Why Locals Love Loch Village Foodstore
If you're making your way through the charming town of Loch, VIC, a visit to Loch Village Foodstore is an absolute must! Nestled at 35 Victoria Rd, this delightful café combines warm hospitality with mouthwatering food, making it a perfect pitstop for locals and travelers alike.
The dining atmosphere is both inviting and diverse, with beautifully renovated old shopfronts that exude character and charm. On a sunny day, you can enjoy your meal in the delightful garden setting, providing a tranquil backdrop for your culinary experience. Whether you're seated indoors among the rustic decor or outside enjoying the fresh air, you're guaranteed a welcoming ambiance.
The menu at Loch Village Foodstore features a tempting array of options that cater to various tastes. From hearty breakfast staples to light lunches, every dish is crafted with care and attention to detail. One of the standout offerings is the thyme mushrooms with feta and egg, a delightful dish that even the kids from large parties have found irresistible! As Sophia Scuderi happily shares, "Everything we ordered... was beyond exceptional," highlighting the café's commitment to quality.
For those seeking something a little different, the roasted vegetable sandwich is a must-try. While it may surprise with its sweet potato and olives—a unique twist at $17.00—it's sure to delight adventurous palates. And let’s not forget to save room for the celebrated orange and almond cake & chocolate, which received glowing reviews for its richness and flavor. Mark Fait raves about the delicious coffee and chicken schnitzel burger, served with fat chips, epitomizing the café's dedication to pairing simple pleasures with quality ingredients.
Customer experiences echo the sentiments of the delicious cuisine: Karina Short remarked on the delightful surprise of walking into an empty café that transformed into a buzzing space filled with warmth as they finished their meal. Alex Draper found satisfaction in a generous ham, cheese, and tomato toasty, remarking on the spacious layout of the café, which further contributes to its inviting nature.
With a commitment to excellent service and a menu designed to satisfy, Loch Village Foodstore promises not just a meal, but a memorable experience. The friendly owners, Gabe and Jim, add a personal touch, welcoming everyone like family. Don't miss out on this hidden gem when you're in the area; it’s more than just a place to eat—it's a community hub where great food and warm connections flourish.
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What Makes This Place Friendly
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has outdoor seating
- On-site services available
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- No delivery
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Serves coffee
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has toilet
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Accepts reservations
- Accepts credit cards
- Good for kids
- Has kids' menu
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Real Reviews from the Community
- Oct 22, 2025
Cannot rave about this place enough!! Must visit! We were a large group of 14 adults with 4 kids aged 1-5 and everything we ate was beyond exceptional. I had the thyme mushrooms with feta and egg and was a table favourite (even for the kiddos!). Without exaggeraion, everything we ordered, from coffees, lunch menu items and cakes were flawless. Special mention to the orange + almond cake & chocolate brownie (which was served warm). The atmosphere, layout and decor is so comfy and beautiful with so much natural light. The owner and cook Gabrielle is lovely and took time to chat with us. The food is sooooo fresh and she knows her way around flavour. Wish I could post a photo but we were enjoying ourselves too much none of us thought to take one!! You'll just have to try and see for yourself, you won't regret. Thanks a bunch for this wonderful experience.
- Oct 16, 2025
Loch Village Foodstore is set within two gloriously renovated old shopfronts. Decor is charming and quite welcoming on a sultry Summer afternoon. There's loads of choice in tables both outside and inside. On a busy market Sunday about half the tables were full. Ordered the roasted veg sandwich and egg/bacon roll. Roasted 'veg' was sweet potato with olives..not quite what I'd expected for $17.00 (including surcharge). Food menu is quite extensive (maybe too big to keep quality?). Service was helpful.10 percent surcharge on weekends.
- Oct 16, 2025
We walked in and the place was huge and empty BUT the other cafes that were packed didn’t offer eggs for breakfast. So thought we would risk it. It was actually delightful. The mushrooms had gentle herb flavours and the eggs and sourdough both great. As it turns out we were simply first to eat this morning and it was buzzing as we left
- Sep 27, 2025
Great little Cafe, we had the ham, cheese, and tomato toasty. $15 but decent size and filling. Nicely spread out tables. They might be quicker taking the order with a second till.? It was a Sunday market day... I will visit again...!
- Sep 22, 2025
Great coffee and great food, If you are in the area please pop in and meet the owners Gabe and Jim. This is fantastic location with a beautiful garden, I had a chicken schnitzel burger and they had fat chips. Well done!!!
- Aug 15, 2025
Wednesday wasn’t a good day in Loch, they are more like a weekend town, more business open on the weekend. We had some pei here in the food store, they are bright, space are huge, selling some snack and muesli. Had chicken pie and chicken filo, and pumpkin soup. They are tasting pretty good. One Portion is definitely enough for one adult.
- Aug 8, 2025
Delicious broccoli toasties that we stopped for on our way to and from the Prom. Great atmosphere and the ladies who run the cafe were lovely to chat to. We’ll see you on our next surf trip!!
