A new contender at the OG Marketplace, I fear Michel's Patisserie will quickly follow the fate of…read morethe failed shops which have occupied the floorspace. So, although the Marketplace has a growing population within walking distance - and no real coffee option (Donut King probably doesn't count) - I predict that this generic franchise just won't draw in much of a crowd. Most locals just come to the Marketplace to do their shopping, fill up the tank and move along so their best bet would be to provide good take out coffee, but alas, my first two tries were not promising. I will give it a few more goes in the hope that Michel's will secure a decent barista but I'm not holding my breath.

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.

How does Ben and his team do it? The amazing rock, blues & roots music hosted at The Piping Hot…read moreChicken and Burger Grill is always outstanding. The mix of chicken & chips, burgers & various other dishes cater to pretty much every taste and the American inspired dishes are brilliant! Now I'm a big guy, and I've been known to put away some big meals BUT The Monster Burger is like a days worth of food in one hit! The stand outs for my wife and I have been; The Vanessa Jenkins Burger, the Rueben Sandwhich and the Buffalo Wings. And if you're really game try their Insanity Hot Sauce!

Tasty chips! Wi-fi available, this is more than your average deli…read more Worth a stop if you are visiting Ocean Grove.

Always a good (but never amazing) coffee at Gloria Jeans. Here at the OG store they are always…read morefriendly, most of the time will remember names of regulars. No wi-fi is a bit disappointing.

Great coffee, food and ambience! Definitely worth a drive wherever you are on the Bellarine…read morepeninsula - you will not be disappointed.

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

What a lovely Italian gem this place is. I was after a nice strong coffee and it certainly didn't…read moredisappoint. Deep rich coffee with a nice kick, all these flat whites are a bit rubbish down under hut jot this joint. I also had a bread and butter cake, served warm, with a clotted cream. Superb, moist and full of fruity flavour. Other half had a lemon curd cup cake that also was not dry, served warm and hit the spot. To drink she had a fruit salad juice; mango, passion fruit, orange and pineapple from the cooler. $20. Will be back when I'm passing.

Our recent visits were breakfast and lunch (not on the same day - please!), and we cannot offer…read morecomment on dinner. It's hard to rate this place in comparison with inner city experience; we found it good but not stellar. It's a solid 3.5 star performer, with no pretensions and with good staff. Possibly the best on the Pt Lonsdale Rd strip.