Australian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Lara

11 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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Little Teapot Cafe & Play
Little Teapot Cafe & Play
95/100 (275 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Sit down
Café
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Loved my lunch at this place food and customer services was excellent and very lovely and friendly staff. Would high recommend if you like good..."
Shailendra Narayan
"I Have been here 3 times now with my two kids aged 3 and 17months and love it so much, all the team that work and volunteer here are amazing so..."
Siana Tirchett-Young
"Always have a wonderful time here and love how we are greeted at the door each time. Great atmosphere and friendly staff, fantastic play areas for..."
Amy McBryde
"We go to Little Teapot regularly for catch ups with other mums & play dates. Kids have a ball playing while mums can usually have uninterrupted chats..."
Annie Christo
"Great, kid friendly cafe. We came for tea and ended up staying for lunch. The staff are very accommodating and there is a variety of toys to keep the..."
Belinda Boast
"Went there today with my 2 kids and a friend with her baby and it was fantastic. My kids had so much fun playing inside and outside. The ladies there..."
Carmelina Zawislak
"A sensational cafe. I visited for a coffee, and loved it so much I booked my sons birthday party. Today was the party and it was exactly what we..."
Natalie Kwiez
"Brilliant! Lovely, warm and friendly cafe with delicious gluten and dairy free food and excellent..."
Raelene Deen
"I would like to thank everyone that helped make my son’s 2nd birthday party so special on Saturday. You guys were fantastic to deal with and the..."
Melissa Edwards
"Had a great time at the little teapot cafe today, good food, awesome service and such a fun place to go! I loved that it was a hot day and there was..."
Lauren Gene Spencer-Harper
"We go to Little Teapot often and it's the best place!! Perfect for the kids and the staff are exceptional... Love..."
Kim Alderton
"Awesome coffee and food and a wonderful play space for kids so you can actually drink your coffee in..."
Samanta Stefanovic
"Best place such a great vibe, super friendly staff that were so welcoming and catering! Kids loved it so much. Yummy cup cakes and great coffee, I..."
Jemma Weller
"I went with my six grandchildren and thought it was such a lovely place the staff could not do enough to make you feel welcome thank you for..."
Robyn Closter
"Such an awesome busy little place. Coffee is awesome, staff are super friendly. A new..."
Ash Gallagher
"Delicious food, friendly staff with a relaxed manner, great value and fantastic place to take the..."
Delta Smith
Founders & Co
Founders & Co
91/100 (329 ratings)
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Australian
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Australian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I attended an event here with dinner and a show and I can't fault either. Dinner was gorgeous and cooked to perfection. The staff were super friendly..."
Rachel Kapsalakis
"Fabulous service and great meals. Had the outback schnitzel with mash bacon tomato cheese and gravy. Fries were the best tasting fries I have had in..."
Sharon Theiss
"Fantastic service! Delicious meals with huge servings. Fast service and friendly staff. A wonderful family evening - can’t go past $15 parmi night...."
Kellie Mayne
"Nice Clean space, good menu w a specials board. Prices are a bit up there w entree at $15 variety is good and service prompt and professional..."
Maryleen V
"This place has definitely found it's stride. What a meal!! We would normally get take away but nothing beats eating in. The staff are always..."
Kragg The Grimm
"Bit of a hidden gem. Went there last night, the food was great and service was awesome. Had the nachos which were great! Definitely will be back! No..."
Adrian Peskett
Espresso Blu
Espresso Blu
90/100 (238 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Millars Lara
Millars Lara
87/100 (1372 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Toasts
Cakes
Burger
Café
Australian
Café
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Playgrounds
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"I've always wanted to eat here. I've just had breakfast and I was not disappointed. Great food, friendly staff, loved the ambiance and setting. I..."
Melissa Hicks Haynes
"I have been into Millars twice this week. Once for a work dinner and the second time for lunch. I always find the service superb. The staff are..."
Breanna Penny
"What a little gem Millars is, whenever we’ve popped in for dinner, coffee or ice creams for the grandkids it’s always a pleasure, the staff are..."
Carole Walker
"Fabulous place to eat, relax and enjoy. Food very tasty and fresh. Staff friendly and helpful. Highly recommend Millars for a coffee or meal. Thank..."
Sheree Williamson
"We moved to Lara recently and I have to disagree with Courtney. We've been to Millars several times for coffee, breakfast, Friday night pizza and..."
Jan Craig
"My Daughters & I came in for lunch with the three Granddaughters. The service was fantastic and the food & coffee was amazing. Totally recommend this..."
Sue N Alan Neale
"It's great to have a place to go so close to home where the food choice doesn't..."
Claudia Kerin
"Amazing coffee and food! My children love the milkshakes and playing in the adjacent playground so it's a perfect place for every age..."
Samanta Stefanovic
"Had a great time with the family. Good to see local produce used so well. The meals were delicious and easily the best food in this area. The..."
James Dickson
"Great food, staff and atmosphere as always, no matter the time of day or evening. Credit to you..."
Dot Reed
"I had the gluten free pumpkin tart. Delicious! A few coeliac options. Keen to try the breakfast. Thank you Scott and..."
Christine Bond
Lara Big Bite Fish & Chips
Lara Big Bite Fish & Chips
86/100 (368 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Australian
Seafood
Australian
Fish
Fast food
Seafood
Australian
Cheap Eats
Xpresso Lounge Cafe
Xpresso Lounge Cafe
85/100 (469 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Café
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"A great coffee shop that ticks all the boxes for me. Great tasting coffee that is consistently good quality. Loads of seating options that can cater..."
Chris O'Halloran
"Loved the quick service and really friendly staff and the pulled pork burger I had was just delicious � oh and the Italian chef at the grill was..."
Daniel Burnett
"As I am European, I am very particular about the taste of my coffee/expresso. If it's not to my liking, I will not return. Xpresso Lounge Cafe has..."
Ilona Jackie Capers
"Friendly staff, excellent coffee and yummy food - favourite cafe shop in..."
Kerrie Duthie
"Great food, fresh ingredients, awesome coffee! Eggs benedict are one of the best i had!..."
Denis Lupo
"Coffee is fantastic extra shot latte always perfect and friendly..."
Ingrid Barclay
"Great coffee and friendly staff :-) I like the new outdoor space too, will be a great place to enjoy a coffee while the kids play and draw on the..."
Samanta Stefanovic
"The new cafe has the best atmosphere . Serves beautiful coffee and food , love this place it's a must for everyone when in Lara !..."
Sarah Carey
"Had a breakfast with my daughter. Meal was really nice and service was great. Only thing wrong it says it opens at 6am if u Google it but doesn't..."
Julie Blake
"Really good! Had a breakfast and coffee. Enjoyed both and even better that it's around the corner from my..."
Brett Frew
"Great service, great food and the best coffee in Lara. I would go as far to say best coffee in Geelong. We will miss you and plan to come for..."
Beverley Bowler
"Great food, very tasty and excellent presentation with friendly customer..."
Kevin Natoli
"Staff were lovely and the food and coffee was delicious!..."
Tora Bell
Sixways Fish N Chips
Sixways Fish N Chips
81/100 (484 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Fast food
Seafood
Australian
Seafood
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Fast food
Seafood
Australian
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Always the best tasting fish and chips and definitely an honest shop. We usually get it delivered through Uber eats and today was the first time an..."
Catherine Horton
"Amazing food and absolutely without doubt amazing staff. I could not give this business enough praise. Thank you for taking care, time and sharing..."
Lincoln Maslen
"The peak of fish and chips excellence, just by looking around I could see a clean and well run operation, the management and staff are a breath of..."
Matthew Tripodi
"Friendly staff, great service and the burgers come in big buns. Quality fresh ingredients. Feel free to buy with confidence. I like to create my own..."
M Knight
"Love the service the people and the food, all of the food I get is always cooked perfectly and the owner shamus is a lovely man highly recommend..."
Gaff Man
Rod's Bakery
Rod's Bakery
78/100 (777 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bakeries
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Sandwiches
Café
Fast food
Australian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Chicken Caesar focaccia toasted ��so fresh n yummy, all the staff are always having a welcoming smile, very friendly & polite. Love this..."
Belinda Cooper
"Had a beautiful lunch at Rods Bakery today with a friend.Beautiful food and the service by Rod and staff was fantastic.Will definitely be..."
Judy Wilson
"Hard to pick a favourite item but I think the hummingbird cake is a standout. Great customer service. Special thanks to the lovely lady today, who's..."
Ally Walker
"Delicious! First visit, definitely not my last. Awesome variety, the girls were more than happy to serve my food anyway I wanted it. Keep up the..."
Kim Jackson
"Best bakery I've been to. Everything is amazing, but their chocolate iced doughnuts are a whole other level. Always disappointed if we go anywhere..."
Mike Burns
"Great service on Sunday friendly girls could not have asked for a better cup � of coffee..."
Simon Riddoch
"Not just great food and an employment opportunity for a significant number of Lara kids but also a fantastic contributor to community and local..."
Gerard Evans
"Absolutely the best food ive had in a very long..."
Aaron Inglis
"Best pies and sausage rolls in the area. Reminds me of where i come from. (Hamilton...."
Dale Payne
"Great service ,friendly staff ,nice food ,clean store and fair prices..."
Tracy Tot
"Rod and Rach we love the bakery best pies, coffee and awesome birthday cakes..."
David Spark
"Best Chocolate cake for my Daughters 18th...."
David Goodall
"Great local bakery with a wide variety of freshly baked goods. Ample staffing to ensure prompt service and food is always tasty. In additional to the..."
Matt James
"Lara is lucky to have such a great local bakery!!! So so many choices of savouries and sweets! Delicious sausage rolls that dont even need sauce!..."
May
"Great atmosphere, great staff, great prices. $7.50 got me a nice buttery roll stacked with egg, bacon, cheese & toasted to perfection. Hard to find..."
Frank Ntilikina
"Visited on Saturday, 12 Dec 2020. My bike group lead has highly recommended this bakery & said the bakery has "super quick service, fresh food, wide..."
Venkat Gurram
"Lots of options to choose from, breads, pies, sandwiches, cakes, and doughnuts etc. Love their cheese Vegemite scrolls which is consistently good...."
Zhang Zen
"A good range of tasties... pretty made too. They have a coffee machine. Some tables inside n out..."
Nicholas Penny
"Best bakery in the area by a large margin. Highly recommend a visit if in the area and looking for a tasty..."
Richard Kors
The Centreway Fish & Chip Shop
The Centreway Fish & Chip Shop
75/100 (408 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Australian
"Cannot go wrong! By far the best fish and chips in Lara. Consistently high quality, tastes fresh, big portions and very reasonably priced. Have never..."
Matt James
"For a takeaway place is good the portion is big the fish tasted good the price is fair and friendly staff..."
Magda Slav
"Best chips I've had in a very long time from a fish n chip shop, love everything really, their Fish are big portions, patato cakes are delicious..."
Kate Morrison
"My fav fish n chips this side of town, had it many times and haven't been disappointed always received more than ordered will..."
Shaun (Wild Card)
"The absolute best special fried rice in Geelong as well as the tastiest and great value food..."
steve gado
"Great chips, burgers are great too, can easily handle big orders, just call..."
b fleval
Flinders Bistro
70/100 (404 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Sit down
Australian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Mid-range
"A fantastic Mothers Day!.  Made special by the friendly  staff and delicious meals served at the Club. Thoroughly enjoyed by all of our 4..."
Joy Leemon
"A very pleasant little club that has been rescued in recent years by hardy locals. It has a nice unfussed feel. It's an excellent community..."
Two Sheds
"Really tasty food and big portions. Had a pie and a Parma and can I say the Parma was bang on all the right toppings and that sauce mmmm. My mate had..."
Sam Edwards
"Great food, excellent customer service and a beautiful..."
Scott Finlayson
"Had an amazing parmi last night. Great value in the parmi and pot deal Wednesday night this..."
Dominic Smart
"Could not fault the service my guests and I receive last night from the staff. Outstanding service and good food. Good place to hold any..."
Megan Jenkin
"Great little club with friendly..."
Andrew V Lloyd
Mcdonald’s
70/100 (717 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Australian