Enjoyed the lemon gelato; it was very flavorful. sampled the dark chocolate gelato (had never seen…read morechocolate gelato before) and it was amazing! if i'd had room for it, I would have ordered it; so chocolate-y, not overly sweet, just perfect. be sure to wander the grounds; they have bantam chickens on site and other critters.

It's a great start to the Great Ocean Road day trip to Lorne. We tried all of the ice cream…read moreflavors, we watched some chocolates being made, we even got a free cooler bag (spent 100 AUD). The customer service was great, although I noticed the man behind the ice cream counter was a bit annoyed with people, I think maybe because no one knew what flavor ice cream they wanted, or maybe because I wanted to sample all the flavors. Either way I could see him whispering things under his breath which was off putting. But I still got the ice cream because how could you pass up the honeycomb ice cream?!?! The chocolates were available in all different varieties and forms. I was a little overwhelmed and felt like Charlie and the chocolate factory! I did end up spending 100 AUD for gifts to bring home... hopefully they travel well back to the states!!

Nordenfine is a serious contender of ice creamery around Melbourne…read more With flavours like Elvis - Chocolate fudge, peanut butter and banana; Kit- Teaser - Kit Kat, Malteaser, and Fudge; Nerds - Nerds bits in lemon flavoured ice cream Lemon Lime Bitter - with real bitter! This place takes Ice Cream seriously. You can find them in Anglesea and Torquay and they are open from 12pm till late. Nothing beats walking accross the beach on a hot day for their constantly updated creations. Even on a cold day I dragged myself out of bed during my stay in the area to get ice cream!

Frenchy's ice cream is probably the best available in Torquay. They have many flavours available,…read moreincluding sorbets and gelatos. It is also in quite a nice location with the beach just in view from the shop. The seating (outside) at the shop is also a benefit.

If you want to taste one of the best pies in Victoria, this is the place. For just a little over…read more$1, you get one party pie. They put a decent amount of meat in them and the pastry is delicious and crusty! The lady who served me was extremely helpful and clearly had heaps of experience in serving customers. Their cakes also looked delicious. 10/10

Good food at nominal prices. They have panini a, pies, coffee, mini pizzas and baked sweet goodies…read more The bakery is small but there is an outside bench area to sit and eat. Service is curt but fast.

You must try their pies, then you will understand why they have been in business for almost 80…read moreyears.

I don't know how long John Doe has been open in Geelong but I'm a local coffee aficionado and only…read morenoticed it when i donated blood next door. But what a find, great coffee and a range of gourmet sandwiches, cakes and the like. Yes, this is a small cafe servicing the CBD business caffine market (its a bit too far from the touristy parts to really be aimed there) and a place like that will always live or die on the quality of its coffee. Since starting this review I have been back two or three times and will continue. Great to have another solid caffeine merchant in this part of town.

Am a aspiring coffee coniseur (coffee bug):) and have to say that the coffee here can't speak for…read morethe house blend but the single origin is amazing. Love how there are more and more of these specialty coffee places opening up. Had the best carrot cake ever and the breakfast menu looks amazing and is sophisticatedly simple and caters to everyone.

I will admit before writing this that I have been ruined for ice cream by eating at Venchi in…read moreFlorence Italy - it is simply the best ice cream in the world. Enough of that though, Nordenfine's is the best ice cream you will get in Geelong west of La Trobe Terrace. Plenty of flavours to choose from and the extended trading hours makes it a great stop on your evening walk.

To be honest, nothing in Barwon Heads is quite like Annie's. The quick service, friendly staff,…read moregreat food and cosy atmosphere all contribute to an iconic local cafe with smooth, hot coffee & delicious deli-style food. I seriously recommend you treat yourself to a tasting plate for breakfast or lunch, because trying a variety of what Annie's has in stock will only ever leave you happy! Find your favourites, take home a platter's worth of cheeses and meats and treat yourself, and then come back in the evening for gourmet pizzas and salads! The owners are so friendly - plus, the first Thursday of every month, come in for free cheese & wine tastings!! SO WORTH IT. Chat with the owners about their produce - you'd be surprised how much research and love goes into what this little cafe decides to stock! Only the best for you! I know sometimes having a smaller lunch menu can do people's heads in, but believe me, all of the options are quality. My personal favourite is the lasagna paired with my choice of side salad (and those salad selections change daily based on what's been freshly made that morning!), a hot soy latte, and - on colder days - a warm, fuzzy blanket supplied by Annie's to bundle myself up in while I read the paper! It's the perfect, most snuggly way to spend a relaxed afternoon in Barwon Heads. Treat yourself. Go to Annie's.

Absolutely delicious breakfast. Pulled pork was a little on the small side. Mushrooms - good size &…read moreThey happily substituted whole-grain bread for the white. (What is with this country? Why do all these nice cafés serve white bread? Who wants the less delicious/nutritious version??!!!). Everything on the breakfast menu sounded fantastic, but I wasn't as excited about the lunch and dinner menus. Nice specialty shop to go along with the café. Lots of dried canned, and jarred specialty foods. lots from local providers. Lots of Takeaway options.