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Cafe Lekker
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Cafe Lekker

About Cafe Lekker

Welcome to Cafe Lekker, your local Cafe in Ballarat Central, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, where great coffee and a welcoming atmosphere come together. With a 4.70-star rating from 880 reviews, we’re proud to offer great service and quality and accessible facilities for every guest.

★★★★★ 4.70 rating (880 reviews)
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A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Thelma Van Gestel

Thelma Van Gestel

year ago

Dutchman waffles with strawberrie jam and cream, cream, and ice cream. Vegetarian Focaccia, roasted pumkin, carrots, zucchini fetta, spinach, and beetroot pesto. Bannana and Blue heaven milkshake was yumo. The food was so nice. My friend had a roller Walker, and we had the manager of cafe Lekker come help pick up the roller walker, bring in, and help us to our table. Beautiful service and thank you so much for you help. We all have a fantastic meal and love the friendly staff. Appreciate this so much.

Trish Wilson

Trish Wilson

6 months ago

While staying in Ballarat we stopped here for breakfast, extremly glad we did! The staff & service was amazing, the coffee was beautiful. We had the Lekker breakfast & it was by far the best breakky we have ever had! Highly recomend eating here 😊 We will certainly be back.

Amilliah

Amilliah

year ago

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

Sarah Studley

Sarah Studley

2 years ago

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. We ordered The Lekker, The Vegan ( with Bacon), Waffles - For Photo reference

Jennifer T

Jennifer T

7 months ago

Came here for breakfast with my husband while visiting Ballarat and we both ordered the Lekker Breakfast and we were very pleased and happy with our meal. Food was very tasty and the portion size was excellent leaving us very full and satisfied. We also both ordered a double espresso unfortunately the coffee beans they used wasn't really to our taste. Staff was excellent and very attentive. I would highly recommend checking this place out.

Nell Bea

Nell Bea

year ago

Visiting for the day, looked up best place for breakfast In Ballarat, this place was at the top, so went to see if it lived up to the reviews—if definitely did! We had the Eggs Florentine, and the biggest breakfast, added the Lekker Sausages and Baked Beans, absolutely hit the spot, was served with a relish too, delicious. Coffee was also on spot. The main breakfast is $29, with two add ons was $40, so not cheap, but hubby had to try the snags and Beans, but the breakfast alone is filling enough-he is a breakfast connoisseur, so if it passes him, its a winner! Would very highly recommend a visit, the spot for top breakfast is spot on.

Michelle Peart

Michelle Peart

month ago

We went for food and coffee during the Ballarat marathon. Service was prompt and friendly, meals and coffee came quickly. The waffles were so good 😋

Allister Healey

Allister Healey

3 weeks ago

The service was blisteringly quick, without any loss in quality or taste. The coffee was quite good, and the baked eggs really nicely spiced. The poached eggs were ever so slightly under but not enough to worry anyone.

Butler

Butler

3 weeks ago

Lekker Cafe has become a favourite for our team at Butler. Being just across the road from our office, it’s a regular go-to for staff lunches, and we also frequently use them to cater for meetings and office gatherings. The food is always fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented, with a great lunch menu that has something for everyone. The team are consistently friendly, efficient, and accommodating, even when we place larger catering orders. It’s fantastic to have such a high-quality local cafe nearby, and we would highly recommend Lekker Cafe to anyone looking for great food, coffee, and service.

Michael D

Michael D

2 months ago

We were on the hunt for a cafe with great food, quality coffee, and reliable WiFi, and we struck gold with Cafe Lekker. From the moment we walked in, we loved the vibe. The mostly indoor setup with comfortable booth seating made it feel cosy and perfect for settling in. The WiFi was excellent, which was a big tick for us, and we definitely made the most of it while we were there. The coffee was absolutely on point, and the menu was impressively extensive, with so many great options that it genuinely made choosing difficult. That said, every single one of us was thrilled with our meals. A special shout out to Ben, the owner, who was incredibly welcoming. He mentioned they have been in business for over 20 years, which honestly comes as no surprise given the quality of the experience. The team even kindly let us stay a little past closing time, which we really appreciated. It is easy to see why this place has such great reviews. A genuinely pleasant experience all around, and we would absolutely recommend checking it out.

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Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Coffee
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

11 Doveton St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

Reservations

+61 3 5332 8141

Hours

Closed · Saturday 6:30 AM-2 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM-1 PM
Monday 6:30 AM-2 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM-2 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM-2 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM-2 PM
Friday 6:30 AM-2 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM-2 PM
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