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Rose Garden Cafe

87 Powlett St, Kilmore VIC 3764, Australia

Recommended by 20 people

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87 Powlett St, Kilmore VIC 3764, Australia

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+61 3 5782 1511
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Rose Garden Cafe

Set just off the Hume, this country cafe offers a leafy outdoor courtyard shaded beneath living canopies built on vintage Hills Hoist clotheslines. Road-trippers treat it as a dependable regional pit stop for comforting, hearty plates—from loaded BLTs to warm scones with jam and cream—served alongside strong lattes in the rose garden. An attached florist and craft shop adds a relaxed browse while your kitchen order comes together.

  • Canopy Courtyard Dining: Courtyard tables sit shaded by living vine and tree branches trained across classic Hills Hoist lines.
  • Florist & Artisan Shop: Directly connected to the dining space, featuring floral arrangements and local crafts to browse.
  • Hume Highway Rest Stop: A well-timed pause off the Hume Highway for house-made lunches, coffee, and dog-friendly garden tables.
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Why Choose Rose Garden Cafe

Discover why travelers and locals gather at Kilmore's rose garden retreat

  • Mid-Route Highway Catch-Up Stop

    Motorists traveling along the Hume corridor use the cafe as an ideal regional rest stop to pause journeys, recharge, and catch up over brunch.

    Kilmore is the mid-way point for us and a couple friends so we came here to catch up and had such a lovely time.

    Taylah Bons

  • Regional Road Trip Transit Point

    Travelers detour off highway routes between Melbourne and northern regional Victoria for dependable midday dining and quality coffee.

    middle point between Melbourne and the northern parts of the state, friendly service, great prices and good food.

    Grantley Day

  • Repurposed Hills Hoist Canopy Dining

    Diners relax in an outdoor garden courtyard sheltered beneath living tree and vine foliage trained over repurposed Hills Hoist clotheslines.

    We sat outside under some gorgeous trees that had been fashioned into a canopy using hills hoist type clothes lines awesome foresight there.

    Daniel Czyz

  • Fragrant Rose Garden Courtyard

    Open-air tables sit immersed among fragrant rose beds, offering an atmospheric and peaceful setting for lunch and coffee.

    Lovely quaint place surrounded by the perfume of Roses surrounding you as you sip on your coffee and have your meal outside.

    Kathy Frida

  • Integrated Florist and Craft Shop

    Guests can browse handmade artisan goods and floral arrangements in the florist and craft shop directly integrated with the cafe.

    Attached to the cafe was a florist and craft shop. The two ladies there were so friendly and entertaining. Lots of nice things to look at and buy.

    Alan Lai

  • Hearty Homestyle Portions

    Generously portioned comfort meals and satisfying homestyle brunch options ensure travelers leave fully refreshed and well-fed.

    Have been many times now & I've been impressed with their meals & sizing, friendly service & seating. Food is always delicious. I leave full & satisfied.

    Tara Jones

Hearty sandwiches and cafe staples prepared for your regional transit pause

  • BLT

    Our favourite is the BLT.

    Stacey Biles

  • Country bacon and egg roll

    so I got the country bacon and egg roll and I tell you what it was the bomb I haven't had a bacon and egg roll this good for a long while the egg was cooked perfectly like lava.

    Daniel Czyz

  • French Toastie

    The French Toastie is unbelievably delicious

    Hazel Rapson

  • Chicken and pesto sandwich

    Ordered the chicken and pesto sandwich ( fresh, thick, white bread)

    Kristy Franksen

Before you head over

Practical tips for timing your stop, securing garden shade, and planning highway catch-ups in Kilmore

  • Book Ahead on Busy Weekends

    Peak weekend mid-mornings and lunch periods can become quite full; reserving a table ahead of time ensures immediate outdoor or indoor seating without waiting.

  • Opt for Canopied Garden Seating

    Choose courtyard tables beneath the foliage canopy formed over vintage Hills Hoist clotheslines to enjoy the rose garden scents while avoiding warm sun and indoor flies.

  • Factor In Prep Time During Peaks

    The kitchen prepares generous homestyle portions that can take 15 minutes or longer when busy with a solo chef, so allow extra time when stopping during road trips.

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