Cafe · Lilydale
Manna Lane Cafe
Cafe in Lilydale known for vegan options, steak sandwich.
About Manna Lane Cafe
A popular daytime spot in, Manna Lane Cafe sits in Lilydale and holds a 4.7-star rating across 430 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 wheelchair access and accessibility features. One recent guest summed it up: "Stopped in for a sit down coffee. Great staff and perfect flat white."
Manna Lane 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 Manna Lane Cafe at 9/79B Brice Ave, Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia. With bookings on 03 9726 9229. 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
- ✓ Top-rated by locals — 4.7★ across 430 reviews
- ✓ Quality coffee and breakfast/brunch service
- ✓ Outdoor seating available
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ 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
- 9/79B Brice Ave, Mooroolbark VIC 3138, 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 9726 9229. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.
What guests are saying
"Stopped in for a sit down coffee. Great staff and perfect flat white."
"Great food and drink! Staff are very friendly and central location in Mooroolbark with with lots of parking spaces"