L'espresso is a welcoming cafe at 417 Sturt St, VIC, where locals and visitors come together for great coffee, delicious desserts, a quality tea selection, and a carefully chosen wine list.
Known for its warm atmosphere and strong reputation, L'espresso has earned a 4.50-star rating from 898 reviews by delivering a cafe experience that feels relaxed, inviting, and consistently satisfying.
Whether you're starting the day with breakfast, meeting friends over coffee, or enjoying a sweet treat and a glass of wine, this cafe offers a comfortable setting with wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible seating for easy access and added convenience.
To experience a highly rated cafe in 417 Sturt St, VIC that combines exceptional coffee, welcoming service, and a memorable dining atmosphere, visit L'espresso today.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Hear from our valued guests
Definitely one of the highlights of our visit ti Ballarat was this delicious breakfast surrounded by CDs and vinyl records. Vibe here is unmatched, and super friendly service makes it even better. Whether you're into cosy indoor corners or sunny outdoor seating, this cafe has it all. Highly recommend.
No wonder this place is packed on Sun morning, the food is great, great seasoning, great service, inside is a little bit tight space but all will manage. They dont have kid or smaller menu/ version but the toasty could do. Everything is great!
October 6th of 2025- it was a crisp morning in Ballart, we scrolled down the streets and hopped into this vintage cafe of CD’s or recored shop converted to a cafe 🍀. The ambience inside is just enough to start our day and especially for the lady Bug- Happy Birthday to you. Such an amazing location along with the hot chocolate and Cappuccino 🥳
Best pasta I've ever had, hands down! Had loose leaf Genmaicha and Orechiette. The Orechiette was very clearly handmade.
We stopped in for an impromptu lunch following the Tweed Ride for the Ballarat Heritage festival on Saturday, and even though they were about to finish lunch service, they still managed to fit 4 of us in for lunch. We sat outside in the lovely sunshine and enjoyed some beautiful pasta, gnocchi & and steak sandwich. We would definitely head back there for a meal. The coffee was great and the staff very friendly.
Funky little cafe with excellent coffee and great brunch fare. Parmesan scramble and smashed avocado were lovely!
My family and I had an amazing breakfast here during our week stay in Ballarat. The staff were all really friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back!
Fantastic - this has to be one of the best cafes in the township. It was freezing cold outside, but we were warmly welcomed by friendly staff and terrific service. A hot breakfast and coffee were the order of the day. And the overall environment / vibe is really good - with quirky memorabilia all around. Makes for a great experience.
I was impressed beyond expectations. It started with one of the most interesting lattes I have had in a very long time. The coffee was everything you expect: creamy and comfortable, but a really subtle nutty bite. The food is as good as the welcome. The ambiance of a jazz bar with records and CD available is a cherry on top of an excellent experience.
Stopped for a quick cuppa and a sweet treat. Friendly greeting with a beautiful smile. Had a pot of tea (and finally, yay, loose leaf tea), latte, and the best ever carrot cake. Had to use the “powder room” for which you walked through the actual kitchen. Very efficient kitchen and extremely clean. Watched numerous meals and snacks being served to delighted customers. This place is amazing.
Common questions about L'espresso
L'espresso is located at 417 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia, 417 Sturt St, VIC, Australia.
You can reach L'espresso by calling +61 3 5333 1789.
L'espresso has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 898 customer reviews.
L'espresso features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible seating.
L'espresso features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
L'espresso features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list.
L'espresso features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
L'espresso features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
L'espresso features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
L'espresso features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
L'espresso features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy, Upmarket.
L'espresso features the following crowd: Tourists, University students.
L'espresso features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
L'espresso features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
L'espresso features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
L'espresso features the following pets: Dogs allowed inside, Dogs allowed outside.
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