Keira Laneway Live: Food

What better way to soak up the laneway vibes than with amazing food?

A selection of your favourite restaurants from Keira Street (and surrounds) will be serving up mouth-watering dishes right in the laneway, from Italian and Greek to Japanese and Mexican delights. Grab a spot at one of the picnic tables, dig in, and enjoy the atmosphere all afternoon and into the night.

LUPA

LUPA Pizzeria has been serving authentic woodfired pizzas, fresh homemade pasta, a range of antipasti and gorgeous Italian desserts in Wollongong for 15 years, right here on the corner of Keira and Smith Street. Find them in the Keira Lane Carpark from 12pm as well as their store from 5.30pm.  Che delizioso! If you’re lucky, you’ll be tucking in just as the talented Rosella Fanelli and Santino Salvadore hit the main stage, transporting you straight to Italy.

Gelato Man

Another addition to our Italian contingent, Gelato Man scoops up pure joy with every serve. Using only the finest ingredients, their gelato is completely free from preservatives and artificial colours, and crafted with fresh, seasonal flavours. Grab a cone from their gorgeous vintage style cart, take in the event vibes, and taste gelato the way it’s meant to be.

RUKI Robatayaki Bar & Grill

RUKI Robatayaki Bar & Grill brings a modern Japanese dining experience to Wollongong, serving up perfectly grilled skewers, fresh seafood, and ice‑cold beer from the team behind Debutant and Rookie. They’ll be shaking up a special cocktail for the day, so drop in to their bar, relax in the courtyard, or soak up the vibes in the Keira Lane carpark.

Amigos

Bringing the flavours of Mexico to Wollongong, Amigos delivers a vibrant feast for the senses. Their passion shines through bold, diverse flavours and colourful décor. Swing by their food truck in the Keira Lane carpark where they’ll be serving up a Mexican feast, or step inside and unwind with a margarita in their gorgeous courtyard. Rumour has it a mariachi band may also be joining us to celebrate the sounds and flavours of Mexico in this little corner of the ‘gong.

Balinese Spice Magic

Balinese Spice Magic brings the heart of Bali to your table with fresh, vibrant and soulful dishes inspired by traditional family recipes. Their menu celebrates bold Indonesian flavours, seasonal ingredients and genuine hospitality with plenty of vegan and inclusive options for everyone. Balinese Spice Magic will be both open on Keira Street as well as operating out of the Keira Lane carpark – keep your eyes peeled for the stunning Putri Aya Indonesian Dance on the main stage.

The Living Room

The Living Room dishes up bold Greek‑inspired flavours, icy cold tap beer, and the kind of warm hospitality that keeps locals coming back. Their menu mixes traditional Greek favourites with top‑notch local ingredients from charcoal‑roasted meats to house‑made dips and fluffy flatbreads. Catch them in the Keira Lane Carpark serving Spinach and Feta Parcels, Moussaka, and Chicken Souvlaki with Mushroom Rice. Mouth‑watering stuff!

Casa Lu

From the team behind Keira Street’s K’Malu, Casa Lu is Wollongong's takeaway Italian sandwich shop where everyone is treated like family, and no one ever leaves hungry — just like any Italian household! Casa Lu uses only the finest Italian ingredients, with meats and cheeses sourced from exclusive suppliers and bread baked daily with their stone oven imported from Italy.

Bull & Bear

Chef‑owner David Juarez Vidal brings the flavours of Spain to this stylish corner café on Keira Lane and Victoria Street, serving traditional Spanish dishes in a relaxed yet sophisticated setting. The breakfast and lunch menus blend modern Australian favourites with Spanish standouts like the “La Española,” “El Gordo,” the Choripán and the Navarra Salad. For the event, Bull & Bear will be serving classic Latin street food straight from their storefront — perfect to enjoy alongside the roving and pop‑up entertainment.

Dusty Lizard

Dusty Lizard is a small‑batch nano‑brewery and bar tucked right on Smith Street, opposite Keira Lane. For the event, they’re rolling out a pop‑up bar, so grab a stool, soak up the tunes, and sample their lineup of seriously good beers.

Crois

CROIS Wollongong is a neighbourhood bakery dedicated to the craft of slow, artisan baking. Known for its buttery, flaky croissants, handcrafted pastries, and naturally fermented sourdough, CROIS brings a touch of Parisian baking to the local community. Everything is baked fresh with a focus on quality, seasonal ingredients and careful technique, creating simple food done exceptionally well.

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This event is part of the Permit/Plug/Play Pilot Program under the NSW Government's Vibrant Streets Package. Proudly funded by NSW Government in association with Wollongong City Council.