Good rides and good coffee go hand in hand.
With coastal scenery, shared paths and plenty of places worth stopping, Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads are ideal for spending a morning exploring by bike or eBike.
Whether you're planning a dedicated coffee ride or just need somewhere to refuel along the way, here are a few local spots worth adding to your route.
The Driftwood Café, Ocean Grove
Located on The Terrace in the heart of Ocean Grove, The Driftwood Café is an easy addition to a morning ride through town.
Open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week, Driftwood focuses on fresh ingredients and has plenty of options if your quick coffee stop turns into breakfast.
It's also conveniently located if you're exploring central Ocean Grove before continuing towards Barwon Heads.
Location: 64D The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Red Park, Ocean Grove
Another Ocean Grove option is Red Park on Hodgson Street.
Serving coffee alongside breakfast and lunch, it's a good place to stop if you're looking for more than a takeaway coffee.
The central Ocean Grove location makes it easy to incorporate into a local loop before getting back on the bike.
Location: 24 Hodgson Street, Ocean Grove
Twelve Sea, Ocean Grove
If your ideal ride involves coffee and something sweet, Twelve Sea is worth putting on the list.
Located on Sunset Strip, the café serves locally roasted Evolve North coffee alongside house-made cakes, biscuits, muffins and pastries.
Depending on where you're riding from, its location away from the main Ocean Grove shopping strip also gives you a reason to explore another part of town.
Location: 12C Sunset Strip, Ocean Grove
Two Doors Down, Ocean Grove
Two Doors Down is another spot for riders who like discovering something a little different.
The café focuses on local and organic produce from around the Bellarine Peninsula, alongside its coffee and food offering.
Opening early during the week also makes it an option for those who prefer getting their ride done before the rest of the day begins.
Coffetti, Barwon Heads
If you're after a quick caffeine stop rather than a sit-down breakfast, Coffetti is another one to put on your list.
Located on Hitchcock Avenue, Coffetti serves Industry Beans coffee alongside pastries, cakes, sandwiches, baguettes and, importantly for a warmer ride, gelato.
Its central location makes it an easy stop before continuing your ride around Barwon Heads.
Location: 49A Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads
At The Heads, Barwon Heads
For a coffee stop with a view, it's hard to go past At The Heads.
Located on the Barwon Heads jetty, the venue overlooks the water towards the Bluff and offers breakfast alongside its broader dining menu.
This is one for when you're happy to park the bike for a little longer and make the stop part of the ride itself.
Location: Barwon Heads Jetty, Barwon Heads
Turn It Into an Ocean Grove to Barwon Heads Coffee Ride
Rather than driving between the two towns, why not make the coffee part of the ride?
Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads are connected by shared paths, making it possible to build a relaxed ride around exploring both areas.
Start with a coffee in Ocean Grove, make your way towards Barwon Heads, stop around Hitchcock Avenue and explore some of the waterfront before heading back.
With an eBike, you have the added benefit of electric assistance if the coastal wind decides to join you on the return trip.
A Few Things to Bring
If you're heading out for a morning coffee ride, remember the basics:
- An approved helmet
- Water
- A charged eBike battery
- Bike lock for café stops
- Phone
- Appropriate clothing for the conditions
It's also worth checking your tyre pressure and brakes before heading off, particularly if your bike hasn't been ridden recently.
Explore Ocean Grove & Barwon Heads by eBike
You don't need to plan a massive ride to get more use out of your eBike.
Sometimes a destination as simple as your favourite coffee shop is enough of an excuse to get outside.
Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and the wider Bellarine Peninsula offer plenty of opportunities to combine local cafés, coastal scenery and time on the bike.
If you're looking for an eBike to explore more of the Bellarine, Bair Bikes offers a range of urban and recreational electric bikes from our Torquay showroom.
Already have a bike? We also provide professional bike and eBike servicing in Torquay for riders from across the Surf Coast, Geelong and the Bellarine.
Explore the Bair Bikes range online, book your next service or visit our Torquay showroom before your next coffee ride.
