Cafe · Healesville
Watts River Cafe and Store
Cafe in Healesville known for scones, sushi.
About Watts River Cafe and Store
A relaxed café favoured by locals in, Watts River Cafe and Store sits in Healesville and holds a 4.6-star rating across 394 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: "Lovely cafe in Healesville with a beautiful outdoor area to relax and enjoy your meal. The menu has great healthy food options and everything feels fresh and well thought out. They also have very cute dinnerware for…"
Watts River Cafe and Store operates 6 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 Watts River Cafe and Store at 197 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville VIC 3777, Australia. With bookings on 03 5962 2289. 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 — 4.6★ across 394 reviews
- ✓ Quality coffee and breakfast/brunch service
- ✓ Outdoor seating available
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Easy Healesville 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
- 197 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville VIC 3777, 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 6 days a week. Bookings recommended on weekends; midweek offers more flexibility.
- Bookings
- Book by phone on 03 5962 2289. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.
What guests are saying
"Lovely cafe in Healesville with a beautiful outdoor area to relax and enjoy your meal. The menu has great healthy food options and everything feels fresh and well thought out. They also have very cute dinnerware for sale inside, which is a nice touch. Definitely a great spot to stop by when visiting"
"I just stumbled across this place and was so excited to see a place that didn't just serve the usual brunch options. The Japanese curry I had was delicious, I'd never had it before but it immediately tasted like nostalgic comfort food."
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