geelong
Restaurants
Songbird
Restaurant
Stop by this colourful Thai diner, in the former Igni space, for Chiang Mai street food. Classic snacks are cooked over red gum wood and charcoal, and backed by left-of-centre wines, Singha beers and boozy iced coffee.
Local Geelong
Restaurant
An airy all-day eatery in the heart of Geelong. By day, it trades as a cafe spruiking standout brunch fare. And on certain nights, it transforms into a neighbourhood wine bar serving small plates and local wine. Everything on the menu is informed by locally-sourced produce.
Tacos y Liquor
Restaurant
Igni’s Aaron Turner is behind this compact taqueria, where a handful of excellent tacos are paired with tap wines, Margaritas and Palomas.
Alma
Restaurant
A locally loved South American fusion restaurant in central Geelong.
Sumi
Restaurant
Izakaya-style food cooked over a robata grill in central Geelong.
The Hot Chicken Project
Restaurant
Roll in for red-hot Nashville-style fried chicken.
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Cafes
Pavilion
Cafe
This historic two-storey building is right on Eastern Beach, probably the best location in Geelong. Visit by day for dimmies and potato cakes out front, white-chocolate French toast inside and fun Asian fare at Caledonia Shores, the restaurant upstairs.
Bakery By Local Geelong
Cafe
The sister bakery to Local Geelong. Sourdough is the star here, but you'll also find daily savouries, sweets and excellent coffee.
House Iberia
Cafe
A Spanish deli with tapas, pinchos and an all-day breakfast menu.
Coffee Cartel Brew Bar
Cafe
Cafe by day, coffee classroom by night.
