On mini-cation to Halls Gap & limited dining options I tried out Livefast Cafe for breakfast…read more Venturing outside my usual comfort zone of poached eggs I opted for the breakfast special of smoked salmon, Cajun spiced field mushroom, cherry tomatoes, spinach with a lemon/sweet paprika sour cream sauce & thankfully a poached egg on sourdough. What I was presented with was a slightly confused looking plate of food. Sadly the only element I enjoyed was the poached egg & sourdough. Whilst each of the components might have worked individually together it was just a mess in both terms of presentation & flavours. Just goes to show that sometimes you should just stick with what you know. The service was friendly & efficient, that said I was one of only 5 customers at the time, so that should be a given. $20 for the brekkie & a mug of coffee was probably about the right price but when the quality is poor you always feel a little cheated about the price you've paid!!!

Went here twice with a group of girlfriends over the weekend…read more First time we just picked up some snacks and coffee before a hike. Second time we ate lunch before leaving halls gap. Both times we received great food but questionable service. Highlights were definitely the milkshakes, chicken burger & lamb salad. But you wouldn't want to be in a rush to get anywhere. Service was slow and not exactly friendly. Lucky their food was so delicious.

Café 96 offers fantastic food at reasonable prices and great, speedy, friendly service! They have…read morebreakfast all day. Everything I have tried there I have loved; the Caesar salad, lentil curry, veggie burger, poached eggs with bacon, their quiche with sundried tomatoes and asparagus is delicious! I highly recommend this café, which is locally known as Kerry's café - a previous owner. Long live Café 96!

Was okay. Simple, friendly. Had quiche and son had nuggets and chips. Plenty in the serve. Coffees…read morewere hot and decent. Needs some ambient music.

Fred and Betts never disappoint. There's a good selection…read moreof quiches, frittata, salad , wraps and sandwiches on the display cabinet and always comes out tasty and delicious. I always feel that they are slightly on the pricier side ( about$15 for my caramelised onion and feta tart). But the taste do make up for it. Service is always friendly and the place is always packed with locals. There's a back room with a chalkboard wall, perfect for kids. The front of the cafe is also a store with some beautiful candles, serving ware and some jewelleries. A big T2 selection ( to have in store and buy by the pack) makes this cafe appealing to tea lovers as well. Grab yourself a coffee card!

With a large range of T2 teas, this is the only place to go for a refreshing and unique cuppa. The…read morechocolate and chilli tea is very nice providing a slight buzz on the tongue! Contemporary furnishings and friendly staff make this café a stand out venue in Ararat. Their salad with sundried tomato and garlic dressing is delicious !

Best breakfast wraps and egg and bacon burgers. Great…read morecoffee Service was fantastic, friendly and fast service

Okay, I was disappointed to find that I had missed out on breakfast by a matter of fifteen minutes,…read morebut that probably had a lot to do with me mucking around at other places, and making the decision to hold off grabbing a snack for just a little while longer, only to discover that the little while longer took me past that magic time. Anyway, I still managed to grab something to eat, namely a healthy pie, and a pot of tea. It wasn't too bad, and the staff were friendly, though I probably was hoping for some breakfast.

Good coffee stop on the way to or coming back from the Grampians, as it is located on the main…read morehighway in between Stawell and Ararat. Loved the decor, it felt very much like entering a long lost friend's home in the countryside, and although stylish, was also very laid back and welcoming. I stopped by with a large group of friends for coffee, so it took a while for them to get through all the orders, but they managed the busy period well. A small latte was on the expensive side, but it was pretty decent.

Really enjoyed finding this character filled lunch spot in Great Western on the Western Highway…read more The food was well priced and there were plenty of options including all day breakfast! I had the sweet potato rosti with haloumi and roasted cherry tomatoes. Yum!

Extremely impressed, the best coffee I've ever had - and yes we live in Melbourne. Breakfast - wow…read more- smashed avocado with goats cheese is highly recommended with perfect poached eggs. Extremely friendly staff that are super-efficient.