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 wine in the sun.

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Our Menu

Because we cook with what's in season, our menu shifts throughout the year. Have a look at what's currently on.

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Cafe Menu

Toasted sourdough w/ cultured butter or Nuttelex $10.00
- V
- VG
- *GFO
- + Vegemite, peanut butter, seasonal jam (each) +$2.00
- + *GF Precinct toast +$1.50
Crumpets By Posh $13.00

honey • cultured butter
- VG
- *NF
Bakers’ Art Fruit Toast $13.00

cultured butter
- VG
- DFO
- + Precinct *Gluten Free Fruit Toast +$1.50
Porridge $24.00

rolled oats • chia seeds • preserved medjool dates • caramel soaked banana • peanut butter powder • vanilla yoghurt
- VO
- VG
- DFO
Berry Crumble French Toast $27.00

sour cherry & blueberry preserve • strawberries • vanilla crème mousseline • cinnamon anglaise • spiced crumble
- VG
- *NF
Avocado On Toast $28.00

warm caramelised beetroot • chickpea & sumac dukkah • whipped Persian feta • pickled onion • fresh herbs
- VO
- *GFO
- *NF
- + add poached egg +$3.50
Chilli Scramble $28.00

peanut & chilli crunch • confit mushrooms • chipotle
garlic • preserved lemon labneh • sourdough
- VG
- *GFO
- + add chorizo +$5.00
Locavore Benny $30.00

seared salami cotto • celeriac remoulade • poached eggs • suprême croissant • apple cider vinegar hollandaise
- *GFO
- *NF
Loaded Flat Bread $29.00

flat bread cooked to order • tomato pesto • hung yoghurt • confit roma tomatoes • rocket • fresh herbs • Grana Padano
- VG
- *NF
Mushroom Gnocchi $32.00

potato gnocchi • local mushrooms • white miso beurre noisette • confit egg yolk • crispy sage • hazelnuts
- VG
- *NFO
Chicken Burger $30.00

katsu chicken • Japanese curry mayo • pickled veg • sesame slaw • fries
- *GFO
- *NF
OG Loca Burger $30.00

180g beef patty • smokey house made bacon jam • cornichon burger sauce • butter lettuce • tomato • American cheese • fries
- *GFO
- *NF
Potato Okonomiyaki $28.00

Japanese pickles • tempura bits • gochujang tonkatsu sauce • nori crême • spring onion
- VO
- VG

Build your Brekkie

Keep building your brekkie!
- + eggs your way +$3.50
- + bacon +$6.00
- + salmon gravlax +$7.00
- + braised mushrooms +$5.00
- + sautéed greens +$5.00
- + whipped feta +$4.00
- + grilled halloumi +$6.00
- + scrambled eggs +$6.00
- + chorizo +$5.00
- + roast tomatoes +$5.00
- + avocado +$6.00
- + apple cider vinegar hollandaise +$4.00
- + potato rosti +$5.00
- + relish +$4.00

The Cafe & Eatery

Four ways to enjoy the best of the Yarra Valley - at the studio, at home, or at your next event.

Brekkie & Brunch

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

Long Lunches

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

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.

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

Locavore Studio Pty Ltd

Hours

Monday — Friday 7am- 3pm Saturday — Sunday 8am- 3pm

A Lilydale Cafe Built for Slow Mornings & Long Lunches

Our Menu

Cafe Menu

Cafe Menu

Build your Brekkie

The Cafe & Eatery

Seasonal food. Yarra Valley produce. Casual luxe.

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

Plan your Visit

Cafe Hours & Address

Hours

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