Cafes and Coffee Shops

Your local's guide to the best cafes and coffee shops around Wollongong and the Illawarra.

Cafes You Should Visit

Discover a new cafe, or perhaps visit a favourite.

Gelato Emporium

Artisan gelato, great coffee and a curated selection of gourmet pantry treats.

Southern Gateway Centre Bulli Tops Bulli NSW Australia 2508

The Icon Wollongong

Located in the heart of Wollongong, The Icon is the perfect bar for drinks, food, events and dancing!

10 Town Hall Place Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Bottomless Deals & Brunches

Wollongong top bottomless offers & brunches

Wollongong

The Ninth Cloud

Tapas Bar, Coffee, Bottomless Brunches, Cocktails + more

The Ninth Cloud 68 Crown Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

The Shellharbour Club

Come and visit The Shellharbour Club. Located in the heart of the Shellharbour community.

The Shellharbour Club Corner Wattle & Shellharbour Roads Shellharbour New South Wales 2529

Woonona Bulli RSL Club

Your local venue for family friendly dining!

455 Princes Highway Woonona New South Wales 2517

Northern Bowl

Illawarra's iconic bowling & leisure centre!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

Villa D'oro - Cafe / Takeaway Meals / Catering

‘At Home’ Take Away Meals | Catering for events and weddings

Shop 3 12-16 Princes Highway Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519

The Fraternity Club

Leading Dining, Functions & Entertainment venue in the Illawarra!

11 Bourke Street Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519

Altitude 1148

Delicious Food & Priceless Panoramic Views and Premium seating with ocean views

Altitude 1148 Southern Gateway Centre M1 Princes Motorway Bulli Tops NSW 2516

City of Wollongong Tennis Club

So much more than just tennis!

Beaton Park Leisure Centre Foleys Road Wollongong

Custom Neon Signs for Business, Events, Proposals, Wedding, Parties

High-quality custom-designed neon signs

69 Secam Street Mansfield Queensland 4122

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