Baba Yaga Coffee House

Baba Yaga Coffee House operated at 20-22 Walsgott Street in North Geelong, a small specialty coffee spot on a quiet residential street away from the main roads. Note for anyone planning a trip: the venue appears to have permanently closed in late August 2026, announced on its own Instagram with the remaining stock cleared out, and its website no longer shows current trading information, so check before you drive over.

The dog setup

While it was trading, dogs were welcome at the outdoor seating, on a lead and under control, and the small, quiet courtyard suited a calm dog better than a boisterous one. There was no booking system or fee, just a neighbourhood counter where regulars brought their dogs along on the morning walk.

Worth knowing

The coffee house built its name on quality Arabica espresso, fresh pastries and jaffles, with the brisket toastie and a proper long black the usual orders. Late trading hours shifted over time, so any hours you see published online were worth re-checking even before the closure. For anyone chasing the same style of coffee, the wider Geelong specialty scene has grown quickly around the north.

Getting there

Walsgott Street runs through the residential blocks of North Geelong, a few minutes from the Midland Highway and an easy walk from North Geelong station. Street parking was always straightforward given the low-traffic setting.

Close by with the dogs

If you are in the area with a dog, Books and Brew Cafe and The Paddock Bakery are nearby North Geelong alternatives. For off-lead time, Rippleside Park on Melbourne Road allows off-lead exercise under supervision before 10am and after 5pm under City of Greater Geelong controls.

More options are on the Victoria dog friendly cafes guide and the North Geelong destination page.

Pepsi: quiet-street cafes like this one live on their regulars, and when the regulars' Instagram says goodbye, trust it over the website, which kept taking orders long after the machine was unplugged.