Over the last couple of years I've been here several times and it's consistently had great food and…read morebeer, a solid level of customer focused service, and overall superb ambiance, all the more so in that they're dog friendly so I can take my pupper with me - I'd encourage folks (especially dog owners) to give it a shot

Highly recommended that when you book do not get the corner booth area as the table is far too…read moresmall. One of our guest who is 6foot 4 (btw) had to sit with plate on his knees. The Manager did not come to table after waitress advise he would and totally ignored us. Food was hit and miss. Some meals were good and one was very average especially for the price. Waitress did her best and when paying the so called Manager did not asked how was our meals for obvious reasons. The with plethora of restaurants in this region wouldn't put this as our highest option.

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.

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.

Food was overpriced, tasted awful, and made me physically ill. Service was ok, nothing notable,…read moreambience was fine I guess.

The skinny flat white didn't take long and it tasted all right. It can stand toe-to-toe with what…read moreMelbourne has to offer. Service was quick and we had a couple of choices for our table, so the one next to the fireplace got our vote! #lovefireplaces The menu offers a variety of items for the hungry and the foodies. The seafood chowder was not as creamy as I was hoping for but the taste was fresh and did not disappoint! There could've been another piece of bread but the low carb dieter in me was thankful there wasn't. :)) The home-made lasagne had a generous serving and my pasta-lover wife enjoyed it. And the best dish for us was the Thai-style calamari was perfectly cooked, tender, and flavourful. The salad had a good balance of vegetation and shallots and dressing. The aioli that came with it sealed the deal. We would come back again!

To walk in to a cafe and instantly feel warm, welcome and be treated to a roast the owner, Vigen in…read morethis case, can wax lyrical about is surely a virtue of a country community with big heart. I was craving a proper coffee and with a little Internet ninja prowess somehow happened upon legend of Buffalo Girls. Driving down Duke Street we thought perhaps it had closed as no visible signs were around in this residential street. Sure enough, a few hundred meters down a gravel lane and behind a store called Lark, a door ajar led us to this coffee house. It's stripped back. A historic warehouse with ample seating, Vigen's tools of his trade up front and a central high-table for communal coffee drinking or, as the bags laid out tell the tale of a group stamping and bagging session for the beans he roasts in Kensington for Buffalo Soldier (his wholesale side of the business. It's the bean end of the business). It's a family affair here and afar, with most of the beans being sourced from his family's farms in Africa. Make no mistake, Vigen knows he's good (and backs it up with a coffee that is as good as you hope) but knows his limits and while great things are happening for this coffee roaster don't expect him to be in every cafe any time soon. Buffalo Soldier is about maintain quality over quantity. He's the kind of guy who is the eyes and ears of Daylesford. He knew exactly where to direct us for dinner and when it came time to select a bag of beans to take home, I'd initially chosen his Kenyan blend before he stopped and asked me, "Do you want something completely different to what you've tasted before?" and with a nod he started pouring a Rwandan roast into a bag for us. There were a few eats on the counter - freshly baked muffins and biscuits - but this place is about the bean. The exceptionally satisfying bean.

If you're coming up from Melbourne, you're probably used to the idea of the best places being a…read morelittle hard to find, so go sneaking behind the main street of Daylesford and you just might stumble upon Buffalo Girls Coffee Bar. It's a big old converted warehouse colourfully kitted out with impressive street art and an perfectly mismatched selection of retro furniture and fittings. The coffee is just fantastic. Whether you're a latte drinker or after something a little more fancy, Vigen will no doubt whip you up a flawless drink, and do it with a smile. There's something weirdly wonderful about the grungy feel of the place- sneaking away from the cappuccino drinking day spa types and stopping by here to read the paper and get your caffeine fix. Give it a go, for sure.

Going out for a bite with my extended family is like flash mobbing a coffee shop. All of a sudden…read moreit's full of people and the staff don't know what's going on. We were down in Daylesford - spa town and lesbian capital of Australia, in your face Broken Hill - for a wedding this weekend last and it was late in the arvo and we just piled into the Himalaya, cousins and aunts and drunk uncles, sisters and nephews and brothers, pouring into the place like a a bunch of clowns pour out of a tiny car that couldn't possibly hold the number of clowns that come out of it. We got in just before the kitchen closed, and the food and drinks were all kinds of great. It's simple fare but done exceptionally well, with a vegetarian and vegan kind of twist - no meat, organic ingredients. My fetta-filled bruschetta was colossal, a real giant-killer both in size and taste, I also helped people finish off their burnt caramel shakes, marinated tofu salads, and eggplant and ricotta toasties. Delicious, all of it. And healthy, which is important considering the amount of drinking we were about to do.

I don't hand out 5 stars lightly but, if I could give more stars, I would…read more From walking inside yet, still feeling like you are outside, is peaceful and relaxing. It was raining today and I felt like it was a nice summer day. Having worked for large, well known hospitality venues, the staff (including the kitchen) were incredible and first class. They knew the menu back to front, were extremely helpful in providing the right options for dietary requirements and constantly checked in with us despite full tables everywhere. Whilst we were waiting for food, out came all these "tasters" which were simply delicious. We were enjoying ourselves so much, we didn't even realise that we had waited a while for food. THEY CAME AND TOLD US, offering us a free drink each. They are too nice. And I haven't even started on our meals (which were great!!!!) If you run a restaurant, have a meal here and learn!!!! We are coming back tomorrow or the day after

Visited The Convent Daylesford and had lunch at the Bad Habits Cafe. Love the name of the cafe…read more Very apropos for the venue. The food was ok but the venue more than makes up for the ok food. Beautiful high ceiling with lovely light. Very cosy. The convent/gallery architecture is gorgeous. Formerly a real convent, it is now an art gallery. #maneklady #manektravel #manekeats

We got there 20 minutes before closing time. They graciously took our order and rushed it in. We…read moregot the charcuterie board since we were going to have dinner in 4 hours. He had a local brew and I had the Billy tea. It was delicious!!!! The service is great! Everyone there is so nice. Then there is all the gourmet food just like the Oakville Grocery in Napa. I think it would be great for people that are renting a cabin. You can go off to the spa and relax at home with all the gourmet foods, beer, and wine. This is a great place for brunch. Don't go too late in the day or you might miss out. Sit outside when it's nice out. It makes for a lovely meal in a pretty place that makes you feel so relaxed and pampered. Which is, of course, why a person goes to Hepburn Springs.

Cliffy's never fails to deliver. A huge selection and variety of foods, fabulous service and a warm…read moreand welcoming interior make this a must do on every visit to Daylesford.

How is this the first review of this awesome place!? So we had an unusually long wait for food…read more(they got slammed) and it's still for sure 5 stars! Great atmosphere, very chill. Super super friendly staff, every one of them. They even created a new table just for us to fit us in. Food was excellent too. This is for sure the best cafe we visited in Daylesford, a must to check out for the local produce, food and good vibes.

From the owner: Give your body a boost with fresh, healthy and organic wholefoods…read more Our menu changes seasonally so we can use the best local produce.