Our region is a foodie’s paradise and many of our eateries take advantage of the quality, fresh and seasonal produce available to them. Below is a list of cafes and pubs that serve vegetarian and plant-based/vegan options and that have entered the Edgy Veg Awards.
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The Newham General Store has been serving the local community since 1862. In July 2021 it transitioned into the custody of three local families.
Our cafe is nestled among the trees at the base of the world-famous Hanging Rock, right inside the reserve.
We offer a delicious range of house-made, hearty meals and sweets including our famous Corn and Zucchini Fritters and Scones, Jam and Cream.
The menu usually has a couples of vegan and vegetarian options.
The Milko is a vegan and vego friendly cafe in Woodend, serving a number of sandwiches, rolls, pies, cakes and soups
Paysanne means peasant / country style in French. The food is hearty, with all day breakfasts and ever changing specials. There is a number of vegetarian and vegan options on the menu.
Situated in the south-east gateway to the Macedon Ranges, in the village of Romsey, you will find our bistro, Verdure.
Verdure is a smart casual eatery, with a fresh, simple, seasonal and where possible local menu, including the wines.
Social Foundry is a social enterprise & cafe seeking to empower communities to mentor, nurture, and impart life-skills to their local neighbourhoods. The cafe has a great selection of plant-based/vegan dishes and definitely worth a try!
The Jolly Miller story started in the humble Gisborne cafe in the 1990s, serving quality barista made coffee, wholesome food and delicious pastries and cakes. The name is now known across the state. The cafe has a great selection of plant-based/vegan dishes and definitely worth a try!
Kyneton Ridge is a small family run winery just 8km from Kyneton. The Ridge Cafe has a seasonal contemporary menu designed to share with family and friends. This includes cheese and antipasto plates, pizza and desserts, which complement their wines. The cafe always has gluten free, nut free, vegetarian and vegan dishes on the menu so everyone can enjoy their day out with worrying too much about food issues.
The Corner Coffee Bar in Gisborne in a boutique coffee bar serving Clark St coffee with a smile and some delicious veggie and vegan options. They are an entrant in the Edgy Veg Awards 2022
Home Grown on Piper, located in Kyneton, uses organic veggies from their mini-farm and other local, ethical produce to create delicious meals and sweet treats, and serve organic fair-trade coffee. They have numerous vegetarian and vegan options and sweet treats.
