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The Island Nook Cowes

Cowes, VIC ☕ Cafés & Brunch

Opening hours

Monday8 am – 4 pm
Tuesday8 am – 4 pm
Wednesday8 am – 4 pm
Thursday8 am – 4 pm
Friday8 am – 4 pm
Saturday8 am – 4 pm
Sunday8 am – 4 pm

Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.

  • AddressCowes VIC
  • CuisineCafés & Brunch

Popular times

Estimated from typical visit patterns for cafés & brunch venues and this venue's opening hours — not live data.

At a glance

  • TypeCafé
  • CuisineCafés & Brunch
  • AreaCowes
  • StateVictoria
  • HoursOpen 7 days, from early morning

About The Island Nook

The Island Nook is a cafés & brunch café in Cowes, Victoria. You'll find it at Cowes VIC.

Australia's café culture is world-famous: expertly made flat whites, all-day brunch, smashed avo and house-baked treats. Cafés are usually busiest on weekend mornings and many close by mid-afternoon.

The Island Nook is open 7 days, from early morning; the venue offers dine-in.

Planning a night out in Cowes? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Fig And Olive Steakhouse and Fork and Waffle.

Amenities & services

  • Dine-in

What to order

Signature cafés & brunch dishes to look out for.

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BreakfastBig breakfastEggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato and toast
LunchPumpkin saladRoast pumpkin, quinoa, rocket and feta
BakeryBanana breadToasted with butter
Coffee & drinksChai latteSpiced tea with milk

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Closest restaurants to The Island Nook

The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.

Map of Cowes →
  1. 1
    Fig And Olive Steakhouse 🔥 Steakhouse & Grill · 115 Thompson Avenue, Cowes
    10 mN · 1 min walk
  2. 2
    Fork and Waffle logo
    Fork and Waffle ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 113B Thompson Avenue, Cowes
    30 mN · 1 min walk
  3. 3
    Island Coffee Corner logo
    Island Coffee Corner ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Cowes
    40 mS · 1 min walk
  4. 4
    Subway ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Cowes
    70 mS · 1 min walk
  5. 5
    Mod Eisley Cantina logo
    Mod Eisley Cantina ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 1/130-132 Thompson Avenue, Cowes
    110 mSW · 1 min walk
  6. 6
    Cowes Curry Club – 11-12/119-135 Thompson Avenue, Cowes
    Cowes Curry Club 🍽️ International · 11-12/119-135 Thompson Avenue, Cowes
    120 mS · 1 min walk
  7. 7
    Jessies Pizza – Cowes
    Jessies Pizza 🍕 Pizza · Cowes
    130 mS · 2 min walk
  8. 8
    C.C's Fish & Chips logo
    C.C's Fish & Chips 🦞 Seafood & Fish and Chips · 3/96-100 Thompson Avenue, Cowes
    160 mN · 2 min walk
  9. 9
    Fortuna Noodles 🥟 Chinese · 2/96-100 Thompson Avenue, Cowes
    170 mN · 2 min walk
  10. 10
    Cafe Biscotti ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 92 Thompson Avenue, Cowes
    190 mN · 2 min walk

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Eating out in Cowes

Cowes is home to 56 places to eat in our guide. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, seafood & fish and chips. Within 25 km of The Island Nook there are 137 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.

Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Silverleaves (2.7 km), Wimbledon Heights (3.1 km), Lukey Heights (5.0 km), Sunset Strip (5.4 km).

Cuisine mix in Cowes

  • ☕ Cafés & Brunch21
  • 🍽️ International9
  • 🦞 Seafood & Fish and Chips8
  • 🍝 Italian4
  • 🥟 Chinese3

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Island Nook located?

The Island Nook is located at Cowes VIC. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are the opening hours of The Island Nook?

The Island Nook is open 7 days, from early morning. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.

What kind of food does The Island Nook serve?

The Island Nook serves Cafés & Brunch cuisine. Browse our cafés & brunch menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.

What is the closest restaurant to The Island Nook?

The closest venue is Fig And Olive Steakhouse, about 10 m to the north (1 min walk). Other close options include Fork and Waffle (30 m), Island Coffee Corner (40 m), Subway (70 m).

What are some recommended places to eat near The Island Nook?

Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Cafe Lugano (Cafés & Brunch, 250 m), Xpress Pizza (Pizza, 320 m), G'Day Tiger (Cafés & Brunch, 410 m).

Where else can I find cafés & brunch food near Cowes?

Other cafés & brunch venues close by include Island Whole Foods (260 m), Mon Dieu (260 m), Waterboy Cafe (310 m).

How many restaurants are there in Cowes?

Our guide lists 56 places to eat in Cowes, most commonly cafés & brunch (21), international restaurants (9), seafood & fish and chips (8). Within 25 km there are 137 venues in total.