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.

Altitude 1148

Unforgettable dining experience with delicious food & breathtaking panoramic views.

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

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 Fraternity Club

Leading Dining, Functions & Entertainment venue in the Illawarra!

11 Bourke Street Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519

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

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

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

Northern Bowl

Illawarra's iconic bowling & leisure centre!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

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

High-quality custom-designed neon signs

69 Secam Street Mansfield Queensland 4122

Dreams on Crown

Bringing you the best of food and bar culture in one space right in the heart of the Wollongong.

Dreams on Crown 156/160 Crown Street Wollongong NSW 2500

Honest Don's

A cafe in Thirroul, good solid "honest"food and great coffee.

2a Mccauley Street Thirroul New South Wales 2515

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