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Round Bird Food & Wine Merchants

170 Main St, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia

Recommended by 27 people

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Find Round Bird Food & Wine Merchants

170 Main St, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia

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+61 3 9735 9724
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: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Round Bird Food & Wine Merchants

Main Street’s favorite daytime anchor pairs thoughtful cafe dining with an artisan gallery and pantry. The kitchen builds serious daytime plates—think handmade potato gnocchi tossed with stracciatella and prosciutto, or seeded sourdough toasties layered with house-pickled kraut and vegan cheese. Patrons linger over specialty coffee served in locally thrown ceramics, then head upstairs to browse regional maker prints before grabbing housemade preserves from the retail shelves.

  • Elevated Daytime Dining: Handmade gnocchi, chili scrambled eggs with pork belly, and custom seeded sourdough toasties headline an expansive cafe menu.
  • Comprehensive Dietary Menus: A dedicated suite of thoughtful plant-based and gluten-free plates built from scratch rather than simple menu omissions.
  • Upstairs Artspace & Maker Pantry: Browse local maker exhibits upstairs or purchase regional pantry goods and artisan dining pottery right off the shelf.
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Why Guests Choose Round Bird Food & Wine Merchants

Discover what makes dining at Round Bird Food & Wine Merchants a distinctive local destination.

  • Exceptional House-Crafted Brunch

    Dishes are made in-house using top-tier ingredients, offering balanced menus, specialty coffee, and house-made specialties.

    The focus on fresh, high-quality local produce really shines through in every single dish, and everything comes out beautifully presented and bursting with flavor.

    Eric Zhao

  • Dedicated Inclusive Dietary Options

    A thoughtful menu specifically designed with custom gluten-free seeded sourdough and plant-based dishes without compromise.

    finally a place with multiple full vegan meals and not just "take of this and this and this and eat the lettuce"

    abbey constance

  • Upstairs Artspace & Maker Studio

    An upstairs art gallery and studio hosts community makers, workshops, and exhibitions right above the dining room.

    The art studio is a wonderful space to submerged in some culture and creativity and food for the soul, as well as food in the Cafe

    Kate CanDo

  • Artisanal Retail & Handcrafted Tableware

    Curated local artisan goods, pantry products, and the actual ceramics used in table service are available to purchase.

    Local food wares available for sale at the front of the cafe plus, the pottery that the meals are served on are also for sale at the front of the cafe.

    Debi Slinger

  • Ideal Gateway Stop for Yarra Valley Trips

    Positioned centrally in Lilydale, offering a welcoming, seamless respite for weekend travelers and day trips.

    If you need to take a break before or after wine tasting in Yarra Valley, Lilydale is a good midway point (coming from Melbourne) and Round Bird Can’t Fly is a great place for breakfast, lunch, or coffee.

    BeeYan & King

  • Accommodating Atmosphere for Celebrations

    A warm ambiance, attentive service, and flexible table setups accommodate group celebrations and work gatherings.

    The birthday girl goes there regularly for her staff meetings upstairs and said the service and food is just as good with a big group.

    Marg Lewis

Signature savory brunch and lunch dishes crafted in-house

  • House-Made Gnocchi

    The gnocchi was also well made and you can tell it was homemade. Kudos to the chef!

    Lorraine C

  • Gluten-Free Tuna Toastie

    BEST GLUTEN FREE TOASTIE I EVER HAD IN MY LIFE! Their gluten free bread is seeded sourdough style that you wouldn’t think was gluten free. And the vegan cheese they replaced regular cheese was insane

    Nichola Gillam

  • Chili Scrambled Eggs

    My chili scrambled eggs with three rashers of pork belly was packed full of flavour. I truly thought it was reasonably priced for the food portion.

    Lorraine C

  • Bento Bowl

    My friend’s bento bowl was refreshing with an abundance of fresh vegetables and ideal for the vegetarian or vegan.

    Debi Slinger

Other favorites

Specialty coffees, drinks, and sweet counter treats

  • Iced Coffee

    100% recommend the coffee here, in particular the iced coffee.

    Shae Louise Abel

  • Hot Chocolate

    After a hot chocolate (with handmade marshmallow square) and latte each, we ordered two meals that were superb.

    Debi Slinger

  • Dirty Chai Latte

    dirty CHAI latte to die for!

    abbey constance

  • Custard Tart

    After the class we were treated to an incredible high tea tower with possibly the greatest pie and custard tart I have ever tasted.

    SJ Mrow

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality details that elevate the dining experience at Round Bird Food & Wine Merchants

  • Handmade Marshmallow Squares with Hot Drinks

    Hot drinks arrive accompanied by artisan confectionery touches, including house-made marshmallow squares served alongside rich hot chocolates.

  • Table Service on Locally Crafted Pottery

    Meals are presented on locally crafted ceramics that are also available for purchase in the front retail area alongside regional artisan goods.

  • Curated Allergen & Vegan Dish Crafting

    Rather than simply removing ingredients from standard dishes, the kitchen offers specialty seeded sourdough, plant-based cheeses, and complete vegan builds.

  • Upstairs Art Space & Maker Collaborations

    Guests can explore an upstairs gallery studio hosting local maker meetups, creative collaborations, and artisan wares.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there good gluten-free and vegan options?

Round Bird caters extensively to dietary restrictions, offering dedicated plant-based dishes alongside gluten-free alternatives like seeded sourdough toasties and vegan cheese.

Can you book a table in advance?

You can reserve a table in advance, which is helpful on busy weekends or for groups dining together.

Where can visitors find parking?

Street parking is available right out front, though it has posted time limits. Additional parking can be found across the adjoining bridge.

What else is offered beyond food and drinks?

Alongside cafe dining, Round Bird hosts an upstairs art studio featuring local makers and workshops, plus a front retail section selling regional produce, gifts, and tableware.

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