There was some sort of force field drawing us into Gourmet Larder. We tossed and turned about…read moresitting inside or out and in the end we took a seat by the window. There are tables available on the footpath for prime people watching, in the rear courtyard for a little more privacy or inside with an industrial but still cosy feel. The waiter was wonderful! Charismatic, cheery and funny. And whilst we did escape his memory for a while we didn't really mind. We only stayed for a coffee but it was a really good drop and I would definitely recommend giving the Larder a go!

Stopped by for a late breakfast & since it is always pretty busy here, luckily a table had just…read morebecome available for our group of 5. The service is friendly & bottled water was brought to our table straight away, as well as our orders taken for coffee.There's a large menu selection for all day breakfast. I was looking for a dairy & gluten free option & decided on the vanilla rice pudding with rhubarb, strawberries and flaked almonds which was absolutely delicious. The other meals for our group looked pretty good too, bacon & eggs were a generous size serving, there's definitely no scrimping on the bacon here. We were all very happy with our breakfast choices. No split bills, but that's ok. There's also produce available for purchase including coffee beans, wine, condiments & sauces. I would highly recommend Gourmet Larder when visiting Daylesford, whether for breakfast, brunch, lunch or just for a coffee.

Great like place we found by accident! Great local roasted coffee. A big range of fresh home made…read moresoups and toasted sandwiches. Reasonably priced compared to the cafe around the corner!

When I was growing up Daylesford was the kind of place my grandparents would go for a day trip. The…read morekind of place where you bought alpaca knitting yarn, preserved fruits and other "old people" stuff. Now, either Daylesford has got trendy or I've become old because now I love the place! A weekend away in this part of Victoria is a relaxed affair, and while I might be willing to give up the city life for a couple of days I'm not prepared to give up on city quality food and booze. That's where Wombat Hill comes in. It's a charming spot inside the botanical gardens which means you can have a pre or post lunch stroll and a climb up the tower that gives good views over Daylesford. Come for breakfast, a hearty lunch or afternoon tea. There's big comforting meals like meatballs and soup, or if you're wanting to stick to healthy things you can order beautiful salads and even a bottle of keffir! Booze hounds are equally looked after with cocktails and wine. A sure bet when you're in Daylesford for the day. Note: Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

This delightful cafe/function venue is a highlight of a trip to Daylesford. Set in the beautiful…read moreWombat Hill Botanical Gardens the cafe invites fireside eating and drinking in stylish and a"home beautiful" setting. If the weather is mildish or even better sunny head for the attached conservatory (guaranteed "warm inside") or open area with fire pit. We have sampled breakfast, lunch and in-betweens. The prices are very good value for the area and there are always special soups, pizzas and curries of the day. A highlight today was home made crumpets with poached pears which will unfortunately put you off bought crumpets for all time! The sweets cabinet has a scrummy selection of home made temptations including the cutest mini carrot cakes. Wombat Hill is fully licensed and has a blackboard menu of cocktails - I spy an Espresso Martini or a Citrus Fizz. How about a gelato martini with 1 scoops or 2? Does anyone know what time cocktail technically starts as their kitchen closes at 4.00pm!!! Oh I forgot any hour on holiday is cocktail hour!

Well thought out breakfast menu which included Porridge, pancakes and various Egg things. I had the…read morehome made beans with poached eggs on top and they were very tasty. Coffee was good without being great. Service fast and friendly. View.....amazing!!

Beautiful view, great friendly service and excellent tasting food!…read moreLocal beers are nice too :-)

My husband & I were walking along Piper St, Kyneton this morning just before noon looking for…read moresomewhere to grab a coffee & a bite to eat. I'd heard that there were plenty of restaurants to choose from along Piper St & there were, but a bakery, the Little Swallow Cafe & one other eatery were the only places open on a Monday morning. So we found ourselves at the Little Swallow Cafe. It's a lovely little cafe, with a good breakfast / brunch menu. Not so many options that you feel overwhelmed by the menu but still plenty to choose from. Both of us were very happy with how our eggs were done, & we shared a sourdough toasty, yummy all round. I enjoyed my coffee & although my husband grumbled about the "girly" cup his tea was served in, I thought the mixed cup & saucer (local op shop finds I guess) served on a pretty little tray were a nice touch! Overall a recommend cafe for breakfast or a coffee to go.

On a recent motorbike trip to and through Kyneton I grabbed the Yelp app and let it guide me to a…read moremuch needed coffee and feed to escape a chilly day on the bike. Quaint cute little cafe tucked away just enough off the busy main street to offer a relaxed and comfortable cafe opportunity outside the city. Food and coffee were both wonderful, and anyone in the area or passing through would be well advised to stop by. I'm really glad I did.

What a great place for a coffee. With new owners the girls have injected new life into the cafe.read more

What a great find 80 meters up from rowing start line at lake Wendouree directly behind! Great…read moreservice at counter would have given 5 stars but getting up to order and pay each time is a bug bear of mine! Quaint gifts as well limited breakfast menu but amazing Eggs Benedict probably best I've had! Great coffee served as ordered extra hot Amanti brand and finished off with an amazing white choc blueberry muffin! Comfy outdoor seats a bit noisy with traffic so indoor maybe the go!

Good food - nice atmosphere…read more The food was really fresh and prepared well. Coffee was well made. It was a very comfortable place to eat.

Amazing food and service! We had the little sister breakfast and it was delicious - everything was…read morewell done and the ambience was wonderful for an early morning brunch. I would definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area.

It's a very good cafe. Could have been a little more special as a restaurant if they'd gone for a…read moreslightly more upmarket fit out. That being said the food is very good with a lovely view of the lake.

A beautiful spot for a coffee or meal. Lovely setting. Would absolutely recommend. Could lose a…read morecouple hours there easy sitting on the deck taking it all in.

I'm in love with the interior of this place. It's very modern with a mild rustic and warming…read morefeeling ... And plus my favourite colour is yellow. We dined at about midday and looking at the menu they boasted a vast variety of breakfast options, served all day by the way, but with my eyes limited number of brunch or afternoon tea choices. They offered up things like a steak sandwich, different sorts of souvlaki which seemed basically like yiros, fish and chips... I did see they had a sandwich bar which didn't look operational at the time, which was a shame because I was craving a salad roll of some description. My partner and I both had the steak sandwich, and I must say it was divine. I don't usually order this particular thing, but certainly no regrets. I've seen steak sandwiches served up with diced up steak pieces, but this was simply the steak as is grilled and served with tomato, beetroot, cheese and lettuce. And it was juicy and very tasty. I also had a berry smoothie which was made with milk, honey, strawberries, banana and Acai powder. Not sure what and if I'm leaving something out. It was nice, but needed more fruit to give it oompht. Tasted very milky ... But they did serve it up in a jar glass cup with honey and coconut pieces smeared around the brim. Delightful touch. I also took note this place was licensed and served up a variety of wines and beer. The system they also had in play was take a seat, order, indulge, and pay at the end. Very enticed to keep spending! Lovely cafe this is in Ballarat. If I was a local I definitely would be a regular. The staff were very friendly and tentative, the place looked clean and functionable. The only thing I'd say is perhaps the orders took a little extra time to come to our table, but never mind. And I wish I'd tried their coffee!

Waited 1.5 hours for a few eggs on toast and a croissant, we understand a Saturday morning is a…read morebusy time for a cafe but we were given absolutely no notice of the wait time, and we had places to be. Upon receiving our food, the toast was not cooked through so I was basically eating bread and eggs. Also, the cheese in the croissant was not melted and was cold. We received little to no sympathy or compensation for the inconvenience.