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Best Souvlaki in Geelong

The best souvlaki in Geelong right now is Café Palat (score 60 from 401 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.

Where locals actually go for souvlaki in Geelong — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.

The verdict: the best souvlaki in Geelong right now is Café Palat in Geelong West (4.9 stars across 401 Google reviews), ahead of Ela Mana Souvlaki, Olive Authentic Greek. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.

The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 8,158 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.6★ · #1 leads the field by 5 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
Best souvlaki in Geelong — quick facts (September 2026)
🏆 Top pickCafé Palat (Geelong West)
💸 Best cheap eatKebabman Geelong
📊 Most reviewedMEAT ME SOUVLAKERI (2,642 reviews)
📍 Venues ranked15 across 12 suburbs
Head-to-head: top 5 compared (September 2026)
VenueSuburbPriceRatingKnown for
#1Café PalatGeelong West—4.9★—
#2Ela Mana SouvlakiThomson—4.9★—
#3Olive Authentic GreekCollingwood—4.9★Traditional Greek
#4Betsias Kebab & GrillMelbourne—4.9★—
#5Souvlaki StoryBrunswick—4.8★—
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Souvlaki at Café Palat, Geelong
#1 of 15 souvlaki spots in Geelong

Café Palat

60
📍 220 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the beef pho and beef curry; both are tender and umami.
📍 Geelong West
★ 4.9 (401 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at Ela Mana Souvlaki, Geelong
#2 of 15 souvlaki spots in Geelong

Ela Mana Souvlaki

55
📍 4 Breakwater Rd, Thomson VIC 3219, Australia
📍 Thomson
★ 4.9 (243 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at Olive Authentic Greek, Geelong
#3 of 15 souvlaki spots in Geelong

Olive Authentic Greek

55
📍 286 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the lamb souvlaki; it melts in your mouth.
Traditional Greek📍 Collingwood
★ 4.9 (252 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at Betsias Kebab & Grill, Geelong
#4 of 15 souvlaki spots in Geelong

Betsias Kebab & Grill

51
📍 185 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the lamb kebab; the bandari wrap is the sleeper hit.
📍 Melbourne
★ 4.9 (167 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at Souvlaki Story, Geelong
#5 of 15 souvlaki spots in Geelong

Souvlaki Story

48
📍 452 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the mixed lamb and chicken souvlaki with chips and tzatziki.
🌱 Vegetarian options📍 Brunswick
★ 4.8 (193 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at Skewer'd, Geelong
#6 of 15 souvlaki spots in Geelong

Skewer'd

43
📍 151 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the mixed meat platter and the loukoumades.
$$📍 Port Melbourne
★ 4.5 (957 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at Thelo Gyros and Bar, Geelong
#7 of 15 souvlaki spots in Geelong

Thelo Gyros and Bar

42
📍 46 Bell St, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
📍 Torquay
★ 4.6 (331 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at KebabG Authentic Mediterranean Grill Restaurant, Geelong
#8 of 15 souvlaki spots in Geelong

KebabG Authentic Mediterranean Grill Restaurant

41
📍 216 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia
🌱 Vegan options$$📍 Geelong West
★ 4.5 (611 reviews) on Google Maps
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#9 of 15 souvlaki spots in Geelong

Mavs Greek Restaurant

39
📍 73A Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
Traditional Greek$$📍 CBD
★ 4.4 (1,283 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at Kebabman Geelong, Geelong
#10 of 15 souvlaki spots in Geelong

Kebabman Geelong

37
📍 170 Boundary Rd, Thomson VIC 3219, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the HSP and a kebab; the chips are essential.
$📍 Thomson
★ 4.5 (332 reviews) on Google Maps
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#11 of 15 souvlaki spots in Geelong

MEAT ME SOUVLAKERI

36
📍 24 Eaton Mall, Oakleigh VIC 3166, Australia
$$📍 Oakleigh
★ 4.3 (2,642 reviews) on Google Maps
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#12 of 15 souvlaki spots in Geelong

Victoria Kebab

35
📍 8 Downes Ln, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
📍 CBD
★ 4.5 (236 reviews) on Google Maps
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#13 of 15 souvlaki spots in Geelong

Meraki Modern Greek

33
📍 Shop 963/135-177 Colac Rd, Grovedale VIC 3216, Australia
Traditional Greek📍 Grovedale
★ 4.6 (90 reviews) on Google Maps
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#14 of 15 souvlaki spots in Geelong

Pizza Boyz Geelong

32
📍 63A St Albans Rd, East Geelong VIC 3219, Australia
📍 East Geelong
★ 4.8 (34 reviews) on Google Maps
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#15 of 15 souvlaki spots in Geelong

Triakosia

27
📍 300 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia
$$📍 Fitzroy North
★ 4.3 (386 reviews) on Google Maps
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💡 Know a better souvlaki spot in Geelong?
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Common souvlaki questions in Geelong

What's the best budget souvlaki in Geelong?

Kebabman Geelong is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Thomson — #10 overall for souvlaki.

Where's the best souvlaki in Geelong for a special occasion?

Skewer'd ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Port Melbourne.

What's the best vegetarian-friendly souvlaki in Geelong?

Souvlaki Story is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in Brunswick.

Keep exploring: Related: 🍔 best burgers in Geelong · 🌮 best tacos in Geelong · 🥙 best kebab in Geelong · 🍟 best hsp in Geelong. Souvlaki elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. Q&A: your souvlaki questions answered. Nationally: best souvlaki in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.

Frequently asked

What is the best souvlaki in Geelong?

Café Palat currently ranks #1 for souvlaki in Geelong with 4.9 stars across 401 Google reviews.

What is the best cheap souvlaki in Geelong?

Kebabman Geelong is the highest-ranked budget option in Thomson.

Where is the best souvlaki in the Geelong CBD?

Mavs Greek Restaurant is the top-ranked souvlaki spot in the CBD (73A Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia).

How does BestDish rank souvlaki in Geelong?

Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.