Mondegreen Cafe
Overview
Mondegreen Cafe sits just a block from Ballarat's picturesque Lake Wendouree, offering a cosy spot for locals and visitors alike to unwind. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it an easy choice whether you're after a quiet coffee, a leisurely brunch, or a sweet treat to brighten your day.
The menu covers all-day brunch favourites and lunch specials, with options designed to please both food lovers and anyone seeking a comfortable retreat. It's the kind of place where you can settle in with friends or enjoy a solo escape, just steps from one of Ballarat's best-loved lakeside walks.
What Mondegreen Cafe offers
All-day brunch menu
Lunch specials
Barista-made coffee and specialty teas
Dine-in and takeaway options
Location
31 Burnbank St, Lake Wendouree VIC 3350
Get DirectionsCustomer Reviews
Locals and visitors alike rave about Mondegreen Cafes cosy vibe, warm hospitality and consistently excellent coffee, with several calling it some of the best in Ballarat. Many love that they use Seven Seeds beans and even sell them to take home. The drinks list gets plenty of praise too, from iced chocolate to festival favourites like the super hot chocolate specials and the orange hot chocolate bomb. Food is fresh, generously portioned and beautifully presented, with standouts including parmesan scrambled eggs with crispy bacon, poached eggs and mushrooms, smoked salmon and corn fritters, ham?cheese?tomato toasties, a teriyaki chicken and mushroom pie with crunchy chips and rocket, house made cheesecake, a blueberry blondie, a brownie, a cream cheese and honey muffin and their homemade rosti.
Service is described as friendly, attentive and prompt, even when the cafe is busy. People love the relaxed ambience, fireplace in winter, clean and thoughtfully decorated space, and the handy location near Lake Wendouree with easy parking. Extras like Hepburn fruit juices, a glass of wine, outdoor seating and dog friendly options make it a favourite for a lazy breakfast, a quick lunch or a cosy catch up. Highly recommended.