Botanical On Ryrie - East Geelong

I have been coming here for several years now on and off and I look forward to it every single time like it was my first. The food is delicious, the staff are always friendly and sometimes the owners are floating around to say hi. It took me a while to remember but they also own the pub in Batesford which is also one of my favourite places to go. <br/ <br/ No matter what I choose on the menu, it never disappoints here and I have too many favourites to make some suggestions. Best to go during the week if you want a quiet atmosphere as it can pick up on weekends with children and parents in active wear.<br/ <br/ If going for breakfast, get the Green Toast! You will NOT be disappointed!

Definitely the best cafe in East Geelong with friendly staff, good food on the menu and very comfy place. Plenty of parking along Ryrie Street and also licensed with a good variety of wine, local beer and spirits. The coffee and cakes are great too.

This place sets the standards.  The food is delicious and the staff are so courteous and friendly.  As soon as you set your toe over the entrance they welcome you and make you feel they want you to be there.  Beautiful decor maybe a little noisy when talking but there is a lovely buzz about the place.  I intend to visit often

This recently opened cafe is a welcome addition to the East Geelong area.  Situated across from the East Geelong Gardens and High School it provides a lovely cafe experience with modern decor and a warm ambiance.<br/ I have been here many times for coffee and once for lunch.  Staff are particularly good at this cafe.  The main barista is very warm and friendly and really knows how to make coffee.  The staff have always made an effort to talk to me and make me feel comfortable as most times I am on my own with my one year old and my trusty canine outside.<br/ I have had lunch here once and I possibly should wait until I have had a few more meals here to see what the menu is like as I have only ordered a very simple sandwich and chips.  The sandwich was good but I think they used packaged chicken breast which is a shame and it would have been nice if had a homemade relish or mayo as it was a little plain in flavours.  That being said I don't want to judge it just on this as from the look of other meals I have seen when I have been here there are using beautiful fresh ingredients so I will make sure I have another meal here soon and order something a bit more creative!  This cafe also has alcohol on the menu.<br/ The other thing I love about this cafe is the decor.  There has been a great attention to detail with beautiful wooden furniture, gorgeous lighting that my child loved.  Particularly the large hanging lights over the service counter.  Also, the cafe has not been greedy in trying to stuff as many tables as they can.  There is large spaces around the tables creating a sense of comfort and space. <br/ <br/ Please try this cafe as I think it will be one of the favourite cafe spots in Geelong!

Great little spot for coffee and food! The atmosphere is relaxed and the staff are lovely. I had the Botanical Benedict which was on the upper end of pricey for what you get but still worth it. The coffee was also excellently made and came out quickly after ordering. The interior also offers an eclectic vibe which enhances the general experience of this little gem.