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Avenel Cafe

28 Livingstone St, Avenel VIC 3664, Australia

Recommended by 66 people

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28 Livingstone St, Avenel VIC 3664, Australia

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+61 435 173 752
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 7:00 PM Thursday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 7:30 PM Saturday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 7:30 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Avenel Cafe

Trade generic Hume Highway service stations for made-to-order country cooking barely a minute off the corridor in Avenel. Road-trippers bypass standard road food for hefty plates cooked on the spot—from the spicy Ollie Burger and burger with the lot to tender grilled barramundi served with crunchy hot chips. Outside tables offer a quiet breather, paired with pulled espresso, thick milkshakes, or an iced coffee poured over ice cream.

  • Highway Detour Alternative: Quick turnoff from the Hume Highway trading standard servo food for fresh hot meals, milkshakes, and espresso.
  • Substantial Roadside Fare: Hearty signatures cooked fresh to order, including the spicy Ollie Burger, burger with the lot, and grilled fish.
  • Owner-Led Hospitality: Friendly, hands-on owner presence providing welcoming hospitality and accommodating service.
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Why Choose Avenel Cafe

Why travelers and locals choose this country cafe off the Hume Highway

  • A Rewarding Highway Detour

    A short detour off the Hume Highway provides travelers with fresh, made-to-order meals and quality coffee instead of standard service station fast food.

    Glad I took the extra 1 minute to go somewhere other than the servo.

    Lachlan Hodge

  • Effortless Regional Pit Stop

    Road trippers and long-distance drivers can quickly stop for restorative house-made food and refreshing beverages without adding transit delays.

    It’s also barely off the highway so doesn’t add time to a long trip.

    Melinda Bates

  • Generous Handcrafted Burgers

    The kitchen dishes out freshly prepared specialty burgers, including the Ollie Burger and Bogan burger, loaded with generous fillings that rival city dining.

    Bogan burger must rate as a lunch must have among burger experiences. Given all the burger joints in Melbourne and Sydney it's almost worth the drive just to have this experience.

    Dale Parker

  • Freshly Grilled Country Mains

    Mains are cooked fresh to order with care, from grilled fish to house sauces and crispy hot chips, well beyond typical roadside diner fare.

    I had grilled barramundi and that fish made my day - soft & juicy, slightly grilled with garlic - OMG it was so good!

    Yulia Korovchenko

  • Engaging Owner Hospitality

    Owner-host Shaun personalizes every visit with genuine warmth, attentive conversation, and an accommodating approach that makes guests feel right at home.

    Shaun, our host is a beautiful soul, full of life, has a big personality and loves a chat.

    dennis andrews

  • Old-Fashioned Small-Town Welcome

    Patrons enjoy true small-town country warmth where the host prioritizes customer happiness, dietary needs, and comfortable table service.

    down to earth, humble, small town cafe where old fashioned, friendly service matters

    Karma L

Fresh, made-to-order specialty burgers and hot grilled mains

  • Ollie Burger

    Particularly recommend the iced coffee (over ice-cream) and the Ollie Burger if you like spicy.

    Ruth Sacks

  • Grilled Barramundi

    I had grilled barramundi and that fish made my day - soft & juicy, slightly grilled with garlic - OMG it was so good!

    Yulia Korovchenko

  • Felafel Burger

    I loved my Felafel Burger, the homemade garlic sauce was amazing!

    Melanie Pellas

  • Bogan Burger

    Bogan burger must rate as a lunch must have among burger experiences.

    Dale Parker

Other favorites

Sides, cold drinks, and classic snacks to accompany your stop

  • Chips

    Chips were amazing and the coffee was great too.

    Lachlan Hodge

  • Iced Coffee

    Particularly recommend the iced coffee (over ice-cream) and the Ollie Burger if you like spicy.

    Ruth Sacks

  • Milkshakes

    We ordered burgers which were delicious and topped them off with divine tasting milkshakes.

    Ruth Sacks

  • Potato Cake

    We ordered the Ollie Burger, toasty, potato cake and small bowl of chips (large) This place does incredible home made food with service to match.

    Andrew

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and personal touches experienced by travelers at Avenel Cafe

  • Welcoming Late-Afternoon Arrivals

    Guests arriving near closing time are warmly welcomed to take a table and enjoy full made-to-order meals without being rushed.

  • Custom Dietary Accommodations

    The kitchen happily adapts dishes for guests with specific dietary preferences, preparing custom options like vegan falafel burgers.

  • Engaging Host Hospitality

    The owner actively engages with road trippers and locals alike, sharing enthusiastic conversation and personal recommendations.

  • Iced Coffee Over Ice Cream

    Cold drinks are crafted with indulgent touches, such as specialty iced coffee served directly over scoops of ice cream.

Before you head over

Practical advice for visiting this roadside country cafe

  • Quick highway detour

    The cafe sits barely one minute off the Hume Highway, making it a peaceful, made-to-order alternative to standard service stations without adding detour delay.

  • Custom and specialty orders

    Specialty burgers like the Ollie Burger, Bogan burger, or vegan falafel options are prepared fresh to order; let the owner know if you have specific dietary needs.

  • Parking and outdoor seating

    Ample off-street parking is readily available for both cars and motorbikes, with tranquil outdoor seating to unwind away from highway traffic.

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