Arrive in Warragul on an empty stomach to make the most of its excellent restaurants and cafes.
Warragul abounds in plentiful restaurant options, from high-end fine dining experiences to Mexican street food and mouth-watering Thai restaurants. There's a strong cafe culture in this town of coffee lovers, where you can find atmospheric cafes and bustling brunch spots. A huge leg-up for the dining scene is the area's abundance of fresh, quality produce, which is deservedly celebrated by many a savvy restaurateur.
You don’t have to travel far into Gippsland to find your first restaurant of acclaim – head to Hogget Kitchen for a celebration of Gippsland’s bountiful goodness. Think local King George whiting or grass-fed meat cured, smoked or slow-cooked to perfection in-house.
Messmates Dining is a family collaboration of siblings and partners. The menu, inspired by classic French and Italian cuisine, leans heavily into Gippsland’s glorious local produce.
Bank Hotel Warragul offer up tasty meals and refreshing ales, while at the other end of Smith St, The Courthouse Restaurant & Garden Bar is a Warragul institution, with a modern-Australian menu in a charming 1880’s courthouse.
Relaxed local wine bar, Everything’s Better with Wine live by their namesake, delivering delicious charcuterie alongside some of Gippsland’s best wines.
Chasing a touch of spice? Treat your tastebuds with authentic Vietnamese fare, with a modern twist, at Whitegrain or An Vietnamese, or stop into local favourite, Warragul Thai.
If you are looking to tickle your tastebuds with Gippsland's local produce, look no further than Messmates in Warragul.
Meat lovers rejoice. This ambient and relaxed restaurant puts local West Gippsland produce, and especially meat, in the spotlight.
Café culture is alive and well with quality options including Frankies, Main Street Café and HOMI cafe, while Mr Huberts Café adds a delicious splash of colour to your day.
Tucked away in a residential area, seek out the Neighbourhood cafe for their hearty breakfasts. That Yellow Door Cafe have a fantastic range of vegan and gluten-free options.
In the West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul cafe Coffee Vibes is a social enterprise offering meaningful employment and valuable experience for people with disability - now that's good vibes.