Cafe · Lilydale
Your Local Roaster
Cafe in Lilydale known for toasties, relaxed atmosphere.
About Your Local Roaster
A reliable Yarra Valley café, Your Local Roaster sits in Lilydale with a respectable 4.6-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: "Hands down the best coffee in the Yarra Valley!! Lovely staff too. The food range is limited but the toasties are so tasty. So if you are after a simple meal and absolutely delicious coffee, the Local Roaster is a…"
Your Local Roaster 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 Your Local Roaster at 4/182 Main St, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia. With bookings on 03 9735 9218. Plus online bookings via the button above. Worth combining with a longer drive through the Yarra Valley to break up the day.
Why visit
- ✓ Consistently well-reviewed (4.6★ 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
- 4/182 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 online via the 'Book a table' link above or by phone on 03 9735 9218. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.
What guests are saying
"Hands down the best coffee in the Yarra Valley!! Lovely staff too. The food range is limited but the toasties are so tasty. So if you are after a simple meal and absolutely delicious coffee, the Local Roaster is a really great place to choose with a nice cafe vibe."