BY JODIE SYMONDS
THERE’S nothing quite like taking that first sip of a hot cup of coffee. Whether you need your caffeine fix in the morning to kick-start your day or as a 3pm pick-up, the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley cafes can satisfy your caffeine cravings.
Where we drink our coffee has changed over time, and now each town offers a diverse range of places to enjoy.
The Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley both feature unique cafes to sit down for a delicious cup like The Gilded Lily in Healesville or the Miss Marples Tearoom in Sassafras.
Be waited on or grab it in a take away cup to have on the go.There is always a coffee to suit everyone’s needs.
You could make your brew at home but there’s nothing quite like catching up with friends or family while sipping a cup of coffee at your local hub.
Through each town you may find small cafes hidden in alleyways that are bursting with local creativity and artwork.
The main streets of most towns are lined with tables and chairs that are hustling and bustling with coffee-loving customers talking about their day-to-day lives.
Pick a cafe, sit down and relax as you drink your hot cappuccino, but that won’t ease those sugar cravings.
Thankfully, you can order a decadent, rich mud cake or a creamy vanilla slice to accompany your coffee.
So, enjoy your next coffee in perfect ambience at your local cafe.
For more information on where to get the best hot beverage from your area, visit your local information centre for their recommendations.
