The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Castlemaine, May 2024

"The perfect olde world venue for a cold winter's night. It was nice to see many of the old features of the building retained Log fire burning added..."

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Anita Harris

"This place is amazing. A must visit if you are in Castlemaine. Actually, you can visit Castlemaine just for it. Try any sausage, you can't go wrong...."

neelav kumar

"Ornate chandelier hanging from a steel beam warehouse & inside seating resembles a saloon car on the Orient Express, carnival style striped awnings &..."

Melb Traveller

"Why get german food when I can just go to coles??? This is what ran through my head, until the Austrian signage showed and then i thought, but why..."

Hugh Aldous

"How wonderful to find a genuine Viennese-style coffee house with all the usual central European delicacies. Full menu including traditional sausages..."

Alex Kemeny

"Great, service even though they were down staff! A great selection to choose from and everything is delicious! Particularly the..."

Sonia Parker

Saff's Cafe

71/100 (1294 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had the Bircher Muesli and it was very good. As was the coffee. Despite the wait. They were VERY busy (long queue out the door for takeaway..."

Kate Keogh Murray

"Lovely place for daytime eating and very good coffee. We had the breakfast: bircher muesli and vegan breakfast. See the picture. Lovely old building..."

Alex Kemeny

"You can count on having a scrumptious brekkie here! I really enjoyed the eggs Benny and the Atlantic Benny and my partner had the big breakfast twice..."

H Prenting

"Very yummy lunch here today on driving holiday from Melbourne. Excellent range of gluten free options and friendly, attentive staff. Highly..."

sophie adams

"Fantastic value, great food. Excellent service by all the staff. We all enjoyed our meals and will definitely be..."

peta mc

"Love Saffs. Staff are super friendly and attentive, Coffee is great, all day breakfast and lunch options. You can enjoy indoor or outdoor..."

Skye A

The Bridge Hotel

82/100 (1158 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Extremely relaxing and well loved hotel. Quality band playing today "Fulton Street" from Melbourne who soothed my soul with soul and jazz. The..."

Evelyn Beatriz Vila

"Great vibe and good food. They have a great indoor and outdoor area. Live gig and great atmosphere. Must..."

Jay

"Went for the afternoon. Staff were slightly uninterested at times, if you weren't a local it seemed. However Harcourt cider on tap, very tasty..."

charli

"Had a great time at the Bridge. A terrific tap range with locals and other Victorian independent beers on offer. My only qualm was that we didn’t..."

Drew Bacca

"Had dinner here whilst staying at Big 4 Castlemaine just across the road. I had a Parma Deluxe which was very nice. My wife had a Scotch Fillet which..."

Simon Verhoeven

"Friendly staff, great service. Fantastic..."

Samantha Young

"The meal was delicious & quiet large I couldn't finish..."

amanda price

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ordered the chicken parma, chicken schnit and gravy & beef lasagne. Bit of a wait for the meals >30mins but good size and good quality pub feed made..."

Joey Winters

"Beautiful and Happy Place with Amazing caring staff, The Steak and Mushroom Sauce is mouth..."

Daniel Ebiau

"Went here over ANZAC weekend, pretty busy, bar staff kept up, poor waitress was flat out doing the job of 4 people, good on ya girl, good job and..."

Anthony Wild

"What a pleasant surprise. We were looking for somewhere to eat and we drive past the Cumberland. I ordered the mixed grill with vegies. Wife ordered..."

Robert “Robbo” Camilleri

"Meals were absolutely delicious, we ordered five different dishes and could not find fault in any. Staff were friendly and helpful, will definitely..."

Leon Williams

"Great service good food great..."

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Wheelchair Accessible

Johnny Baker's Drive-in

Origini Cafe

"Best in Castlemaine for coffee, cakes, and simple, authentic, Italian cafe food. Popular, crowded, squishy, delicious! Luca is a one-man cultural..."

David

"Stopped for a coffee on our day trip. coffee was beautiful as was the staff there! Just the pit stop we needed! Thanks guys for a great..."

Leigh Stoulis

"Lovely taste of Italy in rural VictoriaWe stopped in for a quick coffee prior to our gallery visit for a coffee - which was excellent, and..."

Mark From Melbourne

"Couldn't fault. Came for coffee and some cakes for afternoon tea. The weather was horrible but the staff were extremely accommodating and waited to..."

Rose Allen

"Oh my, what a wee gem this place is?! A relatively short menu had me initially thinking, "oh I'd have liked ..." but clearly the focus on quality..."

BlueberryHill

"Amazingly delicious! Tasty and perfect sharing lunch platters. Friendly, informative staff. Advised us with our order to create a great lunch. Must..."

Lisa Kinnersly

"Lovely Italian eatery with fresh tasty food and great service.We chanced upon Origini and were pleasantly surprised.There's a nice leafy..."

Christopher

"This is the best coffee in Castlemaine and the staff are really..."

Charlotte Cole

"If you're ever in Castlemaine, do yourself a favour and drop into Origini. We were made extremely welcome by Ingrid who runs this delightful cafe..."

Chris

"Fantastic!. A group of us had lunch here, delicious! Amazing Antipasti platter, and the piadina was delicious. Super friendly staff and great coffee...."

Ali

"It's my regular.. Love, love, love this cafe. Best coffee in town, superb piadini and the most incredible Sicilian apple cake ever.But the..."

Goodscribble

"A taste of Italy. I always enjoy lunch or cake and coffee at Origini whenever I travel from Melbourne to catch up with friends who live nearby. Luca..."

Djbradtke

"Coffee and cake. We dropped in for a coffee and cake. Delicious polenta lemon cake and chocolate cake with coffees. Lovely atmosphere and a great..."

Stookegal

"Yummy!. Beautiful coffee and huge antipasto. Love..."

Nellie

"Fantastic, just have to be lucky to get a seat allot of the..."

Brent Clayton

"Totally Origini. How can you not love a place that is so true to its concept. It's a quality Italian cafe and does it with joy and verve. Food..."

EatNow

"Delicious food accompanied by beautiful hospitality! Authentic Italian cuisine at it’s very best. A second birthday spent with friends at this..."

louise potter

"Absolutely fabulous little gem. The garden in summer is wonderful Luca is just so fabulous you might think you’re in Italy. Service is great . And..."

Jenny Larsen

"Italian cafe in the heart of Castlemaine with home made cakes to die for and authentic Italian pasta, soups and bruschetti. Hugely popular for..."

Peter W

"Wonderful, warm and attentive service and the food and wine were delicious! Sitting at an outside front table, we enjoyed the spacious, relaxed main..."

Adrienne Robertson

"Wow, what a fantastic surprise, this Italian cafe delivers way beyond expectations. Coffee, Cakes, Wine and an incredibly friendly vibe. Highly..."

David Smith

"Great coffee, lovely staff, fabulous food, charming atmosphere, and the best lemon tart I’ve ever had. Truly..."

Cameron White

"Origini, where have you been all my life? You enter, and are greeted like family. The food, authentic Italian, is sublime. The service,..."

Gail Godber

"Had a fabulous lunch there today as we were travelling through to NSW, true Italian pasta fungi and pork meat balls with a nice glass of wine !..."

Elizabeth Mitchell

Wild

Run Rabbit Run

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nothing bad to say about this place. Dropped in for some lunch and we were greeted by a friendly young chap. Menu is different to what is on Zomato,..."

Ruth Cathcart

"Been here a couple of times now. Great atmosphere, fresh and tasty food. Big thanks for the complimentary bottle of chilled water on a very hot..."

Melbourne Girl

"Nice atmosphere and coffee. They were the only place still serving food later in the afternoon in Castlemaine and we had a lovely pie with a..."

Miya 👩🏽‍💻

"Incredible food and service. A must if you're ever in Castlemaine. The sweet potato and black bean burgers are top ten, check them out! Peter and..."

Rob Turner

"Perfect little cafe in Castlemaine - were looking for a nice local cafe on way through from Bendigo. The atmosphere was cosy and local - wooden..."

Retta D

"Lovely spot in Castlemaine. We found the food tasty, the vibe relaxed and the service friendly (though perhaps a little slow for those of us sitting..."

Alice Gomez

"Great little cafe, offers great food and service. Would highly recommend. Food fresh and of high quality. Has parking right outside. Seems busy..."

Tom

"Great little cafe food was good and service was fantastic good to see knowledgeable floor who are happy to answer your questions but get rid of the..."

Foodie

"Great coffee- authentic chai and well presented gallery upstairs. Visited here twice last weekend for coffee, the coffee was really good, prompt..."

Ant

"Very busy Castlemaine Cafe with an arty/rustic décor. Popped in for lunch today & was fascinated by the unique arty/rustic décor however my menu..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"Just had a lovely veggie burger which they were very happy to veganise. Will definitely go back and will have a soy latte..."

Karen

"Ran like a rabbit out of the cold castlemain rain.... ...and was greeted snugly at Run Rabbit Run. Comfy cafe with deli/provedore items to take home...."

Sealey Ache Foody Fiend

"Nicely Done. We haven't been to Castlemaine before but a recent road trip from Adelaide landed us there late afternoon. Nothing in town was open but..."

Chemtekadelaide

"Just terrific. Just got back to south gippy after a memorable weekend in Castlemaine for their new Jazz Festival. I have to say all the venues were..."

Chezzaandbarry

"This rabbit can run. Came up with my husband on a day trip from Fitzroy. We stopped in at Run Rabbit Run, because of it's charming and welcoming..."

Rose

"Cool!. On a weekend getaway we popped in for coffee stayed for brunch, judging by how busy it was we aren't the only ones to discover this little..."

Teekay

"Cute one of the local cafe in the town..Went on a Wednesday some shops operate only from Wed up to Saturday.. A nice drive out of Melbourne.Coffee..."

AM A

"Such a quirky little cafe and gallery that serves top notch..."

Karen Li

"A smaller range menu means quality of what is available. Come hungry as portion size is generous. Highly..."

Shaun Brown

"Big tasty brekki meals. Beautiful quirky little cafe. Great place to pop..."

Jessica Lea

"Popped in for a coffee and a croissant. Best cafe ever! Absolutely delicious coffee and I haven’t had such a good croissant since I was last in..."

Nick Jackson

"Lovely Cafe!! Top service .. The food was amazing! And the iced coffee yum. But that's not all.. Go upstairs and see the vintage wedding dresses..."

Gaye Sinclair

"Lovely coffee, and really tasty brunch menu. The portion sizes are enormous and somewhat intimidating though. On both occasions that we have been..."

James L

"Stopped here on Sunday after a visit to a local antiques fair. To their credit this place remained open, whilst a number of eateries in Castlemaine..."

Nat Ral

Tog's Place

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great tasty roast beef sandwich, iced coffee and other food. Great gluten free bread for my friend who has allergies. Excellent customer service, and..."

Bridget Kim

"Excellent A great eatery for Castlemaine which has stood the test of time.I enjoyed grilled lamb and Greek salad and the other members of..."

Marshall Segan

"Went on a wet winters day and sat outside with our dog which is undercover. My husband had the rogan josh which he really enjoyed, nice flavour with..."

Linda Murray

"This is the most wonderful, warm, friendly and tasty place in the 'Maine! Had savoury muffin (get 'em while they're hot and before they all go!) and..."

Jacques

"Nice atmosphere with art exhibition and community feel. Nice furniture - rustic. Nice street seats with old world views of buildings. Staff were..."

Douglas Brook

"Consistently Great. We've been to Togs Place many times over the last few years and I should have written a review earlier. It has never..."

Quigwils

"Great soy latte & vegetarian sandwich..."

Tomphy

"Great fresh made in house food. Terrific..."

Brent Clayton

Naam Pla Thai Take-away

"Visiting from Melbourne, we were a bit skeptical of a Thai restaurant in a regional town. But we were very pleased and humbled to have our..."

Biba

"Excellent! Food is delicious and full of flavour. Come for the roti and satay sauce alone! Really friendly and accommodating to my two young boys...."

Belinda J

"Went here a while ago. Absolutely loved their crispy chicken wings with a lime dipping sauce. They were open through lunch to dinner so it's a good..."

Miya 👩🏽‍💻

"Very good value, even if it is not cheap here. Service lovely and friendly if a little slow - but it was understandably busy. If someone asked me..."

George Cockerill

"Amazingly delicious and full of flavour food from this restaurant. We often get takeaway from here and they never disappoint. It's definitely not..."

Hungry44

"MMM thai food. Great location in the hearth of Castlemaine. lovely for a glass of wine and a warm bowl of curry. slightly expensive for the size of..."

Michelle McDonald

"Thai food is something i dont get sick of - they have a frequently changing list of specials which keeps things fresh, which is great to be able to..."

Demi Pell

"We are now regulars, amazing place, customer service is better than anywhere else in Melbourne, the food is amazing, price are ok, desserts are just..."

Little Foodie

"Thought I would write this review after reading the one below. His experience sounded unfortunate:( But we had a GREAT experience with the meals..."

Nicole Joy

"This get tops marks for the Red Duck Curry. We came back the next night just for this. The rest of the food was pretty good but that dish was..."

Jarred Holt

"This interesting cafe/Resturant was a crowd pleaser for locals (and I can definitely taste why) the food was fresh and delicate, with every mouthful..."

Hayden Watts

"COME HERE FOR excellent thai flavours. We tried the massamun and red duck curry, both tasted delicious. We heard the chef is from BangkokOH NO..."

Brando The Pig

"Great food, friendly service. Had some yummy food here today including tempeh in satay sauce, spring rolls and a red curry. Staff were very clear on..."

Karen

"Fresh, delicious, authentic Thai food! Yum as. Efficient, friendly, knowledgable staff. Loved..."

Hungryhungryhippos

"Authentic and Amazing. Having been to Naam Pla on many occasions I have never been disappointed! Staff are friendly, professional and know the dishes..."

Fortheloveoffff

"Local wine??????. Love this place - food is brilliant, fresh inventive and totally unexpected in country Vic.So what's up with the wine..."

EatNow

"Great Thai in a country town? Oh yes!. We had the red curry and roti with rice as a take-away one night during our stay. Really delicious and quick..."

Stookegal

"Authentic Thai in a country town!. Namm Pla in the gorgeous country town of Castlemaine is a pure delight. In this intimate, cozy, little space you..."

Jose

"Definatley one of our eating highlight for this short stay in Castlemaine. The place came up as local recommendation more than a handful of times, so..."

Chowie

"So delicate and authentic. And the kindness of service is impeccable. Best Roti ever! Recommend what I ate which was the delicious satay skewers and..."

KC Sunshine

"We were positively surprised by the quality of the food and service that we had dinner here twice in a row. Both times we tried different foods and..."

Amy Ho

"Invited here for a wonderful surprise luncheon for a dear friend. Suprises all round! The food here was exquisite; with the best combination fried..."

Steve Davis

"Bloody great feed. The beef and eggplant red curry was pretty good. So was the sticky..."

Andrew Charles

"Best roti ever! The pork ribs are amazing, will be back when I next pass through Castlemaine. Very pleasant service..."

Susan Oakes

"On a cold winters night, a piping hot bowl of Tom Yam Goong definitely hit the spot and the Pad Siew Ee was so delicious with beautiful fresh Asian..."

Christina Tee

Wheelchair Accessible

Phamily Kitchen Castlemaine

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

The Blue Sea Fish Shop

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best potatoe cakes EVA !!!! Seriously super crunchy, generously sized and did i mention super crunchy. Very friendly service and super..."

Fiona Mayo

"The chicken wings were delightfully spicy and the chips were cooked to perfection for my taste - beautifully crispy. We will definitely be going back..."

David Hewitt

"Best fish and chips shop been into for a long time...wish we had one up where We..."

Robert Tilgner

"Possibly the best fish and chips shop in Central Victoria. The potato cakes are tops, the staff are friendly, the slurpee machine is pumpin’. They..."

Dew West

"Had lunch here today. The fish was cooked perfectly, the chips were nice and thick, and the scallops were a good size. I would happily..."

Stan

"Great fish, chips, and souvlakis. Often busy on popular nights so ring ahead or go sit in the garden opposite while you wait for your order. Either..."

Robert Hayes

Papas Fish Shop

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had differing opinions on whether to get salt or chicken salt on the chips, we ended up settling on normal salt but when our order was ready, the..."

James Qu

"Seriously yellow chips- genuinely wonder if they use food colouring! Really nice and perfectly cooked. Wide variety of stuff, their cheese kranskys..."

Sophie Charlotte

"I usually order chips and grilled fish which taste delicious. Feels like the oil has been changed frequently as the chips are gloden and crunchy. The..."

Soner Shoduri

"Been coming here every Friday night for a few months for a bit of a treat. Consistently good and friendly service. It's a bit on the expensive side,..."

David M

"First time ordering from here ,friendly service & reasonable prices with wide range of food .Ordered flake with one of the best batters (thin) have..."

James Boulton

"Best fish and chips we’ve had anywhere in ages! Fish was delicious, potato cakes..."

Cameron Patrick

"Great fish and chips, had the fried flake and minimum chips. Good sized portion, nicely cooked and the batter was crispy. Will be back for..."

Charlie Heatherley

"Best fish and chip shop around we always order big and it’s always cooked to perfection the fish is to die for. They always give us extra everytime..."

Tegan Massari

Bruce's Kitchen

"Beautiful food & people. Had the Southern Fried Chicken Burger and the Mrs had the Vegetarian Sandwich. The waiter got the kitchen to put together..."

Lackshu Balasubramaniam

"GREAT CAFE, GREAT STAFF, GREAT VIBES I have made this place my regular and I encourage you to do so as well. Friendly staff who are super helpful..."

Manu

"Food always looks amazing whether it’s served dine in or take away! Coffee is amazing and everyone takes so much pride in what they do. The fact..."

Crystal Berry

"one of the best burgers i have ever had. reall good food and coffee. even worth a trip from..."

Hamed Zoroofchian

"Was searching/walking trying to find an eatery in Castlemaine on a late Sunday afternoon this Long Queens birthday weekend, after a couple of cafes..."

Michelle Burton

"Best vege burgers I've had in a long time! Bruce's kitchen team made vege and vegan burgers for a team of 100 hungry bike riders last weekend. I..."

Nathan Eize

"Staff are friendly and serving was quick. I had a piece of toasted pumpkin bread that was amazing!! Lovely place, would definitely come back..."

s.m.bowes

Bella Fresca Pizzeria

"We ordered two takeaway pizzas from here- a magherita and a lamb pizza. Both were absolutely delicious with a really beautiful thin based dough. The..."

Manal Wish

"Ordered:1. Vegetarian pizza - this place makes one of the best pizza I have tasted in Australia2. Various desserts - great dessert as well,..."

High Tea Queen

"Was told we had to go here while in castlemaine. And I'm glad we did cause these were some fine ass pizzas.Can't wait to go back and try..."

TheyCallHimX

"Bella Fresca is my favourite pizza place. The service is neighbourly and friendly (Has anyone noticed the service in popular Melbourne pizza places..."

Lucy Liu

"As far as pizza is concerned these guys nail it every time. Takeaway or dine in... different special each week... plus they put nutella on a pizza..."

Demi Pell

"What a plesant change. We were greeted with absolutely fantastic service. They couldnt be any more hospitable. The pizza has a delicous thin crust..."

Brandon

"Absolutely beautiful pizza and wonderful service. The pizza was lovely and crisp with understated and fresh ingredients, and the staff were..."

Louise Place

"AMAZING pizza and made as pizza should be - simple and fresh. We get this nearly once a week and the staff are just..."

Frosty Bear

"Sensational, fresh pizza, the best ive had. Lovely restaurant with quaint atmosphere. Service was excellent and staff were extremely friendly. Wish i..."

Keisha01

"My girlfriend and I visited this wonderful restaurant tonight for a late night snack, we were greeted kindly offered a complimenting salad and thanks..."

Henry Houghton

"Best Pizza(& Tiramisu) in Central Vic. Bella Fresca is a gorgeous little restaurant. The atmosphere and the staff are warm and welcoming.I’ve..."

Dvsangel82

"Best pizza in Castlemaine. How they get the Americana to taste soooooooo good is a mystery. The Greek is another favourite. Friendly and helpful..."

Stuart JB

"Amazing pizzas and good size. We shared one large pizza between two. Also Good prices and amazing..."

The Caravan of courage

"Serving takeaway only at the moment due to covid. Great flavoursome pizza made fresh to..."

Karen Li

"Last minute decision to order a couple of pizzas from here and was not disappointed. Made with care and cooked to perfection in the fire.... This..."

Ian McNeil

"Pizza was tasty... wood fired.. olives,anchovies with hot..."

Scott Fraser

"Stopped in for dinner and was blown away. BEST pizza! The capricciosa was 10/10 and Pinot Noir was well matched. Good base and good quality..."

Hannah Micich

"Beautiful fresh wood fire pizza with gourmet ingredients. Lovely cosy atmosphere with mouth watering smells as soon as you step in the door. Be sure..."

Christina Tee

"Best pizza, my only complaint is it's not open on Sunday's when I'm most often travelling through Castlemaine. Actually hungry thinking about this..."

Sallie Lamb

"How amazing is this friendly restaurant.. I wish I can take it with me to Melbourne I am a visitor to Castlemaine and I found this high reviewed..."

Hadelon .m

Klua Sathorn Thai Restaurant

"Definatley one of our eating highlight for this short stay in Castlemaine. The place came up as local recommendation more than a handful of times, so..."

Chowie

"So delicate and authentic. And the kindness of service is impeccable. Best Roti ever! Recommend what I ate which was the delicious satay skewers and..."

KC Sunshine

"We were positively surprised by the quality of the food and service that we had dinner here twice in a row. Both times we tried different foods and..."

Amy Ho

"Invited here for a wonderful surprise luncheon for a dear friend. Suprises all round! The food here was exquisite; with the best combination fried..."

Steve Davis

"Bloody great feed. The beef and eggplant red curry was pretty good. So was the sticky..."

Andrew Charles

"Best roti ever! The pork ribs are amazing, will be back when I next pass through Castlemaine. Very pleasant service..."

Susan Oakes

"On a cold winters night, a piping hot bowl of Tom Yam Goong definitely hit the spot and the Pad Siew Ee was so delicious with beautiful fresh Asian..."

Christina Tee

New China Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"This restaurant is very unassuming on the outside, but is quiet large on the inside and has a rich oriental decor.The wait staff is..."

Wolf

"I have been getting takeaway from The New China for years, it's amazingly consistent with fresh food and yum dishes. The staff are friendly and..."

Sarah Coller

"Really loved the speed of their orders, enjoyed the crispy skin duck & the fried ice cream. Determined to be a bit more adventurous with my menu..."

Andrea Lawrence

Granada Cafe

98/100 (552 ratings)

Restaurants

Spanish

"We had a fantastic brunch here. The staff were welcoming, the food delicious and the setting just perfect for either a casual or romantic meal. ..."

Sally Melville

"Incredible service - always happy and smiling and go above and beyond for their customers! The food is amazing I am beyond obsessed with the..."

Abigail Bayliss O'Dowd

"We had the most fabulous time at Granada Cafe. The food is divine and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Jose and Rosa are the perfect hosts,..."

Nicki Stewart Blizzard

"If i could give this place a 10, I would !! Sensational little cafe that you must visit. Great Food, service, friendly hospitality topped with quaint..."

Jen Dwyer

"Granada Cafe is must stop whilst in Castlemaine , authentic cuisine from the region, served with passion and love , a sensation for the senses ...."

Sye Zerafa

"We have been there twice ( not enough for me, I can go every day ) �� Highly recommended, delicious authentic Spanish Cuisine made from the..."

Edith Willoughby

"Un sitio espectacular, regentado por gente preparada y maravillosa, enhorabuena..."

Inmaculada de la Fuente

"Phenomenal food, Lovely service and beautiful..."

Angus Durkin

"Great food, lovely service and we will be back very soon..."

Joanne Kepsner

"If you're in Chewton (which is next to Castlemaine), or if you haven't heard of Castlemaine, it's about a half hour from Bendigo, or if you haven't..."

Peta Magrathea

"Amazing!! Best paella I have ever had. The food was incredible, cocktails were amazing, the wine list was divine and the service and ambience was..."

Lauren French

"Absolutely delicious. Family have just returned from Spain and said the paella was better than any they had over there! Plus the couple running the..."

Tom Burke

"A little bit of Andalusia in Chewton! Friendly, great coffee, great food. Just remember to book if you go on a busy day or you'll miss out. The menu..."

Richard Mann

"Beautiful Spanish food! Very cosy atmosphere with friendly attentive staff. Open fireplace great for this colder weather. Lovely outdoor alfresco..."

chris graham

"Fantastic Spanish decor & ambience! Jose & Rosa were very welcoming and made excellent coffee and produced the best "fresh" churros while we..."

Peter Nichols

"Delicious food & wine, lovely service, great ambience. Paella was a delight. How lucky we are to have such a place in a smallish country..."

Debbie Hall

"My wife and I had the most pleasurable evening at Granada, our host seated us at a cosy spot right opposite the open fire, proceeded to offer us a..."

Sidney Mincing

"Rosa and Jose have created a Cafe /restaurant with perfect Spanish atmosphere, comfort, warmth, fabulous food, deserts that require immediate..."

Maria Chalke

Hot And Crusty Country Bakery

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped for a quick schnitzel and some other easy eats. Kids loved the food, and the afternoon treats were plentiful and available when we arrived. ..."

B. D.

"I hadn't been here before, great range of food. The apple pie was nice. Loved..."

Linh Nguyen

"Pies are pretty good, pastry might be a bit thick for some but the filling is close to spot on. 6/10 pastry, 8/10 filling. My brother and I tried..."

Anthony Wild

"Amazing quality and value. Effort to crack the $10 mark wheras other nearby overrated bakeries cost you near $30 for half the amount and not up to..."

Michelle Young

"Fantastic bakery with excellent food, pies and muffins are very tasty. Good value for money, as well as a excellently made coffee..."

Wayne Lewis

Cream Town

Taste Of The Orient

"This place never disappoints.Always greeted with a smile when you walk through the door. Staff are friendly and efficient.The food is..."

Rich Kendall

"Yum. Honest little place with free range meats, organic ingredients and I believe everything gluten free. I don't even know where to find such..."

I. D.

"My score 4 stars. J & I had dinner here a while ago before seeing a concert at the fab Theatre Royal. The place we were going to try was..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"As Taste of The Orient is a stone's throw from my place, it has become my regular eatery. I love the steamed buns, particularly the ginger chicken...."

Pete Dawson

"Situated on the main St of Castlemaine, a descent menu at affordable price. Must try Prawn pockets and chicken balls yummmmmm... few seatings inside..."

Burp

"The best dumpling restaurant for miles!!. Consistently good organic cooking from Joe. Small but cosy friendly atmosphere. PS Custard Buns to die for!..."

John M

"Amazing amazing food! I was really surprised by this one. It looks like just your typical Chinese restaurant, but in fact, these are the best..."

Mark Mark

"Excellent dumplings. We made a booking because we had a group of six. And that's about the maximum you can get in there. Does a roaring trade for..."

Julia

"Wish I'd taken photos to share of the food. This was my third time eating at this excellent cafe and I loved it more than my first two visits. Today..."

Georgiana Archer

"Pretty simple review for this really, extremely tasty, good valued, family run. Loved it. Best pork Bun I've ever had too and I've had a lot of Pork..."

Stephen Raphael

"Delicious! Great place for a quick yum cha lunch. Have always managed to get a table inside, even though the restaurant is tiny. Don't be put off by..."

KnE

"Opted for the takeaway option - didnt have to wait too long, everything was pretty yum! Pork dim sims are the go to fave for us, along with prawn..."

Demi Pell

"Though not your traditional trolley type yum cha, the range is divine! Went for Mothers Day last year as its our tradition - and we'll be returning..."

Kljoy

"Had a great late lunch here after a big ride. Delicious sticky rice special. Also had some rice rolls and prawn dumplings. Highly recommend..."

Jo Coombe

"Yum Yum Yum. I had the need for a mid-afternoon light snack on my way home to Melbourne and after visiting the wonderful Falkner Gallery, ventured..."

The_phoenix

"A Castlemaine Little Gem of a Restaurant serving the best Siu Mai Dim Sum I've ever tasted. Seriously, I pegged out having a double serving of 6 Siu..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"Yum Cha. Excellent yum cha, highly recommend the pork..."

Jacquikay

"Incredible! Local, free range ingredients and every item is delicious. Catch them at the Farmers or Wesley Hill markets as..."

Stuart JB

"Ummmm .... yep :). So good to see someone having a crack at yum cha style food outside of Melbourne!! It should be noted that it is not a..."

Aido

"They really are YUM!!. So good!!! most definitely going back!!! can not..."

Tamblyn Thomason

"Tasty!. Great vegetarian options and friendly staff. We ordered take away and had a fantastic feast. Looking forward to coming back to Castlemaine..."

Letthemeatcake

"Yum cha!. Love this little place, the people who run this also have a little market stall at the farmers market, try the pork buns and sesame balls..."

Judy

"Pure Awesome. Went there twice in one weekend it was so good. Don't expect fine dining just good food. The Mixed basket is an awesome place..."

Scrantic

"Yeah the food here is delicious. And we enjoyed the flavour station (featuring chilli bean..."

James H

"More like homemade goods mum used to make rather than restaurant quality. I guess that’s what is special about the..."

Karen Li

"This little spot is a hidden gen in plain sight. Having eaten here for more than 5 years, I can honestly say it's great food done by great people and..."

N V

"Great, fast and delicious food. Many gluten free and vegan options, and organic ingredients make amazing meals..."

Heather Grenon

"The foods are tasty! We had Singaporean Fried Noodle with Fried Calamari. We finished it up with this tiny pumpkin thingy, you gotta try..."

Nicole Garcia

"Nice dumplings!!! A very good experience to eat here. The owner is very nice..."

Jung-Chun Liu

"We really enjoyed this place. It was quite busy considering current restrictions but the food was brought to our table quickly it was all nice for..."

Edward Jones

"Fantastic food! Delicious dessert! Lots of gluten free options! Staff was friendly and efficient. Would definitely recommend if you're in the..."

Monika Crljen

Criterion Hotel Castlemaine

"Friendly staff, good atmosphere. Good variety on tap. Meal prices were reasonable and very generous portions. Options for vegetarians and gluten..."

Nathan Martin

"We were a group of 9 looking for a pub meal. The staff here were amazing. They were friendly accommodating of our needs and made us feel very..."

Jenn Atk

"Good pub meals but at the price you expect a little bit..."

Peter Weaving Photography

"Great selection of tap beers, excellent service from behind the bar. We had dinner in the restaurant area. Paddock to Plate meal was fantastic.! At..."

Andrew McDonald

"Great meals. We had an extremely large group. As part of the City of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band, we had more than 30 to feed in a short time. The..."

Janene

"Food is usually pretty good although most the dishes are rather on the oily side and come with a basic garnish type salad, no veggies. Meals are a..."

Emily Kepsner

"Great generously portioned food and warm atmosphere with nice tap beer selection, good place for couples or friends groups with a larger bistro area..."

Dani Mueller

Firebean Organic Coffee

The Dove Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"4.5/5Called in for a couple of take away coffees based on some a very accurate Google rating.The service was excellent, friendly and..."

Timinmelbourne

"My favourite cafe in Castlemaine! The food here is divine. The only negative is that they aren't open on weekends. Coffee is great, cakes are so..."

Hungry44

"This is a marvelous restaurant, it has flawless customer service and a friendly atmosphere. When I arrived there I wasn't sure on what to pick there..."

Shem Van Domburgh

"At the Doveton Corner Store I had the best lamb and rosemary pie I have ever had. Great meat to gravy ratio and good quality lamb. Good coffee..."

Tim Croad

"Brekkie. Had brekkie here recently while I was here for work , great soy chai , very yummy bread ( sprout bread ) the girl doing the coffee was..."

Jenni

"This is a cool general store style cafe with nice fresh food and good coffee. Really nice spot to relax with the paper and a coffee as the sun warms..."

Brent Clayton

"What a great find. One of the best coffees l have ever had. Chicken foccacia was sensational, so tasty. Nice atmosphere and l loved the art on the..."

ronald hoppe

"Went there today with my mum and sister. Ate outside which is probably not for those who own poodles, but we enjoyed it. The meals took a little..."

jony xergo

"We sat outside as the weather was lovely in the cute garden out the back. Such a friendly bunch who work here! We had the pie of the day (beef & red..."

Julie Bee

"Excellent long black & very friendly customer service. Comfortable inside/outside seating in relatively quiet location. Plant boxes outside create..."

Steve Davis

"Very freindly people , prices are ok , the coffee has been cold every time , so ask for your coffee hot if you want it above warm , also you dont..."

Marlon Brando

"We had a really pleasant lunch and they had frozen meals for take out. I enjoyed my meal so much that I took one home for dinner. Double joy. A great..."

John Raberaba

Big Jim's Pizza

Dominos

Cadillac Shack

"Amazing food at fair prices. Been there a few times now have tried the Parma and burgers now. Both of which taste great. Whether your looking to..."

darkdivide93

"I have been to ALOT of burger places (@theburgerbaby) and have to say this place is definitely above average. The brioche buns were great and the..."

5wisher5weet J Streiff (5wisher5weet)

"I had a short visit to the desolate town of Castlemaine. Among all the op-shop raiding and bush bashing, there's only so much time and money you have..."

Felix Dean

"This place is epic! Prices are excellent for such decent food. You get what you pay for in this world and these burgers are the best you'll get. This..."

Caleb Steen

"I took my elderly mother here for lunch today. We were both so impressed, by the food, and by the lovely service. Looking forward to our next meal..."

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