Danielle + Ashley’s guidebook
Field Guide to Coffee + Eats
This is our slow-living Field Guide to our favourite cafes and restaurants in and around our neck of the woods in the Daylesford Macedon Ranges.
Awesome vibe with music, staff, indoor plants. Best Coffee, Vegan options and such wonderful hosts in Bonnie and Remy. Must do.
6 locals recommend
Fox in the Chamber
90 High StAwesome vibe with music, staff, indoor plants. Best Coffee, Vegan options and such wonderful hosts in Bonnie and Remy. Must do.
Annie Smithers is an exceptional chef. But, more than that, she is a warm host and dedicated farmer of healthy bountiful produce, which she harvests fresh from her nearby farm 'Babbington' for her farmhouse restaurant. A must do and experience. Book well in advance.
34 locals recommend
Du Fermier
42 High StAnnie Smithers is an exceptional chef. But, more than that, she is a warm host and dedicated farmer of healthy bountiful produce, which she harvests fresh from her nearby farm 'Babbington' for her farmhouse restaurant. A must do and experience. Book well in advance.
For farmhouse provisions and off-the-land ambiance unlike any other. This moody little snug is where we celebrated our elopement wedding dinner.
93 locals recommend
Cliffy's
30 Raglan StFor farmhouse provisions and off-the-land ambiance unlike any other. This moody little snug is where we celebrated our elopement wedding dinner.
A family-run boutique Cheesery + Winery with stunning north-facing views. Grazing platters available. Mulled wine in winter.
Cloud 9 Farm
A family-run boutique Cheesery + Winery with stunning north-facing views. Grazing platters available. Mulled wine in winter.
For those who love their gin (and other tipples) this is a wonderful award-winning Kyneton distillery. Bottoms up!
20 locals recommend
Animus Distillery
89A Piper StFor those who love their gin (and other tipples) this is a wonderful award-winning Kyneton distillery. Bottoms up!
Pizza and more in a characterful space overlooking the Malmsbury Botanic Gardens. Enjoy dappled light on the deck in summer or cosy up by the fire in winter. Food is classic and moreish.
The Stables
15 Ellesmere PlPizza and more in a characterful space overlooking the Malmsbury Botanic Gardens. Enjoy dappled light on the deck in summer or cosy up by the fire in winter. Food is classic and moreish.
Coffee, brunch, read the paper among the hustle and bustle of the fit and the famous on Macedon. Alpine air does us all wonders!
16 locals recommend
Mr. Cafe Macedon
23 Victoria StCoffee, brunch, read the paper among the hustle and bustle of the fit and the famous on Macedon. Alpine air does us all wonders!
A light-filled, family-run, coffee roaster in the heart of Kyneton with vegan and thoughtful food and beverage options.
The Town Roaster
8 Market StA light-filled, family-run, coffee roaster in the heart of Kyneton with vegan and thoughtful food and beverage options.
These guys will deliver to our Farmhouse in Pipers Creek. Wonderful service if you're craving convenient munchies.
The Pizza & Wine Club
46 High StThese guys will deliver to our Farmhouse in Pipers Creek. Wonderful service if you're craving convenient munchies.
A delightful spot to while away the morning to lunch to afternoon. Stroll through the amazing Botanic Gardens and take in the fresh country air.
39 locals recommend
Wombat Hill House
off Central Springs RoadA delightful spot to while away the morning to lunch to afternoon. Stroll through the amazing Botanic Gardens and take in the fresh country air.
For those with modern sensibilities, coffee and eats by stylist duo Lynda and Mark Gardener.
10 locals recommend
Trentham General
37A High StFor those with modern sensibilities, coffee and eats by stylist duo Lynda and Mark Gardener.
Owner Mel loves Charlie Chaplin; hence the name. Great for those who seek to experience quality local breakfast, brunch, lunch in a friendly light-filled atmosphere. Lovely porridge in winter and always great coffee and friendly staff.
Chaplin's Barista Bar & Nosh
22 High StOwner Mel loves Charlie Chaplin; hence the name. Great for those who seek to experience quality local breakfast, brunch, lunch in a friendly light-filled atmosphere. Lovely porridge in winter and always great coffee and friendly staff.
Ida Red
16 Victoria StFor great pizza with a mountain-cabin feel.
Our Field Guide to Shopping
This is our field guide to some lovely shopping experiences in and around the Daylesford Macedon Ranges.
Red Cart Vintage
12-14 Piper StWonderful farmhouse eclectica and other collectible homewares and vintage pieces.
Vintage 216
216 Skipton StreetBeautiful vintage homewares. What's not to love!
For a stand out shopping experience that takes you away from the hustle and bustle and into the world of desirable homewares, linens, perfumes, bespoke clothing label.
12 locals recommend
Manteau Noir
27 Vincent StFor a stand out shopping experience that takes you away from the hustle and bustle and into the world of desirable homewares, linens, perfumes, bespoke clothing label.
Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar
9 Walker StLots of vintage treasures all under one roof.