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Marmalades

20 High St, Yea VIC 3717, Australia

Recommended by 39 people

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20 High St, Yea VIC 3717, Australia

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+61 3 4724 1001
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Marmalades

Set inside an 1887 former general store, Marmalades anchors road trips through Yea with crackling fireplace warmth, generous breakfasts, and scratch baking.

  • 1887 Heritage Fireplace: Housed in an 1887 general store featuring tall timber ceilings, original counters, and a wood-burning fire for cold mornings.
  • House-Made Take-Home Dinners: Freezer stocks house-made take-home meals like lamb rogan josh alongside hearty road-trip takeaway fare.
  • Great Victorian Rail Trail Stop: Rail trail riders get clear window views of outdoor bike parking and straightforward water bottle refills.
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Why Visitors Choose Marmalades

Discover why regional road travellers, cyclists, and families choose Marmalades for warmth, heritage hospitality, and fresh meals.

  • Trail-Ready Cyclist Refueling and Storage

    Cyclists completing rides along the Great Victorian Rail Trail can easily refill hydration packs and grab hearty, fast lunch options while keeping bikes directly in sight outside.

    The food arrived very fast and was delicious. Plus we could keep an eye on our bikes through the large windows.

    Julie Wiggins

  • House-Made Frozen Meals to Take Home

    Travellers driving through can pick up house-made frozen meals such as curries to enjoy at home after a long journey.

    We were passing through yesterday and picked up some of their frozen meals. Just ate the Lamb Rogan Josh. WOW. Best I have eaten.

    Aaron Verty

  • Warm 1887 General Store Heritage and Fireside Comfort

    Housed in an 1887 former general store, the cafe retains authentic rustic woodwork, high timber ceilings, and an inviting wood-burning fireplace on chilly days.

    The building itself is stunning — a heritage building from 1887, once the town’s general store, with original wooden countertops and a beautiful old-world character that transports you back in time the moment you walk in. Add a cosy indoor fireplace, warm lighting and a relaxed rustic vibe and you have the perfect winter breakfast spot.

    Dipen

  • Cozy Respite from Regional Chill

    Stepping off cold roads into the aroma of fresh baking and soup offers travellers a comforting, restorative retreat from the winter chill.

    It was 1 degree outside, but the cafe had the fire going and it was so cosy. The cafe owner was warm and so friendly. There was ample choice for food and drinks. The aesthetics are rustic, warm and comforting.

    Rebecca Boland

  • Generous Group and Dietary Hospitality

    Groups and families touring together are welcomed with genuine hospitality, patient ordering assistance, and a wide array of vegan and dietary options.

    Incredibly patient with our large group, happy to help with dietary concerns and did so with a smile and genuine hospitality.

    Angela Ling

  • Thoughtful Amenities for Touring Families with Infants

    Families travelling with babies are smoothly accommodated with accessible pram seating, warmed bottle assistance, and baby change facilities.

    Staff were thoughtful and lovely when we came in with our newborn (put us in a table where parking the pram wasn’t a nightmare, helped with hot water to warm up a bottle).

    Glenn Skoien

Hearty breakfast and lunch favourites prepared with fresh ingredients

  • Fritters

    I had the fritters, with rocket and pickled beetroot salad, avocado humus, eggs and haloumi.

    Jessica

  • Big Breakfast

    My husband had the big breakfast, complete with housemade beans. Both were incredible!

    Jessica

  • Brisket Burger

    I had the brisket burger which was delicious. The sauces used in particular really made it a great burger.

    Glenn Skoien

  • Chicken Burger

    I had the chicken burger and it was the best one I have eaten ever.

    Ethan

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful operational gestures and small courtesies that elevate the visit

  • Thoughtful Infant & New-Parent Care

    Staff provide attentive family hospitality, seating guests where pram maneuvering is effortless and providing hot water to warm baby bottles.

  • Cyclist Hydration & Rail Trail Support

    Dedicated amenities for Great Victorian Rail Trail cyclists include readily refilling hydration packs no questions asked alongside visible bike parking.

  • Attentive Dietary & Allergen Accommodation

    A dedicated cabinet of gluten-free cakes and extensive vegan selections are handled with genuine patience and care for dietary concerns.

  • House-Made Take-Home Frozen Meals

    A freezer stocked with house-made dishes like Lamb Rogan Josh and take-home soups lets travellers take country cooking with them.

Before you head over

Practical advice for cyclists, families, and road-trippers planning a stop in Yea

  • Cyclist Refuel & Bike Visibility

    Cyclists exploring the Great Victorian Rail Trail will find plenty of outdoor bike parking directly visible from the large interior windows, plus staff ready to refill water bottles upon request.

  • Dietary & Gluten-Free Selections

    Travellers managing dietary restrictions can expect a dedicated display cabinet of gluten-free cakes and multiple vegan options such as falafel wraps and brownies.

  • Family & Pram Accessibility

    Those travelling with infants can navigate easily thanks to a full baby change table and spacious floor layouts that accommodate prams alongside bottle-warming assistance.

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