Guidebook for Jan Juc

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Guidebook for Jan Juc

Food Scene

Local staple that never fails. Go early as can become heaving.
64 locals recommend
The Pond Cafe
39 The Esplanade
64 locals recommend
Local staple that never fails. Go early as can become heaving.
Closest cafe, good coffee and food plus some essentials like bread and deli stuff.
89 locals recommend
Swell Foods & Coastal Catering
Stuart Avenue
89 locals recommend
Closest cafe, good coffee and food plus some essentials like bread and deli stuff.
Amazing greek food and atmosphere, especially at night
72 locals recommend
IPSOS Restaurant & Bar
48 Mountjoy Parade
72 locals recommend
Amazing greek food and atmosphere, especially at night
Great healthy fish and chips you can eat there or on the esplanade
109 locals recommend
Fishos Torquay
36 The Esplanade
109 locals recommend
Great healthy fish and chips you can eat there or on the esplanade
Delicious asian fare and a quick takeaway option but no delivery.
55 locals recommend
Bird Rock Cafe
2 Princes Terrace
55 locals recommend
Delicious asian fare and a quick takeaway option but no delivery.
New modern middle eastern restaurant in Torquay. Informal but yum. Bookings a must.
19 locals recommend
The Kyn
41 The Esplanade
19 locals recommend
New modern middle eastern restaurant in Torquay. Informal but yum. Bookings a must.
New little coffee and food joint with maltese favourites.
Mortadeli
4-6 Gilbert Street
New little coffee and food joint with maltese favourites.

Drinks & Nightlife

90 locals recommend
Blackman's Brewery Bar and Restaurant
26 Bell St
90 locals recommend
Yummy asian food and drinks
20 locals recommend
Bob Sugar
17 The Esplanade
20 locals recommend
Yummy 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.
11 locals recommend
Sou'West Brewery
27 Baines Crescent
11 locals recommend
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.

Arts & Culture

quiet, small gallery with coffee
14 locals recommend
Boom Gallery
11 Rutland St
14 locals recommend
quiet, small gallery with coffee

Essentials

Also check out the IGA if you need gluten free or more gourmet stuff
35 locals recommend
Woolworths Torquay
Walker Street
35 locals recommend
Also 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
12 locals recommend
Corks Crew Cellars
5 Bristol Rd
12 locals recommend
Local wines and beers on offer in addition to a fairly wide range
The place to shop if you eat gluten free. Massive range.
31 locals recommend
Ryans IGA Torquay
9 Gilbert St
31 locals recommend
The 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.
27 locals recommend
Peachs Torquay
132 Surf Coast Hwy
27 locals recommend
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.

Sightseeing

Amazing long beach, gentle waves in the bay for kids as well as a nice point break. Amazing walks in the surrounding escarpment.
38 locals recommend
Point Addis Beach
Point Addis Boardwalk
38 locals recommend
Amazing 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 Blvd
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.
Best for families with kids. Patrolled beach with flags. Beach break surfing option. Walk your dogs here in summer before 9am or after 7pm.
34 locals recommend
Jan Juc Beach
34 locals recommend
Best for families with kids. Patrolled beach with flags. Beach break surfing option. Walk your dogs here in summer before 9am or after 7pm.
Best for little kids if you don't mind crowds
30 locals recommend
Cosy Corner Beach
30 locals recommend
Best for little kids if you don't mind crowds