L'espresso

4.5 ( 819 reviews )
Closed 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM See Hours
$20–40
417 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
+61 3 5333 1789
At L'espresso, nestled in Ballarat Central, every moment is a delightful experience. This cozy cafe seamlessly blends sumptuous food with a vibrant atmosphere, showcasing a unique collection of vinyl and CDs that enhance its charm. Renowned for its hearty breakfasts and lunches, L'espresso serves a variety of fresh, healthy dishes ranging from almond croissants to confit duck leg. The inviting outdoor seating and friendly service make it a favorite among tourists and locals alike. Here, each dish is crafted with care, ensuring a memorable dining experience, whether you’re savoring a quick bite or enjoying a leisurely brunch. Come for the food, stay for the vibe!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Paid parking lot
    • Paid street parking
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For L'espresso

Tally Pun
Apr 26,2025
No wonder this place is packed on Sun morning, the food is great, great seasoning, great service, inside is a little bit tight space but all will manage. They dont have kid or smaller menu/ version but the toasty could do. Everything is great!
Jade Rosina McCutcheon
Apr 12,2025
I love the coffee here. Food is very good. Staff ate great! Parking can be tricky as it's on the main street in town, however side streets always have parking.The only negative for me is the extremely low lighting which makes it feel a bit dark and cold.
Edith May
Apr 9,2025
Great fun! Loads of vinyl and cds. Good food. I’m on a high protein diet and the scrambled eggs with Parmesan was delicious. Recommend !
Samantha Kaspers
Mar 17,2025
We stopped in for an impromptu lunch following the Tweed Ride for the Ballarat Heritage festival on Saturday, and even though they were about to finish lunch service, they still managed to fit 4 of us in for lunch. We sat outside in the lovely sunshine and enjoyed some beautiful pasta, gnocchi & and steak sandwich. We would definitely head back there for a meal. The coffee was great and the staff very friendly.
Anthony O'Daniel
Feb 23,2025
1st time here. The best Eggs Benny I've ever tasted. The coffee was perfect and the service even better. Be hard pressed to fine a better cafe in Ballarat.
edelicious blog
Jan 27,2025
Definitely one of the highlights of our visit ti Ballarat was this delicious breakfast surrounded by CDs and vinyl records. Vibe here is unmatched, and super friendly service makes it even better. Whether you're into cosy indoor corners or sunny outdoor seating, this cafe has it all. Highly recommend.
Jeremy D'Souza
Jan 25,2025
Excellent customer service, delicious food and all within a beautiful atmosphere with a jazz theme. Loved it. I had the smashed avocado which was just the right amount. Thank you
Trent Cliffe
Jan 11,2025
Pretty top food. I had some chilli prawn pasta which was amazing. Such good clean food. Really taste and really fresh. I also had an apple cake and a coffee with was also really great. Worth travelling to Ballarat for! Amazing service staff as well. Super friendly!

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