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Passchendaele Cafe

3/55 Wray Cres, Mount Evelyn VIC 3796, Australia

Recommended by 16 people

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3/55 Wray Cres, Mount Evelyn VIC 3796, Australia

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+61 3 9737 0093
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Passchendaele Cafe

Tucked directly off the Warburton trail, this Mount Evelyn fixture serves hearty comfort plates and serious coffee with genuine neighborhood warmth. Locals drop in for breakfast staples like crisp bacon Benedict splashed with balsamic glaze or steaming bowls of homemade daily soup. The family-run team handles a packed room with effortless calm, welcoming dogs to outdoor tables. For a sweet finish, the pastry counter even dishes out half slices of cake.

  • Dog-friendly trailside patio: Outdoor tables sit right beside the Warburton trail, offering easy water bowls and warm hospitality for visitors walking with dogs.
  • Half-slice cake portions: The pastry counter serves half slices of cake alongside full portions, offering a lighter sweet bite with coffee.
  • Generous home-style classics: Kitchen plates run generous on classics like bacon Benedict, seasoned scrambled eggs, and daily homemade soup.
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Why Choose Passchendaele Cafe

Discover why locals and trail explorers choose Passchendaele Cafe for hearty meals, welcoming hospitality, and relaxed trailside breaks.

  • Hearty, Generous Homestyle Meals

    Kitchen specials and hearty morning dishes are served in substantial, homemade portions prepared with care.

    The food was cooked to perfection and the portions were very generous.

    keetha guru

  • Flexible Half-Slice Sweet Treats

    Guests can enjoy half-size cake servings alongside their coffee, offering a lighter option that balances a complete cafe visit.

    They sell half slices of cake here which was just enough.

    Lynn Evans

  • Warm and Attentive Welcome

    Staff deliver thoughtful, attentive hospitality that makes visitors feel completely comfortable and welcomed from arrival.

    The staff are friendly, attentive, and always make you feel right at home.

    Josh M

  • Considerate Care in Every Situation

    The team manages busy dining hours with considerate care and thoughtful touches that put patrons at ease.

    it was just so wonderful watching the skillful and appropriate way considerate staff handled the situation

    Hans R

  • Warburton Trailside Pet-Friendly Stop

    Positioned conveniently along the Warburton Trail, the cafe provides easy outdoor seating where pets and walkers are embraced.

    A warm welcome for my dog and I, and delicious food (gf options) very reasonably priced. Convenient location on the Warburton trail.

    Victoria Cross

  • Relaxed Break on Scenic Drives and Walks

    Ideal for scenic outings across Mount Evelyn, offering an easy stopping point for morning tea, coffee, and baked treats.

    Love going to this Cafe for morning tea. Their muffins are yummy, coffee is excellent, and we can sit outside with our dog.

    Dawn Bray

Hearty breakfast classics and homemade lunch favorites

  • Eggs Benedict

    The café excels in breakfast dishes, with their Eggs Benedict being a standout – perfectly poached eggs served atop an English muffin, smothered in rich, creamy hollandaise sauce, offering a decadent start to your day.

    Perfect B.P.M

  • Soup Special

    We decided on the soup special (see pic) and it is the best home made soup we have tasted in years!

    Gary

  • Smoked Salmon Bagel

    Best coffee I ever had around this side of city with their amazing smoked salmon bagel.

    Binni Manandhar

  • Chicken Risotto

    Their chicken risotto with bacon, spinach, mushroom, parmesan cheese and pumpkin is amazing!

    Clara T

Other favorites

Drinks, baked goods, and quick bites to accompany your visit

  • Dirty Chai Latte

    delicious dirty chai latte

    Lynn Evans

  • Muffins

    Their muffins are yummy

    Dawn Bray

  • Waffles

    waffles to die for

    Talas Raven

  • Sausage Roll

    sausage roll

    Jo L (JL)

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures and accommodating touches that distinguish Passchendaele Cafe

  • Trailside Dog-Friendly Outdoor Seating

    Guests walking canine companions along the Warburton trail receive a welcoming outdoor setup with outdoor seating directly accessible from the path.

  • Flexible Half-Slice Cake Servings

    For visitors seeking a lighter sweet finish alongside coffee, the kitchen accommodates smaller appetites by serving half-size cake slices.

  • Considerate Seating Conflict Resolution

    When table reservation conflicts arise during peak holiday rushes, staff tactfully reconfigure tables and pace coffee service so parties can relax without disruption.

  • Attentive Door Service on Departure

    Staff go out of their way with thoughtful gestures during takeaway stops, such as stepping over to open the door for departing guests.

Before you head over

Practical suggestions for your visit to Passchendaele Cafe

  • Trailside Dog-Friendly Seating

    If you're walking along the Warburton trail, you can stop by with your pet and take advantage of the outdoor seating area.

  • Half-Slice Cake Portions

    If you only want a smaller treat alongside your coffee or dirty chai, ask for a half slice of cake.

  • Holiday Bookings & Parking

    On public holidays or busy weekends, reserve a table in advance, though staff manage busy crowds gracefully and there is easy parking nearby.

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