10/10 Amazing, this cafe would be right at home in the…read moremiddle of Melbourne. Well done team.

Came in for a take away coffee and what we experienced was much more…read more.... Upon walking in a waitress greated us asked if we wanted a seat. We confirmed we were after take away coffees, she politely told us to head to the counter. The attendant at the counter was so friendly and welcoming got our order from us. We slyly checked out the place while waiting. The menu looked great and reasonably priced. Our barista gave us a holla once the coffee was up. As we walked out the guy who served us was waiting on a table over the far side and nodded and smiled as we left. Who are these people that work here.... can they possibly run training sessions for all other hospitality outlets across the country.... On another note... my coffee was fantastic. 5 stars creamy cafinated milky lush coffee.....

always fast and consistent coffee and food, the staff is friendly and comes looking for you when…read moreyour coffee or togo order is ready. they seem to remember your name, interesting merchandise, and branded items. fresh food

I'm here on vacation from Los Angeles and after visiting coffee shops in Melbourne and Adelaide…read morethis has been my favorite thus far. Employees clearly work as a dedicated team as everyone was VERY friendly and attentive, even when the place was packed. The flat white and lattes were delicious as were the hummingbird and banana breads. The food looked amazing and I hope to make it back before I leave town. Fantastic, open, comfortable atmosphere with a hipster vibe, but people of all ages were filling the seats and seemed to be enjoying it all, too.

Beautiful setting alone the river's edge. Sitting outdoors with lots of room for the kids to run…read morearound on was just perfect. (Now just to get them to run around...!) Garlic Bread entrée was some of the best I've ever tasted. Service was very friendly, but perhaps a little understaffed as it took a while for our order/food to come out. Mains maintained our high expectations of the quality of the food. Kids meals were fabulous value and quality, and even enjoyed by them too! Mango prawn salad and calamari salad were lovely and perfectly cooked! Would've been 5-star but for the little wait. Highly recommended! Went for a walk and returned for desert...

These guys make good coffee, homemade cakes and homemade style sausage rolls. They have a good…read morerange of more regular style deli cafe food. Good, quick owner operated. You can eat in or take away as they open early they are a good option for breakfast especially if you want good and don't want to pay top dollar. Also carry basic general store items and can cut keys. Handy.

A surprising find in Mildura. Classy food in a country setting…read more Loved my visit here. Quirky gift shop come hidden restaurant & cafe. No matter what food I saw come out of the kitchen the presentation & flavors were wonderful. The back yard seating area will be particularly great once the plants growth has taken over. If I lived here in this town I would be taking everyone here. The coffees are very good along side a brilliant selection of cakes and muffins. Some I had not seen before. YUM

A hidden gem. From the street you would think you where in just another old, Victorian town with…read morethe food options being something along the lines of a meat pie, but enter through the doors of The Wooden Spoon and you are transported into a modern eatery you would expect to find in Melbourne or Sydney, not Irymple. We had a lovely lunch here with wonderful service and vegetarian options for me. The grain salad was excellent. The fish and chips and pasta where average but it's hard to make those dishes wow. The atmosphere was delightful. A great dining option if you are in the area.

Happened upon this place looking for a light lunch and very glad we did. We had a burger and two…read morewraps plus chips. The food was delicious and chips were the best we have ever had. Coffee was great too. All at a reasonable price. Highly recommended.

This is our regular lunch place. Good food. Alfresco dining, of course. We usually have the…read morespecials as they are great value.

Well, I certainly wouldn't be expecting the Melbourne style coffee experience at this place, but as…read morea coffee shop it still does its job. Okay, it really isn't anywhere near as flash as the ones you would find in the inner city, but for a regional coffee shop it certainly does have some charm about it. As usual I ended up grabbing a pot of tea, and that certainly did the job that I was looking for, because it wasn't bad at all. Oh, and the service was pretty good too. It is certainly a place worth checking out if you want some coffee in Mildura.

You know if the cops keep coming here after all these years it must be good coffee…read more Still a great cafe in Mildura. Even with the new owners the service and cafe food is good quality and value. Nice seating available outside too.

What was pretty cool about discovering this pub was that a guy from another pub recommended it to…read moreme. Mind you, that pub was something like 5 km away from the centre of Mildura, so I guess there is that. Anyway, this pub is pretty awesome, and if it wasn't for that guy I would have never known that it existed. It basically has a lovely verandah, and a great, and quite large, from bar. The taps beers are great, and the service is pretty awesome as well. Yeah, definitely a place to check out.

I grew up in Mildura & I get very upset if larger conglomerates move on in, shut down the smaller…read morelocal businesses & change the feel of my gorgeous home town but Varapodio Estate is NOT one of these, in fact it's the exact opposite all together! After a drive around voicing my disappointment about some apparent 'advancements' made in the last 5 years since my last quick visit, a friend suggested they could take me somewhere that would restore my faith. Driving through the impressive gates of Varapodio Estate the first thing I noticed was that it has a very relaxed feel about it & I suddenly felt transported to the delicious Italian countryside - something about being surrounded by olive trees, the gorgeous sunny day & laughter coming from inside the café made me immediately comfortable! It was a busy time but the owners Donna & Joe made a real effort to attend to each of us individually & as Joe led us through a very informative (& delicious) product tasting we got chatting about how the café came to be & I learned that this family owned business is a very clever take on diversification in an often harsh environment. The café is brimming with purchase options - from the estates' own divine olive oils (made on-site), high quality soaps & creams, afternoon tea selections & items from surrounding producers, I opted for a couple of gift bags of award winning infused oils & am now addicted to their caramelised balsamic vinegar! Varapodio Estate has such a unique & respectful nod to family history that honours the bond of family & the land. I loved this place! My top tips are: 1.) Make sure you take the time to sit on the veranda at the front of the café overlooking the olive trees, it's really pretty special & wish I'd seen it at night! 2.) Take a few minutes to learn about the oils from the owners - it's really interesting & at the same time you get to sample each one! 3.) Grab a bottle of the caramelised balsamic vinegar & the augmented lemon & lime oil too..these are my two faves & as I can't just pop in to get another bottle Joe has agreed to supply me via mail!

From the owner: Producers of Award Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Cellar door sales of these oils and other local…read moreproducts, dried fruit & nuts,salt & preserves. Cafe open for morning & afternoon tea and lunches. A range of olive inspired giftware. Tours by appointment