Cafe · Lilydale
Monty's Cafe & Patisserie
Cafe in Lilydale.
About Monty's Cafe & Patisserie
A popular daytime spot in, Monty's Cafe & Patisserie sits in Lilydale with a respectable 4.2-star Google rating. 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 wheelchair access and accessibility features. One recent guest summed it up: "My husband, father and myself come here weekly, staff are friendly and accommodating. The food is delicious. Highly recommend the toasties."
Monty's Cafe & Patisserie 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 Monty's Cafe & Patisserie at Shop 74 Lilydale Marketplace, 33-45 Hutchinson St, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia. With bookings on 03 9738 7637. Worth combining with a longer drive through the Yarra Valley to break up the day.
Why visit
- ✓ Quality coffee and breakfast/brunch service
- ✓ 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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Amenities & features
Plan your visit
- Getting here
- Shop 74 Lilydale Marketplace, 33-45 Hutchinson 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 9738 7637. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.
What guests are saying
"My husband, father and myself come here weekly, staff are friendly and accommodating. The food is delicious. Highly recommend the toasties."
"“Fresh Salad sandwich” was wet and soggy, messy and unpalatable. Boss claimed that it “was to be expected” as they were made first thing in the morning. Toasted sandwich had a piece of paper in it along with a square bread bag clip. He was apologetic and brought another one but it was the wrong type"