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Breakfast & Beer 5348 1778, 117 Vincent St, Daylesford

The Chimney (03) 5424 1165, 38 High St, Trentham - This cosy German cafe in an Australian country town is a wonderful stop for those looking for the wurst.

Chowder House 5348 2221, 97 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs

Cliffy's Wine Bar (03) 5348 3279, 28 Raglan St, Daylesford - Small, cluttered and terrific, Cliffy's combines cafe and larder in an atmosphere of eccentric charm.

Deco Restaurant At The Springs Retreat (03) 5348 2202, The Springs Retreat, 124 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs

Farmers Arms Hotel (03) 5348 2091, 1 East St, Daylesford - It's a local's country pub complete with the darts scoreboard and photos of local footy team on one side and a bistro with an elegant country feel on the other.

Frangos & Frangos (03) 5348 2363, 82 Vincent St, Daylesford - European style coffee palace, wine bar and restaurant, Frangos and Frangos attract the beautiful people from the area and beyond.

Gourmet Larder 5348 4700, 57a Vincent St, Daylesford

Himalayan Bakery (03) 5348 1267, 73 Daylesford

La Trattoria (03) 5476 4393, Lavandula Swiss Italia Farm, 350 via Daylesford, Shepherds Flat - The lavender farm and it Italian cafe are well worth a visit for those who are in the Daylesford area.

Lucini's (03) 5348 4345, 64 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs

Mercato at Dayelsford (03) 5348 4488, 32 Raglan St, Daylesford - This is Richard and Alison Mees hospitality venture. He cooks she looks after the business. The food is modern Australian

Red Beard Bakery & Cafe 5424 1002, 38a High St, Trentham

Red Star (03) 5348 2297, 115 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs

Sault Restaurant & Function Centre (03) 5348 6555, 2349 Ballan Dayelsford Rd, Sailors Falls - A grand function centre houses a better than expected restaurant. It is, in fact, a restaurant with the lot

The Grande (03) 5348 8500, 1-3 Church Avenue, Hepburn Springs