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(
03-5348 3279;
www.cliffys.com.au
; 30 Raglan St, Daylesford; mains $9-21;
9am-5pm daily, till late Sat;
)
Behind the vine-covered verandah of this local institution is an old-world shop
crammed with organic vegetables, cheese and preserves. The busy cafe is perfect for
breakfast, pies and baguettes.
Wombat Hill House
CAFE
$
(
www.wombathillhouse.com.au
;
Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens, Daylesford; mains $9-17; 9am-4pm Thu-Mon)
Recently taken over by the folks from the Lake House, this cutesy cafe in the Wombat
Hill Botanic Gardens is a great spot to grab breakfast next to the fireplace or out in the
patio garden. Also on offer are takeaway lunch boxes perfect for a picnic in the gardens.
Farmers Arms
GASTROPUB
$$
( 03-5348 2091;
www.farmersarms.com.au
;
1 East St, Daylesford; mains $26-36; noon-3pm & 6pm-late)
Modern and rustic - both the surroundings and the food - meld tastefully in this classic
country red-brick gastropub. There's a welcoming front bar and a beer garden for summer
days.
Koukla Café
( 03-5348 2363;
www.frangosandfrangos.com
; 82 Vincent St, Daylesford; pizzas $21; 7am-late; )
This
moody European-style cafe is a great place to warm yourself by the fire with coffee on the
couch. Has great sourdough wood-fired pizzas, including Vegemite and mozzarella pizzas
for breakfast.
PIZZA
$$
Lake House
MODERN AUSTRALIAN
$$$
( 03-5348 3329;
www.lakehouse.com.au
;
King St, Daylesford; 2-4 course lunch from $76, dinner from $80;
noon-2.30pm & 6-9.30pm; )
You can't talk about Daylesford without waxing on about the
Lake House, long regarded as Daylesford's top dining experience. It doesn't disappoint,
with stylish purple high-back furniture, picture windows showing off Lake Daylesford, a
superb seasonal menu, an award-winning wine list and impressive service. Book well
ahead for weekends.
Sault
MODERN AUSTRALIAN
$$$
