Guidebook for Jan Juc
Food Scene
The Pond Cafe
39 The EsplanadeLocal staple that never fails. Go early as can become heaving.
Closest cafe, good coffee and food plus some essentials like bread and deli stuff.
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Swell Foods & Coastal Catering
Stuart AvenueClosest cafe, good coffee and food plus some essentials like bread and deli stuff.
IPSOS Restaurant & Bar
48 Mountjoy ParadeAmazing greek food and atmosphere, especially at night
Fishos Torquay
36 The EsplanadeGreat healthy fish and chips you can eat there or on the esplanade
Bird Rock Cafe
2 Princes TerraceDelicious asian fare and a quick takeaway option but no delivery.
New modern middle eastern restaurant in Torquay. Informal but yum. Bookings a must.
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The Kyn
41 The EsplanadeNew modern middle eastern restaurant in Torquay. Informal but yum. Bookings a must.
Mortadeli
4-6 Gilbert StreetNew little coffee and food joint with maltese favourites.
Drinks & Nightlife
Blackman's Brewery Bar and Restaurant
26 Bell StBob Sugar
17 The EsplanadeYummy asian food and drinks
Great for big groups, lots of food options. Kids will have fun. Introverts may have their ears blown out but the poke bowl is excellent.
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Sou'West Brewery
27 Baines CrescentGreat for big groups, lots of food options. Kids will have fun. Introverts may have their ears blown out but the poke bowl is excellent.
Arts & Culture
Boom Gallery
11 Rutland Stquiet, small gallery with coffee
Essentials
Also check out the IGA if you need gluten free or more gourmet stuff
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Woolworths Torquay
Walker StreetAlso check out the IGA if you need gluten free or more gourmet stuff
Local wines and beers on offer in addition to a fairly wide range
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Corks Crew Cellars
5 Bristol RdLocal wines and beers on offer in addition to a fairly wide range
Ryans IGA Torquay
9 Gilbert StThe place to shop if you eat gluten free. Massive range.
Primo fruit veg and other pantry treats. Pricey but worth it if the budget works for you. Lovely service and free flowers if you spend over $100. Chilli Oil and chocolate truffles a must.
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Peachs Torquay
132 Surf Coast HwyPrimo fruit veg and other pantry treats. Pricey but worth it if the budget works for you. Lovely service and free flowers if you spend over $100. Chilli Oil and chocolate truffles a must.
Sightseeing
Amazing long beach, gentle waves in the bay for kids as well as a nice point break. Amazing walks in the surrounding escarpment.
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Point Addis Beach
Point Addis BoardwalkAmazing long beach, gentle waves in the bay for kids as well as a nice point break. Amazing walks in the surrounding escarpment.
Closest swimming beach. Lots of stairs though (134) but a bit quieter than Jan Juc Main. Barrelling point break and a beach break option. No shower.
Jan Juc (Little Bird Rock)
9 Ocean BlvdClosest swimming beach. Lots of stairs though (134) but a bit quieter than Jan Juc Main. Barrelling point break and a beach break option. No shower.
Best for families with kids. Patrolled beach with flags. Beach break surfing option. Walk your dogs here in summer before 9am or after 7pm.
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Jan Juc Beach
Best for families with kids. Patrolled beach with flags. Beach break surfing option. Walk your dogs here in summer before 9am or after 7pm.
Cosy Corner Beach
Best for little kids if you don't mind crowds