Here are the cafes that are doing the good deed this season and staying open Christmas Day to make sure you get your much-needed coffee fix.
Looking for a cafe open Christmas day Geelong? Us too!
We think a good morning coffee is an experience that really shouldn’t be interrupted, whether it’s Christmas or not. Here’s some local heroes that agree too and are opening their doors this Christmas.
Geelong West Social Club
1B Yuille Street, Geelong West.
Duck into the Geelong West Social Club from 7 am until 10:30ish am for some delicious coffee and limited treats. Plus, you’ll also be able to indulge in some cheeky mimosas!
Li’l Pako
110 Pakington Street, Geelong West
This little dog-friendly gem has earned quite the reputation for its coffee, pastries and fresh sandwiches since opening earlier this year! For Christmas Day, they’ll be open 7:30am – 11am for coffee and pastries!
Parade Espresso Bar
Shop 6/71 The Parade, Ocean Grove.
Led by legendary Melbourne-raised barista Eugenio, Parade Espresso Bar is renowned for meticulously providing consistently smooth coffee… and they’ve got the awards to prove it! This year, you’ll find these guys serving caffeine on chrissy from 8am to 11am.
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Le Cafe @ R Hotel
10 Bellerine Street, Geelong
With views beholding Austin Park and towards the Eastern beach, this spot is perfect for a quick coffee run, a meeting spot or even a cute family brunch for both guests and the general public – even on Christmas. They’re open 7am to 2pm.
The Dunes Ocean Grove
Surf Beach Road, Ocean Grove
The Dunes out in Ocean Grove are also helping celebrate the festive season with coffee and coastal views. They’ll be open 6:30am to 10am.
Local Geelong
175 McKillop Street, Geelong.
From 7:30 am until midday, head down to Local Geelong for a quick and easy pastry breakfast (an almond croissants to start the day thank you) with the family and for a steaming cuppa whilst on your way to the relatives.
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Bottles and Barrels
132 Aberdeen Street, Geelong West.
Whilst you won’t be able to pick up a last-minute bottle of wine, Bottles and Barrels will be continuing to serve up their delicious coffee and treaties to start your Christmas day; open from 7:30am to 10:30am.
9Grams
5/4-6 Gilbert Street, Torquay, 343 Pakington Street, Newtown & 101 Unity Drive, Mount Duneed.
Serving great coffee to take on your way to Nans is 9Grams. From 7 am right the way through until 1 pm, the cafe will be there for that little Christmas Day pick-me-up including coffee, drinks, sweets and sandwiches! Takeaway only.
17 by 4
40 Gheringhap Street, Geelong
Make memories with family and friends at locally-loved new café 17 By 4 this Christmas! They’ll be open for coffee, plus lunch with an all-day menu and a Christmas-themed high tea! Open 9am – 4pm.
Looking for more? Here’s what else is open on Christmas Day in and around Geelong:
Public Transport: Public Transport is free from 3am on Monday December 25 (Christmas Day) until 3am on Tuesday December 26. Operates to a Sunday timetable.
V/Line (regional trains) are free and operate to a Sunday timetable.
Pubs and Restaurants: Gogi Korean BBQ Buffet, Tempo Geelong, Fyansford Hotel, Bo Thai Geelong Waterfront, Provenance, Nautical Pool Bar & Kitchen, and Maestro.
Check ahead as most of these places require bookings and may be booked out.
Other options further out include Arbory Afloat, Hotel Esplanade, HER bar, Hotel Sorrento, Hawker Hall, State of Grace, Chin Chin and Station Hotel.
Activities: Melbourne Zoo, Peninsula Hot Springs, Federation Square, Crown (from 12pm), Werribee Open Range Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary, Sea Life Melbourne, parks, a handful of Hoyts and Village cinemas open from midday but check ahead with your local venue,
Pets: U Vet: Geelong; 5222 2139
