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Wollongong & The Illawarra Cafe Restaurants

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The Hungry Monkey

The Hungry Monkey

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Kiama

A trip down the South East coast is worth the scenic drive if only to try out The Hungry Monkey on Collins Street in Kiama, not far from the iconic blowhole and lighthouse. The smell of freshly bak...
Loaf Cafe Stanwell Park

Loaf Cafe Stanwell Park

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Stanwell Park

Hemingway

Hemingway

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:30 AM

Wollongong

Just like the famous author, Hemingway on Northfields Avenue in Wollongong is larger than life, loves food, coffee, drink, people and adventure. Located inside Wollongong University, this rustic ca...
When in Wollongong Central shopping precinct and craving a tasty snack, head over to Nadia’s Café on Level One for sustenance and thirst-quenching drinks. A trendy fit out lures those passing by, w...
Blue Jay Cafe

Blue Jay Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Albion Park

Boasting a panorama of lush mountain terrain, those looking for a tasty bite to eat in Albion Park can sit back and relax with a view of Illawarra Hills at Blue Jay Café on Sophia Street. Charming ...
Mount Keira Lookout Kiosk

Mount Keira Lookout Kiosk

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 10:00 AM

Wollongong

The Farm Cafe

The Farm Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Shellharbour

Thirroul Beach Pavilion

Thirroul Beach Pavilion

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Thirroul

Stroll up from the sand with thongs in hand and into Thirroul Beach Pavilion on Cliff Parade, for a cool drink and relaxing meal. With uninterrupted ocean views, this heritage listed bright yellow ...
The Brooding Italian

The Brooding Italian

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Kiama

Bull & Bear Cafe Restaurant

Bull & Bear Cafe Restaurant

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Wollongong

Two Sisters Garage

Two Sisters Garage

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Bulli

Stone Wall Cafe

Stone Wall Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Kiama

Well established on Kiama's Manning Street is Stone Wall Cafe, a friendly community hub located just seconds from the beach and Kiama's historical landmarks. Take a break from road tripping down th...
Penny Whistlers Cafe

Penny Whistlers Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Kiama

Sea Vista

Sea Vista

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Gerringong

Lee & Me

Lee & Me

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Wollongong

Central Cafe

Central Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:00 AM

Oak Flats

The Happy Fox

The Happy Fox

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Warilla

Delicious Delights

Delicious Delights

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Albion Park

Franks 'n Beans

Franks 'n Beans

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Corrimal

Focusing on serving mouth-watering, nutritious food and aromatic coffee is Franks ‘n Beans, a delightful café and grocer on Murray Road in Corrimal. This venue’s tiled floor and worn wooden furnish...