the pickers union

love stopping in here on the way down to apollo bay, check out thevintagewarehouses and eat lunch. (also by this time the kids are really getting over being in the car) the coffee is always spot on, love it! it can get busy sometimes. and i always get a jam muffin donut thingy.

awesome little cafe neatly tucked away in an industrial area. i often drove the extra 10 minutes just for a coffee here. top rating as the coffee is always consistently good, and the service is always on point, the cleanliness and the general vibe of the place is very welcoming and relaxed. certainly drop in for a coffee and a bite before spending all your loose change at thevintagemarket next door!

it has been a while since i've last gone on a road trip, so when i received an invite from the pickers union, i jumped at the chance.

with a menu that offers a unique twist on brunch classics, i was spoilt for choice on what to order. the boozy iced chocolate was definitely on the top of my list. spiked with kahlua and baileys, this creamy and rich iced chocolate hit the spot! my partner ordered the cold brew and a housemade pink grapefruit soda, and enjoyed both tremendously. both fruity and refreshing, but each in its own special way.

since i was indulging in such a naughty drink, i went with the charcoal lava bowl to balance it out. topped with strawberries, banana, almond granola and coconut, the toppings added a multitude of textures and flavours to the velvety smooth smoothie. very filling too!

the clever idea of using garlic bread took the simple and humble egg benny to another level of yum. the robust and punchy flavours of the garlic helped intensify the rich savoriness of the bacon and hollandaise sauce, resulting in a very dreamy dish.

to end our meal, we shared a jam doughnut muffin, which we were told attracted quite the cult following - people driving from melbourne just for the doughnuts, and also a mention in broadsheet. we definitely could see why this was the case. moist and crumbly in texture, a crusty outside layer, and a generous serve of sweet and tart strawberry jam within.

it was definitely worth the 1 hour drive, as i not only got to enjoy an amazing lunch, but also spent a carefree afternoon browsing the geelongvintagemarket that the cafe opens onto. thank you so much for the invite!

we were invited to picker’s union so decided to take advantage of the last week of summer and head down to torquay for the day and pitstop into geelong for lunch. we were super impressed with the interior but the outside was equally cool with those hanging chairs i’m always too scared to sit in.

the inside actually connects into thevintagemarket via a side door so we took the opportunity to check that out afterwards too. food wise there were many things to tempt, loaded banana bread, donut muffins and black forest waffles to name a few, but we stayed on the health path today (with great difficulty) selecting the buddha salad with honey salmon, the black lava bowl and the smashed avocado.

the smoothie bowl was coloured with activated charcoal which is something i quite enjoy (although you do need to do a quick check to ensure your teeth aren’t black!) and was rather pretty to look at. the flavour was spot on so they should consider offering smoothies as drinks too. as it stands they have boozy shakes and a whole host of other options.

i was able to take the salmon from my partners buddha bowl and pair it with my avo which was very yummy. as far as smashed avo dishes go this one was thoroughly enjoyable. the addition of the romesco sauce on the plate gave it a little kick and really elevated and differentiated it from the typical offering this classic dish generally is. definitely worth checking out, even if you aren’t local we all love a good road trip

love the food and service here. next to avintagemarket, the cafe has a retro look and staff was very friendly and warm. my salmon salad was delicious as well as the mushroom burger we had. my baby had a great time too!

great little cafe next to thevintagemarket. peanut butter hot choc is so satisfying. very health conscious restaurateur and great use of activated charcoal.

this place is just getting better and better. they have a solid instagram presence - everything they do and post looks fantastic - but the beauty is that they follow through and deliver sensational service, coffee and food, all within a really wonderfully (and recently) renovated space right within thevintagemarket. worth making a morning or afternoon of it. take your mates, colleagues, kids or grandma. suits them all!

the cafe is strategically located among thevintageshops. ordered poached eggs with mushrooms, chorizo and goats cheese. it's a good experience over all, and the ambiance. it's one of the places to go whenever you visit geelong. highly recommended.

i've seen their dessert creations on my instagram feed and on the way to scout a location we stumbled upon this place amongst all thevintagemarkets and there is also a graffiti powerhouse across the road.after checking out the stores we needed a feed so we choose the 🍴warm spring vegetable plate• caramelized sweet potatoes, asparagus, baby kale, creamy tahini dressing, toasted almonds & zaatar spice ❤️👌🏻✔️ light and tasty with good quality ingredients.they also had a freak shake on the menu so of course i had to order the chocolate super shake which was very decadent and tasty but lacked excitement .they also stock butterbing cookies for that trip home.if your in the geelong area and want good food friendly staff check this place out and afterwards get lost amongst all thevintagegoods from yesteryear #glutenfree #vegan #salad #youcanmakefriendswithsalad #geelong #healthy #eatclean #cleaneating #delicious #brunch #lunch #brunchinmelbourne #veggies #foodstagram #foodblogger

great cosy cafe with prompt service and excellent coffee. everyone should make a stop at the cafe if they're visiting thevintagemarket. i will be back to try their brunch menus!

brilliant cafe! it's linked to thevintagemarket, next door. both the market and cafe have made my day. the food is exemplary, and coffee also extremely good. i had the bacon and egg roll. i eat these all the time, so i am fairly discerning. it's the best i've had in a while. my friend had a baked spud with coleslaw, bacon and jalapeños. i had major food envy. i don't give many 5 star ratings, but this one deserves it. happiness all round ❤️

friendly staff, they made me feel special. huge & filling beaky of mushroom & poach egg on toast. great coffee before a wander through thevintagemarket next door

great service, friendly staff. bonus that is it right next to a hugevintagemarket. just thought i would post an updated menu for those who like to prepare.

great service even when they are flat out and the place looks great! the food is a bit pricey but it has never disappointed. right next door to the bestvintagemarket in geelong.

recap- visited this little cafe again after the the renovations and wish they hadn’t! uncomfortable seating, empty vibe and the coffee is average. their instagram is amazing but sad that the food doesn’t taste as good as the photos present! overpriced and underwhelming. wish it hadn’t changed!



love!!. what a treasure!! i love this place and so glad it's close to home! pickers union is always packed to the brim but i always manage to get a seat! the decor is rustic, mismatched gems from thevintagemarket and i want everything in there. the coffee is spot on and the food is always delicious and flavoursome. the staff are all cool cats and i love nothing more than stopping in here for lunch after a big shopping session in the geelongvintagemarket next door. i also love meeting people for breakfast/lunch because you are always guaranteed a yummy meal. keep up the good work guys, loves it!