Restaurant
Locavore Studio
148 Main St, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia
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148 Main St, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia
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Locavore Studio anchors Lilydale with inventive daytime fare, regional sourcing, and an adjoining artisan larder. Mornings revolve around city-grade espresso alongside twists like chilli scramble with toasted nuts or eggs Benedict over pressed pork with burnt butter. Regulars raid the providore counter for house sourdough, local jams, and cheeses carefully tended by the in-house fromager. Come evening, the space shifts gears for chef-led set menus—pairing tender lamb ribs and native ingredients with bespoke cocktails shaken behind the bar.
- Regional 100km larder: The kitchen highlights ingredients gathered within 100 kilometres, stocking an adjoining deli with regional cheeses, house breads, and artisan pantry goods.
- Inventive cafe fare: Daytime brunch features creative twists like fried chicken Benedict, jalapeño cheddar croquettes, and barista-pulled espresso.
- Night eatery menus: Evening dinner service and chef-led tasting menus pair dishes like slow-cooked meats with tailored cocktails.
What's On at Locavore Studio
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Guests Choose Locavore Studio
Discover what sets Locavore Studio apart, from daytime brunches and hyper-local providore pantry goods to chef-led evening dining and bespoke event catering.
Inventive Brunch Dishes and Specialty Coffee
Daytime dishes elevate brunch classics with bold twists, from pulled pork Benedict with burnt butter to jalapeño croquettes and house specialty brews.
I would definitely recommend the Jalapeño Croquette over everything 💯% it was just on another level.
Josh Hicks Hyper-Local 100km Sourcing and Artisan Providore
Locavore proudly prioritises producers within a 100km radius while running a dedicated deli with artisan cheeses, house sourdough, and regional preserves.
this mob proudly source produce within 100kms of the store, supporting other local producers and artisans.
C M Flawless Dietary-Inclusive Wedding Feasts
Couples and hosts can rely on comprehensive wedding catering where every guest—including vegans and coeliacs—is completely accommodated and delighted.
We also had quite a few dietary requests and all of these were fulfilled perfectly, no belly aches for the coeliacs
Claire Louise Crowd-Pleasing Banquet Catering and Grazing
From lavish arrival grazing stations to seamless multi-course banquet dinners, offsite event service runs effortlessly to ensure celebrations impress.
Every guest was blown away by the flavour and couldn't stop raving about each dish. The grazing station set up for arrival was a true marvel also.
Stephen Hacklin Elevated Chef's 'Feed Me' Evening Degustation
Locavore Nights delivers an elevated dining degustation paired with inventive cocktails that highlight local produce and native ingredients.
We asked the chef to feed us, an option provided for on the menu. The courses that came out stunned us with variety and flavour.
Adrian Claridge Tailored Cocktail Pairings and Night Vibe
Knowledgeable bar staff craft thoughtful cocktail and mocktail pairings tailored specifically to match every course of the dinner service.
The food experience is equally matched with a cleverly designed cocktail menu which is paired perfectly to the menu.
Stefan Cardamone
Most popular items
Signature plates and celebrated dishes from the kitchen
Locavore Benny
packed with flavour the Locavore Benny an absolute stand out
Michael Sukkar Lamb Ribs
🌟 Must try - Lamb Ribs, melt in your mouth, so tender!
Stefan Cardamone Chilli Scramble
The chilli scramble was creamy and smooth, the sauces balanced beautifully, and the fried mint leaves and toasted nuts provided the perfect crunch.
Phyllis Campbell Argentinean Steak and Rice Bowl
I had the Argentinean steak and rice bowl and the flavours just worked so well together, so I'd definitely recommend it.
Braden Howard
Other favorites
Sides, sweets, and larder favorites to complement your visit
Jalapeño Cheddar Croquette
I would definitely recommend the Jalapeño Croquette over everything 💯% it was just on another level.
Josh Hicks Cheese and Ham Toasties
We had the cheese and ham toasties which were yum had just the right amount of savoury and tang.
Suzi Dark Chocolate Cremeux Pav
Whether it be the Enoki mushrooms or the dark chocolate cremeux pav, the dishes took us on a flavourful journey.
Adrian Claridge Crumpets
The crumpets we’re delicious!! All the food we had was great!!
Will W
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful touches, bespoke catering details, and local hospitality at Locavore Studio
Zero-Compromise Dietary Feasts
Locavore accommodates complex guest dietaries—from dedicated vegan and coeliac feast options to dairy-free variations on feed-me menus—ensuring dietary courses arrive full-flavoured without compromise.
Native Botanical Pairings & Tailored Drinks
Dinner services and chef-selected degustation courses feature native Australian ingredients like saltbush and Davidson plum, paired with custom craft cocktails and mocktails tailored to each course.
Curated Larder & Dedicated Fromager Care
The dining room connects seamlessly to an artisan larder stocked with curated cheeses cared for by an on-site fromager alongside local jams, house pastries, and fresh sourdough.
Custom Celebration Grazing & Cake Provision
Event setups feature bespoke arrival grazing tables alongside custom celebration cakes, handling last-minute schedule adjustments and outdoor reception services without disruption.
Before you head over
Practical tips on rush periods, dietary options, and artisan larder goods for your visit
Timing Your Morning Visit
Peak brunch rush runs between 10:30am and 11:30am, when single-floor service can cause order queues and coffee delays up to 20 minutes; visit before 10:00am or after midday for a relaxed table and faster service.
Dietary Inclusions & Modifications
Locavore readily accommodates gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan requirements across cafe dishes, chef's feed-me dinner menus, and catered feasts without sacrificing flavour.
Browsing the Adjoining Larder
Head to the providore and deli space next to the cafe dining area to pick up house sourdough bread, artisan cheeses, local jams, and takeaway pastries before stock runs low.
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