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Barrow & Bear

Wavell Heights

Updated: Feb 24, 2024

It's possible to travel from Rome to Rio in one flavorsome meal at Barrow & Bear Travel + Coffee in Wavell Heights.

Each menu item at this vibrant unique cafe is named after a city in the world, which is convenient because the space is also home to a qualified travel consultancy ready to assist customers with the best travel deals available.

Barrow & Bear Travel + Coffee Wavell Heights

All day breakfast at Barrow & Bear Travel + Coffee includes the Tuscany (smashed pumpkin with feta on sourdough), the Bern (Bircher muesli topped with Greek yogurt and pears) or the Surrey (eggs with bacon and hash browns).

Barrow & Bear Travel + Coffee Wavell Heights

Meanwhile lunch (served from 11.30am) ranges from the Bahamas (sweet potato tuna cakes with mango lime corn salsa) to San Fransicso (soup of the day with sourdough) to Rome (gnocchi with semi dried tomato and chorizo).

Barrow & Bear Travel + Coffee Wavell Heights

There are also home made cakes, muffins, tarts and biscuits on offer at the front counter as well as organic coffee, juices, teas and gourmet milkshakes (salted caramel, chocolate, vanilla and strawberry).

Barrow & Bear Travel + Coffee Wavell Heights

As well as the globally-inspired food, Barrow & Bear Travel + Coffee is filled with tempting travel brochures and Lonely Planet Guides, along with useful travel items for purchase such as international adapters and handy neck pillows. Look out for upcoming theme nights and travel presentations instore.

Need to know - There is a car park located directly in front of the cafe.

In a nutshell - Enjoy a coffee and brunch while planning your next amazing travel adventure.

*Opening hours correct at time of visiting in July 2017.

By Lucy Hordern

Barrow & Bear Travel & Coffee

216 Shaw Rd

Wavell Heights

Mon-Fri 6.30-3*

Sat-Sun 7-3*

3260 7746

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216 Shaw Rd Wavell Heights

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