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Cobb's Coffee
Cafe
👍👍 The best place in Ballarat for coffee nerds. Great espresso and batch brew coffee and the staff are passionate about creating the best brew.
Cobb’s also provide a great selection of materials for people the craft great coffee at home, with a selection of various coffees and a range of equipment. Th...
4.90 (206 reviews)
(~0.27 km from centre)
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Just Like nans
Cafe
👍👍 Loved everything we got. Prices are super reasonable and the food is out of this world amazing. The shop is very small and cozy so it was a lovely spot to stop at while we were in Ballarat
4.90 (64 reviews)
(~0.59 km from centre)
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Cafe Merkama
Cafe
👍👍 We got the vegan platter which had 8 options that night.
The meal was so filling and delicious and came out quickly.
Only thing I would say is it would be great to see in from the street as if I were a passer by I wouldn’t have know it was open.
$ $$$
4.80 (333 reviews)
(~0.52 km from centre)
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KELI CAFE
Coffee shop
👍👍 My husband and I stopped in for brunch on our way driving through from Melbourne to Adelaide and we were very impressed. The service was fast and friendly and the food was fresh and tasty. Parking was easy and the prices were very reasonable. Thank you so much, we would definitely recommend your caf...
4.80 (41 reviews)
(~0.31 km from centre)
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Cafe Lekker
Cafe
👍👍 I had heard many positive things about this cafe so finally decided to try it for myself. I was definitely not disappointed, the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating The food was delicious! We were able to walk in without a reservation and didn't have to wait long for service or food. Wi...
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4.70 (723 reviews)
(~0.55 km from centre)
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Fika Coffee Brewers
Cafe
👍👍 What a hidden gem!
Without any expectation, went there for quick coffee and breakie and it turned out absolutely great. Not just satisfied coffee but my quick breakie with breakie roll was good. There isn't sufficient kitchen facility, so my expectation was low until I got food. My quick stop at Bal...
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4.70 (432 reviews)
(~0.53 km from centre)
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The Gatehouse Ballarat
Event planner
👍👍 My Mum and I have made visiting The Gatehouse an annual tradition on the way to our week-long crafting holiday. I absolutely love the vibe of this cafe, and the staff are super friendly. We love cemeteries (Mum does a lot of genealogy) and this is a beauty. The cafe makes my little goth heart happy....
$ $$$
4.70 (160 reviews)
(~0.9 km from centre)
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Coffee By Design Ballarat
Cafe
👍👍 2022 Lovely fresh food was delicious.
Edit
2023 Lovely food As always. Great serviced delicious burgers and best chips in Ballarat. Fresh and delicious.
$$ $$
4.70 (60 reviews)
(~0.94 km from centre)
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Homeground Cafe/Boutique Bakery
Cafe
👍👍 Homeground Cafe is one of those places you remember so you can come back on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Its extremely nice, comforting, the coffee is professional and it has a humble variety of food to go with it. The staff are helpful and extremely nice as well with a professional attitude that...
4.60 (111 reviews)
(~0.2 km from centre)
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Yellow Espresso
Cafe
👍👍 Driving back home from Daylesford, we decided to stop at Ballarat for brunch and stumbled upon this lovely find.
Staff were friendly and attentive despite the place being packed.
We ordered coffees and the liquid passion smoothie - all bevvies were amazing!
The food was where it’s really at. Everyth...
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4.50 (642 reviews)
(~0.07 km from centre)
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Higher Society Eatery
Cafe
👍👍 Up beat vibrant vibe from staff and decor alike. dine in, take away or enjoy the view from the walkway.
An education for your taste buds,I didn’t know eggs could taste so good. The visual effects from the coffee art is testimony to the effort the great staff make to ensure your dining experience.
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4.50 (261 reviews)
(~0.58 km from centre)
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Harry Limes Restaurant
Restaurant
Vietnamese and Mediterranean dishes in a casual room with white tablecloths and exposed-brick walls.
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4.50 (132 reviews)
(~0.54 km from centre)
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L'espresso
Cafe
Charming cafe with wood accents offering coffee, pastries & seasonal dishes, plus CDs for sale.
$$ $$
4.40 (750 reviews)
(~0.59 km from centre)
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Wen & Ware Living
Home goods store
😠 Incredibly rude staff. Not once was I offered any assistance in the store but plenty of other customers who “fit their bill” were assisted instantly. When I politely asked for a hand in looking for an item the girl behaved like she was not interested in helping me at all. Other staff members just wa...
4.30 (113 reviews)
(~0.19 km from centre)
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Beechworth Bakery Ballarat
Bakery
😠 Came here today after reading the reviews.
Lots of staff on deck however, they weren’t doing a lot! The line to order was long, I was in the queue. One person at the til serving, another at making coffee and not sure what the other 4 staff members were doing besides talking. I asked one of the staff...
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4.20 (1.6K reviews)
(~0.1 km from centre)
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Golden City Hotel
Restaurant
Salads, pizzas and bistro food served in light-filled surrounds with polished floors and a balcony.
$$ $$
4.10 (1.1K reviews)
(~0.63 km from centre)
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The Lane Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 I ordered Italian omelette and drinks to sit here for hours to enjoy the great atmosphere. Coffee was good, food was delicious and excellent service.
Highly recommended.
4.10 (79 reviews)
(~0.3 km from centre)