Best coffee in Barwon Heads. House-made gelato and Industry Beans coffee from 5:30am, run by local favourite Penny and her gorgeous staff.

Independent wine merchant on Hitchcock Avenue with a curated range of wine, beer and spirits. Knowledgeable staff, local and international drops.

Tommy Gunns is where contemporary Australian bistro sophistication meets the finest seasonal and local produce.

Pier-side restaurant and kiosk with water views, seafood-focused menu, weekend breakfast, and casual takeaway options.

Salad rolls, fresh bread, pies and the best cinnamon doughnuts in Barwon Heads. Sunbakers on the main street is a local institution.

Mediterranean deli and sandwich shop in Torquay with quality imports, generous sandwiches, and negroni sbagliato on tap.

Cocktail bar with outdoor space, DJs, and the kind of atmosphere where one drink turns into several.

A cosy wine bar in Point Lonsdale worth the drive from Barwon Heads. Great wine list, thoughtful small plates and a setting that invites you to stay a while.

A two-hatted, purpose-driven restaurant in Torquay. Chef Graham Jefferies serves creative, seasonal dishes with a zero-waste approach.

Cafe by day and pizza bar by night with a sunny deck, signature sandwiches, and a relaxed garden setting in Ocean Grove.

Fresh, vibrant Vietnamese food just across the bridge in Ocean Grove. Walk-in only, open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Pho, rice paper rolls and shareable plates.

Family-run Greek restaurant in Aireys Inlet serving generous portions, fresh seafood, and homestyle dishes on the Great Ocean Road.

A local favourite for consistently good Italian on Hitchcock Avenue. Pasta, pizza and an easy atmosphere just a short walk from the beach in Barwon Heads.

Classic Chinese-Australian food, ocean views, 70s decor and BYO wine. Ming Terrace in Ocean Grove is a local institution.