Karina’s guidebook
Cafes
After the best pastries in Geelong, you can't go past THAT PLACE. Seriously talented pastry chef dishing up amazing treats and fabulous coffee.
THAT PLACE Patisserie & Cafe
110B Mt Pleasant RdAfter the best pastries in Geelong, you can't go past THAT PLACE. Seriously talented pastry chef dishing up amazing treats and fabulous coffee.
Great coffee, takeaway lunch and treats and a good selection of premium pantry goods to pick up something delicious for later.
10 locals recommend
Kilgour St Grocer
164 Kilgour StGreat coffee, takeaway lunch and treats and a good selection of premium pantry goods to pick up something delicious for later.
Torquay coffee roaster located in the industrial back streets if you're after something off the main drag. Good coffee, nice big open space, particularly in the warmer months.
21 locals recommend
Ocean Grind
10B Sawmills WayTorquay coffee roaster located in the industrial back streets if you're after something off the main drag. Good coffee, nice big open space, particularly in the warmer months.
Paddington Cafe
134B High StreetGreat new cafe in Belmont with very attentive staff and great brunch. Always a hit!
Born & Bread Bakehouse
364 Pakington StThe best pastries and bread in Geelong!
Essentials
An obvious one, but just in case you hadn't seen it, Waurn Ponds shopping centre is just down the road a few minutes. Kmart, Target, Coles, Woolworths, bottle shops and pharmacies are all available should you need.
18 locals recommend
Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre
Pioneer RoadAn obvious one, but just in case you hadn't seen it, Waurn Ponds shopping centre is just down the road a few minutes. Kmart, Target, Coles, Woolworths, bottle shops and pharmacies are all available should you need.
Melbournes' amazing bottle shop Blackhearts has opened in Newtown. Can't go wrong for picking up some sensational wines and beers that are outside of the usual big chain offerings.
Blackhearts & Sparrows
332 Pakington StreetMelbournes' amazing bottle shop Blackhearts has opened in Newtown. Can't go wrong for picking up some sensational wines and beers that are outside of the usual big chain offerings.
Sightseeing
One of my favorite places in Geelong to view the latest works from largely Victorian/local artists. Always something great to see and can also pick up a bagel and coffee while you're there.
14 locals recommend
Boom Gallery
11 Rutland StOne of my favorite places in Geelong to view the latest works from largely Victorian/local artists. Always something great to see and can also pick up a bagel and coffee while you're there.
Takeaway
Grill'd Waurn Ponds
Colac RoadIf you're after a quick takeaway Grill'd doesn't miss a beat...
Boss Burger Co.
Can't go wrong with a Boss Burger..
Food scene
Geelong's go-to destination for American-style fried chicken and burgers. Get the 'so-damn-hot'!
10 locals recommend
The Hot Chicken Project
84A Little Malop StGeelong's go-to destination for American-style fried chicken and burgers. Get the 'so-damn-hot'!
The best Pho & Pho-fusion you'll find on the surf coast that's for sure!
7 locals recommend
Pholklore Geelong
238 Pakington StreetThe best Pho & Pho-fusion you'll find on the surf coast that's for sure!
If you love sushi train you'll love Kosaten! Unlike traditional sushi train with rotating food, you order fresh off the menu and the shinkansen bullet train delivers it right to your table. Delicious!
Kosaten
110 Ryrie StreetIf you love sushi train you'll love Kosaten! Unlike traditional sushi train with rotating food, you order fresh off the menu and the shinkansen bullet train delivers it right to your table. Delicious!