Cafe · Lilydale
Yarra Valley Soul Cafe
Cafe in Lilydale known for toasties, friendly owners.
About Yarra Valley Soul Cafe
A relaxed café favoured by locals in, Yarra Valley Soul Cafe sits in Lilydale and holds a 4.7-star rating across 178 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 wheelchair access and accessibility features. One recent guest summed it up: "Amazing coffee and amazing staff :)"
Yarra Valley Soul Cafe 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 Soul Cafe at 8 William St E, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia. With bookings on 04 1758 3433. 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 — 4.7★ across 178 reviews
- ✓ 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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Plan your visit
- Getting here
- 8 William St E, 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 04 1758 3433. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.
What guests are saying
"Amazing coffee and amazing staff :)"
"Was told to get off one of those chairs outside while I was eating sushi when this is a public pathway and is not part of their property line"