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Cafe Lekker

11 Doveton St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

Recommended by 32 people

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11 Doveton St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

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61 3 5332 8141
HoursMonday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cafe Lekker

A Ballarat breakfast fixture on Doveton Street, Cafe Lekker dishes out hearty morning staples and smooth espresso at lightning pace. Generous plates keep the dining room humming—most notably the flagship Lekker breakfast, loaded with crisp bacon, golden hash browns, and savoury sausages. Booths offer quiet nooks for solo diners between work emails, while the kitchen stays disciplined under pressure, turning around cooked orders in under ten minutes. Cakes, dressings, and spiced tomato relishes are all made from scratch in-house.

  • High-speed kitchen service: Hot cooked breakfasts land at the table within ten minutes, even when the dining room is full.
  • Made-from-scratch condiments: House dressings, relishes, and display bakes are prepped on the premises from scratch.
  • Solo-friendly booth seating: Comfortable indoor booth seating with dependable Wi-Fi provides space for an unhurried solo feed.
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Why Choose Cafe Lekker

Discover why Ballarat locals and travelers rely on Cafe Lekker for rapid breakfasts, generous portions, and welcoming booth seating.

  • Rapid Kitchen Turnaround

    Even when the dining room is at full capacity, cooked morning meals and coffee are served within minutes without sacrificing quality.

    Place was full but service was amazing, we got our food within 10 minutes and it was a ripper feed!

    Hayden Wilson

  • Dependable Corporate & Group Catering

    Catering platters and team lunches for nearby offices are handled with consistency, fresh presentation, and seamless coordination.

    The food is always fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented, with a great lunch menu that has something for everyone.

    Butler

  • Unwavering Consistency You Can Count On

    Decades of steady local ownership give visitors confidence that every visit delivers generous portions and reliable comfort.

    Everytinme I go there I try a different thing, and am NEVER disappointed.

    Greg Sim

  • Hearty & Fulfilling Portions

    Hearty, cooked-to-order morning plates leave guests feeling thoroughly nourished and ready for the day ahead.

    Food was very tasty and the portion size was excellent leaving us very full and satisfied.

    Jennifer T

  • Comfortable Solo Dining Atmosphere

    Spacious dining areas and unhurried booth setups provide a warm setting for solo meals without feeling awkward or rushed.

    Place is spacious and has such a nice chill vibe, which can be great for those that just like to have a solo feed without feeling out of place.

    E K (Eldorkable)

  • Cosy Booths with Reliable Connectivity

    A cosy indoor layout featuring comfortable booth seating and reliable Wi-Fi makes extended visits or casual laptop tasks effortless.

    The mostly indoor setup with comfortable booth seating made it feel cosy and perfect for settling in. The WiFi was excellent

    Michael D

Hearty breakfast classics prepared fresh to jumpstart your day

  • Lekker breakfast

    We had the Lekker breakfast & it was by far the best breakky we have ever had!

    Trish Wilson

  • brekky burger

    The brekky burger was super lush, plenty of bacon, perfect amount of greens and sauce.

    Rod Turner

  • baked eggs

    The coffee was quite good, and the baked eggs really nicely spiced.

    Allister Healey

  • Smashed Avo

    Ordered the Smashed Avo, add Bacon. So delicious!

    Amelia Sheridan

Before you head over

Practical advice for ordering, timing, and making the most of your visit.

  • Count on Blisteringly Fast Turnaround

    Even when the dining room is packed during peak morning hours, the kitchen maintains rapid turnarounds, consistently delivering cooked breakfasts in under 10 minutes.

  • Factor Portion Sizes into Add-Ons

    Generous signature plates like the Lekker Breakfast or biggest breakfast are hearty enough on their own; optional sides like house relishes and sausages quickly increase the check.

  • Opt for Booth Seating for Solo Feeds

    The venue offers spacious booth seating, solid Wi-Fi, and welcoming hospitality, making it well-suited for solo diners or casual work sessions without feeling rushed.

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