Locavore Studio
The Locavore Studio dining room, with hand-painted mural and banquette seating
THE CAFE & EATERY

A Lilydale Cafe Built for Slow Mornings & Long Lunches

An ever-changing seasonal menu inside a beautiful 1880s heritage building on Main Street, Lilydale. Casual yet considered. Built for slow mornings, long lunches and after-work platters.

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The Locavore dining room with mural and coffee bar

Brekkie & Brunch

Slow mornings and boozy brunches. Served Mon–Fri from 7am, weekends from 8am.

Banquette seating beneath the hand-painted mural

Long Lunches

Seasonal mains and Locavore classics, paired with a glass of Yarra Valley wine.

A server pouring local wine at a table of shared plates

Cheese, Charcuterie & Wine

Curated boards and local wines, built for after-work lingering.

Seasonal food. Yarra Valley produce. Casual luxe.

Our menu changes with the seasons, so there's always something new to try alongside the Locavore classics. The kitchen leans into local Yarra Valley and Yarra Ranges produce, and the space has been designed for you to enjoy slow mornings, boozy brunches, long lunches, and after-work cheese and charcuterie platters with a glass of local wine.

Since 2015

Locavore Studio was established in 2015 in a little kitchen studio by Chef and Director Jessie Rae Crossley.

In the early days Locavore dabbled in cooking classes, pop up pastry shops and sourdough, eventually moving into catering.

From 2016, Locavore really made an impression in the Yarra Valley, quickly becoming the preferred catering group to service weddings & wine events. In 2018, Locavore took the plunge into opening the eatery and providore, providing the community with all aspects of food and beverage offering.

Jessie Rae Crossley outside the Locavore Providore shopfront

Plan your Visit

We're at 148–154 Main Street, at the lower end of Main Street, Lilydale.

Cafe Hours & Address

Mon–Fri 7am – 3pm

Sat–Sun 8am – 3pm