The Rusty Spud

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Closed todayOpens Mon 11:30am
21 Peel St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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Ballarat's rustic baked-potato bar loading spuds with pulled pork, bacon and Mexican toppings.

Rustic and cosy, with mismatched decor, warming heaters for chilly Ballarat nights and a kids' play corner that keeps it relaxed and family-friendly despite the lunch queues.

A kids' play area, local artwork and homewares for sale, in-store heaters, and a weekly 'Tight Tuesdays' discount on select spuds.

Not built around a national cuisine. its identity comes from an original loaded-potato concept rather than a heritage culinary tradition.

Generous portions for $13-20 a spud earn consistent value praise, though delivery-app pricing and charges for extra toppings drew a few complaints.

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21 Peel St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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Ballarat Central

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