Alowyn Gardens - Cafe

One of the local cafés in, Alowyn Gardens - Cafe sits in Yarra Glen with a respectable 4.2-star Google rating. Like many Yarra Valley cafés, the pull here is a combination of solid coffee, considered food, and the kind of unhurried atmosphere that suits everyone from weekend escape-the-city brunchers to local regulars.

Expect quality coffee, a focused brunch menu through to early afternoon, and the kind of all-day food that suits whether you're starting a Yarra Valley drive or wrapping one up. Most stop service mid-afternoon, so plan accordingly.

Notable features include outdoor seating that takes advantage of the Yarra Valley setting and wheelchair access and accessibility features. One recent guest summed it up: "Jimmy made me a macchiato which was a beautiful as the place, they're weather, the friendly service and gentle smiles of most of the staff we met. If you have some time to spare one afternoon and you enjoy bringing…"

Alowyn Gardens - Cafe operates 7 days a week, giving plenty of options for fitting it into a Yarra Valley itinerary. Weekend mornings get busy from around 9am through 11am — visit earlier or post-noon for shorter waits.

You'll find Alowyn Gardens - Cafe at 1230 Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen VIC 3775, Australia. With bookings on 03 9730 2400. And full menu details on the venue's website. Worth combining with a longer drive through the Yarra Valley to break up the day.