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!

Stopped in for a quick snack on our way to Adelaide and was blown away by this cute little old…read morefashioned diner! Historical ads and pages from the Woman's Weekly Magazine paper the walls (think 1950s and earlier) and you must make a quick trip to the restroom to check out the decor! Lamb, feta and spinach sausage roll was absolutely delicious - big enough for a decent snack for two and perfectly balanced with the gaminess of the lamb and the saltiness of the feta! Tempted by the HUGE biscuits but needed to get back on the road and not in a food coma!! Stop by.. The food and the atmosphere is awesome!!

This local favourite is so much better than it looks. A wide variety of rolls and quiches and cakes…read moreplus some creative extras eg fruit salad ( pineapple and berries) with chia yoghurt Watch out for homemade iced tea on hot days.

Great coffee 6 star service and hospitality fabulousread more

I enjoyed a very nice breakfast here. My friends and I did not have a booking, but we didn't have…read moreto wait long for a table outside. It was Sunday morning, so had a steady stream of diners. Service is great. We enjoyed Smashed Avocado with poached eggs, Ham and Cheese Croissant and Parmesan Scrambled Eggs. Everything was great. Coffee is very good. There is no question as to why this place is so popular. It seems to have a pastry specialty, particularly croissants. I would definitely come back here again. Thank you.

It was an accidental discovery on a recent road trip in country Victoria. Walking into The Turret…read moreis like walking into a chic character home with roaring fire places, stylish decor and amazing high ceilings. I ordered the Vegetarian breakfast, which I thought just sounded like glorified scrambled eggs. Um ....no. The flavours in this breakfast was like no other breakfast I have ever eaten in Australia. Yes this is a big call, but it is true. My friend and I were both silent through our meal because it was just so tasty. The coffee and juice were great. The staff were accommodating and although they were busy, the food was delivered quickly and without a fuss. The experience was kind of like visiting a favourite Aunty's house and being treated to her amazing hospitality. Love it! Can't say for sure I will be back, Ballarat is not on my normal list of places to drive through.

Coffee is A+++ Reece makes a great coffee, always temperature perfect. I would also recommend their…read morehomemade sauces.

Lovely place to escape the grey & wet spring weather. The staff were helpful, even accommodating my…read morefriend's very well behaved greyhound. The outdoor area is very versatile & well designed so rain doesn't dampen your spirits. Ordered the French toast with rose water meringues, berries etc. Quite sweet but beautifully presented. They also have Mork hot chocolate.

Best breakfast in Ballarat and one of the best coffee places as well. Small and friendly with…read moreexcellent service. A cut above many breakfasts available with healthy alternatives. I had the Webster's Breakfast with poached eggs bacon, mushrooms, tomato, and beans. Always a pleasure to eat here

Without doubt leading the way for specialty coffee in Ballarat. The staff give this place the edge,…read morevery friendly and make the effort to invest in your happiness via the coffee transaction. Sensory Lab beans and Illabrook milk is a great combination in the hands of career baristas. The menu is simple but with something for everyone and complimented by a delicious selection of slices, muffins and biscuits. If you love your coffee I recommend FIKA.

Well, this place was a little crowded, but it did have some charm, and they did make a nice pot of…read moretea as well. I found that the staff were actually quite friendly, and the atmosphere reasonable as well. In fact it was a nice place to grab a bite to eat, especially after a rather arduous journey. Mind you, the breakfast options weren't all that extensives, but it was still rather nice.

"All you can eat dumplings".... yeah right!!!!!!! Didn't get that many dumplings but got plenty of…read moredim sums which are, in fact, NOT dumplings. Disappointing.

Quirky little place frequented by staff from the hospital. Try the scones-they are amazing! The…read morecoffee is variable but if you keep coming back they will remember exactly how you like it.

So, it turns out Ballarat has a coffee roaster. With prizes and awards form various shows. And a…read morecafe attached, complete with bloody good coffee. Having been presented my coffee at the venue next door in a parer cup, I decided to try this place. To my dismay, this also arrived in a paper cup. By this stage I was thinking there must be some Ballarat code precluding the use of porcelain/glass outside. Thankfully, the short black was delicious. So much so that I went inside and ordered a latte. This too was delicious. Chatting to the staff was nice, but they seemed to want to argue with each other about the nuttiest tasting coffee, so I left them to that. Purchasing two bags of beans to take home, I was very pleased overall. Probably not a 5-star experience in Melbourne, but still a highly commended pass for sure and the best coffee I had in Ballarat.

Extremely underwhelming. Roasting your own doesn't guarantee taste. Way too bitter and weak several…read moretimes I've been. However, a good range of teas and coffee beans to take home for yourself.