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Wollongong & The Illawarra Cafe Restaurants

Loaf Cafe Stanwell Park

Loaf Cafe Stanwell Park

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Stanwell Park

Need catering for an upcoming event?Contact us today!At LOAF we offer all our sambos for catering and much more. Call us on 0478 637 157 to find out more information!
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Breakfast"
The Hungry Monkey

The Hungry Monkey

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 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...
Minnamurra Cafe

Minnamurra Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Minnamurra

Blackbird Thirroul

Blackbird Thirroul

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Thirroul

Hemingway

Hemingway

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Sea Vista

Sea Vista

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Gerringong

Utopia Coffee House

Utopia Coffee House

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Wollongong

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 6:00 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 at 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 6:00 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 6:30 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...
Central Cafe

Central Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Oak Flats

Penny Whistlers Cafe

Penny Whistlers Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Kiama

Lee & Me

Lee & Me

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Wollongong