Family Friendly/Take Away

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.

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. 

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.

Sticks and Stones is one of Torquay’s most beloved dining spots—a cosy, contemporary restaurant where coastal charm meets refined, flavour-packed cooking.

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

This cozy blue-weatherboard café on Bellerine Street is a beloved local gem where imaginative all-day brunch plates and stellar artisan coffee set the scene.

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.

A lively café-deli-wine bar in Manifold Heights, Mano Deli is all about bold flavors, great coffee, and local charm.

Ziggy + Kit in Queenscliff is a cosy café-hideaway thriving on relaxed hospitality and simple pleasures. 

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.

Hidden among the lush ferns of the Geelong Botanic Gardens, WYM is a serene yet spirited café that feels like a secret you can’t wait to share.

Located at 2 Sawmills Way, Torquay, Ocean Grind is equal parts roastery, café and coastal sanctuary.