Are there good cafes in Geelong? A few years ago I went there for a conference, and found a cafe with something called an “affogato” on the menu. What’s this then? A short or long black with icecream apparently. A few months later, I started seeing it in menus of cafes eveywhere. Recently I dropped my brother off at Avalon airport, and thought I’d head back to Geelong and check it out again.
Sailors Rest, Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong
From memory, nothing wrong here
Bizzi B, Westfield Bay City, Geelong
I ordered strong, got strong
Bon Appetit, Westfield Bay City, Geelong
My first affogato was here
Café 9 Zero, Pakington St, West Geelong
Not good enough. Go elsewhere
I also dropped in on Werribee on the way home. As you do.
Café Di La, Watton St, Werribee
You could probably find better
Chatterbox Café, Watton St, Werribee
Adequate, but not a standout
Also, some random reviews of other places:
Michelangelo, Springvale Rd, Aspendale Gardens and other locations
Ranges from good to average
Central Gourmet, Malvern Central, Malvern
Open often. Coffee surprisingly good.
David’s Shop, Hampton St (near South Rd), Brighton
Very nice. My Brighton fave.
Urchin Bar, Hampton St, Hampton
Coffee average. Brown Cow better.
If you know of any good cafes in Geelong or anywhere else, tell us about them. Or, read my full list of reviews. There’s more than 100 now.
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January 18, 2007 at 12:42 am
Martin Roman
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In 1982 the Specialty Coffee Association of America was created by coffee professionals to help set quality standards for the specialty coffee trade.
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The history and tradition of the specialty coffee grower makes this a very complex beverage. So pour yourself a cup of your favorite specialty gourmet coffee, sit back and enjoy, you deserve it.