	{"id":177082,"date":"2025-12-26T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=177082"},"modified":"2025-12-18T00:02:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:02:34","slug":"bellbrae-cafe-makes-exciting-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/bellbrae-cafe-makes-exciting-return\/","title":{"rendered":"Bellbrae cafe makes exciting return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A BELLBRAE cafe will reopen this summer after being gently reimagined into a refreshed space ready to welcome customers.<\/p>\n<p>The Fives Cafe, located at 555 Great Ocean Road, Bellbrae, retains its familiar warmth while introducing a renewed energy and updated menu.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to its fresh energy, the cafe has improved access around the site and has prioritised preserving the spirit that made the nursery and location so special to locals.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s been really special to see new life being brought into a place so many people care about,&#8221; cafe manager Frankie Kaye said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Everyone on the team feels really excited about opening the doors and inviting everyone in.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The atmosphere feels familiar, even with the refresh. There&#8217;s a lot of heart in this place, and we can&#8217;t wait for people to see the new space.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Open seven days a week, the cafe aims to be a place that provides customers with a consistent and reliable experience and a space where they can come for quality food and coffee.<\/p>\n<p>The Fives Cafe is working with a range of local suppliers and businesses from the Geelong region as they bring new and unique offerings into the Surf Coast.<\/p>\n<p>A local team is on board, from the friendly baristas and front of house team through to the kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>Set up as a bright and inviting environment, the space is perfectly suited to families and children, with a strong priority on focusing on their local and regular clientele.<\/p>\n<p>The many cyclists who travel the Great Ocean Road will also be welcome guests, with The Fives Cafe serving as a place for them to stop in and recuperate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A BELLBRAE cafe will reopen this summer after being gently reimagined into a refreshed space ready to welcome customers. 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