Cafe · Lilydale
The CriBB Cafe
Cafe in Lilydale known for welcoming atmosphere, beer garden.
About The CriBB Cafe
A relaxed café favoured by locals in, The CriBB Cafe sits in Lilydale with a respectable 4.8-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.
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: "Only thing bad about this place is the missing comma between schnitzel and chips. Near thought I was ordering chips made of schnitzel."
The CriBB Cafe is open five days a week — typically a Wednesday-to-Sunday pattern that works around the region's weekend visitor surge. Weekend mornings get busy from around 9am through 11am — visit earlier or post-noon for shorter waits.
You'll find The CriBB Cafe at 222 Main St, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia. With bookings on 03 8203 2409. 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 (4.8★ on Google)
- ✓ 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
- 222 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 5 days a week. Bookings recommended on weekends; midweek offers more flexibility.
- Bookings
- Book by phone on 03 8203 2409. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.
What guests are saying
"Only thing bad about this place is the missing comma between schnitzel and chips. Near thought I was ordering chips made of schnitzel."
"The most beautiful staff and delicious coffee-the service is 11/10 and everything I’ve ever tried has been yummy. My favourite is the pumpkin bread as the coffee is pretty much the best in the area!"
"Great place to meet up have a coffee, then return to. Especially for an organised motorcycle ride."