Set in striking shipping containers, this local institution cafe begins with breakfast dishes from house-made tomato sugo baked eggs and stacks of red velvet pancakes, then moves into wood-fired pizzas for lunch, followed by decadent pasta dishes for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays. There's a feel-good vibe here at every hour.

When the historic Commercial Hotel was redeveloped, the old downstairs public bar was repurposed into the town’s post office, making room for the rest of the building to become Bill & Beats. You’ll find a world of flavours at this all-day café reflecting chef Chris Buzza’s global travels.

Elsewhere at SAM provides a truly unique dining experience within this stand-out regional gallery. Featuring an ever-evolving seasonal menu, offerings encapsulate the multiculturalism of the Goulburn Valley and include ingredients from local producers infused with flavours from all over the world.

Celebrated as one of Shepp’s many friendly casual spots serving scrumptious breakfasts and lunches, the Lemon Tree Café has a wide range of vegetarian-friendly, vegan and gluten-free options on the menu. There’s a reason this is one of the region’s favourite places for locals to catch up and chow down.

Chef Joe Di Stefano hand rolls his gnocchi just as his mother did on the Sicilian island of Lipari. His mid-city cafe also uses Goulburn Valley produce for his delicious brekkies and rich pasta lunches. Friday night dinners are a big affair, with charcuterie, steak and swordfish also on the menu. It’s a popular place to meet so be sure to book ahead to grab a table inside or out.

Milestone is all about all-day brunches, good vibes and great coffee. Whether you’ve woken up with a hankering for a big brekkie, confit pork benny, chicken congee or even a blackened eggplant with a poached egg on the side, the Milestone crew will look after you.

Outside, The Milkbar cafe is instantly recognisable from its mural of old-school brands. Inside, you’ll find locals catching up over Melbourne-style dishes given a twist, such as the Milkbar Brekky Burger served with waffle fries or the Whacked Avo made with truffle oil. The region’s famous Mr D’s also stars in the house-made granola bowl.

Your one-stop shop for Goulburn Valley wines in the heart of Shepp, dedicated to stocking hand-picked wines of the region and surrounding Victorian wineries such as Murchison Wines, Tallis, Monichino, Box Grove, McPherson, Tar & Roses, Tahbilk and Mitchelton, as well as the shop owner Phillo's own fortified wines.

The views from this rural wine bar are as spectacular as the Tallis wines enjoyed here alongside other locally-made gins, beers and platters. As well as a celebration of regional produce, this laid-back destination is also known for hosting events and live music – check their website for details.

Stellar offers an all-star Shepp menu. This busy cafe in the main drag of Wyndham Street slings amazing toasted sandwiches made with Higgins sourdough, flavour bombs from local legends Aaron's Macaroons and Sweet Treats by Sam, plus Evoke Coffee roasted right here in Shepparton.

Local foodies swear by this smart and modern bistro on Fryers Street, known as Shepparton's "eat street". Savour fine seasonal dining (including the popular Goulburn Valley free-range pork scotch fillet) paired with a regional-focused wine list and excellent service. No wonder it has such a longstanding reputation.