Another day, another cup of coffee.
A good coffee is more than just a necessary morning routine – it’s an art. An art that has evolved over time to become one of man’s most beloved rituals, and there are some damn fine coffee shops around the region renowned for producing some of the best coffee in the world. A good morning coffee is an experience that really shouldn’t be interrupted, whether it’s a public holiday or not.
Here’s a list of some of the best places where you can get your fix on the King’s Birthday public holiday on Monday this week.
Soft Cafe
This Herne Hill favourite will be slinging coffees as per their usual hours from 6.30am.
Where: 29 Minerva Road, Herne Hill
Maple Bakery
Known for their delicious baked treats, Maple Bakery will be getting the surf coast hyped with their caffeine fixes this weekend. Open Monday 8am – 2pm
Where: 40/10 Cylinder Drive, Torquay
The Grove Coffee Co
Renowned for its great quality coffee, simple but quality-driven food, and an ethos of friendly, light-hearted service driven by a want to please, this little gem is also open.
Where: 2/85 The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Winters Cafe
Located at the river end of Pako, Winters has become a mainstay in the Geelong brekky scene. Their menu comes equipped with a local, seasonal focus meaning you’re always going to get the best locally sourced ingredients Geelong has to offer.
They’ll be open from 9am-2pm.
Where: 330 Pakington St, Newtown.
Kilgour St Grocer
Kilgour St Grocer is so much more than your average corner store. Expect to find everything you would from a grocer, including local preserves, fresh bread, sweets and essentials like toilet paper, to coffee and a selection of sandwiches, rolls, and sweet goodies. For King’s Birthday, they’ll be open 8am to 2pm.
Where: 164 Kilgour Street, Geelong.
Le Cafe
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. Open 7am to 2pm.
Where: 10 Bellerine St, Geelong
63 Degrees
Pakington Street is on to another winner in the mint green façade that is 63 Degrees. With an ever-changing seasonal menu 63 Degrees rotates a huge range of brunch options sure to keep brunch aficionados on their toes.
The team at 63 will be open from 8-2.
Where: 140 Pakington Street, Geelong West
Mortadeli
In the heart of Torquay is the new home to Mortadeli, a modern twist on a retro deli with a whole lot of soul, looking to keep traditions alive, in a modern and simple way.
They’ll be open 9am-3pm.
Where: Shop 8/4-6 Gilbert Street, Torquay
King of the Castle
KOTC never fails to hit the cravings when it comes to caffeine and all things delicious, especially with their Kings Breakfast, brioche French Toast, banoffee waffles and avocado toast.
KOTC will be open 7:30pm to 2pm.
Where: 24 Pakington Street, Geelong
Local Geelong
Local Geelong is a well-loved cafe slinging coffee, cake, brunch and pastries all day. With treats seven days a week and some of the smoothest coffee around town, we’re stoked that the team are open on most, if not all, public holidays. Slinging takeaway goods for all, you’ll be able to load up with a range of pastries, buns, bread and snacks.
Open from 7:30am-12pm.
Where: 175 McKillop St, Geelong
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They might be known for their famous bagels (seriously, so good), but the overarching reason we race down there on the daily is for their piping hot cups of coffee, made with their own specialty blend ‘Smooth Blend’, courtesy of Three Little Beans roastery, located right here in Geelong.
Geelong venue will be open from 8am to 2pm while Armstrong Creek open 8am-3pm.
Where: Shop T14: 500-540 Torquay Road, Armstrong Creek & 197 Yarra Street, Geelong.
Warralily Cockatoo
If you ever find yourself asking what’s better than a morning sleep-in, the answer is a day spent with an excellent coffee in one hand and a spoonful of something delicious in the other – and both can be done at Warralily Cockatoo on the public holiday.
They’ll be open regular hours.
Where: Warralily Village Shop 19, 3/33 Central Bvd, Armstrong Creek
Box Office
Box Office might just be the most exciting shipping container in Geelong, serving up a whole host of café classics and international-themed dishes.
Serving coffee from Axil Coffee Roasters, these guys are open for all your coffee and food needs from 6:30am until 4pm.
Where: 77 Preston St, Geelong West
The Salty Dog Café
A café located right on the beach, this one is perfect for you and your pup’s morning coffee. There’s nothing like soaking up the view over Fisherman’s beach with a selection of breakfasts, toasties, beverages and cakes. You’ll find a tonne of water bowls scattered around the place as well as puppaccinos and plenty of space to stretch their little legs. Salty dogs are always welcome.
For King’s B’day, this cafe will be open from 6am for coffee with brunch served all day.
Where: 50 The Esplanade, Torquay
Bean Squeeze
These coffee drive-throughs are spotted all over Geelong and they’re good for much more than just speedy coffees. If you’ve got a furry pal with you, you’ll get some smacko treats with your drink. Perfect for when you’re on the run!
Where: various locations around town
Mercy Cafe
Operating out of a beautifully renovated shipping container, Mercy serves up some damn fine cups of Mikro Coffee Roasters coffee with a food menu that features a bevvy of sandwiches and baguettes all made on-site.
Mercy will be open on the public holiday from 7-2 for takeaway only.
Where: 401 Eastern Park Circuit, Geelong
Iberia Geelong
Your favourite Geelong local cafe serving up coffee, food & liquor. Locally roasted coffee, a fresh, delicious and considered menu. Iberia will be open on King’s B’day from 8am-1pm.
Where: 137 Shannon Ave, Manifold Heights.
Skinny Dippers Café
Renowned for their Gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and vegan/vegetarian whole foods. Open 8-2 at Newtown and 8-2 East Geelong.
Where: 2 Lambert Ave, Newtown & 261 Myers St, East Geelong.
Van Loons Café
Van Loons Café serves delicious house-made meals and cakes and they’ll be open from 9am.
Where: 405 Grubb Rd, Wallington
Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie
There’s no denying this venue’s pull. Chocolate and ice cream, is there anything else you need in life? Well yes, they do coffee too and this month they are also celebrating Brownie Festival. Open from 9am-5pm.
Where:1200, Great Ocean Road, Bellbrae.
Pavilion
Pavilion Geelong is a modern cafe along the shore of Eastern Beach, serving breakfast, lunch, coffee, and takeaway sweet and savoury treats. Open from 6:30am-4pm if you’re after a scenic caffeine hit.
Where: 95 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong
Surfside Café
If you feel like hitting the beach or exploring OG, these guys will be open from 8am-3pm
Where: 65/70 Shell Rd, Ocean Grove
Paddington
Beloved Belmont beauty, Paddington will be slinging takeaway coffees from 8am – 10.30am for your Monday morning fix.
Where: 134B High Street Belmont
