Bark n’ Beans

A relaxed café favoured by locals in, Bark n’ Beans sits in Lilydale and holds a 4.3-star rating across 159 Google reviews. 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.

The venue is notable for outdoor seating that takes advantage of the Yarra Valley setting. One recent guest summed it up: "Got the BB burger and a chocolate shake, absolutely immaculate!"

Bark n’ Beans 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 Bark n’ Beans at 12 Brice Ave, Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia. With bookings on 04 1354 7089. And full menu details on the venue's website. Worth combining with a longer drive through the Yarra Valley to break up the day.