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We’re a community focused brunch cafe in Emerald, located in Victoria’s beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Serving up seasonal Victorian fare for over thirteen years.


Hours

Weekdays 7.30am–3pm
Weekends 8am–3pm
Our kitchen closes at 2.45pm daily.

Note: our hours may differ in cases of severe, extreme, or code red weather events. Please check socials for daily announcements. Keeping you and our teams safe!

Bookings

While we don’t take bookings, we do run a daily waitlist during busy times. Please call us on 5968 3580 if you would like to add your name to the list today!

Find Us

377 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd Emerald VIC 3782
03 5968 3580
eat@thegeneralfoodstore.com.au

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We’ve been visiting The General Food Store since about 2011. It is one of our favourite local places to eat or just grab a coffee. The food is always delicious and the coffee is great. Lovely staff who are always friendly and welcoming. Lots of seating options inside, out front or at the back (dog friendly outdoors). A local institution that is well worth a visit.
— Google Review
This is absolutely our favourite cafe in the hills and in Melbourne!! The coffee and brunches are outstanding. We have been coming here since it opened and we have never walked away dissapointed. The team here take care of you from the moment you walk in. I always leave with a smile and a tummy full of deliciousness!! These guys really know how to create beautiful food.
— Google Review
Definitely worth the visit if you’re in the area! So many delicious gluten free options. I opted for the Arabesque without spinach and added avocado. It was delicious! The balance of flavours, the crunchy home made gluten free bread and the perfectly poached eggs! I purchased a gluten free loaf to take home. The environment has a community feel, staff are lovely and very attentive. Will definitely come back when I am in the area again! Thank you
— Google Review