Hot cakes - way too sweet. Cauliflower fritters - very small portion and tasted like potato, not…read morecauliflower. Eggs on toast with add-ons was a very small portion. The menu sounded really enticing, but did not live up to its potential. Surfcoast whole foods near Coles was much better. Also, they do not have their own bathroom. The one that they send you to down the street did not have any soap two days in a row!) I hope this is not the toilet that they use.

Nic, thank you for opening such a beautiful space. Finally some delicious & amazing coffee this…read moreside of Geelong! This is a place worth traveling for. Delicious foodage specializing on using local producers. Coffee by Axil. Tea by Somage. Lots of yummy wraps, sandwiches & cakes ready to go, idea for you after morning surf. Not that I know as I don't surf. But I can imagine surfing makes you hungry. Outdoor seating so you can bring your furry mate. Love it. x

Tucked into the collection of shops and cafes that seem to make up the Anglesea shopping district,…read moreoffshore cafe keeps true to its name by being quiet and harder to find than the others. The foods are good - small selection of pre-mades, menu of wraps, hot foods and soups - and of course the coffee. Prices are on the higher end of affordable, seating is limited so many come for takeaways.

This coffee shop has recently expanded into the premises next door, a good move as during the…read moresummer months and on weekends it is a popular spot for those visiting Anglesea. Anglesea shopping centre does offer a number of eating options however Offshore has always been my no. 1 spot to go for. The breakfast menu offers the usual, however the added plus is that the eggs are 'free range' from the proprietress' own hens. Today I opted for the homemade muesli with yogurt and berries, always a favourite. The coffee, large, is always a 8-10/10. Offshore has recently expanded into providing take away meals that are individually and freshly prepared as well as a home catering service. With the competition being fierce, the service and friendliness make for a place to go back to.

Restaurants receive ratings that discuss all the Yelp-suggested "few things to consider in [a]…read morereview: food, service, and ambiance," but there isn't a category suggested for what this restaurant encompasses. I know I can't even find one word. What makes my review particularly insightful is that I've never even been there. In fact, I live almost 9k miles away (over 14k km) on another continent. So here's the tale: My Texas daughter and Australian boyfriend (who both live in Brooklyn) just got engaged. Etiquette gives the BtoBe's family the opportunity to host the GtoBe's parents for dinner. Alas, with 16 hours and oceans separating us, I had to get creative. I set up a Zoom call for each of us, created fun games to break the ice and get to know each other, and sent each family champagne for a virtual toast. I sent dinner to my Brooklyners but had to find a way to send brunch to the Aussies so we could all have "dinner" together. I had to find locations close to their home that offered what I wanted--an elegant selection of menu items-- who could or would deliver. After approaching a dozen restaurants, only one responded ("We would be delighted to cater to (a small part) of your engagement zoom meeting on November 20th...Mimosas and all!"): Driftwood Cafe! On U.S. Nov. 19/Aussie Nov. 20, DWCafe sent our in-laws-to-be a lovely assortment of both sweets and savories, and I haven't even been invoiced yet!!! The food? Our new family couldn't have given more praise. Ambience ("the character and atmosphere of a place")? I've never experienced more character from a business, and the atmosphere they helped create was one of excitement, love, and new beginnings. Service? The definition of! Ty Simons (if my Googling has gotten his last name correct) is a jewel!

This place can get busy, and the wait for meals is sometimes high. But the food is always fresh and…read moregreat quality. The coffee is always good. One of my favorites for a caffeine fix while km out riding.

Great for coffee and cake, breakfast or brunch…read more Overlooking green parkland and the Barwon River Valley this is a local gem. Friendly attentive staff, quick efficient service, great coffee, fresh cake selection, Geelongs Best Burger. Very reasonable prices.

This place is amazing! The food is great, service is awesome and you can't beat the location:)…read moreGreat place to roll into after a good bout with the waves or even on your way back to the city. I rate this place.

This is my favourite cafe in Torquay. Popped in this morning for an early morning post surf brunch…read moreand the place was buzzing as usual. I grabbed a seat on the communal table. My macchiato was smooth .. A touch bitter / over roasted but otherwise good. The inside area is bright and airy, with a beach side vibe, filled with surfers, couples, day trippers and locals. Service is friendly and fast but I have had my order lost occasionally. I ordered the über healthy "Buddha bowl", which tasted fresh and flavoursome. The lettuce was crisp, the beans soft and it all rather moreish. Have had many other of their menu items and there are some winners on there. Like I said best in Torquay - recommend Music - good volume (easy to chat) Newspapers - yes

Magnificent bakery/cafe in the Main Street of Barwon Heads. Local favorite with beautiful breads…read morebaked daily (love the sour dough), great range of salads and toasted sandwiches. Yummy ice chocolates and coffees are a favorite.

My favorite cafe in Barwon Heads, Starfish does the best muffins and coffee in the village…read more Sandwiches are very tasty, each is a twist on the everyday filling ... Yum!

This is a lovely cafe, good coffee and nice counter food with a few daily specials. There seems to…read morebe a number of regular patrons here which is a good sign. The staff are friendly and the food delivered promptly. Worth a visit for sure.

Cue Homer drooling sounds! Stopped in Sorrento on the way back from a weekend in Portsea and wow,…read morewhat a tasty stop! With a sign on the front door that says "Home of Sorrento's best vanilla slice," how could you not try one? We sat outside in the sun and had extremely tasty vanilla slices. They're huge, I only finished half of mine. The table service is very slow but worth the wait and we were in no rush. My partner tells me this vanilla slice is even known as the best in Victoria! Mmmmm. NB: If you're sitting outside, the seagulls will surround you and as soon as you get up, they'll attack whatever's left on your plate, so be careful! :)

So this is the home of the award winning vanilla slice. On a road trip to the Sorrento area, I just…read morehad to try it to see what all the fuss was about. Now the vanilla slice in my view was quite pricey ($7.50 each) but they were also quite large. I took these home and enjoyed a slice as a late afternoon snack. Oh. My. Goodness. It was AH-MAZING. Crispy pastry, thick custard that wasn't overly sweet and the slightest scraping of jam on the bottom layer that completely changed the whole dessert. Definitely the best vanilla slice I've ever had but the price is a bit overboard. I would have given 5 five stars had the cost been more reasonable. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area, just try not to keel over once you have to pay at the till.