A great find on passing through Geelong, ambience for a Sunday coffee and muffin perfect, great…read morebreakfast menu and good tunes and service.

Yum yum pigs bum…read more This place is great. Delicious coffee, great quick service, dog friendly and sand pit out the back for the kids. We had the Avo smash which came with haloumi and kale chips and the sweet potato toast with Meredith goats cheese. Neither of which we could fault. It's a small intimate atmosphere under cover for summer and installed with heaters and throws for winter. It's really a shame this is so far from my house. I'll be back next time I'm in Geelong!

I don't know how long John Doe has been open in Geelong but I'm a local coffee aficionado and only…read morenoticed it when i donated blood next door. But what a find, great coffee and a range of gourmet sandwiches, cakes and the like. Yes, this is a small cafe servicing the CBD business caffine market (its a bit too far from the touristy parts to really be aimed there) and a place like that will always live or die on the quality of its coffee. Since starting this review I have been back two or three times and will continue. Great to have another solid caffeine merchant in this part of town.

Am a aspiring coffee coniseur (coffee bug):) and have to say that the coffee here can't speak for…read morethe house blend but the single origin is amazing. Love how there are more and more of these specialty coffee places opening up. Had the best carrot cake ever and the breakfast menu looks amazing and is sophisticatedly simple and caters to everyone.

Great cafe atmosphere, friendly helpful staff, and good fresh options, especially the scrambler for…read morebreakfast. Best coffee in Geelong to go with it.

Fantastic meals, great coffee and prompt and courteous customer service. Will go back again!read more

So this morning, my friends and I had our post-nightshift brekky here at Pakington Pantry. Been…read morehere a few times before for I love how timely their service is and that they serve lunch menus even at breakfast time. I think today we were the first to come-in as they opened. So, we ordered Slow Cooked Meat-and-Veggie Lasagna, Boston Baked Beans, and one of my friends built her own. I thought all meals were presented very well. I had the baked beans and I thought it was really tasty. Then beans weren't overcooked and the ham hock is just perfect. Amongst all the baked beans I have had around Geelong, this was one of the best. I had a taste of the lasagna as well. It was alright, although I thought some of the elements have been too mushy - but maybe because it was slow cooked, I wasn't really sure what to expect from it exactly. Overall, the experience was great. Highly recommendable.

We went here for a Sunday brunch with our three year old and another couple. We knew it would be…read morebusy so we booked. Glad we did, it was packed. So packed in fact that we had about 3 inches on either side of the table to fit our chairs and us in. The tables were way to packed in to be in any way comfortable. So after I squeezed myself into the 3 odd inches of chair space we had some glasses and bottles of water brought to the table. Four glasses for the 5 of us that we had booked for. No worries we got another one, eventually. Then, the most unexpected thing happened...nothing. We waited 20mims for any of the staff to come back and check on us. In that time I could have drunk 2 coffees easily and since I know what coffee I'm having every time I don't see why they wouldn't take a coffee order before we even sit down. As it happened we ordered food and coffee at the same time and settled in expecting a loooonng wait for the food (and coffees). A surprisingly short 10mins later the food came out and it was pretty good. I had the Ploughmans Steak Sandwich which was tasty and didn't fall completely apart like some steak sangas can do. About 5 minutes after the food came out our coffees came out with the explanation of 'Sorry, we had some takeaways.' It seemed like the takeaways were unexpected which is weird. The coffee was really good and would bring me back for that alone. Overall, other than the space issues, there was nothing wrong with this place. The food was good but not spectacular. The coffee was good enough to bring me back and the service, while lacking, was still friendly.

Best coffee and breakfast in Torquay! Amazing selection, friendly staff and seating both inside and…read moreout. I love the basic eggs with greens.. sensational.

From the owner: Cafe El Nido brings together St Ali specialty coffee and a menu that inspires. The fully licensed…read morevenue provides an all day breakfast and lunch menu 7 days a week. The menu, which is inspired by the tropical oasis of El Nido, located in the Philippines changes seasonally.Little humans are catered for, with a play area and kid friendly options on the menu. Four legged furry friends are also welcome. Café El Nido stock fresh locally grown flowers to make any event special.

The highlight of this place is the location...there is no place better on a bright, sunny day. The…read morefood is fairly typical for a bar/pub, good without being anything special. Plenty of beer and wine options and the outdoor area down the side has been a fantastic addition. Great place for groups and popular with locals on a Friday and Saturday night...and the Sunday recovery sessions are perfection.

Good menu and friendly staff. Very busy in the evening, but still got food in good time. Great…read morelocation. Also went back for breakfast and again all good.

As soon as I walked in I knew I'd made the right choice…read more The smell reminded me of the Melbourne Uni Food Co-op, a great establishment serving organic and vegan options. The specials board is the best choice for these types of cafes as you can bet there is going to be something seasonal and super fresh. I chose the mushroom soup with brown rice, vegies and sour dough. It was fantastic, although I would have loved more rice as later in the day I got a little peckish. A very relaxed, dark spot to enjoy an organic lunch. The cafe is also kid friendly with toys supplied for them to play with. Plenty of reading material for the adults too. The regular menu has plenty of healthy options including some non vego choices for the carnivores.

Oh my....Yum! I was so excited about tucking into my Quinoa and Roast Veg salad that I didn't take…read morea sneaky pic. The Sprout and Bean make delicious organic dishes. During my time in G-town I have used any excuse to get down there for a bite. The quinoa salad is my fav by far. Great vibe and gorgeous service.