Eclectic Tastes Cafe & Pantry
Highlights
- Savour seasonal dishes crafted from local produce, enhancing your dining experience in Ballarat's vibrant food scene.
- Relax in a modern café atmosphere just a short stroll from Lake Wendouree, perfect for catching up with mates.
- Explore a diverse menu featuring boutique beers and fine wines, ideal for a leisurely lunch or special occasion.
- Discover unique local pantry items in the adjoining retail space, perfect for food lovers seeking thoughtful gifts.
Eclectic Tastes in the famous Goldfields town of Ballarat is a relatively new edition to the growing food scene in this regional town.
Nestled in a lovely northern location, a short stroll from Lake Wendouree, Eclectic Tastes is a relaxed modern cafe with an interesting diverse menu, offering an exciting cafe experience, showcasing local produce, wines, boutique beers and great coffee.
This modern cafe is locally owned and operated under the direction of Jane Miller, who brings a touch of fine dining while still creating a relaxed good coffee vibe. The menu is ever-changing and seasonal and the cafe is fully licensed for that lovely wine over lunch experience.
A lovely retail space adjoins the cafe, stocked with local pantry items, produce and food gift ideas.
Private dining, small tables or larger groups of up to 12 people are catered for with free Wi-Fi, Eclectic Tastes is a great place for a catch up with friends or meeting for business.
Bookings advisable for larger groups and on weekends.
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Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
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