Benji’s in Sassafras

One of the local cafés in, Benji’s in Sassafras sits in Sassafras and holds a 4.9-star rating across 183 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.

One recent guest summed it up: "Best coffee in the hills. Lovely team. Great toasties and arguably the greatest choc chip cookie I’ve eaten. Do yourself a favour."

Benji’s in Sassafras 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 Benji’s in Sassafras at 372 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Sassafras VIC 3787, Australia. And full menu details on the venue's website. Worth combining with a longer drive through the Yarra Valley to break up the day.