Sam's Cafe Geelong

This is like eating at a family friend's place. Homely, wholesome, friendly. I had a lamb shawarma; it was delicious and generous. Fresh, so fresh. I wish I had the stomach to eat a second one! Well, I guess I will have to come back for another one. And another! Thank you, Sam's Cafe

This is an institution and for good reasons. The food is delicious, the service is so lovely, and the untouched, old-school decor is classic and should be preserved forever more. I've been coming since the mid '90s and it is as good now as it ever was... maybe even better. Sam's Cafe rules.

First time here today and cannot recommend more. Delicious mixed shawarma and excellent service. Felt like I was family. Looking forward to the next one!

Great little place,

Food is AMAZING, good honest family business that care and it shows…

Very warm and welcoming and it’s Lebanese people making traditional Lebanese street food, can’t go wrong…

Wish they were open for dinner…

Yulla this was an AMAZING shawarma.

Every time lunch rolls around the image of a fresh, tasty shawarma crosses my mind like a dirty thought. I have to fight the urge to drive there and get one everyday.

Today I tried my first lamb shawarma. I am more familiar with kebabs, which is what I compared it to. It is a little bit different to a kebab and may be superior. The meat was much better quality than what you get in a kebab and the vegetables were crispy, instead of soggy. The spices were vibrant and the garlic sauce was punchy without making the bread soggy. I loved it. If you're going for tasty fast food, this may be one of the healthier options.

If you do not know what a shawarma is, do yourself a big favour and go to Sam's and get one I have been going for the last 20+ years and there are people out there that have been going longer than me. Your order is Super with Chilli 😋
One last thing you're welcome.

Lovely old style vibe, great falafel wraps. Just wish they would take me seriously when I ask for extra chilli super hot! Best in Geelong by a long way.

Best in Geelong by far. Chicken and falafel wraps both outstanding. Owners and family are there every day taking care, makes all the difference.

One of Geelong’s best kept foodie secrets! This is like walking through a time vortex into the 1980’s - in the best possible sense! The food is fantastic and the staff are always friendly. Now if only they were open at night!
One of Geelong’s best lunch time spots!

I popped in to have breakfast while in the area for a conference.

I loved the service provided. They seem to really care about what they are doing. The food was great and so was the coffee.

Do patronise them if you are in the area and I'm sure you will be delighted

This place is a Geelong icon. The food is sensational, and you are always welcomed. As well as the usual 2 and 4 seat tables, there is the shared "big table" and the opportunity to chat with fellow diners.

At 206 Moorabool Street you will find one of the most iconic institutes in Geelong,Sam's Cafe. From midday onwards there's a steady stream of hungry loyal customers snaking their way out onto the footpath awaiting their delicious shawarmas and yes I'm one them. Spiced lamb mixed with fresh lettuce,tomatoes and tabouleh with garlic sauce all wrapped up in flat bread and toasted until golden and crispy. My first taste of this deliciousness fell into my mouth back in 90s and I can honestly say they still taste the same. Do your taste buds a favour and get a shawarma. Bloody delicious 😋. Oh and their crinkle cut chips with a decent sprinkle of chicken salt ain't bad either from what I've heard 😉.

Lamb shawarma was delicious! So fresh and well seasoned and welcomed by a friendly family!

The best food ever! High quality and unbelievably fresh. Staff are so kind and such a great atmosphere to have lunch! Highly recommend this place my favourite in geelong!

This is one of the best meat Shawerma's I've had. I'm in Geelong for a short visit and I've tried it today. The meat was of good quality tender and tasty and the bread was just superb, crunchy and warm. highly recommednded and I hope I can get some more before I return home.

I have tried the lamb shawarma roll, I would confidently say it's the most authentic shawarma roll I have ever had in Victoria. It reminds me with the shawarma back in the Middle East. Great family business and lovely staff. Keep it up guys!

Quality takeaway, great place for a fresh tasty lunch.
edit - Had another Shawarma for lunch today, man these things never disappoint. Perfect ratio of meat, salad, sauce and bread, not greasy, great flavour. No surprise the place is so popular.

wallahi best shawarma. Made me feel like i was back home

When I lived in Geelong over 10 years ago I used to frequent Sam's Cafe on a regular basis for their amazing Shawarma's. My husband and I recently moved back to Geelong and I was very excited to see that Sam's Cafe was still in business, with George at the helm. My first Shawama after 10 years was just as I remembered them - delicious. No kebab comes close. Looking forward to another Shawarma this weekend. Thank you George for never straying from the recipe and quality. Like they say, "when it's not broke, don't fix it".