Best Coffee and Cafes in Geelong (2026 Guide)
Twelve top-rated cafes on Pakington St, in the city centre and on Shannon Ave, with opening hours
Twelve cafes and coffee shops in Geelong have a Google rating of 4.6 or higher from at least 250 reviews and open by 8am on at least one day. Six are on Pakington St in Geelong West and Newtown, four are in the city centre and two are on Shannon Ave.
For dinner, see where to eat in Geelong, and for something sweet, the best bakeries in Geelong.
How we chose
We picked cafes and coffee shops rated 4.6 or higher on Google from at least 250 reviews that open by 8am on at least one day, using Google ratings, review counts and hours as listed on 27 October 2026; hours change, so check with the venue before you go.
Pakington St, Geelong West and Newtown
Industry26 Cafe
Industry26 Cafe is a cafe at 26 Pakington St, Geelong West. It is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 793 Google reviews. Open Monday to Thursday 6:30am to 3pm; Friday 6:30am to 3pm and 5pm to 8pm; Saturday 7am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm; Sunday 7am to 2pm. Its own website lists 7am to 2pm every day, plus 5pm to 8:30pm Wednesday to Saturday.
7 Origins Cafe
7 Origins Cafe, a cafe at 208 Pakington St, Geelong West, is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 611 Google reviews. Open every day 7am to 4pm.
SODI CAFE
At 149 Pakington St, Geelong West, SODI CAFE is a cafe rated 4.7 out of 5 from 576 Google reviews. Open every day 7:30am to 2pm.
Winter's Cafe
Winter's Cafe is a cafe at 330 Pakington St, Newtown. It is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 406 Google reviews. Open Monday to Friday 7:30am to 2pm; Saturday and Sunday 8am to 2pm.
The Pantry at Bellevue
The Pantry at Bellevue, a cafe at 258 Pakington St, Geelong West, is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 388 Google reviews. Open Monday and Wednesday to Sunday 7am to 3pm, closed Tuesday.
Line Up Coffee
At 400-404 Pakington St, Newtown, Line Up Coffee is a cafe rated 4.7 out of 5 from 307 Google reviews. Open Monday to Friday 7am to 3:30pm; Saturday and Sunday 8am to 3pm.
City centre
Sam's Cafe Geelong
Sam's Cafe Geelong is a cafe at 206 Moorabool St, Geelong. It is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 387 Google reviews. Open Monday to Saturday 7:30am to 2:30pm, closed Sunday.
Katie
Katie, a coffee shop at 131 Malop St, Geelong, is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 386 Google reviews. Open every day 7am to 3pm.
7 origins westfield
At 95 Malop St, Geelong, 7 origins westfield is a cafe rated 4.8 out of 5 from 357 Google reviews. Open every day 8am to 4pm.
Local Geelong
Local Geelong is a coffee shop at 175 McKillop St, Geelong. It is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 300 Google reviews. Open every day 7:30am to 3pm.
Shannon Ave
Funk by Botanical Brew
Funk by Botanical Brew, a cafe at 152 Shannon Ave, Geelong West, is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 259 Google reviews. Open Wednesday to Sunday 7:30am to 3pm, closed Monday and Tuesday.
MANO DELI
At 137 Shannon Ave, Manifold Heights, MANO DELI is a cafe rated 4.7 out of 5 from 258 Google reviews. Open Monday to Friday 7:30am to 2:30pm; Saturday and Sunday 8am to 2pm.
Quick picks
- Open by 7am on at least one day: Industry26 Cafe (6:30am on Google, 7am on its own website), 7 Origins Cafe, The Pantry at Bellevue, Line Up Coffee and Katie.
- Open every day of the week: Industry26 Cafe, 7 Origins Cafe, SODI CAFE, Winter's Cafe, Katie, 7 origins westfield, Line Up Coffee, Local Geelong and MANO DELI.
- Closed on Sundays: Sam's Cafe Geelong.
- Highest rating in this guide: Sam's Cafe Geelong at 4.9 out of 5.
Places mentioned in this guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Which of these cafes open earliest?
Industry26 Cafe lists 6:30am on Google and 7am on its own website. 7 Origins Cafe, The Pantry at Bellevue, Line Up Coffee and Katie open at 7am on at least one day.
Which of these Geelong cafes are open on Sunday?
Industry26 Cafe, 7 Origins Cafe, SODI CAFE, Winter's Cafe, The Pantry at Bellevue, Katie, 7 origins westfield, Line Up Coffee, Local Geelong, Funk by Botanical Brew and MANO DELI open on Sundays on their Google listings. Sam's Cafe Geelong is closed.
Which cafes in this guide are on Pakington St?
Industry26 Cafe, SODI CAFE, 7 Origins Cafe, The Pantry at Bellevue, Winter's Cafe and Line Up Coffee. Winter's Cafe and Line Up Coffee are in Newtown and the rest are in Geelong West.
Which of these cafes are in the city centre?
Sam's Cafe Geelong, Katie, 7 origins westfield and Local Geelong have Geelong city addresses on Moorabool St, Malop St and McKillop St.
How were these cafes chosen?
They are cafes and coffee shops with a Google rating of 4.6 or higher from at least 250 reviews that open by 8am on at least one day, as listed on Google on 27 October 2026.