Restaurants receive ratings that discuss all the Yelp-suggested "few things to consider in [a]…read morereview: food, service, and ambiance," but there isn't a category suggested for what this restaurant encompasses. I know I can't even find one word. What makes my review particularly insightful is that I've never even been there. In fact, I live almost 9k miles away (over 14k km) on another continent. So here's the tale: My Texas daughter and Australian boyfriend (who both live in Brooklyn) just got engaged. Etiquette gives the BtoBe's family the opportunity to host the GtoBe's parents for dinner. Alas, with 16 hours and oceans separating us, I had to get creative. I set up a Zoom call for each of us, created fun games to break the ice and get to know each other, and sent each family champagne for a virtual toast. I sent dinner to my Brooklyners but had to find a way to send brunch to the Aussies so we could all have "dinner" together. I had to find locations close to their home that offered what I wanted--an elegant selection of menu items-- who could or would deliver. After approaching a dozen restaurants, only one responded ("We would be delighted to cater to (a small part) of your engagement zoom meeting on November 20th...Mimosas and all!"): Driftwood Cafe! On U.S. Nov. 19/Aussie Nov. 20, DWCafe sent our in-laws-to-be a lovely assortment of both sweets and savories, and I haven't even been invoiced yet!!! The food? Our new family couldn't have given more praise. Ambience ("the character and atmosphere of a place")? I've never experienced more character from a business, and the atmosphere they helped create was one of excitement, love, and new beginnings. Service? The definition of! Ty Simons (if my Googling has gotten his last name correct) is a jewel!

This place can get busy, and the wait for meals is sometimes high. But the food is always fresh and…read moregreat quality. The coffee is always good. One of my favorites for a caffeine fix while km out riding.

Can't believe how great this place was. It's fairly new. Set inside a surf life saving club…read moreoverlooking the magnificent looking ocean grove. Great architecture frames great views and serves even better food. All with genuinely helpful staff. Forget that saying about the better the view the worse the food. It was all good. The menu is a little limited maybe but everything on our table that night was interesting and delicious. I definitely want to go back for more.

ordered a milkshake and paid an extra dollar to make it a thick shake yet it's as thin as waterread more

Nice and simple menu, fast service and the food pretty good. Had brunch and even with a long…read moreweekend they managed to keep the food wait times to less than 5 min. Great coffee.

This is one of our favourite places to eat. Friendly staff and the food is nice. Boutique fair with…read morea wide selection of choices.

Best coffee in the grove. Service a bit slow and some meals rather small but food is good.read more

Fabulous service, stunning setting and excellent food. The menu is fantastic - you can go for…read moresomething more casual like pizza, or something more fine dining like the delicious Chicken Cotoletta. The view from the restaurant is truly amazing - one of the best on the surf coast. We will be back!

Unbeatable views over Ocean Grove's main beach set the tone for a relaxed, coastal dining…read moreexperience. Cosy seating, amazing service, and an appealing food and bar menu made it hard to leave. We finished our meals and staggered away full and very satisfied - a must-visit beachside restaurant.

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.

In my opinion the best coffee in Ocean Grove, good selection of healthy treats. A hidden gem in…read moreOcean Grove. p.s. padre coffee beans, however for some reason not open Sundays!

Coffee ordinary & expensive. Been 3 times 1st time wrong coffee delivered (I drink long black), 2nd…read moretime 20 minutes after ordering I'm told 'we lost your order' 3rd time sat outside for 12 minutes & didn't get served - walked away & it wasnt even busy - nevee again

Coffee was ok, good temperature a little weak, not worth $4.20. The burrito was decent, had some…read moregood flavours. The beef burger was dry... Would certainly not have the burger again. Very noisy inside too.