The Fat Cow Food Co.

10 Main St, Timboon VIC 3268, Australia
+61 3 5598 3177
$$$ Cafe , Coffee store
(187 Reviews)
Price Range $20–40

The Fat Cow Food Co. is a must-visit cafe nestled in the charming town of Timboon, Victoria. Just off the main street, this delightful establishment offers a cozy ambiance complemented by a menu that caters to both casual diners and food aficionados alike. With its commitment to fresh, locally sourced ingredients and an artistic flair in presentation, The Fat Cow Food Co. stands as a culinary gem in this quaint Australian locale.

Stepping inside, you’re immediately enveloped by a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect place for a relaxed brunch or lunch. The decor strikes a charming balance between modern and rustic, creating a space where you might effortlessly lose track of time while savoring your meal.

The menu is a delightful showcase of creativity and flavor, featuring a variety of dishes that cater to all palates. Popular choices from the specials menu, such as the hand-cut chips and the exquisite gnocchi, have received rave reviews from diners who appreciate both the texture and presentation. Customer Andrew Bannan was particularly impressed, declaring it comparable to the finest offerings of high-end Melbourne restaurants. You can also indulge in their rich ragu, which showcases the kitchen’s evolving sophistication with every bite.

If you're in the mood for something heartier, the café's renowned burger made with lean local beef is a must-try. Accompanied by a perfectly crafted sourdough bun and gooey local cheese, it enchants your taste buds with every juicy mouthful. According to Jennifer Hamlin, it’s a flavor experience that avoids the pitfalls of oily sauces and instead highlights the quality of the ingredients—a true testament to The Fat Cow’s culinary philosophy. And for dessert, don’t miss the salted chocolate chip cookies; they are the perfect sweet finale to your meal.

The Fat Cow Food Co. excels not just in delicious food but also in creating a memorable dining experience. Customers like Cindy Tan have found their culinary offerings to be exceptional, often remarking that meals here surpass those from their travels across Australia. The friendly staff and clean environment contribute to the overall charm, making it an appealing spot that welcomes travelers and locals alike.

With praise pouring in from patrons who have enjoyed everything from flavorful pho to an impressive assortment of international dishes, you know you’re in for quite the treat. If you find yourself in Timboon, make it a point to stop by The Fat Cow Food Co.; it’s not just about food, but about creating joyful experiences that are worth savoring.

Service options
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Healthy options
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

07:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Tuesday

07:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Wednesday

07:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Thursday

07:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Friday

07:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

187 Reviews
Andrew Bannan

24 Sep 2025

Went into this place yesterday and ordered the gnocchi off the specials menu, WOW !!! Consistency throughout the dish was amazing, temperature perfect and presentation spot on, something you’d be lucky to find in a high end Melbourne restaurant. Today returned to try the Ragu, freshly added to today’s specials menu and once again shows real sophistication as to where this kitchen is headed! Well spending regular time in this area this place never ceases to amaze!

Roy Lee

23 Sep 2025

Timboon is small town to stop over for the icecream, but lo & behold, this is the best brunch decision we made. The pie is freshly baked, the burger is delicious with pickled beet. I recommend everyone at least have brunch/lunch over here! Its usually packed during lunch time on a weekday, so i recommend u come around 11.30am to grab your meal!

Jennifer Hamlin

03 Sep 2025

This place is worth traveling for, unassuming but outstanding. The hand-cut style chips are superb - the perfect combination of creamy, crispy, and flavorful while not being over salted. The burger was perfect, seasoned local lean beef and an outstanding sourdough bun with goey local cheese. Delicious flavour not masked by oily sauces and fatty beef. Don't miss the salted chocolate chip cookies. World class delicious, just the right amount of crisp and chewy and a flavour like nothing I've had before! Hard to impress me with a chocolate chip but this one is next level. Wonderful service too.

Cindy Tan

28 Aug 2025

We came to Timboon for ice cream but lucky enough to discover this gem! Food is superb, amazing and fantastic. We ordered Butter Chicken, Pho, Tacos and Burger, legit best meal we had throughout our 2-week AUS trip. The staffs are friendly, the place is clean, defo an all-rounder, 5-star!!!

Rashik

27 Jul 2025

Enjoyed our lunch at the Fat Cow Food Co. nice service good food. I had the Pho and it was very nice, the chips were so homemade so definitely do try them. My partner had the Beef Burger and it was yummy.

Julie Oliveri

21 Jul 2025

The food was delicious and their Beef pie was definitely worth having. It’s the largest single pie I’ve seen.

Melissa

11 Jul 2025

Today’s visit was yet another coffee run for super reliable well made coffee! Always excellent. The food here is the same, reliably delicious! A great little place to stop.

Kirsty Malpass

10 Jul 2025

Stopped here for lunch, beef, red wine and mushroom pie-delicious. Homemade hand cut chips-always the best way to eat chips. Friendly and quick service. Recommend this stop!

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