8 Top Cafes on Phillip Island To Get Your Coffee Fix

Whether you're on a leisurely, romantic, or activity-filled holiday on Phillip Island, visiting local cafes is always on the card for a quick coffee fix and refuel energy on the go. Thankfully, Phillip Island will spoil you with tons of cafes to choose from. So irrespective of whether you're looking for vegan coffee options, strong coffee, plant-based coffee/breakfast, and a wide variety of delicious quick bites, there's a ton of cafe you can enjoy the same while overlooking the beautiful view of Phillip Island.

Best Cafes on Phillip Island For Coffee and Breakfast

If you're a coffee-lover, rest assured you'll be spoilt for choices. Once you start hunting for the best coffee in Phillip Island, you'll be in awe of the coffee scene on this beautiful island. Why? Because no matter which cafe you visit, you'll be welcomed with a warm and friendly smile and hospitality, freshly brewed coffee, and a ton of delicious food choices to treat your taste buds.

2021 Guide To The Best Coffee In Phillip Island

With time, the cafe culture of Phillip Island has evolved as many new cafes have opened up over the years. Starting from pet-friendly cafes to kid-friendly cafes and from plant-based vegan cafes to Melbourne-styled cafes, there are no shortage of cafes on Phillip Island to satisfy your love for fresh, aromatic, and strong coffee. Here, we have curated a list of top cafes where you can get the best coffee in Phillip Island.

G'Day TIGER

Located around the corner of Cowes thoroughfare, G'Day TIGER is one of the fairly new cafes on Phillip Island that's just 30 seconds walk from the beach. The cafe opened up to give the locals and tourists a taste of the world-famous Melbourne Coffee scene. While it may look like yet another cafe from the outside, the entire perception changes as soon you enter this cafe with its plywood walls and concrete bench-tops, similar to what you find in Melbourne.

Apart from serving one of the best freshly roasted coffee on the island, here you get tons of finger-licking dishes like a variety of sandwiches, Swiss cheese, pastrami, burgers, pickles, and more. It is the go-to cafe for many locals for their daily coffee fix, and rightly so!

Location: 3/34 Thompson Ave, Cowes VIC 3922

Phillip Island Coffee Co

The idea of Phillip Island Coffee Co was born when the owners, Jen and Kirsti, visited Manhattan, New York, for the first time. Witnessing, experiencing, and falling in love with New York's coffee scene inspired them to bring something similar to their hometown. It is why Phillip Island Coffee Co has a distinct "New York" feel to it, whether you look at its menu, retail products on offer, or the menu, with a touch of local essence.

This family-run business serves freshly brewed coffee, espressos, single-origin coffees, original blend coffees, and more. You can even buy their roasted coffee products to take their authentic taste home. And, if you're looking for something to munch along with your aromatic coffee, there are plenty of options like tarts, muffins, pastries, sandwiches, burgers, etc. The service is great, the space is sufficient, and look out for a warm welcome with big smiles in this family-owned business.

Location: 1/29 Thompson Ave, Cowes VIC 3922

The Waterboy Cafe

The Waterboy Cafe is a fairly new and modern cafe located on Phillip Island, overlooking Westernport Bay. If you're tired of being charged exorbitantly at just about every cafe you enter on the island, this fairly small and cosy cafe would surprise you. The cafe and food items here are priced fairly economically than many of its counterparts on the island, without compromising the quality of fresh coffee and the unbelievably vast variety of food items served here.

Make sure this is on your checklist when visiting the island, as you'll be positively surprised by the experience, and once here, don't forget to try their Kasundi Mushroom Bruschetta and Turkish Bacon with Haloumi! Whether you go for breakfast, lunch or even brunch, this small joint will not disappoint.

Location: 58 Chapel St, Cowes VIC 3922

The Store

Hailed by many coffee connoisseurs as the cafe offering the best coffee on Phillip Island, The Store does surprise you with its relaxed vibes, chilled out atmosphere, and friendly staff. The service is prompt, and the quality of retail products sold over the counter and the dine-in items is astounding.

Some of the food items you can't get enough of here include their freshly made toasts, spicy apple cake, ham and cheese toasty, almond coffee, and muffins. Do check out their store, too, for tons of goodies to take back home!

Location: 511 Ventnor Rd, Ventnor VIC 3922

Burnt Toast

Burnt Toast is known for its super fast and friendly service and extremely delicious coffee, which would remind you of world-famous Melbourne coffee. Whether you're looking to spend a chill-out time with your friends over a cup of coffee or want to grab a quick bite before heading to work, Burnt Toast is a perfect cafe for you.

It has a spacious indoor and outdoor seating area, where you can scoff off their authentic continental, American and Australian delicacies, including their famous sandwiches, toasty salads, soups, and Chicken BLT!

Location: 10 Vista Pl, Cape Woolamai VIC 3925

Ms Dipity's Coffee Van

This is a cute little van by a garden on Phillip Island, which has become highly popular among the locals and tourists alike. They use the famous Griffith Bros Coffee, ensuring your cup of coffee is authentic, aromatic, and made to order to suit your taste buds' preferences. Enjoy a quick bite and grab your coffee fix on the way to Phillip Island here!

Location: Phillip Island Rd, Surf Beach VIC 3922

3925 Espresso

Just past the iconic big wave is where 3925 Espresso is located, 500m off the bridge. This modern cafe is highly popular among tourists and locals, especially due to its strategic location. Built on shipping containers, this otherwise cosy looking cafe packs a punch when it comes to its elaborate menu of sweetmeats, pastry, coffee, and delicious toastie.

You can also enjoy shopping from their retail section, which consists of a wide selection of chai, chocolate powder, teas, natural soaps, honey, chocolates, roasted coffee, and more.

Location: 24 Phillip Island Rd, Newhaven VIC 3925

Island Whole Foods

If you're a vegan, you'll fall in love with this cafe that offers innovative and unique 100% plant-based coffee. It has a sumptuous breakfast, lunch and all-day menu, including in-house vegan and raw treats. The decor and ambience of the cafe are chic, rustic, and welcoming. It resonates with the tourists that are looking for a unique cafe experience. Their open-veggie burger seasoned with cashew cheese is one of their most popular offerings you can't miss when visiting here. Along with their choice of burgers and sandwiches, their chia berry jam and buckwheat pancakes are highly popular!

Location: 4/75 Chapel St, Cowes VIC 3922

Some of the Best Cafes on Phillip Island For Coffee and Breakfast

So, pack your bags and go for a short trip to this amazing island, and not because it's time for a vacation but because you deserve it! Relax, unwind and soak in the sun while sipping the best coffee in Phillip Island from any of the cafes mentioned above.

When you've done everything you can on Phillip Island drop into The North Pier Hotel for lunch and tell us your favourite place to grab a coffee!

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