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Cheeky Goose Cafe

Shop 4/72 Chapel St, Cowes VIC 3922, Australia

Recommended by 36 people

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Shop 4/72 Chapel St, Cowes VIC 3922, Australia

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61 3 5907 6900
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cheeky Goose Cafe

Tucked inside a 1933 converted Anglican church, Cheeky Goose Cafe pairs hearty comfort cooking with house brew poured into chilled steins. Sunlight filters past vintage memorabilia and stained glass as kitchen plates emerge heaped with 14-hour charcoal-smoked Jack Daniels ribs, tender buttermilk fried chicken, and Wagyu brisket burgers. Long timber tables comfortably handle multigenerational family gatherings—where grandmothers, parents, and restless toddlers find equal footing over braised lamb shanks, crunchy chips, and towering sticky date pudding.

  • 1933 Church Setting: Diners eat beneath heritage timber ceilings and stained glass in a charming 1933 converted church space.
  • Slow-Smoked Comfort Fare: Hearty plates center on Jack Daniels smoked ribs, buttermilk fried chicken, and Wagyu brisket burgers.
  • House Brews in Steins: House-brewed proprietary beer arrives in frosty steins alongside craft cocktails.
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Why Dine at Cheeky Goose Cafe

Experience hearty comfort dishes, house-brewed steins, and warm group hospitality in Cowes' converted 1933 church.

  • Converted 1933 Church Architecture

    The dining room is located inside an authentic 1933 converted Anglican church with preserved leadlight stained-glass features.

    The restaurant used to be a old church and still has some of the stainless windows.

    Karen Delsar

  • Vintage Decor and Memorabilia

    Every corner of the heritage space is decorated with nostalgic memorabilia, vintage photos, and eye-catching historic character.

    You will find a lot of paintings & old photos and newspaper articles.

    Jo SB

  • Hearty American-Style Comfort Classics

    Known for signature hearty mains like charcoal-smoked Jack Daniels beef back ribs, wagyu brisket burgers, and tender buttermilk fried chicken.

    Jack Daniel's ribs is so juicy and all mear just fall off the bone.

    Bibi Wong

  • House Brews Served in Steins

    Guests can enjoy proprietary house-brewed craft beers alongside award-winning bar service poured directly in traditional steins.

    The drinks came out in Steins and were spot on!

    Anita OShannessy

  • Effortless Multi-Generational Gatherings

    Spacious seating and thoughtful hospitality make hosting large multi-generational family holidays and group dinners effortless.

    It was our first holiday away as a family with all 15 of us. Grandparents, kids and grandkids plus partners. You catered for us beautifully

    Faye Lockwood Rourke

  • Warm Welcomes for Family Celebrations

    Staff readily go out of their way to accommodate celebrations, birthdays, and young families with attentive hospitality.

    We came with three young kids including a baby, and they were all so understanding and accommodating of our needs.

    Jenny Chen

Generous, hearty comfort classics loved by locals and visitors alike

  • Fried Chicken

    I had the fried chicken,it was so moist, tender and not thickly battered.

    Karen Delsar

  • Wagyu Brisket Burger

    this flavoursome burger was a real treat for my tastebuds.

    Rakesh Saha

  • Lamb Shank

    followed by lamb shank, both were yummy!

    Natasha Allison

  • Jack Daniel's Ribs

    The Ribs were literally melting in our mouth!

    Jo SB

Other favorites

Desserts, award-winning craft drinks, and sides to accompany your feast

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    The sticky date pudding was the star of the show

    Felicia Chiew

  • Home Brew Beer

    As was the home brew beer.

    John Holgate

  • Cocktails

    Robert also makes wicked cocktails, the bar is pretty spectacular and has won an award for best regional bar.

    Natasha Allison

  • Chips

    The chips come with it, my partner says "best chips ever".

    Bibi Wong

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality details and historic venue touches that elevate your dining experience in Cowes.

  • Hands-on Hospitality from Owner & Chef Robert

    Owner and chef Robert personally checks in with diners, crafts bespoke cocktails, and accommodates guests with tables and drinks even when transitioning between service periods.

  • Specialty Brews Served in Traditional Steins

    Draft selections and specialty drinks arrive served in hefty traditional steins at the venue's award-winning regional bar.

  • Stained Glass & 1933 Anglican Church Heritage

    Dine surrounded by preserved architectural details of the original 1933 Anglican church, including stained-glass windows, historic regional photos, and vintage press clippings.

  • Live Weekend Acoustic Music

    Evenings are enhanced with live musical performances that elevate celebrations and create a vibrant dining atmosphere for visiting families.

Before you head over

Practical timing, booking, and ordering tips grounded in visitor experiences.

  • Book Early for Holidays and Dinners

    During peak holiday periods and dinner services, tables fill rapidly and food wait times can stretch up to 40 minutes. Reserve well ahead, especially when dining with large family groups.

  • Prioritise the Smoked Ribs and Burgers

    Signature comfort dishes like the 14-hour smoked Jack Daniels beef ribs, Wagyu brisket burger, and buttermilk fried chicken are crowd favorites that tend to be highlights for groups.

  • Opt for Takeaway During Tight Schedules

    If you are short on time or cannot secure a table inside the church hall, the kitchen accommodates takeaway orders for signatures like burgers and fried chicken in as little as 10 minutes.

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