Guildford General Store

1 Templeton St, Guildford VIC 3451, Australia
$$$ Cafe
(208 Reviews)

If you're in the lovely town of Guildford, VIC, you simply cannot miss a visit to the Guildford General Store, a charming café that has become a beloved hub for locals and visitors alike. Nestled at 1 Templeton St, Guildford VIC 3451, this welcoming spot is the perfect oasis for those looking to indulge in delightful fare while soaking in the friendly atmosphere.

The transformation of Guildford General Store over the past three years has been nothing short of remarkable. As Michael Lake insightfully noted in his review, the food, coffee, and service all reflect a commitment to quality and community spirit. The café resonates with the essence of local culture, and as you walk in, the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked goods and brewed coffee envelops you in a warm embrace.

This café is particularly renowned for its homemade treats, with customers raving about the delectable pies that are unlike any other. Sarah Jessica's enthusiastic endorsement of the pies demonstrates just how exceptional these offerings are—once you've had one, you’ll find it hard to settle for anything else. Alongside the pies, don’t miss the homemade sausage rolls praised by Jan Bayliss, paired perfectly with their incredible homemade tomato sauce that will elevate your taste buds to new heights.

If you're looking for something sweet to accompany your coffee, the vanilla slice and apple custard crumble come highly recommended and are the perfect take-home treats, even tempting some to indulge late at night, as noted by Heth T.

The atmosphere in the Guildford General Store is as welcoming as the food is delicious. With a buzz of camaraderie filling the air, it's not unusual to see this café buzzing even on a Tuesday, as P. J. Williams observed. The staff here are consistently celebrated for their friendliness and attentiveness, ensuring every guest feels like part of the family. This combination of great food and passionate service creates a comforting locale where you can relax with loved ones or enjoy a peaceful moment on your own.

So, whether you’re stopping in for a mid-ride coffee or a leisurely lunch, the Guildford General Store is an unmissable gem in the region's culinary landscape. Plan your visit soon—you'll want to experience the magic before everyone else discovers it!

Service options
On-site services
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Popular for
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Coffee
Healthy options
Quick bite
Dining options
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Tourists
Payments
Credit cards
NFC mobile payments
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Sunday

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

208 Reviews
Michael Lake

03 Oct 2025

I popped into Guildford General Store on a bike ride on recommendation from friends. What an amazing transformation from the"old" Store of 3 years ago. The food, coffee, service and atmosphere are absolutely terrific. Check it out before everyone discovers it!!

P. J. Williams

03 Oct 2025

A busy place even on a Tuesday. Fresh salad roll and coffee. Bought a piece of Hummingbird cake to have at home later. Quickest route is via Calder Highway then Castlemaine turnoff.. head on to Guildford.

Jan Bayliss

14 Sep 2025

Stopped in based on a previous review. I had a home made sausage roll, which was fantastic. However the best thing about it was the home made tomato sauce. OMG good. Coffee was also really good. Service was exceptionally friendly and helpful.

Heth T

28 Aug 2025

We stopped here on our way to Rochester and on our way home a few days later. Beautiful food and wonderful service. The vanilla slice was a takeaway and dad and I devoured it that evening. On our way home and after stopping in for lunch, the apple custard crumble was saying yes u need to take me home which I did haha! I had it tonight for no not dessert just because I needed it at 10pm and wow amazing! I live in Ballarat and will be either returning with my girlfriends, family or just myself xo Amazing!

Sarah Jessica

15 Aug 2025

So good to see this store back up and running. The pies are AMAZING. I’ll never be able to get a pie from anywhere else. On top of that the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming

Duncan Richardson

14 Jul 2025

A lunch visit today by 8 motorcyclists. No problem! Service came with smiles and great food to boot. Def recommend the croque madam if you are undecided!!

Shayne Hogan

21 Jun 2025

I’ve stopped here a few times now to get food. Absolutely fantastic. Everything tastes great and fresh. Their pies are home-made and taste awesome plenty of friendly service, well worth the stop. Come and check it out.

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