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If planning a visit to Lake Wendouree, Ballarat & Surrounds, don't hesitate to find "Gold Nugget Bakery" on Sturt Street for lunch. I think it may have been an ex-Red Rooster building, it still has the remaining drive-through.  Selling beautifully prepared, tasty delicious salad rolls, moist cakes, great coffee, impeccable indoor service and is very very clean, housing shelves of annual awards and presentations that they've won.

Hunting for a late lunch or place to eat on a weekday you may find most of the cafes around the city centre already closed - this little tip may hold you in good steed.

For the late afternoon, cafe al fresco, bar drink, or (much later..night life), I wouldn't leave without visiting the renowned View Hotel Bar, on Wendouree Promenade. Again, impeccable service, food, great decor and views. Most probably 'the' happening place to be facing the atmospheric promenade & lake. The water has currently disappeared, but the ambience hasn't!