POPPIE’S ANGLESEA

Poppie’s Anglesea is situated along Victoria’s renowned Great Ocean Road. It goes beyond being just a Café; it is a Food Store, Gift Store and Nursery - your ultimate one-stop-shop for almost anything you may ever need.

Poppie’s, a third-generation family-run business, brings an incredible 46 years of experience in the Anglesea Hospitality industry, making them no strangers to the town, where they initially started with the Anglesea Hotel in the early 1970s.

Poppie’s has earned its reputation as a hidden oasis, nestled in the heart of Anglesea, and this is entirely justified. Additionally, they have undergone recent renovations within the last 12 months, leaving you with no excuse to not come down and experience it for yourself.

The café, alongside the food store, is dedicated to providing healthy, delicious, and seasonal food consistently, while also catering to various dietary requirements, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options. The garden and nursery also provide the perfect backdrop for a peaceful and tranquil experience that will undoubtedly entice you to return.

The café menu offers a variety of dishes catering to every diet, while the cabinet and counter display rotating daily specials that often incorporate products from the food store. The menu includes all-time favourites like Smashed Avo, Poppies BLT, and delightful Belgian Waffles - an irresistible treat! It also features new dishes like Bali Eggs, Chilli Scrambled Eggs, House-Made Baked Beans and Ham Hock, plus a delicious range of house-made sweet treats. Their extensive food store showcases beautifully sourced products, including but not limited to Schultz Organic Dairy, The Otway Kitchen, Surfcoast honey, Pauls Pesto, Coffee Snobs, Somage, Dench Bakery, Love Tea, Adore GF products, Otway pasta, Organic wine, and many more, always seeking to source locally and from small businesses when possible.

The venue also boasts a delectable gift store, stocking brands such as Cultiver, Sow and Sow, We The Wild, Indigo Love, EST, Zenj Australia, Grace James, Commonfolk Collective, Frank Green, ENA products, Torquay Tags, and Smelly Balls. So while you indulge in delicious food and coffee at the café, you can also grab sweet treats and me-treats to take with you.

SHOWMAN’S BAR AND CAFÉ

Roll up, roll up! Introducing The Showman’s Bar and Café, one of the newest bars and cafés to hit Geelong. It truly is a hidden gem like no other.

Prepare to be amazed as you stumble upon this hidden secret nestled just beyond Gate 2 of the Geelong Showgrounds - you really wouldn’t expect it.

The brainchild of the local Marquee Guy and his wife, Ashley and Mandy, this funky little spot is a rustic and cheeky gem that promises to tantalise even the most fickle taste buds with its mouth-watering home-cooked meals, reasonably priced menu, and a rotating list of dinner, breakfast, and lunch specials.

Housed in a charming blue shed, as soon as you step into the enchanting world of The Showman’s Bar and Café, you’re greeted with warmth, encouraging you to indulge in its true rustic charm.

What started as a humble spot for campers arriving on the Spirit of Tasmania quickly became a local sensation as word spread about this culinary haven.

They’ll have your taste buds in a frenzy as you try to choose between the bread-and-butter pudding or the lemon tart with berries. If sweets aren’t your thing, that’s fine too because the team at Showman’s has thought of it all. Their delicious menu also features the Showman’s Burger, Tandoori Chicken Roti, a Reuben, the beloved Eggs Benedict, and most importantly, a Classic Parmi.

The rotating list of specials differs from breakfast and lunch to dinner, but you can look forward to a variety of tasty options regardless of the time. The most recent specials list includes a drool-worthy soup, pina colada hotcakes, creamy pesto tagliatelle, apple pie with rum and raisin ice cream, and more.

As impressive as all of this sounds, there is one catch - The Showman’s Bar and Café is only open on Thursdays and Fridays for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

This is the place to be. And to make things even better, dogs are welcome, so be sure to bring your furry friend along to Geelong’s longest all-day breakfast (9 am-4 pm) - they really are ticking all the boxes.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, drinks, dessert and a dogfriendly space. Honestly, what more could you want?