The Hydrant Food Hall

4.4

423 Reviews

$40 and under

Modern Australian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

We are situated in a heritage laneway warehouse within the CBD of Ballarat, an easy seven minute walk from the train station. Find us tucked away in the nook of McKenzie Street.

The large open space indoors with natural skylights, indoor plants, wood fire and air con creates a relaxed vibe. The outdoor dining space under the umbrellas lends itself to feel glorious yet secluded as you look up the laneway to the hustle of Ballarats' streets. Taste a classic menu with a twist offering an all day breakfast and lunch.

We are proud to use local flavours and produce from the region alongside our house roasted coffee.

We have easy access for prams and wheelchairs, and can cater for dietary requirements with our versatile menu.

Immerse yourself in a piece of Ballarat history, taking a moment to admire the restoration of the building from the early 50’s with the original sprinkler system on display.

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Additional information

Location
3 McKenzie St, Ballarat Central, AU-VIC 3350
Phone number
(03) 5303 0548
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available along the streets at either end of McKenzie St. Armstrong and Doveton Streets have free parking available for the first hour or paid accordingly for every hour after that.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

Bottomless Brunch
A$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Never has there been a more heavenly alliance than delicious food and unlimited drinks. Under the festoon lights, with the sounds coming from the open kitchen, and the aroma of our roasting coffee beans, our Bottomless brunch is the perfect scene for intimate birthday celebrations, catchups with old friends or "just because" its a fun way to fill your tummy, especially on the weekend. So what are you waiting for? Hit up the group chat, rally the troops and book a table today!

What 423 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Ballarat
Most Booked

Review summary

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The Hydrant Food Hall in Ballarat offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "outstanding service," and a "relaxed and welcoming atmosphere." Known for its "excellent coffee" and "friendly staff," it's perfect for a casual meal or special occasion. While some find it pricey, the quality consistently shines.

423 Reviews

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Rhydian
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All of the food looked absolutely delicious! I got the croque madame and it was delightful. Servings are generous and the flavours absolutely pop, the staff was very friendly and helpful, the atmosphere was relaxed and cosy—amazing all around.
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Lisa
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and coffee was amazing here! So good we got an extra take away coffee to go. Staff are friendly. I had the big Pipe and by big they weren't lying about being big, left feeling full and satisfied :) absolutely beautiful place highly recommend.
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Elise
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took our kids her for the famous rainbow pancakes. Food was amazing. Love the vibe in the venue as well.
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Naomi
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was fantastic - very friendly and relaxed. Food was great. Good choice.
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David
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place for a casual brunch. Staff were efficient and friendly.
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Pollyanna
Victoria1 review
4.0
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delicious food, everyone was happy with their order. Plenty of room to take small children too.
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Emily
Melbourne8 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful breakfast at the hydrant, well priced, great coffee, good menu selection, polite service
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Brett
Victoria10 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great place meals were slow to come out but overall very nice
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Katrina
Victoria1 review
2.0
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Was disappointed food was average… poached eggs were hard… The waiters were overworked and kept apologising which was not there fault however after waiting 70 minutes 3 out of the booking of 4 got their meal and then another 15 minutes the other meal come out… the waiters were extremely apologetic again for the delays etc and we commented on the venue being understaffed etc she then explained they were down one chef due to illness… perhaps this could have been mentioned at the time of ordering to lower our expectations… Also it was extremely noisy not sure how you get around this but I would not recommend this venue if you were looking for a relaxed sunday morning breakfast
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OpenTable Diner
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on July 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The coffee is amazing, the food delicious and the staff are all very friendly and professional. I would recommend this cafe to anyone who wants good service, food & beverages. Being a local, this is a go to for me and my friends. Well worth a visit.
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FAQs

The Hydrant Food Hall offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 5303 0548.

The Hydrant Food Hall is rated 4.4 stars by 423 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

3 McKenzie St, Ballarat Central, AU-VIC 3350

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(03) 5303 0548
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available along the streets at either end of McKenzie St. Armstrong and Doveton Streets have free parking available for the first hour or paid accordingly for every hour after that.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

The Hydrant Food Hall

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Bottomless Brunch

Menu

What 423 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does The Hydrant Food Hall offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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