This cafe was delightful, though it is more of a country cafe than one of those inner city…read moreestablishments. Then again these country cafes have been around for somewhat longer, and tend to be rather delightful. The service actually was pretty good, and the atmosphere quite relaxing. They made a really nice pot of tea, and the breakfast itself was pretty good as well. It is definitely one of those places I would recommend stopping off at.

It was a 17 degree autumnal morning when we dropped in having decided to go somewhere different to…read moreour local cafe in Seville. Worth the 6 hr round trip for well made coffee, good food and pleasant company. Call by when you can.

This shop was great a year ago. The boss was happy,the pies…read morewere great and the prices were reasonable. But now, the boss is a sour face lady, hardly ever smiles I was told not to sit outside on their table and chair but to go and sit on the tables in the middle strip. (even though I had bought a coffee and a sausage roll, which made me a customer) while I was waiting for my daughter to have her lunch break. The food now, is expensive and not worth it (the size of the slices are small, croissants are more of a bread dough instead of a flaky pastry) Their coffee now tastes bitter, it is as though they are now using a cheaper, more robusta beans, plus they are expensive for the cup size. For me now, it is a waste of time and money going there.

Some of the best Austrian food out there. Good service and got food quickly. If you're in…read moreCastlemaine I highly trying it out.

The most amazing café lattes... But a little known secret... is they have the absolute BEST…read moreEspresso Martini in the world!!!! Beans are roasted in house! And the staff...

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.

The service here was pretty good, and the tea wasn't too bad either, though one of the issues that…read moreI faced was that this cafe really did come across as rather tacky. Mind you, I guess that is what one should really expect when dealing with such places in the country. I just came here for a pot of tea, though it does seem that it might be a wine bar as well, not that I came back to check it out that is. Look, it wasn't too bad, it just really didn't have the charm that some places tend to have.

Such a cute little spot! If you are visiting in the area this is the perfect spot to have a coffee…read more(Plunger coffee recommended!) The service was so nice and it was the kind of place I could imagine coming everyday (: I fell in love with this place and the food looked beautiful! Clearly made with love.

Lovely courtyard out the back and a good old fashioned menuread more

This little cafe is bursting with gourmet goodness and Art Deco inspired country charm…read more Boasting three seating areas, you can choose to people watch in the atrium, read a magazine in the main dining room or chill out in the courtyard. The main dining room has two open fire places and plenty of room to relax in. The staff here are simply divine. Well presented and very knowledgable on the local produce and wine on offer. The breakfast menu was short and succinct. Offering a little something for everyone. We opted for porridge with poached fruit and poached eggs on toast. A word of warning the meal servings are very generous! While the menu suggests a Melbourne flare, you won't be served up delicate dishes to nibble on. The coffee was so-so but redeemed itself when served in local Bendigo Pottery crafted vessels. Worth a stop by on a chilly mornings drive. Definitely a best of brunch venue.

The Vines had been an institution in Ararat for years. It is one of the best places in rural…read moreAustralia for delicious food and great coffee.