Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Castlemaine
15 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"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 !..."
"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..."
"they are pretty busy in the holiday season, but we also being well taken care for. they are organised, everyone know what they doing. we order..."
Lee Yu Xuan
"A trip to Castlemaine isn’t compete without visiting The Mill complex. A mixture of art, antiques, a brewery, chocolatier, ice creamery and Das..."
Tracey Treloar Personal Account
"Popular, busy and terrific restaurant. The menu has a Germanic flair, it's got a great atmosphere and features both indoor and outdoor seating. On..."
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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"Second time lucky in my persuit of the "famous vanilla slice" as advertised on their mild steel gate. Firstly, what a great little bakery this place..."
Byron's Vanilla Slice Blog
"The best baked custard tart I have ever had! Get up there and get one quick..."
Josh O'Brien
"Blown away by the spinach and feta pie! Beyond incredible pastry, buttery and light. So impressed by their use of high quality ingredients. Can't..."
Tasty Tinky
"I like it, but!. The cake, slices, pies etc are all brilliant but - if you want to eat at one of the many tables and chairs you get a choice, you pay..."
EatNow
"Good pies, sausage rolls and cakes etc, wish they were open Sunday's..."
Brent Clayton
"Well we’ll. I didn’t expect that. The best egg and bacon tart ever had in my life. Alas the great coffee has become just a side kick. Well..."
Geoff Newport
"It's more than a Bakehouse..
Grist is a Destination.
The Pastries are some of The Best I have ever tried!
Considering that I am a Pastrychef/Baker,..."
Bronnie Hayes
"I'm not keen on bread but the bread is the best I've had in life. We're travelling but happy to go 60km out of our travels as we head north for such..."
Mark Robson
"I stopped in on my way home to Melbourne and tried a sausage roll. It was absolutely divine, the meat melted in your mouth and the pastry was light..."
Jacqui Mcgrath
"Great place to grab a coffee and a pie, pastie or even a sandwich. The pastries and muffins are among the best you can get, and the service is..."
AussieGasser 1
"Bought 2 sausage rolls yesterday
One of the best sausage rolls I have ever..."
TINA LLEWELLYN
"Lovely local bakery, yummy pies, good coffee and friendly..."
Tim
"Now that's what I call a sandwich. And some wonderful photography on display..."
"They're in the process of revamping the interior. Prior to that...the service was lovely, friendly. Makes you feel very welcome. Good food, yummy..."
Suzi Jorgensen
"Great vegetarian pies, friendly service and nice coffee. There was an unhurried vibe that made the whole experience stress free, even with a little..."
Andy
"Very friendly clean good food and great..."
Julie Schultz
"A good place to sit and have something to eat and drink good service and people
Too bad it's not there any..."
Ian Haywood
"Service is always amazing, coffee is great and the chicken avocado is..."
Clem Ryan
"Great place to have a coffee or hot chocolate and bite to..."
"I drop in every two weeks. Great customer service. Always fresh( can't believe I said that) the whole place has been freshly renovated. Looks great...."
Chris Dudfield
"great food, nice staff and i aways get a free cookie because i go to subway on Fridays to buy my lunch. very fancy inside, the drink machine is..."
William Fry
"Such a nice place and they gave me a free drink because the machine wasn’t working..."
Ben Cue
"Just ate at subway 8/3/21 at 1pm. Lunch time rush meant long lines. However the team was very quick and efficient so dispite the long line it was a..."
Aussie Bones
"I grabbed a quick sub for lunch today and felt the need to come on here and say how LOVELY the staff were! There were three people on duty and they..."
Leshae Brown
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