Meet the new cafe at Geelong's Spirit of Tasmania terminal.
Renowned local hospitality veteran Lucky Thapliyal has been caffeinating and spoiling Geelong residents and visitors with spot-on housemade eats from Rippleside cafe Bean & Base for almost a decade.
Now the pioneering owner, who also brought us Double Espresso Cafe (previously Queens Bar And Kitchen) has opened another outpost at The Spirit of Tasmania’s terminal in North Geelong, bringing with it golden-crunchy toasties, cheerful staff and round-the-clock caffeination.
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The new spot – Anchors Rest Cafe – is located just within the entrance of our new terminal at Spirit of Tasmania Quay providing a pit stop serving much-needed speciality brews and brunch fare to travellers jetting to and from Geelong, or locals just wanting a delicious pick-me-up.
Inspired by the menu at Bean & Base, Anchors Rest is tailored to what the team can produce in a terminal setting, where you will find a welcoming selection of freshly prepared items including light breakfast options, pastries, salads, sandwiches, soups, wraps, pies and sausage rolls, and refreshing beverages. A highlight is certainly the almond croissants supplied by La Madre Bakery.
Whether it’s a light snack or something more substantial you’re after before your journey, it’s always fun and seasonal and focused on new and exciting flavour combinations that customers will love.
Coffee is by Coburg roaster Genovese, a free public carpark, and a warm and friendly team rounds out the experience.
Relaxing with a coffee at Anchors Rest Cafe is a perfect idea when you have a little extra time before check-in, drop-off or just browsing and checking out the new terminal at Spirit of Tasmania Quay. Open at various times seven days a week, depending on the sailing schedule, the cafe is warm and inviting and you’ll probably end up ordering a second coffee, just so you can hang around.
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Anchors Rest Cafe is located at 136 Corio Quay Road, North Geelong (inside the new terminal at Spirit of Tasmania Quay).
