Bendigo Entrepreneurs Spotlight Local Needs With New Cafe and Retail Ventures

Everbean Cafe is opening next week for takeaway service at 1 Queen Street in the former Gillies Pie Shop building. Crooked Kitchen will open its new dine-in cafe location next Tuesday, February 11, at the old Park Corner site next to Rosalind Park. These moves, along with retail expansions, highlight how local businesses are positioning themselves to meet everyday needs in Bendigo.

Everbean Cafe Focuses on Quick Takeaway Access

Everbean Cafe prepares to launch takeaway operations from 1 Queen Street. The site previously housed the Gillies Pie Shop, placing the new cafe in a central location familiar to residents. By offering takeaway service from the outset, the business addresses demand for convenient options in the heart of Bendigo.

Crooked Kitchen Expands Dine-In Presence

Crooked Kitchen will open its new dine-in cafe next Tuesday, February 11, at the old Park Corner site next to Rosalind Park. The relocation creates a dedicated space for customers seeking sit-down service. This development supports local routines by providing another established operator in a park-adjacent setting.

Officeworks and Plush Strengthen Retail Options

Officeworks has opened its new, larger relocated store of approximately 1600 square metres at the Kangaroo Flat Homemaker Centre. Plush is now open as a new retailer at Bendigo Homemaker alongside Officeworks, with Nick Scali expected to open soon. These additions at the homemaker centres supply expanded floor space and product ranges for local shoppers seeking household and office goods in one precinct.

Frankie and Co Demonstrates Resilience After Setback

Frankie and Co has reopened at a new site on High Street four months after a suspicious fire forced the original store to close. The quick return to a High Street location shows the business prioritising continuity for its customer base. This reopening keeps a familiar retailer available to serve ongoing local needs on a key commercial strip.

These developments occur across established Bendigo locations including Queen Street, Rosalind Park, the Kangaroo Flat Homemaker Centre, Bendigo Homemaker and High Street. Residents can visit the venues directly for takeaway, dining or shopping as the businesses commence or resume operations. Further details on opening hours and services are available at each site.