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Most reviewed · Updated October 2026

The cafes of Ballarat

As of October 2026, the three most reviewed cafes rated 4.0 or better in Ballarat, VIC on Common Praise are Eclectic Tastes Cafe & Pantry (1,126 Google reviews at 4.6), Racers Cafe (907 Google reviews at 4.1) and L'espresso (902 Google reviews at 4.5).

Cafes compared
36
Google reviews
13,330
Median rating
4.6

The cafes of Ballarat: the top 36

  3. 3

    L'espresso

    4.5 from 902 Google reviews.

    417 C805, Ballarat VIC 3350

    03 5333 1789

  4. 4

    Cafe Lekker

    4.7 from 885 Google reviews.

  7. 7

    The Turret Cafe & Catering

    4.6 from 770 Google reviews.

    802 Sturt St, Ballarat VIC 3350

    turretcafe.com.au

  8. 8

    Yellow Espresso

    4.5 from 747 Google reviews.

    13 Sturt St, Ballarat VIC 3350

    03 5332 3050

  18. 18

    Common Ground

    4.6 from 276 Google reviews.

    306 Howitt St, Ballarat VIC 3350

    03 5300 2206

  20. 20

    Capri Cafe

    4.3 from 256 Google reviews.

    43 Bridge Mall, Ballarat VIC 3350

    03 5331 2683

  22. 22

    Naomi & i

    4.8 from 207 Google reviews.

  23. 23

    Ma Belle’s Cafe

    4.7 from 171 Google reviews.

    54 Victoria Street, Ballarat VIC 3350

    0492 965 839

  26. 26

    Harry’s coffee shop

    4.9 from 145 Google reviews.

    917 MacArthur St, Ballarat VIC 3350

    03 4310 6878

  27. 27

    Homeground Cafe/Boutique Bakery

    4.7 from 144 Google reviews.

    0400 961 021

  29. 29

    The Salty Sparrow Cafe

    4.8 from 98 Google reviews.

  30. 30

    Coffee By Design Ballarat

    4.6 from 92 Google reviews.

    707 C805, Ballarat VIC 3350

    03 5334 4707

  31. 31

    KELI CAFE

    4.9 from 87 Google reviews.

    34 Mair St E, Ballarat VIC 3350

    03 4368 8496

  32. 32

    Black Sheep on Sturt

    4.5 from 87 Google reviews.

    735 Sturt St, Ballarat VIC 3350

    0421 980 328

  33. 33

    CUP OH JOY

    4.9 from 69 Google reviews.

    0466 543 051

  35. 35

    Prey

    4.8 from 21 Google reviews.

  36. 36

    Mellow Yellow Cafe & Catering

    5.0 from 6 Google reviews.

    mellowyellow.au

Common Praise compared 36 cafes in Ballarat, VIC, with 13,330 Google reviews between them. Of these, 36 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.6 from a median of 268 reviews.

Of the cafes compared, the most reviewed is Eclectic Tastes Cafe & Pantry, with 1,126 Google reviews at 4.6.

How this list is ranked

Businesses rated 4.0 or better are ranked by how many Google reviews they have. Ties go to the higher rating.

Many reviews show a business is busy and well known, not that it is the right fit for your job.

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Questions

Which cafes in Ballarat, VIC have the most Google reviews?
As of October 2026, the three most reviewed cafes rated 4.0 or better in Ballarat, VIC on Common Praise are Eclectic Tastes Cafe & Pantry (1,126 Google reviews at 4.6), Racers Cafe (907 Google reviews at 4.1) and L'espresso (902 Google reviews at 4.5).
How does Common Praise rank cafes in Ballarat, VIC?
Businesses rated 4.0 or better are ranked by how many Google reviews they have. Ties go to the higher rating. Many reviews show a business is busy and well known, not that it is the right fit for your job.
How many cafes in Ballarat, VIC did Common Praise compare?
Common Praise compared 36 cafes in Ballarat, VIC, with 13,330 Google reviews between them. Of these, 36 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.6 from a median of 268 reviews.
Can a business pay to be listed or to rank higher?
No. Every business is ranked by the same published method, and no business can pay to be listed or to move up.

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