Cafe · Lilydale
Hutch & Co Cafe
Cafe in Lilydale known for smashed avo, outdoor seating.
About Hutch & Co Cafe
One of the local cafés in, Hutch & Co Cafe sits in Lilydale and holds a 4.4-star rating across 1,087 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: "Absolutely fantastic beautiful food !"
Hutch & Co 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 Hutch & Co Cafe at 249/251 Main St, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia. With bookings on 03 9735 9824. And full menu details on the venue's website. Worth combining with a longer drive through the Yarra Valley to break up the day.
Why visit
- ✓ Consistently well-reviewed (4.4★ on Google)
- ✓ Quality coffee and breakfast/brunch service
- ✓ Outdoor seating available
- ✓ Easy Lilydale drive from Melbourne (60-90 minutes)
What to expect on your visit
Casual seating, table service or counter ordering, and most visits wrap up inside an hour. Quality coffee is a given; the food tends to be brunch-focused, with most kitchens stopping hot food service mid-afternoon.
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Plan your visit
- Getting here
- 249/251 Main St, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia - typically a 60-90 minute drive from Melbourne CBD. Free parking is available on-site or in nearby street parking.
- When to visit
- Open seven days a week. Weekend lunch (Friday-Sunday) is peak season - book ahead.
- Bookings
- Book by phone on 03 9735 9824. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.
What guests are saying
"Absolutely fantastic beautiful food !"
"We walked up to the counter and simply asked if there were three seats available. Instead of a straightforward answer, we were told to “wait a moment” and stand off to the side. Then another woman with a bob haircut came over, asked us the exact same question again, and told us to wait outside. A th"
"Walked in and was served immediately for a coffee and after spotting an egg and bacon roll in the display case I ordered one of those too. Coffee was pretty quick but I wasn't sure what was taking a while for my roll but eventually a box emerged from the kitchen with a freshly cooked bacon and egg r"