Cafe · Lilydale
Yarra Valley Smokery
Cafe in Lilydale known for brisket, pulled pork burger.
About Yarra Valley Smokery
A relaxed café favoured by locals in, Yarra Valley Smokery sits in Lilydale and holds a 4.8-star rating across 629 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. One recent guest summed it up: "Amazing service. Food was also lovely."
Yarra Valley Smokery 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 Yarra Valley Smokery at 96 Main St, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia. With bookings on 03 9735 9688. 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 — 4.8★ across 629 reviews
- ✓ 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
- 96 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 6 days a week. Bookings recommended on weekends; midweek offers more flexibility.
- Bookings
- Book by phone on 03 9735 9688. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.
What guests are saying
"Amazing service. Food was also lovely."
"Highly recommend trying their slow-cooked beef. The flavors and texture were memorable. The staff was incredibly welcoming and inclusive, even though I almost ruined their table."