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.

This place had one thing going for it; the view. Situated by the lake with a big deck it has the…read morebest location. But for some reason they don't do table service on the deck. The service is shambolic. It takes a surprisingly long time for the coffee to come out even though the places wasn't packed. The food orders around us didn't come out even slightly in the order of ordering and again took ages. It didn't look great either but as I didn't eat here I can't comment on if it was just bad presentation. The coffee was ridiculous hot and didn't taste great.

What a great location. Quick and pleasant service and the food was great. Very tasty and lovely…read morepresentation. I had the avo smash breakfast. Would definitely go back.

Unfortunately many residents of 3754 would be unaware Magnolia on Orchard was tucked down on the…read morecorner of Elation Boulevard and Orchard Road. I've driven past a few times and today I'm delighted that I stopped to try them out. It's breakfast o'clock and there is table service so take a seat and someone is right with you. They get it right with taking a coffee order right away, do I look like I need one? Well I did need one and lucky for everybody it was made promptly and delivered with a smile. Today I chose the Big Breaky Burger. I find it hard not to give these a try everywhere. I noted on the menu some additional ingredients that you won't typically see. This burger was clearly of a higher class. When it arrived (which was surprisingly quick, I guess they are quiet today, but awesome) the presentation was pretty eye catching. I blurted our something stupid and incomprehensible to the waitress. What I meant to say was "that looks awesome" and "thank you". Let's cut to the juice. The coffee is great, smooth with no bitterness! The bacon is delicious, maybe a light smokey flavour and crisped to perfection. The burger is made on a fluffy brioche bun as it should be. The avocado was generous and had a slight lemon flavour like they cared for it delicately begins the scenes. I love this place after one visit! I'll be back, and I'll bring other people. Give it a try!

My first visit to Light Years was for breakfast; a delicious and unforgettable meal it was…read more The location was off the beaten path, it took me about 15-20 minutes walk from the nearest metro. I was wondering why such a popular spot would be so isolated? But all is well worth the effort to get here. The venue is brimming with natural lighting, classic charm and warmth. For my breakfast, I ordered the Pixelated avocado (on a sourdough toast) because it just looked so darn intriguing. I didn't expect anything else to be honest, and turned out this was GOOD!! Every single element in this dish has complex flavors that compliments each other. The chili dried air kale, diced pixelated avocado and the soft shell crab was especially stunning. The dish certainly performs to its Instagram ability. For my drink, I ordered their matcha latte; it was strong tasting yet smooth. I could drink this all day! The Light Years is certainly not disappointing in any way, from the beautiful venue to the outstanding food, supported with service and ambiance for days. Easily, my favorite brunch spot in town at the moment and much to recommend you :).

Went to Light Years for Sunday brunch and was relieved to find that, although very busy, the wait…read moretime was only a few minutes. Recently opened at the bottom of a new apartment block just along from the Camberwell tram depot, it should not be confused with Lights in the Attic cafe which is a bit further down Camberwell Road. The fit out is the now common scandi/minimalist affair with a smattering of potted greenery. Coffee is from Dukes, but the star of the show here is the food. All the dishes I saw coming out looked great and were good sized portions. I had the bircher and it was a generous serve, looked pretty and tasted even better. Overall a good value and tasty option for brunch/lunch in the leafy inner east.

Hubby and I here from States for class reunion. We're out in country seeing his old homestead and I…read morefind this place on a search Everything excellent Earl Grey 5 of 5 loose tea Flat white 5 of 5 MFC chicken burger 6 of 5 Burger 5 if 5 Fries are excellent with what tastes like rosemary GF banana bread loaded with nana's Owner super nice and the girls really hustle Super Spot

Our second visit here was on a weekday morning at 11am. The place was buzzing (a good sign at this…read moretime) and we found a table to order from the all-day breakfast menu. Lunch menu starts at 12pm and they serve both menus until 3pm. We were greeted warmly on both visits, with prompt table service and a friendly, relaxed attitude from staff. The menu is very good, quite creative, but with all the usual favourites. The smoothies and coffee are excellent, the best we have found near Mt Macedon. Very impressed, we couldn't fault the experience and will certainly be back.

The cafe vibe was good - it is also pet friendly. Staff was attentive…read more Our drinks were nice - dirty chai latte, latte and long black. Though my long black was short (I am used to having it in a mug). The food was ok. My sister enjoyed her hash brown above anything else. My eggs on multi grain was ok. My brother in law liked his smoked salmon.

Wow! Did not expect so delicious food, great coffee and staff are quick to attend and to…read moreaccommodate. Breakfast food menu is delicious by looking at it except no bacon served at all, but thats ok the rest of the menu items make up for the missing bacon :)

Yes, the food is great and there are rabbits everywhere. I…read morereally enjoyed Run Rabbit Run. It's more on the casual hip side, perfect edginess that is Castlemaine. I had the Mediterranean veggies with hummus on brioche bread. It was delish and filling. They change their menu often, always offering a fresh fare. It's the perfect café for breakfast, lunch or to pop-in for something sweet. Located a few stores down from the theatre, you can't miss it. Staff were lovely and they have local Harcourt apple juice. What's not to love?

Ok I think I have a new local favourite!! We noticed this joint pop us a few months ago but for…read moresome reason hadn't managed to get there yet. There wasn't a whole lot of options to choose from for lunch on Good Friday in Castlemaine so we found ourselves at Run Rabbit Run and we were not disappointed! There's a choice between sunny outdoor seating on the footpath or dark and moody seating inside. It smells of coffee and delicious 'bad for you' food. They have plenty to choose from on the menu without it being overwhelming. They have an all day breakfast menu and lunch menu that leans towards good ol' American food. We all chose different meals and between the 4 of us we had scrambled eggs (which looked so delicious), an epic looking hotdog, a pulled beef sloppy joe with coleslaw and housemade waffles with cinnamon poached apples. Everyone was over the moon with their meals and speaking from my point of view you NEED to try those waffles! If you've got a spare moment before your food coma sets in take a walk upstairs - it's actually a little art gallery. that used to be the local video store. Now I'm just counting down the days 'til I actually get the chance to go back.

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.

Solid brunch place with some inventive breakfast items on a cool street. Ordered the babaganoush…read morebreakfast plate with two poached eggs on top of toast with grilled halloumi and a smear of babganoush on the bottom of the plate. It was tasty but the threw all of the items on the two pieces of toast piled on top of one another - like they were in too big a rush to notice or care and I had to reconstruct it myself. Would have liked a bit more of the eggplant spread given that it was featured in the menu listing up front and not barely enough to call it a condiment. Coffee looked pretty but was just okay. Nice place overall.

Great little place. Long line moves fast. Delicious inventive babaganoush poached egg brekkie…read more Also very generous portion of side smoked salmon. Great service and lively atmosphere. Definitely a worthwhile experience.

I thought it was about time I redid my review for Saff's considering it has become my go to cafe…read moreevery weekend, whether just for coffee or a full blown meal. For me, as far as cafes go in Castlemaine, Saff's is the creme de la creme. There are plenty of patrons who think Saff's is the perfect spot for a quiet brunch for 1 and others use it for gatherings of 10+ people. However you choose to dine you are always well catered for. AND THE COFFEEE IS SOOOO GOOD!! If you're after a slightly hip (but not overdone) space with great food, even better coffee and unpretentious staff who'll remember your name and always make you feel welcome, then you absolutely cannot pass this place up.

The service here was very quick even though it was a busy Saturday morning in the holidays. Brunch…read morewas superb, highly recommend:)