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Hydrant Food Hall
Hydrant Food Hall
Hydrant Food Hall
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HYDRANT FOOD HALL

(4.9 Score)
3 McKenzie Street,
Ballarat VIC 3350 Directions

Specialities:

✓Espresso ✓Batch Brew ✓Mocha ✓Iced Latte ✓Iced Coffee ✓Affogato ✓Chai Latte ✓Hot Chocolate ✓Iced Chocolate ✓Iced Chai ✓Babycino ✓Southern Sweet Iced Tea ✓Orange Juice ✓Apple Juice ✓Daily Greens ✓Sublime Pine ✓Mixed Berry Smoothie ✓Banana Mango Smoothie ✓Tropical Green Smoothie ✓Chocolate Milkshake ✓Strawberry Milkshake ✓Vanilla Milkshake ✓Malted Thickshake

“Hydrant Food Hall is an ultimate cafe destination located within a Ballarat heritage laneway. They specialise in an open rustic warehouse-style cafe, Brunch and lunch, Modern Australian Food with gluten-free and Vegan options, and Hydrant Food Hall roasted coffee is Child-friendly, with great vibes. They serve an innovative seasonal menu and aromatic specialty coffee by day and private functions by night; under the festoon lighting, enjoy dining in a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere. Hydrant Food Hall also hosts birthdays, engagement parties, or weddings, corporate dinners, awards nights, or just because they cater to all.

2025 Highlights: Gift vouchers are also available at Hydrant Food Hall. Book a table.”

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Menu:

Coffee
Espresso (The Hydrant Food Hall Blend) $5.50
Batch Brew $6.00
Mocha $5.50
Iced Latte $5.50
Iced Coffee $8.50
Affogato $16.00
Syrup (Vanilla, Caramel, Hazelnut) $0.70
Chocolate & Chai
Chai Latte $5.50
Hot Chocolate $5.50
Iced Chocolate Iced Chai $7.50
Babycino $2.50
Tea
Southern Sweet Iced Tea $6.00
Love Tea (Loose Leaf) $6.00
Juices
Orange Juice (Freshly Squeezed) $6.00
Apple Juice (Harcourts) $6.00
Daily Greens $6.00
Sublime Pine $6.00
Smoothies & Shakes
Mixed Berry Banana Mango Tropical Green $6.00
Classic Milkshakes (Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla) $5.00
Malted Thickshake (Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla) $9.50
Spider (Blue Heaven, Vanilla Ice Cream, Lemonade) $9.00
Cold Drinks
Sparkling Natural Mineral Water $4.50
Lemon Mineral Water Sparkling Blood Orange $5.00
Lemon Lime & Bitters Coke Diet Coke Lemonade $6.00
Iced Tea

Contact:

03 5303 0548

Mon-Fri: 7am - 2:30pm
Sat-Sun: 8am - 3pm

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Cafe Lekker
Cafe Lekker
Cafe Lekker
9+ YEARS IN TBR
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CAFE LEKKER

(4.8 Score)
11 Doveton Street North,
Ballarat VIC 3350 Directions

Specialities:

✓Iced Coffee ✓Milkshakes ✓Banana and Mango Smoothie ✓Yogi Bear ✓Mixed Berry Smoothie ✓Protein Ball ✓House Made Mixers ✓Lemon Lime and Bitters ✓Fresh Juice

“Cafe Lekker is a cosy cafe. The cafe has a warm and inviting atmosphere that allows visitors to relax and unwind after a long day. They are known for their tasty breakfast menu, with the eggs Benedict being a popular choice among their customers. The cafe has a clever staff who work hard and stay positive, making the experience of visiting Cafe Lekker pleasant. They use fresh and homemade ingredients to provide healthy foods. The cafe offers vegetarian-friendly, vegan, and gluten-free options.

2025 Highlights: Cafe Lekker offers dine-in, outdoor seating, and in-store collection. Come and enjoy the drinks with your friends and family.”

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Contact:

03 5332 8141

Mon-Sat: 6:30am - 2pm
Sun: Closed

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L'espresso
L'espresso
L'espresso
10+ YEARS IN TBR
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L'ESPRESSO

(4.8 Score)
417 Sturt Street,
Ballarat VIC 3350 Directions

Specialities:

✓Espresso ✓Cappuccino ✓Iced Coffee ✓Hot Chocolate ✓Iced Chocolate ✓Milkshakes ✓Tea ✓Closed Focaccia ✓Parmesan Scrambled Eggs ✓Risotto ✓Potato Gnocchi ✓Warm Roasted Vegetable Salad

“L'espresso is a Charming wood-accented cafeteria offering coffee, pastries, and seasonal dishes. The cafe has a warm and inviting ambience where you will be surrounded by the tempting aromas of freshly brewed coffee and delicious culinary delights. Their staff are friendly and provide top-notch service to their customers. L'espresso always offers lovely service from the staff and has an inviting environment. Whether you are a local seeking your daily coffee fix or a visitor exploring the vibrant city of Ballarat, L'espresso is a must-visit destination.

2025 Highlights: L'espresso offers Seasonal dishes and quality coffee.”

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Menu:

House Wine By The Glass
Brown Brothers Prosecco (200ml Piccolo) $13
Amherst Lachlan’S Chardonnay (Pyrenees Vic) $12
Forest Rock Porongurup Riesling (Wa) $13
Mahi Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough Nz) $13
Koi Toi Pinot Gris (New Zealand) $13
Rebellion Pinot Noir (Ballarat Vic) $14
Amherst Daisy Creek Shiraz (Pyrenees Vic) $12
Beer
Moretti Peroni Little Creatures Corona Brookvale Union Ginger Beer $9
Mixed Drinks
Aperol Spritz $17
Mimosa $12
Campari Pompelmo $17
Bloody Mary $17
Lemon Lime And Bitters $7.5
Sparkling Mineral Water
250 Ml San Pellegrino $5.5
500 Ml San Pellegrino $7.5
250 Ml San Pellegrino Chinotto Limonata Rossa Pompelmo San Bitter $6
Hepburn Springs Organic Lemonade Cola $6
Juice
Orange Juice (Fresh Squeezed) $7
Apple Juice $7
Tomato Juice $7
Emma & Tom Green Power $7
Caffè
Espresso $4.5
Tall Caffe (Served In A Long Glass) $6.5

Contact:

03 5333 1789

Mon-Sun: 7am - 3pm

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HYDRANT FOOD HALL REVIEWS

We found this hidden cafe around a corner of the street. As we walked in the place, we could smell pleasant aroma of fresh coffee and food. We ordered a chai latte and their waygu beef hamburger with chips. The coffee was strong and rich, the beef burger was superb! The beef patty was juicy and cooked to perfection, the burger bread was slight sweet and very soft. I enjoyed every bite of it! The sweet potato chips were also crispy and sweet. The cafe was quiet when we walked in, we enjoyed their vibe and delicious food. Another thing is that they didn’t charge us for weekend surcharges, which was really nice.

We thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast at Hydrant. Fantastic atmosphere, great customer service and delicious food. Coffee was absolutely superb.

Delightful brunch with family, affordable, and fast serving. Kids love the rainbow pancake and brownies. Recommended.

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CAFE LEKKER REVIEWS

cafe was busy, we went at lunch time. staff were very friendly. perfect for breakfast, brunch and lunch. delicious meals prepared quickly at this place. the food was amazing and the portion sizes were generous. Cafe Lekker is a great food experience! Everything is prepared on the premises including cakes, dressings and relishes.

The food was amazing and the portion sizes were big. We couldn’t finish our food even though it was so delicious. The staff were welcoming and accomodating. The cafe was a cute set up where everyone knew each other. It was nice seeing that passing through.

The best breakfast in Ballarat by far Had the Lekker breakfast all the time, delicious & full The ladies there were so friendly & attentive to our order.

L'ESPRESSO REVIEWS

Pretty top food. I had some chilli prawn pasta which was amazing. Such good clean food. Really taste and really fresh. I also had an apple cake and a coffee with was also really great. Worth travelling to Ballarat for! Amazing service staff as well. Super friendly.

I love the coffee here. Food is very good. Staff ate great! Parking can be tricky as it's on the main street in town, however side streets always have parking. The only negative for me is the extremely low lighting which makes it feel a bit dark and cold.

There’s no doubt this is the classiest breakfast brunch lunch spot in town….great food, great service, great atmosphere…. And excellent music…. Plenty of albums to buy too.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

HYDRANT FOOD HALL Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 1.3K: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CAFE LEKKER Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 1.4K: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

L'ESPRESSO Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Social Media: 8
Complete Info: 9
Contact Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 1.5K: 10