Not gonna lie - I went to this place because of the free wifi. The delicious food, incredible…read morecoffee, and the quirky decor was secondary. Although my heart broke a little when they told me their wifi was no longer connected. WHAT? Australia, catch up to the rest of the world, please! I turned international roaming off on my phone so I wouldn't get an astronomical bill at a later date - I NEED WIFI TO SURVIVE! Once I calmed down and ordered lunch I almost forgot all about why I was upset in the first place. I ordered the quiche with asparagus, caramelised onions, goats cheese (local from Drysdale!) that came served with a pear chutney, rocket, parmesan and walnut salad. DELICIOUS. The flavors worked perfectly together and I couldn't get enough of the chutney! This place is super cool. It's a renovated house turned into a cafe and it's absolutely charming. The staff were really friendly and always laughing with one another. I can't wait to go back to Cafe Go - wifi or not! :)

I knew I would like this place…read more As soon as I saw the quirky set up for outdoor seating, I just knew I had to go to Cafe Go. I was not alone. I opened the door shortly after midday to find half of Geelong crammed into this place - either by the cosy open fire, in the quaint outdoor courtyard or lining up by the counter. This place looks cool and has a great casual ambiance. Getting a table inside was too challenging so I opted to sit out the front in the sun and enjoy my rye sandwich which was very good. The only reason this place didn't get a 5 was because I queued for at least 10 minutes busily drooling over a chicken and walnut sandwich, only to see the girl in front of me snap it up. Egg salad was my back up choice. The broader lunch menu looks appealing as does the breaky options. The counter is decorated with many sweet choices including chocolate brownies. I would recommend you give this cafe a go.

Possibly one of the best lunch 'spots' in Geelong. Lovely food, great coffee, great atmosphere &…read moreservice! A spot for Joe, Jane, John, Jim....

Am very glad to have found this little gem of a place. The…read moreonly down side is that they don't have a very large or extensive menu but what they do have in it seems yum. They have some amazing sweets so perfect for for a sit down and some chill time. The staff a super friendly and there is a great atmosphere with a mixture of mid century and modern touch. Coffee was excellent and you can tell fr the little subtitles that the barista knows his stuff about coffee. Love the little simple touch of 3 smarties you get with a coffee. Get down if you are a lover of great coffee, great service and just somewhere to take some timeout.

To be honest, nothing in Barwon Heads is quite like Annie's. The quick service, friendly staff,…read moregreat food and cosy atmosphere all contribute to an iconic local cafe with smooth, hot coffee & delicious deli-style food. I seriously recommend you treat yourself to a tasting plate for breakfast or lunch, because trying a variety of what Annie's has in stock will only ever leave you happy! Find your favourites, take home a platter's worth of cheeses and meats and treat yourself, and then come back in the evening for gourmet pizzas and salads! The owners are so friendly - plus, the first Thursday of every month, come in for free cheese & wine tastings!! SO WORTH IT. Chat with the owners about their produce - you'd be surprised how much research and love goes into what this little cafe decides to stock! Only the best for you! I know sometimes having a smaller lunch menu can do people's heads in, but believe me, all of the options are quality. My personal favourite is the lasagna paired with my choice of side salad (and those salad selections change daily based on what's been freshly made that morning!), a hot soy latte, and - on colder days - a warm, fuzzy blanket supplied by Annie's to bundle myself up in while I read the paper! It's the perfect, most snuggly way to spend a relaxed afternoon in Barwon Heads. Treat yourself. Go to Annie's.

Absolutely delicious breakfast. Pulled pork was a little on the small side. Mushrooms - good size &…read moreThey happily substituted whole-grain bread for the white. (What is with this country? Why do all these nice cafés serve white bread? Who wants the less delicious/nutritious version??!!!). Everything on the breakfast menu sounded fantastic, but I wasn't as excited about the lunch and dinner menus. Nice specialty shop to go along with the café. Lots of dried canned, and jarred specialty foods. lots from local providers. Lots of Takeaway options.

This place is amazing! The food is great, service is awesome and you can't beat the location:)…read moreGreat place to roll into after a good bout with the waves or even on your way back to the city. I rate this place.

This is my favourite cafe in Torquay. Popped in this morning for an early morning post surf brunch…read moreand the place was buzzing as usual. I grabbed a seat on the communal table. My macchiato was smooth .. A touch bitter / over roasted but otherwise good. The inside area is bright and airy, with a beach side vibe, filled with surfers, couples, day trippers and locals. Service is friendly and fast but I have had my order lost occasionally. I ordered the über healthy "Buddha bowl", which tasted fresh and flavoursome. The lettuce was crisp, the beans soft and it all rather moreish. Have had many other of their menu items and there are some winners on there. Like I said best in Torquay - recommend Music - good volume (easy to chat) Newspapers - yes

Hot cakes - way too sweet. Cauliflower fritters - very small portion and tasted like potato, not…read morecauliflower. Eggs on toast with add-ons was a very small portion. The menu sounded really enticing, but did not live up to its potential. Surfcoast whole foods near Coles was much better. Also, they do not have their own bathroom. The one that they send you to down the street did not have any soap two days in a row!) I hope this is not the toilet that they use.

Nic, thank you for opening such a beautiful space. Finally some delicious & amazing coffee this…read moreside of Geelong! This is a place worth traveling for. Delicious foodage specializing on using local producers. Coffee by Axil. Tea by Somage. Lots of yummy wraps, sandwiches & cakes ready to go, idea for you after morning surf. Not that I know as I don't surf. But I can imagine surfing makes you hungry. Outdoor seating so you can bring your furry mate. Love it. x

Tucked into the collection of shops and cafes that seem to make up the Anglesea shopping district,…read moreoffshore cafe keeps true to its name by being quiet and harder to find than the others. The foods are good - small selection of pre-mades, menu of wraps, hot foods and soups - and of course the coffee. Prices are on the higher end of affordable, seating is limited so many come for takeaways.

This coffee shop has recently expanded into the premises next door, a good move as during the…read moresummer months and on weekends it is a popular spot for those visiting Anglesea. Anglesea shopping centre does offer a number of eating options however Offshore has always been my no. 1 spot to go for. The breakfast menu offers the usual, however the added plus is that the eggs are 'free range' from the proprietress' own hens. Today I opted for the homemade muesli with yogurt and berries, always a favourite. The coffee, large, is always a 8-10/10. Offshore has recently expanded into providing take away meals that are individually and freshly prepared as well as a home catering service. With the competition being fierce, the service and friendliness make for a place to go back to.

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.

Great for coffee and cake, breakfast or brunch…read more Overlooking green parkland and the Barwon River Valley this is a local gem. Friendly attentive staff, quick efficient service, great coffee, fresh cake selection, Geelongs Best Burger. Very reasonable prices.