On The Lane – Cafes in Victoria

Cafe $20–40 (183 reviews From Google)
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About On The Lane

Tucked away along a quiet street in Colac, this cozy cafe offers a relaxed spot to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or a leisurely coffee break. The vibe is casual and welcoming, with vintage-inspired touches inside and a pleasant outdoor seating area that catches the light on warmer days. It’s the kind of place where locals drop by for a good coffee or tea alongside healthy, hearty options like salads, small plates, and some thoughtful vegan and vegetarian choices.

The menu leans into comfort with dishes like fish and chips, spinach cheese rolls, or a strawberry waffle when you’re in the mood for something a little sweet. Drinks often draw attention here, especially the hot chocolates and carefully crafted coffee selections, including lattes and cappuccinos, which are popular among those settling in with a laptop or enjoying a casual chat.

Families tend to feel at ease here, particularly with prams or little ones in tow, while the space also suits solo diners or groups catching up. The layout allows for comfortable seating with accessibility in mind, and there’s plenty of parking nearby — both free and paid. Overall, it’s a spot where friendly service meets a laid-back atmosphere, making it a reliable pick when you want something satisfying without any rush or fuss.

Amenities & Services

Service options

  • Outdoor seating

    Onsite services

    Takeout

    Dine-in

    No Delivery

Highlights

  • Great coffee

    Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast

    Lunch

    Solo dining

    Good for working on laptop

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

    Wheelchair accessible parking lot

    Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol

    Coffee

    Healthy options

    Quick bite

    Small plates

    Vegan options

    Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast

    Brunch

    Lunch

    Dessert

    Seating

    Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere & Crowd

  • Casual

    Cozy

    Groups

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards

    Debit cards

    NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids

    High chairs

    Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot

    Free street parking

    Paid parking lot

    Parking

What Locals Say

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Nara Langdon From Google 5

Great place to go with prams/little ones. Spacious seating area allows for prams to fit, high chair available for use, prompt friendly service and very welcoming/accommodating. Great place to visit with or without a little one.

Jerry W From Google 5

We ordered the soup of the day (Tomato corn soup), shepards pie and a hot Chocolate. It was just amazing to dine here, I have never had such amazing soup

Bird From Google 5

A little pricey for my liking but the food was so worth it, my partner and I ended up coming here to eat lunch TWICE on our four day visit to Colac. Great food, great people - they were all so lovely. Food: I had lasagna which wasn’t my favourite but still pretty damn good - salad and chips were great too, hot chocolate was spot on (both times) and lastly was a toastie which was once again spot on! You’ve gotta try this place at least once. I know I’ll certainly be going there everytime I’m in Colac.

Carl Clasio From Google 5

The cafe, simply named as On the Lane has its charm with vintage interiors and sells tea sets that are like heirlooms. If the weather is fitting, best to dine al fresco. We had our breakfast here and loved the food! Very filling and the coffee was great as well. Staff were friendly and had an overall great experience. Will definitely recommend this place in Colac!

Sidney Fox From Google 5

My hubby and I stopped here for coffee and lunch. It's such a gorgeous little cafe! Great coffee, and the Caesar salad was delish . Will definitely stop here again next time we're in town.

Frequently Asked Questions

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Tuesday 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Wednesday 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Thursday 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Friday 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Saturday 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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