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Casual eats

Laid-back dining and casual eateries come easy in this town. Whether you're travelling as a family, with friends or riding solo, you'll find the perfect spot to refuel.

1816 Bakehouse

Established in 2018, 1816 Bakehouse is an artisan sourdough bakery in the heart of Ballarat. The team, led by head baker Josh Chapman is proud...

9s Food

Welcome to 9S Food, located in the heart of Ballarat. Offering pickup and delivery, 9s Food specialises in Chinese cuisine including all your favourite dishes;...

Aussie Oggie Pasty Company

Aussie Oggie Pasty Company serving traditional Cornish pasties, or the ‘proper job’ as known in Cornwall, and Aussie Pies, Aussie Oggie sources the finest local...

Beechworth Bakery Ballarat

Welcome to Beechworth Bakery. Make yourself at home and allow the friendly staff to look after you. Smell the freshly baked bread and pastries mingled...

Black Vault

Black Vault is an independent food takeaway shop in Ballarat. Opened in late 2020, they like to add a positive impact on Ballarat locals by...

Brick Lane Bagels

Brick Lane Bagels boil and bake New-York style hand-crafted bagels. Available varieties include Traditional (plain white), Everything, Poppy and Sesame Seed, Blueberry, Pumpernickel, Cinnamon and...

Campana’s

Established in 1976, Campana’s has been providing quality service and advice on all things wine, beer, spirits and delicatessens. Locally owned and operated. Located on...

Dr Fill

Get your fill of tacos, hotdogs, salads, cocktails, beers and more at Dr Fill, a concept restaurant from the team at Griffin Burger. Located in...

Emma’s Bakery

Emma’s Bakery brings homemade cakes to the plate. Emma’s is a passionate baking business, always striving for perfection. Everything produced is truly homemade and created...

Gordon Juices

Gordon Juices is a thriving, purpose-built Orange Juice trailer based at Windmill Drive, Lake Wendouree. Gordon Juices specialises in serving fresh Orange Juice which is...

Griffin Burger

Located on Armstrong Street North, Griffin Burger is a family-run restaurant that specialises in unique burgers, donuts, loaded fries and more. There are gluten friendly...

Grill’d

Grill’d: burgers from a better place. Better for you: Grill’d keep it real by not adding nasties like preservatives, hormones or refined sugars to their...

Griller’s Mark

Griller’s Mark is a locally owned and operated restaurant in Ballarat that offers a delicious and extensive grill menu. The team pride itself on creating...

Hellas Fest

At Hellas Fest excellence is an act, not a habit. Enjoy fresh food, friendly faces and a great atmosphere. If the mighty Zeus himself came...

Husker Du Cafe

Husker Du Cafe specialises in toasties and coffee. It is located in the heart of Ballarat and is open from 8am – 3pm, seven days...

Il Piccolo Gelato

Il Piccolo Gelato is an artisan gelato store located in Ballarat, Victoria. Their gelato is made daily using fresh milk, no artificial ingredients, colours, or...

Mr Rice Ballarat

Mr Rice Ballarat is a traditional Chinese and Malaysian restaurant located in central Ballarat. With continued service to the local community for more than ten...

Schnitz Ballarat

Dedicated to making the best schnitzels in the world, Schnitz brings the culinary tradition of schnitzels to modern-day tastebuds through fresh ingredients, a signature pan-cooking...

The Forge Pizzeria

Housed within a red brick building in Ballarat town, The Forge Pizzeria is a firm favourite among visitors and locals all about sharing good, regional...

The Little Cupcake Shop

The Little Cupcake is Ballarat’s gourmet cupcake supplier. They specialise in creating cupcakes and cakes which are beautiful, delicious and made completely from scratch (no...

The Pancake Kitchen

A Ballarat Institution for over 40 years, set in a historical 1860’s period blue stone building, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. Open...

The Red Door Pizzeria

The Red Door Pizzeria serves delicious gourmet wood-fired pizza, available as take away or for dining in a comfortable, relaxed family-friendly space. Enjoy a craft...

The Rusty Spud

The Rusty Spud is all about taking the humble spud to new, delicious heights, offering baked potatoes and sweet potatoes loaded with delicious fillings including...

The Source Bulk Foods Ballarat

The Source Bulk Foods store offers everything from flour, nuts and dried fruits to chocolates and cleaning products and honey. Bring your jars or use...

The Summit Pizza Bar

The Summit Pizza Bar is a new pizza bar in Ballarat North. All your favourites are on the menu, along with a selection of gourmet...

Vegas & Rose

Vegas & Rose specialises in hand made brownies, crinkle cookies, grazing boxes, gift boxes and delicious foodie items for your pantry. Their little pink door...

Water Street Cafe

The Water Street Cafe coffee caravan is permanently located at Brown Hill. Water Street Cafe serve coffee, hot chocolate, chai, sweet treats and some warm...

Godfrey’s Milk Bar

Godfrey’s Milk Bar is like a café, but the meals are at Milk Bar prices. When you walk through the door you are welcomed by...

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Ballarat VIC 3350

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The City of Ballarat acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, and recognises their continuing connection to the land and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

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