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.

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...

I went here over the Easter weekend when this charming little town was hectic with activities and…read morepeople everywhere. I ducked into this cafe for a coffee, a relax and a recharge and I am so glad that I did. The staff were definitely under the pump and were still very friendly and my snack turned into a meal when I saw the menu, I had to try something more! It was delicious, fresh and the shop was very clean. The menu is interesting and all the food sounded so yummy, it was very hard to choose just one meal. The coffee was very nice also, not too bitter like in a lot of places. this cafe is just what we all hope for when we spend our money and need a little escape. Thankyou Cafe Maldon for standing out in all areas of business.

Excellent food and they also grind their decaf on the spot so you're guaranteed real, fresh coffee…read more Their pastries are to die for, absolutely irresistible. Cheers!

Can I give them more stars? Friendly counter staff, good coffee, but hey, it's a bakery and that…read moreis what you come here for. The range of meat pies is simply awesome, the pastries likewise, as are the king size meringues. Never been disappointed in 20 or so visits over the years. My parents live in Castlemaine, and they and my family from California always find something delicious.

I thought it was about time I redid my review for Saff's considering it has become my go to cafe…read moreevery weekend, whether just for coffee or a full blown meal. For me, as far as cafes go in Castlemaine, Saff's is the creme de la creme. There are plenty of patrons who think Saff's is the perfect spot for a quiet brunch for 1 and others use it for gatherings of 10+ people. However you choose to dine you are always well catered for. AND THE COFFEEE IS SOOOO GOOD!! If you're after a slightly hip (but not overdone) space with great food, even better coffee and unpretentious staff who'll remember your name and always make you feel welcome, then you absolutely cannot pass this place up.

The service here was very quick even though it was a busy Saturday morning in the holidays. Brunch…read morewas superb, highly recommend:)

Ordered the steak of the day (Porterhouse) from the tall wooly haired bloke but noticed he was…read moreslightly slurring with blood shot eyes and what looked like a fat lip. Was not deterred however because we were all starving after touring from Melbourne. When the steak came it looked like something Coles puts their reduced sticker to and sure enough its taste and texture was supermarket budget steak at best. To be fair, the other meals were all fine but after paying almost $30 i decided to complain. Wooly haired bloke took over from other staff who were handling my complaint. He insisted he eats the steak all the time and its fine so not sure what my problem is? Wow... so i said i'll skip dinner then but he insisted he will not be returning the money for the meal as there was nothing wrong with the steak. In fact it comes from his farm! Oh and its his pub too and that's that... If you like the sound of that kind of customer service eat here. If not give this place a miss and try the alternatives...

PLEASANTLY SURPRISED Summary - clean, friendly, busy and the…read moremeal was faultless. They have a fabulous chef at the Maldon Hotel who can turn an old traditional meal into a pure delight. Feeling tired, I chose the specials for the day - corned beef and rice pudding. Often in the Wimmera and Mallee, one finds pub kitchens churn out Corned Beef which is tough, stringy and bland. Therefore, as I waited for my meal, I was not expecting anything too inspiring. One mouthful revealed that I was about to consume Corned Beef as it SHOULD be cooked. It was absolutely delicious. The local organic meat was tender and had been given a full flavour by being cooked to a very good traditional recipe - one my grandmother would be proud of... The mashed potatoes were smooth and plentiful and rather than cabbage, were served with al-dente steamed vegetables. The rice pudding included marinated raisins and really met the description of being "comfort food". Yummo! What a very pleasant surprise it was to find that The Maldon Hotel has a chef who really cares about the food he is presenting!

A very friendly cafe with quality eats and coffee. Attractive garden often with mothers and young…read morechildren. Popular with the locals.