The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Colac, May 2024

"As far as country pubs go, this ticks all the boxes. Pokies-free, and a little off the beaten track, meals are consistently decent quality, and great..."

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Kfc

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great Sites Visit To The Twelve Apostles.! Best Food on the Go.! Best Wishes From "A FAIRE Engineering Services & Consulting.! Air Conditioning..."

A FAIRE Engineering Services

"Well well well, i found myself stumbled upon the great Colac KFC in a starvation infused haze, i was blinded by this starvation but the smell of the..."

Callum Smith

"JESSE thank you thank you very very extremely excellent service On our way to Warrnabool we stopped at Colac KFC drive though it was late after 7 pm..."

Amanue Kass

Oddfellows Restaurant - Colac

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Great service, we enjoyed our fresh and yummy chicken club sandwich in the sunny outside seating..."

Tim

"The best food ever in Colac and charming setting and beautifully refurbished building. Very impressed indeed and will recommend this place to anyone..."

Panda

"Wonderful experience, AMAZING food and delightful staff. Stumbled across this restaurant while walking. Just off Main Street but super nice and..."

Caz

"Really happy that we stopped in. Modern, quirky decor. Fast service and food was great. Coffee was also really nice, would definitely recommend...."

Jess

"Popcorn chicken and pork belly were fantastic to share, absolutely delicious. Bruscetta was a little bland, needed more cheese to balance it out...."

Nata Boo

"Great Food, Great Service. We stopped over in Colac after a few days on the GOR and Oddfellows Restaurant was recommended to us by some locals and..."

Teeks

"My favourite place in town. Oddfellows has come along in leaps and bounds over the last year or so, to the point where I don't even consider eating..."

Racheld

"Lovely lunch. Wanted somewhere nice for lunch during our trip to the region and saw this so popped in. Friendly staff, delicious food and really..."

Mimsy

"OK country restaurant. Just off the main road in Colac is Oddfellows, it's nicely fitted out, with friendly staff welcoming you in (albeit a little..."

Mark Clayton

"Really good lunch and deserts. Big..."

Ronan Leonard

"A great restaurant in Colac victoria just off the main st of murry st Colac. Beautiful tapas menu, quality ingredients. A must try..."

Maestro

"The first couple of weeks under new management were a bit rough. Meals were rushed and the kitchen was slow. However, Oddfellows has hit its stride..."

Adam Johnston

Colac Rsl

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came in today for a Saturday lunch with my partner and mum. It was a great atmosphere with very friendly staff, there was definitely a sense of staff..."

Dan Charlton

"This was very impressive! Had the steak, garlic bread and parma & overall really nice meals! Slightly high price point for the parma ($26) but..."

H B

"Staff are cool,friendly. Chef is attentive to his diners meals💯‼️. Thank you very much for your complimentary..."

Bobblewobble _

"Dropped in for lunch while driving through the area. Huge meals at very reasonable prices. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The place has a..."

Dale Collister

"Great little place & only a short walk from the..."

Kevin Jones

"Went for lunch. Fairly basic menu, but there was something for everyone. Staff were lovely. Meal was..."

Julie Lloyd

La Porchetta Pizza Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Apollo Seafood

Wheelchair Accessible

"The fish and chips were pretty decent, i think the problem was the fish being too soft, and how it doesn’t have that much salt and pepper. The fish..."

Ska Sidwod

"Molto bene🤌 As an avid King George Whiting enjoyer, I have been travelling the coast in search of perfection. Today... my search has..."

Kohen

"My family and I have been long time customers of Apollo Seafoods. I always look forward to my Fish n Chips. They always provide excellent service,..."

Noel

"Really nice fish and chip shop. Very friendly staff. Ordered flake, spring roll and one potato cake. In addition to what I ordered, I was provided an..."

Alan Needs

"Great steak sandwitches / soft and crispy calamari. Friendly owner who gave good recommendations on menu! Thank..."

Chayut Dhanuwongkarnkar

"Seriously 1 of the top 5 scrumptious steak sandwiches with the lot that I've ever eaten. Nicole does an absolutely amazing job on the grill! She is..."

TC Young

"Best fish and chips I have ever had!..... fresh fish prepared and cooked to order...Generous servings, succulent fish, perfect batter - not too thick..."

M Hardwick

"The best fish and chip restaurant. For such a low price, it will easily fill you up leaving you with extras as well. The chips are delicious and they..."

Haroon Mohammed

Botanic Cafe On The Lake

"The restaurant by the lake, the view is good, the food tastes good, but the portion is too small, you can't eat enough, and a 15% service charge will..."

JOEY ZHOU

"#Roadtrip! Colac! Great stopover! Fabulous View. Great food. Great coffee! And FANTASTIC service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ So much JOY! thank..."

Roman Berry

"Delicious food, lovely milkshakes, great coffee, and a relaxed and positive feeling about the place. I highly recommend the house scone with jam and..."

MapleLeaf Aussie

"I love this Cafe, the view is fantastic, the menu is always changing & delicious. The staff are just so friendly. One of the staff members..."

CHARMAINE DAVIS

"Great atmosphere, superb breakfast. Excellent customer service. Will come back..."

Wander Girl

"Really pleasant venue. A little pricey but the food is of good and ample quantity and quality. Most importantly it tastes good too. Nice setting for..."

Peter Liepins

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had breakfast on Easter Monday. The meal was scrumptious and delicious! Cosy atmosphere with friendly owners. Delectable dishes on the menu. So..."

Pei Zi Tan

"Very least little place. Centrally located, reasonable prices and helpful service. They have a great gluten free range. Highly recommended. $14..."

Roger Bush

"Just had breakfast at The Farmers Son. Great breakfast excuse the started half serve photo. Just wanted you to how big the half serve was. They were..."

Kerrie

"Excellent cafe for breakfast or lunch. Really good wraps, fresh daily specials and good coffee. ..."

Jimmy

"With a dainty hipster style athmosphere, this cafe started a new trend in the boring cafe food that is Colac. The owner is always in store and..."

GBJ

"Best cafe in Colac. Great food, good..."

Tim N

"Really good coffee and pies. This place is now called Farmer's..."

Andrew

"A friendly atmosphere. I came to this cafe for breakfast with 4 friends. Coffees were nice. Breakfast was good, simple and tasty. I love the pictures..."

Jo Jo

"Cute spot on the main Colac strip. Stopped in after seeing the review in The Age Under $30 guide. The Farmer's Wife didn't disappoint; friendly..."

Misteraustralia

"I like this cafe's concept I just wish they were more consistent with their food quality. Had a great meal and a another I could not eat because it..."

Marylouise

"Open Good Friday eating tuna salad lunch ! great vibe good people and they will be open Monday as..."

Bob CvetKovic

"Drove through Colac on my back to Melbourbe and thought I'd stop here. Eggplant lasagne was delicious! Decor is supposed to be like that- its so..."

Adina

"Gone down-hill......but back up again. I used to love this place but standards have been slipping lately, to the point where I'm reluctant to go..."

Racheld

"What a pleasant find in Colac! Was just passing through and I'm so glad we came in here! The food was absolutely fantastic - tasty and fresh. Wish..."

Amy

"This farmers wife knows how to cook! Country cooking with an interesting twist. A little gem for lunch or coffee and..."

Nosmo King

"Yum! What a fabulous place for Colac! Good coffee, fresh produce, and inviting decor. I left with a jar of kasundi - it's..."

Burger

"Located along the town centre area, a nice homy cafe to warm yourself up or meet up with friends. For travellers like myself, it's a good place for a..."

Timothy Teo

"Great pie nice chunky fillings of meat . Fresh coleslaw . Nice gooey cheese in the toastie . Great coffee balanced taste. The Apple pie feels home..."

benedict chen

"Lovely cafe with nice friendly service. We ordered the smashed avocado salad and the Garryowen breakfast. Overall food is above average however we..."

Joanna C

"Fantastic place for a meal such friendly people and cosy atmosphere. The food hear is always great and very enjoyable. The breakfast we had hear was..."

Rooftop Escape campers

"What can say. When you just want good wholesome home made food to feed your soul as well as your stomach, go..."

SJ Gray

"Such a great place with the friendliest service. I had the smashed avo with poached egg on toast and it was lush. Good coffee too. Does t look like..."

natani Laas

"Friendly great hot soup clean nice..."

Glen Place

Future Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Mango Thai

Wheelchair Accessible

"3.5I love all coconut curries... Tasted great!Barramundi tasted a bit fishy though.Atomosphere was nice, would've been better if..."

Jennifer Cui

"This was the second time I have been here and it was just as good as the first time around. Gluten-free was not an issue for them and the..."

Ben Minutoli

"It’s always my favourite place to get the best fried rice and ToM yum. Cozy place, very friendly staffs and Boss, feel like family. Never missed..."

Bundanemarsha

"Awesome food! Great selection or drinks.My picks are the curry puffs lamb, chicken and veg are all amazing, satay skewers, Penang chicken curry..."

Jasmine Melody Hulm

"In with a small group for dinner. The restaurant is surprising large, bright and airy once you enter. The staff are friendly and easy to grab their..."

Rennie

"Genuinely good Thai food plus mango the guy who owns it is a legend and really nice guy!! Would definitely recommend going here if you are in Colac...."

Arabian Princess

"Incredible food. The most delicious thai I have ever eatenHighly recommended Especially for lunch with their $10..."

Ruby

"Outstanding Thai - in either city or country Best Thai we've eaten in Oz in a very long time. Fresh, balanced cooking, lovely fresh vegetables..."

Makruud

"This place is the best stop if you drive back to Melbourne from great ocean road trip. They serve the best authentic Thai food just like in Thailand...."

Phoonie Olsen

"Without a doubt, the most delectable and tasty Thai food my fiancée and I have ever eaten. Warm and welcoming staff with a friendly atmosphere!..."

Kate McClennon

"They have a whole vegan menu and are really thorough at checking allergies and vegan sauces. We had pad Thai, ginger stir fry, sweet n sour stir fry,..."

Tiana Knights

"Great food and fabulous service. My husband had a sore mouth and needed soft food. Waitress said she would make sure vegetables were cooked for..."

MissJane M

"We were going from 12 apostles to Melbourne and wanted to have Thai food for dinner. Accidentally we found this gem of a place. The food was..."

Manoj Chakravarthy

"Great food. Staff are very accommodating. If you pass by Colac, don’t forget to include this restaurant in your..."

Ssej Razalas

"Tonight was our first time ordering from here and it was awesome! We will definitely be ordering from these guys again. Thank you for the tasty food..."

Bec Summers

"Unexpectedly really good Thai food in Colac, great atmosphere and very friendly staff even when it was super busy. The wait for food was a little..."

Jack Achilles Food

"Mango is the most welcoming and kindest host you could ever get. My wife and I love this place and highly recommend Mango Thai. Cashew nut chicken..."

Sonny Tupene

"We’ve been dining and purchasing take away from Mango Thai for quite a few years. Nice relaxed place to eat, great friendly staff and fabulous food..."

Brendan Reidy

Anrey Hope Fair Trade Coffee House

Wheelchair Accessible

Brunch

Breakfast

Lunch

"GREAT COFFEE! stopped in for a break from driving and googled coffee near me! well this place has great ratings for a reason! they were fast but not..."

Rebecca K

"On the way back from Great Ocean Road, I was looking for a Cafe to have an afternoon tea. The reviews took me here at this lovely Cafe. The raspberry..."

Dave Yan

"My regular morning pitstop on the way to work. Coffee is always consistent and a great selection of sweet treats. Real sense of community..."

Nicole Marshall

"Incredibly friendly staff and great coffee and food. Highly..."

Anneka Smith

"Best coffee in Colac! Try it out 😁 We stopped on our way back from Warrnambool and it’s easy to park nearby with a caravan...."

Fiona Collier

Don Ewart

"Can I just say how fabulous my coffee was?! I was desperate for a good coffee all week and was on my way back to Melbourne and had to stop and take a..."

Ange Melb

"Great little coffee shop across from a magnificent park in the great off Colac. Great coffee and friendly service. Worth a..."

Michael Lake

Wheelchair Accessible

"eating the baked potato I got botulism and am on my death bed. but the milkshake was pretty good aye so it deserves 4 stars. but just so you know im..."

Noah Cousins

"This Cafe is clean and neat with art work on display that is for sale. It's centrally located and the host Sandi is very welcoming and always wears a..."

Rennie

"We had breakfast with Egg Benedict and Smoke Salmon. Food garnish is look good. I would recommends. It is nice place to be here...Friendly staff and..."

Kevin Huynh

"Great food, attentive service, packed busy on Monday lunch!We loved the salad, frittata and scoop fries. Generous servings of condiments, and..."

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"Amazing..."

Rachael Hogg

"Nice little place in the middle of town which was recommended to us as the best around. I had the Gravity brekkie which was substantial and very..."

Two Sheds

"Excellant brekkie, fantastic..."

Pat

"Standards still haven't improved. Poor coffee, poor quality food. There are better options in Colac. Lift your game guys!-----10 Jul,..."

Adam Johnston

"Good counrty fare, though th.... Good country fare, though the menu tries to be a bit cute with items like Gravity Brekkie. Highlights were fresh..."

Jeff

"If you like rissotto look no further in Colac.Gravity menu has a good range to select from and the decor is pleasing with friendly staff working..."

Maestro

"Great welcome to start 👍🏻😊 best scrambled eggs we've ever had. Everything delicious, nothing to fault. Looking forward to our next..."

Vikki OG

"What a pleasant surprise this Cafe is. We enjoyed a perfect breakfast, great presentation and..."

Alex Bentley

"Delicious food, nice little spot for lunch. The staff were very friendly and happy to cater for dietary requirements. Would definitely visit..."

Charlie Cook

"Food is always good and staff very friendly Highly..."

Andrew Mathieson

"The staff were amazing and so helpful! I have a dietary restriction and they were very accommodating and kind. Food was good too. Highly..."

Camille Bergerson

"Solid breakfast experience. Great value for money and tasting chai latte with honey (and with soy milk..."

Nam Tonthat

"Absolutely sensational. A colleague and I were driving through town and stopped for a coffee. I ordered a takeaway Bacon and Egg roll (a tradie..."

Cody Osborne

"Nice atmosphere - and even better food and service. ..."

Peter Branca

Sing Bo Chinese Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great service beautiful prawns in bacon the best Dwayne and me Slater enjoyed our wonderful meals thank you Sing bo Special fried rice yum..."

Slater Tag

"Good..."

Meatball

"Delicious Chinese food! Served with lots of love and care! Me and my husband visited this place a year ago! And we were so delighted with food while..."

rasika madav

"The people are very good and the Chinese meals are..."

Beryl Sinmons

"Great food, no dining in at the moment. Great portions so the price works out to be good value.worth a visit and when busy with phone in orders, the..."

John Heffill

"Fresh Ingredients & Real Authentic Chinese Cuisine! We make it a point to stop by for our Takeaway Meals as we drive through Colac heading to..."

Maria (Maricar)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"We've gotten the combination noodles from here a few times now and they are so tasty! The servings are massive; I share a box with my daughter and..."

T Price

"Highly recommend this little gem in Colac. Awesome food and service, very professional. It felt great to support a local..."

Alison Davis

"I was on my way to KFC, which i wasn't excited about but late evening dining options in Colac aren't great and i don't consider Maccas to actually be..."

Kris Fricke

"Loved it! Super fresh, it was cooked in a wok right in front of you such great skills. Tasted so authentic so we came back twice in 1 day! would..."

Annabelle Poon

"The staff was friendly. The food we ordered was delicious. Mainly Chinese food. Few Malaysia food and thai food. Quick and easy meals - different..."

kian wee chau

City Bowling Club

79/100 (298 ratings)

Restaurants

"Had Sunday lunch at the new and exciting bistro! Food and service was fantastic. Highly recommend..."

Ali Beasley

"Meals & service were amazing last night. Staff very friendly and helpful. It is just what Colac needs..."

Karen Jarvis

"Just had our first meal their was lovely & fantastic service will be going back for..."

Sheree O'Borne

Wonder Burger

"Great chicken burger and onion rings. Lovely little place for a feed. Better burgers than grilled and other commercial burger..."

Leon Hansen

"Quality burger, chips were delicious. Good value and kept me well..."

Doovelle Soe

"Not only delicious but friendly helpful staff too. I had the vegie burger (crispy tofu, asian coleslaw and toasted sesame dressing) and sweet potato..."

Kikky198

"One of my three favourite places to go in colac. Proper burgers that stand up as meals on their own not like the small ones fast food franchises..."

Tv Static Jumperz

"This place came highly recommended and didn't disappoint. If you want an old school, no frills, burger experience that tastes amazing, head here for..."

colin stow

"Small burger joint with friendly staff/owners. Serves up tasty burgers. We tried the wonder burger which were excellent. Juicy beef and special..."

Nicholas Lim

"THE BEST BURGERS IN TOWN! We asked for runny egg and she made it perfect! Wonder burger was the best burger I’ve ever had! Super friendly and..."

Tamara Emery

Hulm's Bakery

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"Brilliant food and reasonable prices. Kransky was a great way to start the..."

Randy Z

"We just tried one of there ned kelly pies, very yummy and..."

Dawn Jones

"Delicious pies and nice coffee and friendly..."

Renae Stoneham (Renaes)

"Better on this visit. Large selection of sugary treats and coffee was spot on. Pity for no large cups, med was..."

Steve van der werf

Lemongrass Thai Cuisine Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Lake View Cafe Colac

84/100 (282 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

Australian

Marina Seafood Fish & Chips

"Had the lunch pack for $15, 2 pieces of flake, dim sims, potato cakes and chips. Was tasty, chips a tad over done but still nice. For dessert we got..."

Cray

"Really great spot for fish and chips. Reasonable pricing and very large portions. Street parking in front of the..."

Bee Ravi

"Friendly staff. Fast service. Seats 33 people on 5 tables. Eat in or takeaway. Wheelchair accessible entrance. TV for extra..."

Ashleigh MacDonald

"Good service friend staff well priced food The souvlaki was pretty..."

The Caravan of courage

"Great fish n chips, butterfish to die 4, clean n..."

Debbie Bevins

"Great food and very nice service from the..."

Matthew Farrell

"Really have come a long way since they first started. Best fish and chips in town I think. Also excellent burgers! Didn’t seem to be too much of a..."

Bradley Hanssen

Union Club Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Fusion Restaurant

Accepts American Express

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Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"My family and I had a very enjoyable meal at Fusion. It was a stopover for lunch in Colac on our way back to Melbourne after the Great Ocean..."

Wilfred Wung

"A great lunch find. My wife and I shared wonderful saganaki, squid and a salad. Best meal we have had in Colac-well in a lot of places in a long..."

John Chisholm

"Great place for a meal now that they have changed there trading hours . I found the owners to be really friendly and welcoming along with the..."

Rooftop Escape campers

"What can I say! My wife Lucy and I heard a rumour about Fusion some time ago and decided to give it a go for lunch. We were completely blown away by..."

Chris Maher

"Delicious food and chef was very helpful and can create great Vegan..."

Flowagency

"Absolutely recommended, the smashed avocado was great !the coffee was amazing. The service was great as..."

Saleena Gurung

"Amazing service, seafood pasta was delicious! Generous portion size. I would..."

Erin Unknown

"Absolutely delicious. Must try if you are passing through or in colac. Barramundi, pork belly, rice paper roll all were super!!!!! Service was..."

Meera Shanaaz Aneez

Routleys Bakery

"We drive through colac and picked this place for lunch. Was not disappointed. We had the chicken and avocado sandwich.. wow the best one we have ever..."

Mark

"Took my mum hear for breakfast and service was good had a huge selection of cakes and slices along with pies pastries. They also have a decent salad..."

Rooftop Escape campers

"Good pies although slightly soft in the base. Not overly hot, so if you like to eat your pie quickly, it's for you. Good selection of sweets,..."

Paul Di Gregorio

"Love the friendly service very busy but very organised lovely great tasting food. Very nice..."

Barb Groeneveld

"nice place staff where friendly and good at getting me what i..."

Liam Anderson

"Great best egg and bacon..."

Kelvin Serong

Cafe Nu Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

"Always a wonderful experience visiting this cafe. Lovely staff and excellent food...."

Lorraine Bateman

"Menu hasn't changed in years but it is always nice, great prices, lovely service. Coffee is yumm, but have to wait a long time for it, a lot of..."

Chrisxo

"Not much has changed. This restaurant is an old Colac original. Been here for years, Nu Deli keeps up the same standard it has maintained since the..."

GBJ

"How can you go wrong with Eggs Benedict? Well, serve it on plain white toast and with a bland hollandaise. Such a popular dish deserves more care and..."

Adam Johnston

Captain George's Seafood

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Cheap Eats

"I ordered the whiting, calamari, potato cakes and chips. The batter was the best I've ever had and food was fresh. Owner and staff were incredibly..."

Kenny Mai

Cafe Nu Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

Lam's Marble Dragon Restaurant

"Recently discovered this fantastic Chinese restaurant food is really good and excellent wines. If you're looking for Chinese food in Colac this is..."

Jasmine Melody Hulm

"This is our go to Chinese restaurant in Colac, always of a really good standard. ..."

Jimmy

"I love this restaurant and come here about once a month. I think the food is great and whilst some say it is a little dearer, the servings are..."

Mary

Subway

"Very clean and tidy Subway. Staff are terrific. Convenient location with easy parking in the street directly outside the restaurant. All the usual..."

Paul Gerard

"Nicest subway I’ve had food from. Very fresh salad items and it all tastes..."

Anthony Lamb

"Was very busy but didn't have to wait to long, great customer service and delicious..."

Dianne Young

"Always enjoyed Subway , good place for a quick feed and reasonable..."

LES THOMSON

"Reliable location for a break and food on the trip through the south..."

Christopher

"**gluten-free wraps available. Whilst travelling, late at night I struggled to find a gluten-free options in colac. I was happy to find that subway..."

Lucy W

Red Rooster

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic new salads at this place. They seem to have a relationship with Sumo Salads as the salads are branded as such. Really nice change from..."

Tony Baldwin

"I was coming back in the evening from the Great Ocean Road. Stopped in Colac for dinner and decided to try Red Rooster as I heard it was good. I love..."

Thaddaeus Kwok

"Only my second trip to Red Rooster ever but both have been a great experience! Essentially succulent chicken with delicious fries. I hope all RRs..."

Stuart Smith

"The best staff ever, the food was amazing, and the chicken bag was folded imaculately. Thank you Mia..."

Rue's Suitcase

"Served by trainees, it was great service, didn't wait long....manager was very pleasant and..."

Mima Sciotto

"Tastie chicken with great chips. Service a little slow as under..."

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