside, with no heaters ! No sure if they know its cold or not !Must say,..."
Zainab
"Wonderful breakfastWe had the cheese toast and the corn and mushroom polenta, fabulous combination of flavours. The staff were very friendly and..."
Denise Tran
"Dropped by for a coffee, well hot chocolate. Mork's Jaffa. Tastes just like a jaffa! Though I'm not sure why when it got to the bottom there were..."
Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)
"A quaint little cafe with a lot of outdoor dining available. I've enjoyed drinking coffee at Webster's over Summer, but now that it's Winter, it's..."
Customer1
"Highly recommend for anyone coming to Ballarat! Huge portions, with quality produce. Tasty and we'll presented. Excellent service which was flexible...."
Yve Lim
"It feels like Big Brother Melbourne .....Glorious autumn Sunday, Maple leaves, golden rays of sunlight in this leafy suburb of Ballarat, a..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Been here regularly for coffee and breakfast. Everything has been on point so far. Absolutely excellent coffee- always a perfect double espresso with..."
Andrew
"Great little cafe. Servers were friendly and even though it was busy, quite attentive. I had the cauliflower textures and it was amazing! A must try!..."
Sarahsheadspace
"Lovely coffee, delicious food, friendly staff. This is our go-to for breakfast now- unique options and has always been spot on. Coffee is one of..."
Holly Blackburn
"Lovely breakfast Love the atmosphere of the cafe but the tables are too close together which understandable due to they have tiny space. Staff..."
Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub
"Great food, shared bruschetta bar and beef salad which were both beautifully presented and very tasty. Staff are also very friendly and helpful. My..."
Keryn
"Great Food! Coffee is the best especially flat whites and long black consistent flavor and temperature. I will happily come back..."
Will Selkirk
"Big city food at big city prices. Coffee was great: good beans, good milk, professional baristas (eg. weighing each coffee dose). Highly recommended..."
Cam Woolcock
"Had the bruschetta bar between two and coffee with a berry Danish . Coffee wasn't "Wow" but ok , they do use Industry Beans from Fitzroy Melbourne ...."
Isabel Loveband
"Great place for a breakfast or a brunch, the food is very good, tasty dishes, good coffee and fast service. The cafe it's well located, nice and..."
Iván Soprani
"I went a trip to Ballarat, I got a good and nice friend when I was walking along the lake. She highly recommended this café(thank you so much,..."
Misty
"Webster's Cafe is a cute bistro located obviously on Webster Street not too far from the lake. It offers fair pricing for extraordinary food and..."
Stavros 98
"We had a Sunday brunch after a long time. I have been hearing good reviews from my colleagues and I was wanting to try out. The staff had been so..."
Asha Bibu
"Highly recommend! I went during Easter break and they were so busy on that day. However the staff were very friendly and the service was fast...."
Nicole C
"Waffles are the perfect balance of sweetness, sourness and pure deliciousness! Possibly the best waffles I’ve had. Beef baguette also highly..."
Elaine Chilcott
"Stylish cafe with amazing food and coffee. The glass windows are simply spectacular. Just a bit noisy when..."
William Keung
"A beautiful cafe in residential area. Good atmosphere, and many amazing photos are displayed. Latte art was amazing as..."
Mitsuhiro Kato
Arch View Cafe
88/100 (796 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Australian
Café
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Takeout
Street Parking
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Such a nice and relaxing environment. Beautiful coffee and such friendly staff! Exactly what alfredton needed, I'll be going back..."
Emily Atkins
"Best cafe I've gone to in a very long time! So polite and very organised! I will defiantly be recommending to all my friends..."
Taneisha Hall
"Delicious coffee!! Look forward to visiting this wonderful cafe again with friends for..."
Jane Whitear
"This is a really good cafe. I was pleasantly surprised by how good their coffee was. Made a solid long black in a beautiful rustic cup. Their..."
Alisdair Horgbury
"Great little full service cafe, warm atmosphere with friendly and efficient staff. I had a tasty breakfast smashed avo (pictured) which lovely lemon..."
Matthew Martin
"Great little cafe near the big memorial arch in Ballarat. Food is reasonably priced and delicious ! Outside and indoor seating as well as space for..."
Sheldon Rouse
"The lady that served us was delightfully pleasant. The food was great! GF options..."
Jennifer Bourdon
"Will always helps the community project I am involved with. The coffee is the..."
Paul Hartwood
"I was able to book a table for a coffee this morning. Not all cafes are taking bookings for coffee. I arrived a few minutes before my friend and was..."
Jenni Johnson
Harry Limes
88/100 (512 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Vietnamese
Australian
Vegan Options
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vietnamese
Mediterranean
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Oyster
Fish
Calamari
Pork
Calamares
Salmon
Filet Mignon
Prawns
Beef
Hot Pot
Dumplings
Pho
Salad
Scallops
Cakes
Duck
Sit down
Mediterranean
Australian
Vietnamese
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The waiter was very friendly and the food tasted amazing. Food was very authentic and had some great flavours- especially the barramundi..."
Teacher Files
"I’ve been here a couple of times and took my mum here for Mother’s Day today. I’m unsure as to why the place is as quiet as it is. The food is..."
Tez
"Wow! What a surprise. Best Pho I have had in a while. I am always on the search for best Pho in Mel and this beats most. The vietnamese beef stew was..."
Fadster
"Great friendly service , B.... Great friendly service , Beautiful clean food , clean friendly environment , would highly recommend and will..."
Neily
"The best in Ballarat! We will go back again. Beautiful surrounds, amazing food and top service. A truely hidden..."
Jo
"We enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch here. The service was efficient and unobtrusive, the food tasty and beautifully cooked and presented, the prices..."
Julie-Anne Rodgers
"Lovely calm and relaxing atmosphere. Magnificent steak (best fillet I have ever eaten)! Attentive, genuine and friendly service. Definitely recommend..."
ChrisS
"Mmm mouth watering. Our meal was absolutely wonderful. There was 4 of us & we couldn't fault the meal at all. We eat out regularly, but this is by..."
Fussy Foodie
"Wonderful. I have just taken my wife out to tea to Harry Limes restaurant. What a wonderful meal we both enjoyed. I had a chicken dish which was..."
Douglas
"Possibly one of the best porterhouse steaks I have ever had, even the veges were perfect, the wife's pork belly was awesome and the potatoe mash,..."
Lovetoeatballarat
"We have had many celebrations & meals at Harry limes over the past 6 years.The service has always been spot on & the food is scrumptiously good.The..."
Kylee Ellerton
"Food was fantastic, looked great, and tasted even better. Was a little on the pricier side, but was well worth the..."
Brian Parish
"Decided to head to Harry Limes after looking online for some top restaurants in Ballarat and wasn’t disappointed. Food was great, restaurant was..."
C Cwyk
"Delicious, supremely soft and juicy Vietnamese beef stew with baby carrots and a divine flavour packed sauce (perfect to dip the bread they provide..."
Laura G
"Lovely service great food and the best garlic bread I have had in many..."
Peter Murphy
"Lovely meal and attentive service. Atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. A bit too warm for me and even though the air conditioner was turned on..."
becca Macca
"Amazing service, amazing meal. We had 4 adults and one child and when we arrived we were seated straight away by lovely staff. The entrees were..."
Catherine Neilson