The Duck Inn Cafe – Cafes in Victoria

Cafe $20–40 (106 reviews From Google)
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About The Duck Inn Cafe

Tucked away on the main street of Broadford, this cafe offers a casual, welcoming spot for both locals and visitors passing through. The menu leans into familiar, comforting dishes — think hearty breakfast options like eggs benedict and smashed avo, alongside small plates such as chicken schnitzel and quiche. When lunchtime rolls around, the loaded fries and American BBQ platter tend to draw in those looking for a satisfying midday bite without fuss.

The atmosphere here is relaxed and unpretentious, making it a good fit for solo diners, groups, and families alike. It’s the kind of place where you can settle in with a thoughtfully brewed coffee or explore their selection of teas while watching the neighborhood move at its own pace. Outdoor seating and accessibility features help ensure a comfortable visit for many different needs.

People seem to appreciate the fresh ingredients and straightforward approach to both food and service, although some moments, like serving plates a little cooler than expected, hint at the casual nature rather than polished formality. It’s a spot where locals might gather to unwind—and visitors can enjoy a genuine taste of the area’s laid-back vibe alongside a quick bite or a leisurely brunch.

Amenities & Services

Service options

  • Outdoor seating

    Takeaway

    Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee

    Great dessert

    Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast

    Lunch

    Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

    Wheelchair-accessible entrance

    Wheelchair-accessible seating

    Assistive hearing loop

Offerings

  • Coffee

    Organic dishes

    Prepared foods

    Quick bite

    Small plates

    Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast

    Brunch

    Lunch

    Dessert

    Seating

Amenities

  • Toilet

Atmosphere & Crowd

  • Casual

    Cosy

    Groups

    Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards

    Debit cards

    NFC mobile payments

    Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids

    High chairs

    Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking

    Free parking lot

    Parking

What Locals Say

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Hans R From Google 5

Turned off the highway for a light lunch, and after walking the Main Street were delighted here…..good coffees, and burger with chips special and ham cheese and tomato toastie …..and chilled water were fully as what one would expect in a cafe…all reasonably priced and fresh….friendly staff and enjoyed what is clearly a RELAXING watering hole for locals…and for watching the locals….worth turning off the highway for: so much more pleasant than highway stops. Lovely range of no knead bread mixes and incredibly extensive range of Beechworth cordials line the sides! Sit inside or out. An Australian country town cafe as it should be.

Emma Valley From Google 4

An impromptu breakfast stop after a camping trip. Food, staff, and ambience was on point! Meals were obviously made from fresh ingredients, The only disappointment was, the plates that the meals were served on were cold, and unfortunately, they made an amazing meal very cold halfway through enjoying it. Warm your plates and you're a full 5 star Cafe :)

Grzegorz Sz From Google 4

Big plus for a coffe, big and tasty. Service also very nice. Food hmm..... wasn't what I'm used to it. Dutch sose was more like mayonese and no spinach in the Benedict eggs, but maybe it's something wrong with me.

Frequently Asked Questions

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Tuesday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Wednesday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Thursday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Friday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Saturday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Sunday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM

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