Cafe · Lilydale
the Lilydale General
Cafe in Lilydale.
About the Lilydale General
A relaxed café favoured by locals in, the Lilydale General sits in Lilydale and holds a 4.3-star rating across 684 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.
the Lilydale General 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 the Lilydale General at 110 Beresford Rd, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia. With bookings on 03 9739 7770. 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 (4.3★ 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
- 110 Beresford Rd, 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 9739 7770. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.