Slow down in the garden
The landscaped garden and pond create a quiet place to catch up with friends, take a break from the road or settle in for a leisurely meal.
Why Visit Dark Horse Café?
A peaceful country café on the road to the Yarra Valley
Dark Horse Café, Wine & Produce is in Watsons Creek, between Eltham and Yarra Glen. Visitors come for breakfast, brunch, lunch or afternoon tea, then stay to enjoy the gardens, bushland outlook and relaxed country atmosphere.
Public reviews regularly highlight our welcoming team, generous café favourites, cakes and coffee. Our menu changes, so please check the current menu before visiting.
Make time for something sweet
Visitors often talk about our enormous Vanilla Slices our generous cakes, slices and scones. Pair your choice with coffee or tea for a classic country-café stop.
Taste the region
Enjoy café meals alongside local wine and cider, and browse the produce shop for gifts and regional flavours to take home.
Country character
Native birds, rustic details and nature at the doorstep make Dark Horse feel a world away from the city, while remaining an easy drive from Melbourne's north-east.
Good to know
We are at 765 Eltham–Yarra Glen Road, Watsons Creek VIC 3097. Sunday bookings are recommended. For current hours, directions and reservations, visit our contact page.