LYDIARDgeneral store

LYDIARDgeneral store eat • shop • stay Has outdoor dining available

Happy Birthday, Nichole 🌸🎂Today we’re celebrating the wonderful woman behind Lydiard General.We hope your day is filled ...
10/06/2026

Happy Birthday, Nichole 🌸🎂

Today we’re celebrating the wonderful woman behind Lydiard General.

We hope your day is filled with flowers, coffee, cake and all your favourite things.

Please join us in wishing Nichole a wonderful birthday ❤️

Some things never go out of style.Golden flaky pastry, savoury filling and a little relish on the side. ❤️
05/06/2026

Some things never go out of style.

Golden flaky pastry, savoury filling and a little relish on the side. ❤️

Sometimes the best part of running a café isn’t the coffee.It’s the people.One of our wonderful regulars recently surpri...
03/06/2026

Sometimes the best part of running a café isn’t the coffee.

It’s the people.

One of our wonderful regulars recently surprised us with this incredible hand-drawn artwork inspired by Lydiard General.

We are constantly amazed by the creativity, kindness and talent that walks through our doors, and moments like this remind us just how special our little community is.

Thank you for sharing your talent with us and for being part of what makes this place so special. ❤️

Saturdays at The Lydiard General ☕🤍Bella, Hayley & Alice behind the counter, fresh muffins in the cabinet and plenty of ...
29/05/2026

Saturdays at The Lydiard General ☕🤍

Bella, Hayley & Alice behind the counter, fresh muffins in the cabinet and plenty of coffee on the go.

(There may also be a familiar face hiding in the background 👀)

Stepping back to 1969 ✨🖤This gem from the Ballarat Courier on 07/05/1969 captures the Smeaton Debutante Ball, held to ra...
29/05/2026

Stepping back to 1969 ✨🖤
This gem from the Ballarat Courier on 07/05/1969 captures the Smeaton Debutante Ball, held to raise money for the local swimming pool. A snapshot of satin gloves, bow ties, proud smiles and country-town tradition… the kind of memories that never really leave the dance floor. Is there anyone here you recognise?

There’s something special about old newspapers on the walls here at Lydiard General. Every clipping tells a story, and this one twirls us straight back into a ballroom from another era. 🕊️

#1969

Soup season is in full swing at Lydiard General 🍂🥣Today’s bowl of comfort? Creamy cauliflower & bacon soup served with t...
28/05/2026

Soup season is in full swing at Lydiard General 🍂🥣

Today’s bowl of comfort? Creamy cauliflower & bacon soup served with toast on the side… the kind of lunch that makes cold Ballarat days a little easier.

Want to level it up? Instead of toast, add a ham & cheese jaffle for the ultimate cosy combo, all for just $20 ☕🧀

Pop in, warm up, and settle in for lunch with us 🤍

$25 lunch dates just got dangerously good 👀Toasty + side of chips + slice + can of drink for just $25 🤝Cosy booth, crunc...
26/05/2026

$25 lunch dates just got dangerously good 👀

Toasty + side of chips + slice + can of drink for just $25 🤝

Cosy booth, crunchy chips, sweet treat finale… sounds like your Tuesday plans are sorted without breaking the bank!

Available now at Lydiard General 🍴

What a treat this weather is today ☀️With Ballarat Heritage Weekend happening, it’s the perfect excuse to get out, explo...
22/05/2026

What a treat this weather is today ☀️
With Ballarat Heritage Weekend happening, it’s the perfect excuse to get out, explore our beautiful city and soak up some sunshine. If you find yourself nearby…maybe stop in for a little treat along the way 💛

The walls at Lydiard General could probably write a book ☕📰Sitting quietly on the wall in the café is a piece of Ballara...
21/05/2026

The walls at Lydiard General could probably write a book ☕📰

Sitting quietly on the wall in the café is a piece of Ballarat history from The Courier, Thursday May 8, 1969… featuring Roger David’s “Australia’s Biggest Suit Sale” at 14 Bridge Street.

5000 suits reduced.
$29.50 men’s suits.
And a reminder of just how much this city has changed over the years.

We love that little pieces of old Ballarat still live on here, one coffee and conversation at a time 🤎

Should we make this a series? Our walls are covered with Ballarat’s history.

Eureka + a small coffee for just $13 ☕✨Your go-to combo for a cosy catch-up, quick work break or easy brekky run at Lydi...
18/05/2026

Eureka + a small coffee for just $13 ☕✨

Your go-to combo for a cosy catch-up, quick work break or easy brekky run at Lydiard General 🤎

Grab yours today and start your morning right
Open from 7:30am ☀️

Address

313 Lydiard Street Nth
Ballarat, VIC
3350

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3pm
Friday 7:30am - 3pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+61343431414

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