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Closed nowOpens 8amSunday: 8am - 2pm
306 Howitt Street, Ballarat North VIC 3350

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Ballarat North's restored-butcher-shop cafe, loved for warm service and its chilli scramble.

A restored 1960s butcher shop turned warm, rustic cafe - cosy indoor nooks, a dog-friendly courtyard, and an unhurried vibe even when it's packed.

Allpress coffee, a dog-friendly outdoor courtyard, kid-friendly service, and an evening 'Sibling' dinner service under the same roof on select nights.

Not heritage-driven - its identity comes from the restored butcher-shop building and genuinely warm local hospitality rather than a specific cuisine lineage.

Prices are called typical for a cafe rather than cheap, but portions and presentation - especially the avocado on toast - are seen as worth it.

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306 Howitt Street, Ballarat North VIC 3350

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Ballarat North

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