Ma Belle’s Cafe

54 Victoria St, Ballarat East VIC 3350, Australia
+61 492 965 839
$$$ Cafe
(135 Reviews)
Price Range $1–20

Welcome to Ma Belle’s Cafe, a delightful haven located at 54 Victoria St, Ballarat East, VIC 3350, Australia. This charming establishment goes beyond just serving coffee and food; it offers an experience enveloped in warmth and community spirit. If you’re looking for a spot that effortlessly combines excellent cuisine with a welcoming ambiance, Ma Belle’s checks all the boxes.

As you step inside, you are greeted by an aesthetic setup featuring mouthwatering pastries and cakes on display, inviting you to indulge your sweet tooth. The mood lighting creates a cozy atmosphere that’s perfect for catching up with friends, or even settling in for a studious afternoon alone. The patrons here tend to lean towards a more mature crowd, making the space feel intimate and warm.

The cafe specializes in delightful comfort food, and the reviews rave about the standout dishes, such as the New York sandwich and the veggie breakfast roll. Picture sinking your teeth into the veggie breakfast roll, bursting with flavor, and topped with a decadent hollandaise sauce that drizzles down deliciously. Other favorites include the scrumptious chicken flatbread, noted by fans for its incredible flavor profile and tasty execution. If you’re in need of a quick pick-me-up, the iced coffee here is described as “perhaps the best” you’ll ever have—strong, creamy, and utterly satisfying.

Customer experiences speak volumes about the generosity of spirit within these walls. One visitor praised the cafe for its “excellent service and extremely friendly staff,” underscoring the sense of community that Ma Belle’s fosters. Whether the cafe is bustling with regulars or welcoming new visitors, the atmosphere remains consistently warm and inviting. Laura A. perfectly encapsulates the essence of Ma Belle’s when she mentions, “Loved the coffee here. Tasty food. Be patient—they are busy, so you may have a short wait. It's worth it!”

Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or looking for a cozy spot to linger over a good novel, Ma Belle’s Cafe delivers an experience worth savoring. The combination of delectable food, stellar coffee, and a welcoming atmosphere not only makes this cafe a local favorite but also a must-visit for anyone exploring Ballarat. Don’t forget to take a moment to soak in the surroundings—you might just find your new favorite cafe.

For inquiries, you can reach them at +61 492 965 839. Don’t miss out on this culinary gem during your next visit!

Service options
Outdoor seating
On-site services
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee
Healthy options
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
NFC mobile payments
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Thursday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Friday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Saturday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Sunday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

135 Reviews
J.M P

22 Sep 2025

Excellent service and extremely friendly service with a smile. A more mature crowd with a very warm atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Laura A

10 Sep 2025

Busy little cafe. Loved the coffee here. Tasty food. Be patient- they are busy, so you may have a short wait. It's worth it. Nice to see regulars in there too.

Two Sheds

08 Sep 2025

A charming little cafe. Food choices are limited but what they have is very good. We loved our New York sandwich and a veggie breakfast roll with added bacon. Both were delicious. I had an iced coffee to finish and it was a cracker, maybe the best I’ve ever had. Strong, creamy and frankly utterly delicious. Service was great here too. This is clearly a well run and much loved local business. It deserves to keep thriving

Jasmine Davis

22 Aug 2025

Great food not over complicated, confusing, or over priced with excellent flavours, great coffee, and lovely customer service! After a few bad food, coffee and customer service experience (the Cornerstone cafe, warning I 100% do not recommend) almost every place we visited in Ballarat, we thought of giving up and just going with the average Maccas feed, but after deciding last minute we will give Ballarat the last chance to prove that it still could give us a good feed, we stumbled across this place and boy oh boy was it a breath of fresh air, very inviting, lovely atmosphere and the owner and staff are lovely and accomodating and the price to be full and satisfied for our coffee and breakfast was half of the cost at what we got at other places (especially Cornerstone cafe!). We will be back !!

Matthew Doyle

09 Aug 2025

Cosy little cafe with some great cheap bites. Nice coffee!

Rajinder K

09 Aug 2025

Ma Belle's cafe in Ballarat is a culinary gem, boasting incredible food, charming decor, and a welcoming staff. The chicken flatbread is a taste sensation, delivering a perfect blend of flavors. Equally impressive is the veggie breakfast roll, a mouthwatering delight. The cafe's atmosphere is enhanced by friendly and attentive staff, creating a memorable dining experience. However, the true star is the amazing coffee, a perfect accompaniment to the delicious fare. Ma Belle's stands out as a must-visit for those seeking a delightful combination of great food, inviting ambiance, and excellent service in the heart of Ballarat.

Em Bordan

14 Jul 2025

Very tasty breakfast roll!! Super saucy with hollandaise sauce. Very aesthetic set up with pastries and cakes at the counter with mood lighting all throughout the cafe. Perfect winter spot to study, catch up and enjoy solo.

Rathod Goralba

30 Jun 2025

Best cafe in Ballarat! Great options for eggetarians and vegetarians. We enjoyed the veggie breakfast roll with croissant and cappuccino. The vanilla chai was also delicious. Highly recommend!"

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