Cesca's Cafe Geelong

110 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia
+61 433 683 275
$$$ Cafe
(32 Reviews)
Price Range $1–20

Welcome to Cesca's Cafe Geelong, a delightful haven for cafe lovers nestled at 110 Pakington St, Geelong West. If you’re searching for a place that not only serves fantastic food but also radiates a warm atmosphere, you’ve stumbled upon a treasure!

Cesca's Cafe specializes in Italian-inspired cuisine, with a particular focus on their delectable paninis that have earned rave reviews from patrons. Imagine biting into a perfectly toasted panini, its crust golden and crisp, revealing a symphony of flavors within. Customers have raved about the paninis, with one satisfied diner, Vish Iyer, exclaiming, “The panini and coffee are great! Highly recommend, will be back for sure! Great vibe.”

While Cesca's has a defined menu, they pride themselves on accommodating dietary preferences. Adele Simoncini shared her experience of being treated graciously as the staff customized a beautiful vegan panini just for her. It’s refreshing to see a cafe so receptive to guests' needs, ensuring that everyone gets to enjoy the fantastic Italian-inspired offerings.

The ambience at Cesca's Cafe is equally inviting, exuding a friendly vibe that captivates from the moment you walk in. Every guest is greeted with a smile, making it a perfect spot to unwind. Riley Silke noted the cheerful service when they stopped in for a quick lunch, praising the amazing paninis and delightful staff. It's an atmosphere that encourages you to linger just a little longer.

And let’s not forget the star of the show—those scrumptious sandwiches! Jack Binns savored the meatball special, while his partner indulged in the mortadella—both dishes were deemed delicious, with one customer even going so far as to rate them a perfect 10/10! The remarkable emphasis on quality ingredients truly shines, especially the bread, which some guests mentioned as being the highlight of their meal.

Cesca's Cafe also offers a relaxing environment where you can enjoy your meal any time of the day. Whether it’s brunch with friends or a solo lunch escape, the cafe’s charm makes it an inviting pitstop. However, it’s worth noting that not every dish strikes a perfect note, as Julia B found her ‘Tony’ continental sandwich a bit disappointing due to the bread quality. Nonetheless, this minor detail hardly overshadows the overall appealing dining experience.

In summary, if you're in Geelong West and looking for a cozy cafe with excellent paninis and accommodating service, Cesca's Cafe is undoubtedly worth a visit. Your taste buds will thank you as you savor the flavors and the welcoming atmosphere that this local gem has to offer.

Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Sells prepared foods
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Atmosphere
Casual
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Openings Hours

Monday

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Wednesday

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday

7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

32 Reviews
Vish Iyer

25 Sep 2025

The panini and coffee are great! Highly recommend, will be back for sure! Great vibe.

Adele Simoncini

21 Sep 2025

Really good Panini. They don't have a vegan option on the menu but accommodated and made a vegan panini for me, which was beautiful. It was nice to go somewhere that had good italian food and for them to be happy to make a vegan meal.

Riley Silke

05 Aug 2025

Stopped in for a quick lunch and picked the perfect place! Paninis were amazing and staff were happy to alter the food if needed! Customer service was so good and we were greeted with a smile from the lady at the front counter as soon as we walked in! Definitely recommend!

Jack Binns

04 Aug 2025

Had the meatball special and my partner had the mortadella. Both were delicious and the bread was definitely the highlight! Honestly would give both a 10/10. Will be returning!

Julia B

14 Jul 2025

We tried lunch here yesterday, and while the menu had so many tempting options, I decided to try the ‘Tony’ continental sandwich. Unfortunately, I was a little underwhelmed. The fillings were delicious, and the staff were absolutely lovely. However, the bread was more like a Bahn Mi roll, which was kind of dry and really let it down. I had noticed that the other menu items were made with fresh focaccia, so they might have been a better choice. That said, I’m definitely curious to try other items on the menu - the overall vibe of the cafe and the other options were promising!

M K

07 Jul 2025

Had been wanting to check out this place for a while as I’ve heard good things. The cafe itself is great, with indoor and outdoor seating, clean and welcoming, with super friendly staff. The food looks amazing and I was excited to try the Cotoletta sandwhich. I decided to add the chilli oil, which turned out to be a mistake. The sandwhich looked amazing but turned out to be a bit of an oily mess. The other ingredients with the added chilli oil turned the foccacia into a wet sponge and there was just way too much going on. Without the added chilli oil I’m sure it would have been much better. Unfortunately was disappointed this time but keen to try again soon.

Tristan Rogers

06 Jul 2025

Absolutely phenomenal focaccia sandwiches! Everything we ordered was made with care and with flavour in mind. Very clean premise, well considered sandwiches and good value.

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