Dolly's Sister

This place has definitely improved since I was first here about a year ago. There have been attempts to improve the decor, but this is a big task given it looks like it was previously a pokies pub, with ugly imposing poles. I ordered the (new, I think) Schnitzel Burger, which was very nice, if perhaps in need of a little bit more sauce/moistening condiment. There was a generous side of fries, which were perfectly crisp and delicious, but surprisingly no dipping sauce. (I'm sure the friendly staff would have given me some if I'd asked.) Although this was a nice lunch, it was $22, which (as I've commented in other reviews about similarly priced burgers) is f~€&!@% expensive. Still, I like this place and it is a must-visit when we go day trips to Geelong. I hope it does well and continues to improve.



Updated from previous review on 2017-01-14

I eat at Dolly's on a pretty regular basis. Came to know of it from the bus which the owner began before getting the cafe up and running.
The staff are amazing, incredibly friendly and engaging.
The food is fantastic, and constantly getting better as they are constantly expanding the menu and also trying new things like having cooking classes and specialty nights such as Thursday night Parmi night and Friday night Pizza night and now opening on Sundays.
My favourite - the eggplant parmagiana (divine!), nachos and vegie burger. They have a fantastic range of desserts and it's great to eat somewhere and to be confident that what you are eating really is 100% cruelty free and vegan :) Love it as a place to take friends, or to take my Kindle and read and relax over delicious food and drink.

Super impressed with this place, full vegan menu and lots of gluten free options which I'm always thankful for being coeliac. they are also happy to help with other allergies. A variety of healthy meals as well as burgers and cakes etc. I came here when these guys first started out and the improvement since is enormous. A lot more variety of food and drinks and a friendly atmosphere. Very large dining area so you won't miss out on a spot. I hope this place continues to be supported and only grows

It's so great that Geelong has a Vegan cafe! We sat outside and had lunch there. The mushroom panini, coconut rice hot pocket, and a burger, all with salads and chips. Staff are super friendly, the food was great, especially the salads, all really fresh and tasty. It looked pretty cosy inside, they have a bar, the whole place is quite big, and I will be back soon for sure.

We ordered the macroni and "cheese" which can get a bit much after a while. It would be best served In a smaller size with a salad or something. We also had the veggie burger with chips. Lots of chips, generous serve. This was tasty. We also had desserts. The chocolate fudge was. Ice but there was a lot of it. We also had a cake which was nice. I really enjoyed my iced coffee, best I've had.

What a great restaurant. This is a great place to eat. First the decode and atmosphere are excellent. Feels really nice just to sit there and take time out. Second, the staff are friendly and helpful. Third, the prices are so very reasonable. And forth, the food is to die for.

The one thing I hate about going to a place like this is that I just want to eat everything on their menu. So, guess I will be going back...again and again.

It is worth the drive down from Melbourne, or the train. It is only less than 10 minutes walk from the train station.

Enjoy

JTx

I was really looking forward to trying out this place, but was extremely disappointed with the food and the value. I went for lunch and ordered the burger with chips and a banana smoothie with soy milk, which cost around $20.

The burger was very bland even though it had lots of a messy yellow sauce which didn't really taste like anything. The chips were first of all not at all crispy (as promised on the menu). They came with a "tomato sauce" which was really more like a tomato/capsicum salsa, which wasn't too bad. The "mayo" tasted like creamy air - adding some lemon or vinegar could vastly improve this. If your mayo doesn't taste like anything, don't have it as an option.

The banana smoothie was also quite disappointing. Barely any banana taste, and also very bland.

Overall, I think the menu could be vastly improved. There wasn't anything particularly exciting or different. Very few dessert options. For a vegan restaurant to survive (especially in Geelong), the food must be excellent so that non-vegan customers will want to eat there too. I really hope they step up their menu and food!
Updated from previous review on Monday June 15, 2015

Great cafe! Excellent food and service and friendly, helpful people.
Great atmosphere and the variety of cooked and raw vegan foods, as well as the drinks menu was exciting!

We loved our visit to Dollys Sister, the food was delicious, service impeccable and the environment inviting. We will certainly back again.