Lake View Cafe Colac

Locals and travellers rave about the lakeside setting, with peaceful views across Lake Colac, the Botanic Gardens next door and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Many praise the warm, welcoming service, dog friendly outdoor tables, easy parking and a relaxed, family friendly vibe. Its a favourite for coffee lovers, with excellent coffee, teas, hot chocolate and thick shakes. Reviewers also appreciate little touches like a quirky gift shop, shaded areas, wheelchair-friendly help and flexible swaps such as Turkish bread.

Food highlights come up often: gluten free scones, sweet and savoury scones, almond croissants, YOYOs, cakes and a standout chocolate brownie. On the savoury side, the S&P calamari is a 10/10, with consistent shout?outs for the steak sandwich, scotch fillet steak, grilled chicken burger, chicken wrap, flathead fillets, chips with house seasoning and the Gardeners Breaky. Its a lovely spot for brunch or a stroll in the gardens afterwards, and many say theyll be back.