The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Emerald, April 2024

Emerald Village Bakery And Cafe

73/100 (2653 ratings)

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"Stumbled across this bakery prior to a walk at emerald park lake. It has an amazing selection of baked goods both packed to take away or to eat in..."

Dijana

"Just when I had given up on Victoria for having a decent bakery, we stumbled on a decent pie and an overwhelming selection of delicious looking baked..."

Chips Before Dips

"We took a lovely weekend to Emerald over Easter and chanced upon this lovely bakery on Sunday morning. It has the most wonderful spread of baked..."

Jasmine Lim

"4.5Heard so many good things about this bakery and finally got to try a cake courtesy of my colleagues birthday! The mud cake was so dense..."

Vivian

"There’s no place like home.. cooked food! Such delicious baked goods, best pie I’ve ever had! Coffee also really really nice. Always busy but..."

Dani Bloomfield

"This is not your typical bakery! Emerald Village Bakery & Cafe has something for everyone. There are the usual bakery treats but so much more!..."

Yarra Valley Eats

"It’s never on my mind map, but since my second daughter was born, I’ve been curious about this little village named after her birthstone,..."

Mommy Reviews

"What a stunning cafe and bakery. You’ll be swept away with the range of breads, sweet treats and savoury snack options. The coffee, though..."

Andries Van Wyk

"awesome place to visit for a drive. The bakery has everything from bread to pies, to cakes and coffees. The bushman pie is unbelievably good with..."

The Reviewer

"One of those rare rustic country Bakeries that presents itself so well with the décor, the lighting & general presentation of all its baked goods..."

Jaz

"The food is the best in the area ! We had something to go to have a picnic up the mountain . Fantastic panini , bee stings is brilliant ! We missed..."

Mrs Lavender

"After walking the emerald to cockatoo trail and back we were looking for somewhere to grab a coffee and stumbled upon this place WOW 🙌what a..."

Coffee Snob

"The Bakery sure keeps growing since I started coming decades ago, it now occupies about 4 shop spaces. We visited the new part of the Bakery, which..."

TeeJay

"Firstly, this bakery/cafe is awesome and is obviously the hub of the beautiful town of Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges. I was in town for a week and..."

Byron's Vanilla Slice Blog

"We were just having a drive through this area and spotted this quaint little township and the bakery looked so homely and inviting from the..."

Mummy+Me Eats

"A great cafe and both times I have been there its been very busy. Last visit I enjoyed their huge lasagne and we ate outside in the sunshine and..."

Elletee

"The cafe/bakery is such a welcome addition to Emerald! It is right next door to the better known and larger bakery where most people go and where the..."

Cozza

"A must to stop into when you are even remotely in the vicinity of Emerald. The pies are awesome and the cakes....oh the cakes.....Don't..."

Gem3121_99

"Very cute little country bakery! This bakery has such a big variety in cold and hot food - was a hard decision to make in what we wanted! The vanilla..."

Krystal

"Almost perfect. It's an amazing bakery that does great wholesome food - it's not a restaurant. (if you are expecting restaurant style table service..."

HarshButFair Reviews

"Best chilli beef and cheese pie I've ever eaten......in fact, I would say it was the best pie I've ever eaten anywhere. Yes the queues are long, and..."

Christine Campbell

"Good country bakery fare, but OMG the service is a shambles! Who is in charge here? Admittedly it was Saturday, but with two small children, I had to..."

Hooray4bread

"Was blown away walking into this bakery, what a gem! The smell alone was enough to draw me in off the street, then the sight of cabinets full of..."

Ashleigh Day

"Absolutely love dining here! Best atmosphere and is always so busy on the weekends you can hardly get a table! Great service, and really enjoy their..."

Loryn Mc

"This bakery has absolutely everything! After a long ride, it seems like you can just eat the whole restaurant up. Personally my favourite is the..."

TimTamEats

"Even though I didn't get to taste a wide selection of food, from what I can see this bakery deserves its popular status. I can easily come here every..."

Kimberly Peterson

"Good bakery cafe. Another bakery/cafe I can add to my list. All good -and enthusiastic young staff. Don't expect hi-falutin cuisine but receive value..."

Donvale

"Beat pies going around and have had so for over 10 years. I love coming here as all the food is so good. Get on..."

Fussy Eater

"Enjoying my take away coffee & cake by the lake..."

Paul

"I bought some baked goods while passing by, the staff were really helpful when I ordered and even gave me a new gourmet sausage roll when I..."

Somikat

"Totally amazed by the transformation of this already amazing place!!!! They are now making salads! Fruit salad! Yoghurt and muesli! Highly..."

Kimkan

"Great selection. The choices here are vast. If you can overlook some of the slow service this is a great..."

Lachlan Siemers

"Great bakery. Great to grab some food and go to the park nearby and watch Puffing Billy. Really good for the kids too, lots of..."

Ados

"Love it. I usually avoid bakeries when I eat out, but occasionally I find one that is just perfect and will make amazing danishes or pies. I..."

Yodelling Cowgirl

"Review. This bakery is very nice. The selection of food is good. Its always packed. Need more outside tables. There should be another one of these..."

Angela

"I visited on a Saturday at around 4:45pm with a friend after they insisted on bringing me here because they loved it so much. Now, I love it too!..."

Bridget Cleary

"Wow. Wow. Wow. I’ve been to thousands (well, maybe hundreds) of bakeries, but this one takes the cake (pun intended!). It has all you can ask for..."

Robert T

"The best bakery in Melbourne!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you haven't been here, get down and enjoy the beautiful scenery and amazing bakery! We always..."

Samuel Young

"Lovely bakery! There's a large variety of baked goodies on offer. I got a schnitzel sandwich and coffee for lunch and bought some biscuits to take..."

Nick T

"Lots of options, amazing variety of food, really good tasting food, but some items some overpriced and prices unmarked. good customer service...."

Oshini Punchihewa

"Lots of different food items bread cakes, Coffee they serve coffee right onto the street, through a hatch window, and they have outside seating..."

peter nelson

"Beautiful food. Lots of options. It can be quite busy but you'll usually get served pretty quickly even with a long..."

Kian Voon Yau

The General Food Store

91/100 (1190 ratings)

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"Lovely place, great food at a decent price, and the staff are lovely too. :) Highly recommend the..."

Quin Moore

"Breakfast perfection :) such a wonderfully interesting and original menu that completely delivers! Food was beyond amazing and everyone was lovely!..."

Jessica Brooks

"Faultless. You’d be hard pushed to find this quality Or deliciousness in the city, let alone a little cafe in the sleepy hills. I don’t know how..."

Aly Eastmure

"Fantastic attention to detail in the food and presentation and wonderful seasonal menu ... Using local produce....We love this place and my boyfriend..."

Jo Standaar

"The menu is constantly changing to match seasons and staff are always so welcoming and friendly, particularly with kids..."

Dave Thomson

"Have been visiting The General for years and have never been disappointed. Love the way they change up the menu every month and their service is..."

Teagan Hardham

"Very busy little spot in the Dandenongs, with very fresh healthy food, and great very hot..."

Judy Clarke

"One of our favourite local places to eat for fresh, delicious food that is always consistent and has plenty of vegan options. Also enhances the..."

Jai Ma

"Great food, great staff, manager very friendly happy places makes happy food. Love it. We will be..."

Helen Moir

"Amazing food, coffee and staff happy and service fantastic � � we will be back..."

Christine Simmons

"I love it here, yum food and coffee and excellent..."

Laura Lane

"This cafe is in my top 5 of all time. Great seasonal food, excellent coffee & my favourite is the fabulous service & staff. Been back again &..."

Fiona Ritchie

"This place is the bomb for yummy vegan food in the..."

Marcus Enrico Abbonizio

"First time I have visited this establishment and all I can say, is wow! Coffee was excellent and so was my badboy toasted sandwich. Bacon was cooked..."

Elliot Miller

"Great coffee, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Defs worth the..."

Elias Jabbour

"One of my absolute favourite cafes. Food is always fresh and cooked perfectly and coffee is fantastic. Can’t fault a..."

Deana Sows

"Fresh food cooked with pride, warm atmosphere and always a..."

Tricia Costabile

"Great food and decor of the restaurant. Friendly service and awesome food..."

JD Albrecht

"Great food - love the homemade approach to condiments etc and MAN that sag aloo potatoes dish is TO DIE FOR..."

Kerry McGregor

"Fantastic food and and awesome staff. The arabesque is..."

Michael Greenhill

"I have been going since day one, love the menu, love the..."

Vicki Minahan

"Our regular (ahem, *cough* ) DAILY coffee stop and weekend breakfast addiction. Love the general, fab food. Super staff and the food is simply..."

Jodie Barton

"Amazing! Love the general, I love locally so go quite often and k have never had a bad meal. The staff are fantastic and I love the changing..."

Erin Louise

"Delicious food that makes my stomach do a happy dance - love everything about this lovely cafe..."

Tracy OKeeffe

"Fantastic place to eat. Best coffee around not just the hills but Melbourne! Friendly, professional and super quick staff. Relaxing but vibrant..."

Heremaia Titoko

"Fabulous! Fresh seasonal food...Friendly staff....Love The..."

Lynne Schmidt

"Had breakfast with my gal "bride to be". Lots to talk about, over breakfast if perfect poached eggs on sourdough, numerous lattes, raucous laughter..."

Marg Eileen

"Yum yum... keep that charred broccoli on.. but pleaseeee change the waffles..."

Hayley Dimoski

"Lovely staff. Fresh, REAL food! Best cafe in the..."

Mr.pgdouglas

"Great service and food. Catered for allergies...."

NS

"Hubby and I were down south on hols recently, and headed to Emerald for lunch one sunny day. We popped in to The General for a quick meal before..."

Sherrym1au

"Delicious breakfast in the hills. Coffees were perfect, Arabesque eggs absolutely perfect, husband loved the Fire in the Hole eggs. Little bub has..."

Essi_chick

"Fresh and tasty!! Really great flavour and all the ingredients were just so fresh. Eggs were poached well. Staff were friendly. Wonderful place for..."

Vivien 🍓🍙

"Awesome friendly customer service. Tummy time was delicious with fresh ingredients. Avocado sauce and feta cheese were tasty. Will come..."

Tomo

"I caught up with my mate Adam here. It was kinda a central meeting place for us because we don’t live close. I’m glad we came here but if I’m..."

Jesse (The Ghost)

"My friend and I stopped at Emerald on our puffing billy trip. We found this fantastic cafe. Food is very nice and ice coffee is fantastic. Not very..."

Juerong Qiu

"I went there for a family brunch a few weeks ago. I chose this place based on the glowing reviews and I must say this place lives up to its hype. We..."

Stackcats

"Love this little gem up in the scenic surrounds of Emerald. Stopped here for brunch and noone was disappointed. Everyone has to try this amazing..."

4theloveoffood

"Consistency and excellence every time. Great seasonal menu and super friendly staff. It’s the go to place for great coffee in the hills. Grab some..."

Kim Berley

"What can I say but excellent food, great staff. Please make more dishes for us standard non spicy eaters. EG : No chili , No peppers/pepper and no..."

Home Grown Food Rules

"My partner introduced The General to me on our second date - we have now been together for just shy of a year, and this intimate and warm cafe has..."

Sophie Xu

"If you’re looking for a relaxing way to start your day - you’ve come to the right place! Staff here have an unusual relaxed yet chic approach to..."

Bonastar1977

"Went here for breakfast early on a Sunday morning and it was absolutely beautiful. The staff were lovely and welcoming with a huge smile and nice..."

Luke Loves Food

"Nice and warm this small place is busy with locals and tourists alike. A nice outdoor seating area is complementing the capacity of the General Food..."

TheWhiteSherpa

" Went here after doing the thousand steps. Wasn't even that hungry but have wanted to check it out for a while. Great food, nice coffee and..."

PedGetsFed

"Seriously phenomenal food and definitely worth the drive! The cajun chicken burger was easily one of the best burgers I've had... ever... To say..."

Joshua Saddick

"Had high expectations of The General Food Store after reading all the reviews of people traveling from Melbourne Inner suburbs just to try it...."

Hilda Lee

"My partner saw the uber high Zomato rating and took it upon himself to chose the breakfast location which I hardly ever let him do, but I was feeling..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Hands down the BEST BRUNCH EVER!After a visit to 1000 Steps, we ventured towards Emerald, and came across this gem of a place.Started..."

Deelek

"Food and Service: I accidentally stumbled upon a gem in the gorgeous surroundings of Emerald. Was throughly satisfied with the food. Service was..."

Aashish Lokhande

"Having to put ur name down for a table is always an excellent indicator of a place. Busy and bustling, the General Food store has an extremely cozy..."

Gdkf

"Perfect menu and perfect little place. I loved the food there and the service was impeccable. There was not one thing in the menu that I did not want..."

Athena

"Been here quite a few times, service and food is consistently good and very reasonably priced - you can build a decent breakfast from scratch for..."

Sib

"The General Food Store out in Emerald is one of the best hidden gems in Victoria 😍. We had the Arabesque, You're My Boy Blue and the Juan and..."

Must Be Hungry

"Amazing brunch at The General Food Store. Lives up to its reputation on Zomato. We got Arabesca which has amazing grilled cheese and beetroot salad...."

Carol

"Great day in Emerald spent at this great cafe. I had the Arabesque which was delicious. The coffee is fantastic and a small lemon tart was perfect..."

IloveMelbourne

"How could you not love this place! Situated up in the hills with seasonal and local produce, this little cafe is a hidden gem. They cater for every..."

Foodies.and.Coe

"Quaint little cafe that sells quality food and good coffee. The staff are very friendly and attentive too. Looks like the place was a local hangout..."

Deelight

"Food was good, very fresh. Staff were friendly and excellent service even though they were busy. Recommend the "Fire in the hole" &..."

Chris Kanagasabai

"Bad Boy. Satisfying, tender and so filling. Loved the parsnip chips inside. Vegan chocolate cake is delicious in every way. Hot..."

Paradise

"Heard reviews about this quaint little cafe along my trip to the Yarra. Could not get a place in any of the vineyards due to the festive seasons...."

Bernie L

"Everything we had was delicious. We did a quick trip from Melbourne (3 of us) and sought this place out because of its reviews. We weren't..."

Monsieur Grincheur

"Favourite place to eat in the hills. It's always outstanding quality. If I lived in Emerald I think I would be there every day. Addicted to the..."

Chai Lady

"We enjoyed Sunday brunch at The General Food Store. Arrived at about 12.45 pm and had a choice of table either inside or out back under cover. ..."

Lindsay

"The biggest gem In Emerald, excuse the pun! It's no mistake that this is one of the highest rated places in all of Melbourne as the food is..."

Bagelhutzy

"The only cafe in the entire Dandenong Ranges that can rival the elite inner-city cafes. Their food is fresh, simple, often local and organic without..."

Matthew Doherty

"Best cafe in Emerald. You have to try the choc brownie - it's to die for. Go there regularly and never disappointed. Service and staff are..."

Jane Doherty

"Fresh food cooked nicely. Nothing too fancy or special about this place but it's a decent place to go to for a casual brunch. Would recommend trying..."

Foodgrubbie

"Just came in for a coffee based on its Zomato rating. Coffee was superb, and the food looked great but I'd just eaten so didn't partake (this time)...."

DK

"Lovely place. Very impressed with the quality food prepared and cooked in this tiny kitchen. Staff were very friendly. Great coffee and very relaxed..."

Tin Tran

"Great "little" cafe. Can get up close and personal with others lol. Along with Zest nearby, the best coffee in town. Food is always fresh and tasty,..."

GoJo Geoff

"Out of world breakfast/brunch options,sinful!! Being a brekky fanatic and poached eggs being my favourite I tried Arabseque. A dish that has plenty..."

Burp

"This is my all time favourite cafe to eat at. Ever. I love coming here and having the menu changing monthly based on the seasonal produce available...."

Hayley Campbell

"This place doesn't sound like much from its name but it's incredibly understated, with excellent food and phenomenal service making the drive up to..."

Small And Tall Eats

"Lovely cafe in Emerald. Staff were really friendly. Small and simple menu, but lots of good options and obviously a well thought through menu with..."

Hanah Penrose

"Kiddo had wanted to walk the Wishing Well trail at Emerald Lake Park, no doubt to cast a wish for unlimited wishes. Which explained for why we were..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"Just enjoyed an exceptional morning tea in a most friendly cosy atmosphere. Love the seasonal produce, such an enjoyable way to celebrate..."

Jen

"Tiny little cafe with an OK atmosphere, good food and decent service. Unfortunately only one beer (sample pale ale) to choose from from. Not a bad..."

Barley And Hops

"A lovey place!! Just visit emerald by puffing bully and walk around this town. The stuff is kindly and friendly...."

Irene

"I decided to take my wife to this quaint little cafe in Emerald for a B'day breakfast and it was fantastic.We were greeted warmly at the..."

Darion

"This cosy cafe has a teeny-tiny kitchen so it was understandable as to why it took some time for our food to come out. The menu is small and..."

DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD

"Really great brunch place out away from the mindless traffic and huge crowds of the city. Fantastic friendly service and exquisite food. Def gotta..."

Little.miss

"Delightful again We have been to the GFS a few times now and it has been consistently good. Quality seasonal produce paired with friendly..."

Sam I Am

"Salmon Rushdie with the dill salad as a gluten free option was delicious and refreshing, just the right size portion. The pork dish for my partner..."

Big Eyes For A Big Tummy

"Our hands down favourite cafe, I remember the first time we went and I experienced their bfast menu. You can tell the cafe is a labour of love and I..."

Casey Bennett-Scott

"I forget how much I love this place! cute shop with great food and new items every 2 months, made with local produce. Served by different waiters..."

Zac Robertson

"It's a nice little local cafe. The menu changes regularly based on in season ingredients. The Lord Stark salad was very delicious!! We loved the..."

Suishavingfun

"The must eat in emerald, a cute little cafe serve awesome food . Friendly & beautiful waitress, and every customer seems willing to wait for the..."

Mrs Lavender

"One of my favourite brunch places of all time. It is out of the way and far to get to, but really worth it. Delicious dishes with fresh local..."

FOOD TRIP

"This cafe is definitely one of the better cafes in Emerald. It's very popular so getting a table for brunch on the weekend can be a bit tricky, and..."

Yani123

"We took this on a suggestion from zomato. Haven't ventured up to emerald for breaky before and it was good to find something delicious to eat. I was..."

Ashleigh.knight

"This Cafe has to be one of my all time favourites. They use fresh produce that is in season to make the meals which results in a changing and fresh..."

Laura Seymour

"came here with family, the food and coffee here was excellent, as well as the service.we especially love the corn bread, which is made..."

MF

"The General Food Store has been my favorite breakfast place over the past few years but the addition of "Fire in the hole" to their menu has knocked..."

Jay Kay

"Great food for healthy eating, coffee is really good too will definitely be back to this little gem in the hills, maybe next time I'll go adventurous..."

Melbourne Foodie Lover

"Good food good coffee. Unfortunately forgot to take a picture and ate all the food as soon as it came out but I did take a picture of the..."

Sandy Pok

"Been to this place so many times and still can't get enough. I like the gluten free option on the menu. The Arabesque is something I'll recommend...."

Food Jerk

"Since the general store has opened we LOVE coning here, the food is just so good, local, honest and delicious! We booked one of Dougies seasonal..."

Mammavark

"Little cafe with simple healthy breakfast and good coffee. Very friendly service with attentive and efficient staffs. It is a bit small and hence..."

JiTe

"It happened to be a busy day, and it took quite a while for before we were served our food. Food was generally okay, but worthy of special mention..."

Eric T

"The sun was shining, the breeze was fresh, the scent of Spring was in the air. I knew that a drive through those hills would inspire me. The General..."

DaniB @eatmystreet.net

"Why not begin your drive to the Dandenongs with brunch. One of the my favourite places to eat, love coming up to Emerald on a nice sunny day for..."

Claude Inacio

"The Emerald General Food Store gets highly talked up around here, and it's very easy to see why. This quaint little cafe on the main strip..."

The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Grave

"Since then we’ve learned a few things. The staff might be young but they can serve. The cafe might be small and popular, but we normally get..."

Ben Lee Kong

"This place is consistently amazing. The best coffee ever and Arabesque should never ever find its way off the menu. A credit to Dougie and his staff...."

Dan Mandy Porter

"This is a destination shop. Great use of coffee supreme. The cakes are homemade and full of..."

Johnny Davis

"Divine :). Absolutely delectable food. Would recommend to anyone. Staff were friendly and helpful and clearly loving their job.Definitely a must..."

H. C

"Back to breakfast for part 5 of our pre-Easter Yarra Valley trip – this time we head to The General Food Store , an unassuming little cafe in..."

Morsels

"Great coffee! Nice modern..."

Crdav1

"Our waitperson confidently and politely added “I hope the drive was worth it” as we pulled up a bench at this cute Emerald jewel. We did too. It..."

Ben Lee Kong

"I chose the ‘Persian Princess – fresh waffles, pistachio ice cream, strawberry and pomegranate sauce, fresh strawberries, rose syrup..."

Miss Sage Sugar

"Hospitality going in right direction. Upon entering the place was busy, staff made u feel welcome not in the way..service was prompt and friendly..."

Tyrion

"Just Lovely. Been meaning to try this place for months and so glad we did. Friendly and prompt service, great coffee and a delicious breakfast!..."

Nicsta

"This is what a good cafe is all about!!!. I'm lucky to be local'ish to this absolutely lovely cafe.Have brunched, lunched and just simply..."

Etty62

"Love, love, love this place!. The staff are always super friendly and the food is top notch. I will come here again and..."

Laura Faulconer

"The Mighty Quinn. Delicious Quinoa..."

Kirsten Fraser

"Lovely brunch. Tasty fresh food and excellent service..coffee was horrible. But we will..."

Ozlibrarian2002

"We stopped in here for lunch after a morning at Puffing Billy, and were really pleased that our experience met the high expectations that were set by..."

MummyCino

"There are no words, hands down best breakfast I've had outside of Melbourne. Fresh and wholesome. Diverse in tast, colour and texture...."

Nemesia Shafaati

"You just have to go. But g.... You just have to go. But go early on the weekends otherwise you might experience a little wait. Fantastic..."

Ill Give U The Truth Ppl

"Perfect. Can't fault this place, excellent food, nice people, great service, I would eat here all the time. The lemon tart was unbelievable. So nice..."

DebAnd Sparky

"Awesome great service. Devine food what a hidden treasure. Will be back again and..."

Melanie

"Just went there for coffee - delish. I had a soy latter and it was done to perfection. Staff were seriously lovely, welcoming, informative etc. I'm..."

Francie

"Delicious and Accommodating!. I ordered the arabesque which is ridiculously delicious!!! The halloumi cheese was so good that I had to keep stabbing..."

Hippy Jam

"Gold mine. Really delicious food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Everything you could want from the Hills and about time something like this..."

Glenn Thomas

"Just the right amount of Proclomation. The waitress where very friendly and welcoming! The menu was a little proclamation but the results where..."

Bigfazza.com

"We enjoyed a perfect Sunday brunch at the cozy cafe. Service was friendly, food was amazing- real taste, real ingredients. Latte was very nice-..."

EHC

"A place in the Dandenongs I will happily return to!. I saw this Cafe on Postcards and I was excited to see a cafe that looked promising in the hills..."

Gourmate

"Best cafe ever! Delicious food, great coffee, charming..."

Zelda

"Wailing music. Had Sunday lunch all good but for the music. Will probably find somewhere where the music is more suited to eating and..."

Robbie Williams

"A teeny tiny spot - we had to wait to get a table - but it was well worth it. The food is delicious! Organic wholefood with a community feel. Love..."

GooeyFood

"I have travelled around Australia been to lots of cafes but this place cannot be beaten! I've been numerous times and have never been disappointed!..."

CDS67

"Excellent quality and interesting food with great..."

Jim Jennings

"Must Visit!!. What a wonderful find. This little cafe is fantastic. The staff are quite young, totally professional but very friendly and..."

ClaireJ

"Nice little hippy place! Gets quite busy, they have a short menu but whats on offer will not disappoint! Definitely go..."

Alex Douglas

"Wow! Worth the drive up to Emerald. Great food, earthy atmosphere and very good service. We will be back. It's small, but the table turnover is..."

Ann Scriven

"Really like this place. Been there quiet a few times now, definitely our favourite place to take breakfast or lunch on a weekend. Service is..."

Tony J

"Perfect place for breakfast after some walking in the Dandenongs. Great coffee (I had three....), awesome food (try the Arabesque!) and really great..."

David

"Yum, Yum!! Great food, grea.... Yum, Yum!!Great food, great service, heaps of veggie options which keeps my veganesque hubby..."

CornAgent

"Chic Melbourne cafe meets country cool. This place is tiny with a small range of great menu items that take full advantage of the country location..."

Daddyboy

"Really is the place to go in Emerald. We had a fantastic lunch at The General Food Store. The staff were lovely, attentive and very efficient. Our..."

Baron Von Munch

"Great coffee! Small cafe and always..."

Lisa Ralph

"Yummm went here this morning for breakki with the family. Delicious meals all round and good coffee too. Our party of 6 were well attended to,..."

Jess B

"It's just fantastic. By far my favourite cafe in the hills, pretty close to my favourite cafe ever. Great food, great atmosphere. Get there early or..."

More Please

"Amazing coffee, lovely staff, the best food by far in the area. Travel out of my way to grab a coffee before work it's that great. The interesting..."

Georgia Rose

"Had breakfast here with my partner as we are looking at moving to the area. Small quaint cafe friendly staff the menu is changing and seasonal which..."

Victorian Dinner Critics

"This place can do no wrong!. Stop reading and get there to eat! Unreal coffee and short sharp menu where everything exceeds expectations. My only..."

SarahAnnie

"Great coffee and food, the atmosphere was indie, I also respect that the waiters don't eat..."

Joshua Ruzzier

"Excellent Food. We have now tried the General Food Store multiple times, and feel it has some of the highest quality food that puts it on a par with..."

Kcbill13

"Lovely place for brunch/lunch....good coffee too :) Definitely..."

Carmy

"Great service, food and coffee. Gluten free granola was to die for and I'm never usually someone who has muesli or granola when I go to cafes. Well..."

Melbournian

"BRILLIANT in every way. My local cafe- lucky..."

Polly

"Solid breakfast and great coffee. Will trek back..."

Blackspot

"Such a great place, I have been here numerous times, the staff are lovely, and the hot chocolates are scrumptious (especially with the homemade..."

Vlad

"The best breakfast I've ever had in Melbourne!. I and my partner both said it has to be the best breakfast we have ever had in a very long time!..."

Taste Buds

"On par with the best!. Having moved to Emerald about 9 months ago, I checked out all the breakfast and lunch venues in the area and this little cosy..."

Didjipom

"We went out of our way to visit this place & it was well worth it. Great food, coffee & service - you can't go..."

Bec

"The best breakfasts EVER!!!. Drop everyting and go there NOW! Actually, don't, we don't want it to get too crowded. There is nothing you can find..."

WenchOnABench

"Fantastic food and the best coffee. Happy to cater for special diets..."

Greg Thomas

"Beyond..."

Ben Flavel

"Great place. We went to the general store for breakfast on the recommendation from urbanspoon reviews. We were not disappointment. The coffee and..."

Zern

"Amazing Experience. This little Cafe has it all. As a coffee connoisseur, the coffee here is the best I have ever tasted! Just this alone should be..."

Lachlan Siemers

"July Seasonal Dinner. I would just like to say that we had the most amazing dinner , every dish was so delicious , from the Roasted quail , to the..."

Mandy Newsome

"Loved it. This place is totally amazing. Baguette #12 was the perfect..."

V

"A great place. It's no wonder the shop is full of locals - this restaurant is what eating out is all about. Having breakfast there was a real escape:..."

Frank Papafotiou

"Lovely place with great food and the most polite service! Highly..."

Snowflower

"Fabulous. Great coffee, Great breakfast!The most delicious gluten free bread I have ever had. Usually GF bread is a flat disc and tastes..."

Ange

"Just tried "The General Food Store" in emerald A perfect winter brekkie. A brilliant menu with a twist on your breakfast favorites. Friendly staff..."

Brett Stevens

"Great smooth coffee blend, genuine staff, and the best ever house-made gluten-free bread and fresh brownies too.. The kind of brownie that melts in..."

Katie Parker

"Fresh taste, good flavour!. Fresh ingredients, good blend of flavours and texture. Well worthwhile making the excursion east based on a..."

Hjbowman

"Great food and Great Staff. The General Food Store is now our local. The menu has some changes on a monthly basis, along with the seasons. The food..."

Steven Reid

"What a credit to you Dougie!!. Had an incredible time at your cafe Dougie... exquisite food... stunning atmosphere and wonderful staff. The food came..."

Jodie-ann Richardson

"Just get there it's awesome. You'll..."

Steve

"Amazing!!!. This little cafe feels like it should be on trend Brunswick street. The food was well cooked and presented. Chai and cakes were to die..."

Mel

"What a gem emerald really has! Beautiful food! Fresh produce from Victoria and seasonal only! Four of us went for breakfast today and loved it all!..."

I Love Eating A Lot

"Quality, quirky food. This is a great little cafe. Menu is small but food always has that little extra something special reflecting the quality of..."

Lisa Hughes

"Awesome!. Well priced, awesome food and super friendly staff. my new favourite..."

Moosehead

"The place to go in Emerald. Love this place. Friendly staff, delicious food and great prices. Loved the waffles and "pork and..."

Sue Colic

"The General Food Store stands out as being bright and cheery, with a lively buzz as you step through the doors, greeted by a young, upbeat and smiley..."

Ashley

"Really great food and service here. Well worth the drive out here. My partner commented on how happy I was with my food. The taste was pretty..."

Dave Rabey

"This is the second time I’ve been here. The second time was much better. Yummy food, the cornbread is to die for. My only concern with this place..."

AJ Selleck (Khashana)

"Paul bent over backwards to make sure we had the best breakfast ever. Our first after lock down and it was so nice to have such great service with a..."

Dom Piet

"Such a cute little place. Very friendly staff, quick service and a gorgeous menu full of local ingredients. Delicious food and coffee. We will..."

Cassandra H

"This place is great! Went there for brunch on the weekend and it wasn't too packed. The food was delicious and the vibe of the place was super..."

Lemon L

"Yummy!! Coffee was incredible and Granny’s Granola was awesome! The staff bent over backwards and were incredibly welcoming and very friendly...."

Helen Forbes

"Look, my review isn't going to tell you something the 400+ other reviews haven't already told you, so I'll be brief: Everything you read is true. The..."

Thijs Vrieselaar

"Coffee was great, service was super friendly and quick, decor is great, really nice vibe and the food was 12/10. The gluten free bread was the best..."

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