Family Friendly/Take Away

Early Nancy is a cozy seaside café in Point Lonsdale serving up house-made breads, bright salads, hearty wraps and seriously good Coffee Supreme brews.

Pizzeria Adamo in Geelong serves up Neapolitan-style pizzas and classic Italian pastas with real love. Thick with authenticity — they use a two-day dough, wood-fired oven, and quality fresh and imported ingredients.

A Geelong café institution, King of the Castle nails that perfect mix of cool, creative and effortlessly welcoming.

Tucked into Ocean Grove just a stone’s throw from Geelong, Two Doors Down feels like a beloved local secret rediscovered.

Sweet Adeline in Geelong is a relaxed riverside café tucked into a converted vintage caravan along the Barwon, known for its laid-back charm, simple comfort food and strong community feel.

At The Mill on Walker Street in Castlemaine, Coffee Basics brings true Viennese café culture to Central Victoria. With over 60 years of family coffee-roasting craft on show, their small-batch roastery’s copper aromas drift from the iconic brick chimney, blending industrial heritage with Old-World elegance. 

Housed in a reimagined 1870's woollen mill, you'll find more than 40 artisan makers. This is The Mill Castlemaine - a creative destination in the heart of west central Victoria.

The Bellarine’s cult-favorite sourdough bakery has finally arrived just off High Street in Belmont, bringing its slow-fermented breads, croissants, and small-batch pastries closer to Geelong.

Sat right on the waterfront in Queenscliff, Wharf Street Pantry unfolds as a harbor-side refuge where fresh flavors meet lazy afternoon views.

A little slice of Japan in the heart of Geelong, Neko is a cat-themed café serving up Japanese-inspired food, drinks and a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Deep into the rolling vineyards of the Bellarine Peninsula at 27 Banks Road, Mannerim, Quiddity Place brings together a curated trio of experiences: the elegant cellar-door for Oakdene Wines, the refined dining room of Hidden Frog Restaurant, and the sophisticated gallery space of Tin Liz Gallery.

Located in the historic Federal Mills precinct, Paddock Bakery brings the cult warmth of its Burleigh Heads roots to Geelong

Just a stone’s throw from the shoreline in Torquay, Surf Break Café is your new go-to for breezy beach vibes, great coffee, and the kind of coastal comfort food that keeps locals coming back daily.

Located off Grubb Road in Wallington, this rustic “shed bakery” is a Bellarine pilgrimage for lovers of real sourdough, buttery pastries and thoughtfully made treats.