The Bay Gourmet Food and Wine Store-Jupiter Boulevard, Venus Bay

Meet Bridget Assender, a young, passionate, proficient woman, who materialised her dream and established The Bay Gourmet in beautiful Venus Bay. Having recently celebrated its 3rd anniversary, the food and wine store is a popular eatery among the coastal shopping village. Its warm, inviting ambiance feels a little European, while the teasing, fresh aromas wafting from the kitchen are incredibly enticing.

Bridget prides herself on serving succulent, homemade cuisine. Together with her efficient, endearing staff, heartfelt recipes are created using local Gippsland produce wherever possible. The Bay Gourmet offers a diverse range of tantalising breakfast and lunch dishes – in house and take away – while tempting bar snacks are available throughout the day. A juice bar, utilising fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables blended with preferred herbs and spices, adds a concentrated vitamin kick to the delectable menu. 

You may choose to sit inside the rustic premises or outside to enjoy your favoured meals. Not only are tables prominent in front of the store, there’s also a generous, enclosed beer garden behind the cafe. This space is perfect to sip beverages from the excellent selection provided. Besides promising you a memorable dining experience, The Bay Gourmet offers hampers, giftware and preserves to purchase. Using local produce, Bridge constantly cooks up a storm to showcase an array of diverse preserves and conserves in relishes, chutneys, jams, salsas and antipasto mixes, just to name a few. Hampers, deploying the delicious products, are mindfully assembled to create unique gifts for all occasions.

The Bay Gourmet Food and Wine Store suits all tastebuds. The friendly, welcoming cafe offers a relaxing all day experience, while the coffee is sensational! If you haven’t yet discovered The Bay Gourmet, Bridget and her lovely team look forward to meeting you. Check out their website at www.thebaygourmet.com.au

Camilla Hullick