Clothesline Cafe

Overview

Clothesline Cafe brings a fresh take on brunch to the heart of Ballarat, tucked inside a lovingly renovated weatherboard home on Humffray Street. Under new ownership, the cafe has quickly become a favourite spot for locals looking for a cosy space to gather, catch up over coffee, and enjoy inventive twists on classic brunch dishes.

The kitchen team puts real care into every plate, serving up food thats both creative and comforting. Open from Thursday to Monday, Clothesline Cafe is the kind of place where friends linger over a meal and the coffee keeps flowing. The warm, welcoming atmosphere makes it easy to settle in and savour the moment.

What Clothesline Cafe offers

Dine-in brunch and lunch menu
Freshly brewed specialty coffee
Creative takes on brunch classics
Table service in a cosy setting

Location

202 Humffray St S, Bakery Hill VIC 3350

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Customer Reviews

4.1 / 5

Clothesline Cafe is a much?loved Ballarat spot for its warm, welcoming service, excellent coffee served nice and hot, and a relaxed setting in a beautifully renovated home. Reviewers rave about the friendly, attentive team, plenty of seating indoors and out, sunny courtyard vibes, local art on the walls, a handy takeaway window, dog?friendly outdoor area and good accessibility. Its a reliable stop for locals and travellers alike, with several people noting they found it open when others werent.

The menu gets constant praise for generous portions and great flavour. Favourites include the eggs Benedict, breakfast/brekkie burger, pork and tofu banh mi, Korean chicken burger, smoked trout on sourdough and smoked trout kedgeree, ham cheese and tomato toastie, bacon, egg and relish toastie, cakes and pastries, bread and butter pudding, almond croissant and hot chocolate. Many say theyve found their new favourite cafe.