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.

Northern Bowl

Illawarra's iconic bowling & leisure centre!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

Bottomless Deals & Brunches

Wollongong top bottomless offers & brunches

Wollongong

Gelato Emporium

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

Southern Gateway Centre Bulli Tops Bulli NSW Australia 2508

Altitude 1148

Unforgettable dining experience with delicious food & breathtaking panoramic views.

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

The Fraternity Club

Leading Dining, Functions & Entertainment venue in the Illawarra!

11 Bourke Street Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519

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

Woonona Bulli RSL Club

Your local venue for family friendly dining!

Woonona Bulli RSL 455 Princes Highway Woonona New South Wales 2517

The Shellharbour Club

Good food, great entertainment, and plenty to keep the whole family happy.

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

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

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

High-quality custom-designed neon signs

69 Secam Street Mansfield Queensland 4122

The Vault Port Kembla – Live music and entertainment venue

Wollongong’s boutique, licensed, 18+ live music and entertainment venue

72-74 Wentworth Street Port Kembla New South Wales 2505

Yachties Cafe

Treat yourself to the ultimate sailing experience at Wollongong Yacht Club. Discover Sailing awaits!

8 Endeavour Drive Wollongong New South Wales 2500

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