a spot for joe

no atmosphere, rude staff. after been stuffed around by wait staff we just left before ordering.

food was amazing (i has the chorizo panini), coffee served at the right temperature, got some smarties with it and i got to pay upfront (which always appeals to me)

hit the spot for me. great coffee, lovely snacky stuff. i'm headed back.

great coffee, milk textured perfectly & nice flavour. had the waffles, they looked pretty on the plate but were nowhere near fresh, sickly sweet with nothing to balance it out. decor is nice but this place is not set up for kids, no high chairs etc.

i hear the coffees great. too bad no one bothered to take our order so we didn't get to try it. ignoring people probably isn't the best way to win customers. shame.

this is the best coffee you can get in geelong and these people are seriously into their food. i'm impressed with the range of gluten free cakes and meals and the staff exhibit a genuine care for the customer. yes the barista comes across as the coffee nazi whilst he might not remember your name the coffee is always fantastic and i'm a little engaged by the way his ears prick up when he listens to the coffee order. i watched him remake my soy latte today - the first cup wasn't quite right. i'm going back for that kind of customer service.

i had the mexican bowl from here and i loved it! service was also great and the staff were super polite. i’m from melbourne and i would come down here again specifically for the food! thanks guys for the great experience :)

we had a fantastic brunch, would highly recommend. kids loved the choc chip waffles w berries, choc sauce and ice cream. beautifully presented. we enjoyed the eggs benedict and chorizo bagel. all superb. great modern cozy cafe. tip, booths have powerpoints so you can charge electrics! nice. kids loved the secret door to the toilets.

in a little side street in the centre of town, a spot for joe is one of those cafes that is worth seeking out. with a cool urban fitout and a comfortable atmosphere, this is a pleasant cafe for your morning or afternoon cuppa.

service is very hospitable, and prompt. with a decent menu and some appetising sweets, you are always guaranteed something lovely to eat. they also do a great takeaway coffee, and a spot for joe is well worth a visit if you are in the area.

tried out this place for takeaway bagel and coffee.
we tried the egg and bacon bagel and the salmon bagel. for a hearty bagel option the egg and bacon bagel had good flavour and not for the lighthearted. the salmon bagel i have defiantly had better, perhaps red onion and a bit of avo would have made it a winner.
coffee was good, and they serve almond milk which was tasted nice considering i only usually drink milk lab almond milk. would definitely go back!

good: good vibes, friendly staff, aesthetically pleasing, good bagel (by itself)

bad: the bagel with its contents, were quite dry. the egg that was served was lukewarm:approaching cold. the bagel itself was barely filled contents. won’t be returning. overall pretty mediocre

had a wonderful experience at this cafe last week! only visiting geelong for the night and needed somewhere for breakfast that would seat me and my 8 other family members (eeeek!!). already knowing that was a big ask, despite the small selection of tables, staff were more then welcoming of our favour and managed to save a large share table for us all! (bless you guys!!)
the service was relaxed and friendly, which really helped with a large group.

the coffee was amazing, i had a soy latte and ordered a second one it was that good! i also had the smashed avocado, which was fresh and generous! the rest of my family enjoyed their meals heaps!

i would love to come back if i got to geelong again! especially to to get another coffee ❤️❤️❤️

i visited a spot for joe on sunday morning for breakfast with friends.
there are some great menu options and the prices are good for what for you receive.
the downfall came with some of the service. our table ordered together and when the first two meals came out i was informed that they had run out of what i had ordered so i had to choose something else. i believe when you are dining out, meals should come out together. half of our table was finished their meal before myself and another friend even got ours.
i ended up having a bagel with chorizo, cheese, egg, onion, capsicum & rocket in it - it was absolutely delicious. my mocha was nice too, a perfect balance of coffee and chocolate however it would of been nicer warmer.

overall we were all really happy with the food received, i just think service could be improved and that’s the reason for my lower rating.

looking new coffee destination when we came across this place. a very non descriptive frontage. not on a major thoroughfare. this is somewhere you come to deliberately, rather than encounter by chance. this is somewhere worth seeking out. they do not have a huge range on offer, but what they do, they do very well. the attention to detail of the staff when we stopped in was fantastic from the care given to making the coffee to making sure that the displays were clean and tidy at all times. it appears to be very popular with those in the know. this popularity did make it a little noisy, but the atmosphere, quality of the food and service certainly made up for it. would recommend this place to those that believe in quality rather than just quantity.

i couldn’t disagree with the last review more. i think the new owners have brought this place to life. a welcoming hello when you walk in, and good customer service overall. i had the granola and a black coffee. both were really enjoyable. i will be back!