Road-tripping along the Western Highway between The Grampians and Ballarat calls for sustenance, so stop off at Beaufort and refresh at Home Made Cafe on Neill Street. Enjoy a warm and friendly vibe in this country cafe as locals relax with a coffee and visitors pass through, taking their time choosing classic treats and tasty, healthy slices from the large cabinet. As the name implies, almost everything is made in-house, with Victorians driving from other towns just to stock up on one of the 11 choices of fresh pies with homemade shortcrust base, a puff pastry topping and chunky fillings, along with their popular gluten free range on offer. Rehydrate with something from the cold drinks fridge and revive with a quick cafe meal like a hot chicken roll before once again hitting the road.