What used to be an unused garage has now been turned into a quaint and cosy coffee shop. Enter through the aged blue door and you’ll find a clean interior with glossy white tiles on the far wall, white brick lining the walls and intimate seating arrangements each with a wood finished table.
“It is rustic with concrete floors, old brickwork and a cute little kitchen out the back. The mood and style is a wee bit French provincial, but in essence it is a modern, cool and contemporary fit out,” says part owner Johnny O’Brien.
“The name draws its inspiration from the big lovely rustic blue door that is a feature on the front facade of the cafe and ‘espresso’ pays homage to the wonderful world of coffee.”
Located in a quiet part of Newtown, just off Skene St, the cafe is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Pakington St and Shannon Ave. Also part of the cafes charm is that is was built in part of an old butchers building. The facade remains mostly the same serving as an ode to part of Geelong’s history.
The cafe sits 20 people, with options inside and out, and will happily put something together for takeaway if you’re in a rush to work or dropping the kids off at school. Coffee will be served courtesy of Seven Seeds from Melbourne with Mork hot chocolates, specialty tea, cold juices, soft drinks and milkshakes for the young at heart.
Meals will be made from locally sourced produce, something the owners strongly believe in, with all day breakfast and brunch on offer at the cafe. There’ll be homemade muesli, granola, pancakes, an abundance of sweets, egg and bacon rolls, salads, sandwiches and a famous banana bread all to mull over on the menu. There’ll also be a broad selection of vegan and vegetarian options for those who need it.
Blue Door Espresso welcomes anyone searching for a break, even your furry friends who need an outing. There’ll be free bubbachinos for your little ones and doggy biscuits for your four-legged friends. Blue Door Espresso is all about creating a positive atmosphere, something they’ll easily achieve with the history from the building and the delicious treats on offer.
The cafe isn’t quite open yet but the rustic blue door will be open from Friday 20 March.
Look for the blue door at 2A/105 Skene St, Newtown
Monday to Friday 7am till 4pm.
Saturday & Sunday 8am till 2.30pm