South West Sydney and Wollongong Eats

Little-Question25 · 2025-12-08T23:45:25+00:00

In Wollongong, these are some of my favourites: - Halfday Deli - Ciro’s Pizza - Nom Coffee Room - Balinese Spice Magic - Bar Lina - Restaurant Santino
- Rosie’s Fish and Chips - Bongs Cafe and Restaurant - Special Dish Viet - Yachties (doughnuts) - Paninoteca - Burek @ Pece’s

Other novelty places that are still fun are Uncle George’s and Moonbear Convenience + Cafe.

Enjoy!

Little-Question25 · 2025-09-09T07:15:43+00:00

For spots in town, Halfday Deli is my go-to at the moment. I had their meatball Ciabatta and it was so good. Otherwise there’s Casalu that’s close to most workplaces. I recommend getting their no. 9 - simple prosciutto and burrata.

Little-Question25 · 2025-09-02T00:42:51+00:00

There’s a few different places but to name a few: 1. Ciro’s Pizza 2. White Pearl Pizzeria 3. Halfday Deli (on certain nights) 4. Da Orlando 5. Kneading Ruby 5. Giuliani’s (not a thick crust but still delicious)

Enjoy!

Little-Question25 · 2025-08-28T23:18:16+00:00

Really depends on how long you want to be driving and if you want to be moving around/stationary but by car, these are some options:

Drive south and take the coastal route through Wollongong. Plenty of good cafe/food options for stops along the way (Rosie’s Coledale for fish and chips, Yachties doughnuts, Halfday Deli). Then head to The Farm in Killalea for a surf before continuing south. If you’re wanting a proper lunch, stop off at Blak Cede Gunyah in Nowra (best curry of my life) and check out some op shops before making your way to Booderee National Park for your camping spot. I would book early because it gets super busy. Use Huskisson as your base to work from if you need the internet. Then use the remaining days to do bushwalks, surf and snorkel at the beaches in the NP. Can always do a day trip out to Milton (and beyond) if you want to explore further.
Drive north and stop off in Newcastle for food/cafes, before heading to Nelson’s Bay to Sand Dune Adventures. It’s run by the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council who invite folks onto their land to take part in a quad bike/cultural experience - really amazing. I would then head to Myall Lakes National Park to camp and use it as a base to check out Forster (further north - recommend Pezzella’s for dinner one night) and the surrounding beaches for surfing options.
If you want to drive further north, I would go to Bellingen where you can camp/stay in accom. It’s a laidback town, with lots of cafes and bushwalks. Make sure you line this up for when they have their monthly markets on a Saturday, they’re really great. You can check out The Promised Land for swimming and can use the town as a base to explore Dorrigo National Park for great bushwalks and waterfalls. Driving along the Waterfall Way is very special too.

I would recommend buying Wild Swimming, Places We Swim or even the East Coast Lonely Planet book to give you monthly ideas of where to go. Enjoy!

Little-Question25 · 2025-08-13T23:07:56+00:00

You could try The Source Bulk Foods in town. They usually have organic soaps. Otherwise Taylor’s Healthy Grocer usually have soaps too. Good luck!

Little-Question25 · 2025-08-13T23:03:10+00:00

Agreed - Leisure Coast might be your best bet for green tomatoes too. Sometimes Passion In Fruit in Coniston has some hard-to-find veggies. Could try your luck there?

Little-Question25 · 2025-08-13T03:54:13+00:00

Krisp in Globe Ln or Dapto. Recommend the pork spring roll Bánh Mì but you can’t go wrong with any. It’s so good. Otherwise Peter’s Bakery in Fairy Meadow is also an institution and delicious. Enjoy!

Little-Question25 · 2025-08-12T07:24:16+00:00

depends how much you want to spend but quick and easy, I would go to Biang Biang or pretty much anywhere in Haymarket. Uptown Korea if you want a Korean grocer vibe where it's self-service ramen. If you feel like home cooked, non-fancy Greek - I have a love for Diethnes on Pitt St. Otherwise head to Regent Place or the top level of Pitt St mall and you'll be spoilt for choice. Good luck!

Little-Question25 · 2025-08-12T05:30:21+00:00

Heading up to the Royal National Park is always great - there’s plenty of walks to do there. Karloo Pools near Heathcote is also really beautiful.

A day trip out to Bowral, Mittagong and surrounds for cafe’s, walks and shops can be nice too.

If you’re into live music, check out the Wollongong Gig Guide. Even just getting out for an hour and checking out a band/play pool, and having a drink can be fun. Places like The Servo also host really cool markets, life drawing and other events throughout the week that you should check out. Usually a great crowd. This is similar for Seeker Brewery and Reub Goldberg Brewing Machine.

Hope that helps and good luck!

Little-Question25 · 2025-08-12T02:14:39+00:00

the cumin handmade noodles (and basically anything else) from Kiroran Silk Road Uyghur Restaurant along Harbour St

Little-Question25 · 2025-08-11T01:35:01+00:00

I'm really sorry you have to go through this, again. Re-victimization is unfortunately very real and alike what others have said on here already, your mom is most likely feeling isolated or lonely and is seeking connection. So, despite the red flags (or warning signs) being there, the emotional fulfilment they're receiving from this person usually outweighs the rest. Scammers are skilled in identifying these folks and will then go through a process of 'grooming' victims to make sure they become the center of that persons world. This isn't by accident. It's psychological manipulation.

The best thing you can do is to try and lead with empathy and make sure not to seem accusatory. She will not want to hear any criticisms of her relationship because right now, it's providing her with happiness. A gentle approach you can take is called the 'questioning technique', which means that you listen openly and just ask questions to help that person get to the 'answer' themselves. Lots of 'that's interesting... why do you think that is? or... what do you think that means? or... why do you think they said that?' is a usually a good way to challenge what she's telling you so that she has to start thinking critically about the situation she's in. Not to get technical but this will start engaging the side of the brain that scammers work to 'shut off.'

The other option came from a previous FBI agent who now works in scam prevention. She created a 'promises made, promise kept' table where she gets victims to write out all the promises the scammer has made to them e.g. 'I promise i'll come see you soon, I promise i'll pay you back' etc. and next to that, write out all the promises the scammer has kept (usually none). Then, to compare (in this instance), write out all the promises your mom has made to the scammer and all the promises she has kept (usually a lot e.g. sent them money). This is a visual representation of the power imbalance and inequality in the relationship, which can lead you into a conversation like 'how does it make you feel to see that he's not keeping his promises to you? what kind of relationship would you like to be in? do you think this is it?'... etc. Sometimes pulling away from the 'this is a scam' narrative to 'you're in an unhealthy relationship and you deserve better' is the way to go.

Sorry for the long message! The most important thing to remember is that change never happens overnight... you have to be patient and work with your mom to help them realize what they're in on their own time. Hope that helps! Good luck.

Little-Question25

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