Forestry Cafe Norlane

Norlane, Geelong, VIC ☕ Cafés & Brunch

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Opening hours

Monday7:30 am – 3 pm
Tuesday7:30 am – 3 pm
Wednesday7:30 am – 3 pm
Thursday7:30 am – 3 pm
Friday7:30 am – 3 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.

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Norlane VIC · 5.9 km from Geelong centre

Popular times

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At a glance

  • TypeCafé
  • CuisineCafés & Brunch
  • AreaNorlane, Geelong
  • StateVictoria
  • HoursOpen 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays), from early morning

About Forestry Cafe

Forestry Cafe brings Cafés & Brunch food to Norlane in Victoria. You'll find it at Norlane VIC, roughly 5.9 km from the Geelong city centre.

Australia's café culture is world-famous: expertly made flat whites, all-day brunch, smashed avo and house-baked treats. Cafés are usually busiest on weekend mornings and many close by mid-afternoon.

Forestry Cafe is open 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays), from early morning; the venue offers dine-in.

Planning a night out in Norlane? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Norlane Hotel and Hungry Jack's.

Amenities & services

  • Dine-in

What to order

Signature cafés & brunch dishes to look out for.

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BreakfastEggs BenedictHam or salmon with hollandaise
LunchChicken schnitzel sandwichSlaw and aioli on toasted bread
BakeryCroissantButter or almond
Coffee & drinksFlat whiteDouble shot with silky milk

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Closest restaurants to Forestry Cafe

The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.

Map of Norlane →
  1. 1
    Norlane Hotel – 2-8 Princes Highway, Norlane
    Norlane Hotel 🍺 Pubs & Bistros · 2-8 Princes Highway, Norlane
    220 mS · 3 min walk
  2. 2
    Hungry Jack's 🍔 Burgers & Chicken · 452-456 Melbourne Road, Norlane
    430 mS · 5 min walk
  3. 3
    Bean Squeeze ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 440-450 Melbourne Road, Norlane
    460 mS · 6 min walk
  4. 4
    Subway ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 430 Melbourne Road, Norlane
    480 mS · 6 min walk
  5. 5
    KFC 🍔 Burgers & Chicken · 414-418 Melbourne Road, Norlane
    530 mS · 6 min walk
  6. 6
    McDonald's 🍔 Burgers & Chicken · Norlane
    650 mS · 8 min walk
  7. 7
    Thai House logo
    Thai House 🍜 Thai · 22 Rose Avenue, Norlane
    1.1 kmNE · 13 min walk
  8. 8
    The Pizza Box – 32 Rose Avenue, Norlane
    The Pizza Box 🍕 Pizza · 32 Rose Avenue, Norlane
    1.1 kmNE · 13 min walk
  9. 9
    Anchors Rest Cafe ☕ Cafés & Brunch · North Geelong
    1.3 kmSE · 16 min walk
  10. 10
    Fish and Chips 🦞 Seafood & Fish and Chips · Norlane West
    1.5 kmNW · 18 min walk

Recommended in the area

Well-documented favourites near Norlane — with photos, opening hours and contact details.

Manny's Kitchen – 3 Church Street, Herne HillCafés & Brunch

Manny's Kitchen

3 Church Street, Herne Hill4.2 km away · 9 min drive
Baah Lah – 1/100 Pakington Street, Geelong WestInternational

Baah Lah

1/100 Pakington Street, Geelong West4.6 km away · 10 min drive
7 Origins – 208 Pakington Street, Geelong WestCafés & Brunch

7 Origins

208 Pakington Street, Geelong West5.1 km away · 11 min drive
Pholklore – 238 Pakington Street, Geelong WestVietnamese

Pholklore

238 Pakington Street, Geelong West5.3 km away · 11 min drive
Gold Diggers Arms Hotel – 87 Skene Street, NewtownPubs & Bistros

Gold Diggers Arms Hotel

87 Skene Street, Newtown5.8 km away · 12 min drive
Eastern Spice – GeelongIndian

Eastern Spice

Geelong5.8 km away · 12 min drive

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Eating out in Norlane

Norlane is home to 9 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Geelong area with 504 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, burgers & chicken, pubs & bistros. Within 25 km of Forestry Cafe there are 596 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.

Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Norlane West (1.3 km), North Shore (1.6 km), Bell Park (1.9 km), North Geelong (2.1 km).

Cuisine mix in Norlane

  • ☕ Cafés & Brunch3
  • 🍔 Burgers & Chicken3
  • 🍺 Pubs & Bistros1
  • 🍜 Thai1
  • 🍕 Pizza1

Frequently asked questions

Where is Forestry Cafe located?

Forestry Cafe is located at Norlane VIC. It is about 5.9 km from the centre of Geelong. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are the opening hours of Forestry Cafe?

Forestry Cafe is open 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays), from early morning. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.

What kind of food does Forestry Cafe serve?

Forestry Cafe serves Cafés & Brunch cuisine. Browse our cafés & brunch menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.

How can I contact Forestry Cafe?

You can reach Forestry Cafe by phone on 0405 020 040 or via its website.

What is the closest restaurant to Forestry Cafe?

The closest venue is Norlane Hotel, about 220 m to the south (3 min walk). Other close options include Hungry Jack's (430 m), Bean Squeeze (460 m), Subway (480 m).

What are some recommended places to eat near Forestry Cafe?

Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Manny's Kitchen (Cafés & Brunch, 4.2 km), Baah Lah (International, 4.6 km), 7 Origins (Cafés & Brunch, 5.1 km).

Where else can I find cafés & brunch food near Norlane?

Other cafés & brunch venues close by include Routley's Bakery Cafe (1.5 km), Bean Squeeze (1.5 km), Seabeach Parade Sandwich Bar (1.5 km).

How many restaurants are there in Norlane?

Our guide lists 9 places to eat in Norlane, most commonly cafés & brunch (3), burgers & chicken (3), pubs & bistros (1). Within 25 km there are 596 venues in total.