Harrow and Harvest Cafe

A popular daytime spot in, Harrow and Harvest Cafe sits in Lilydale and holds a 4.6-star rating across 953 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.

Notable features include outdoor seating that takes advantage of the Yarra Valley setting and an open fireplace that earns its keep through the cooler months.

Harrow and Harvest Cafe operates 6 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 Harrow and Harvest Cafe at 42-44 Castella St, Lilydale VIC 3140, 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.