MackayS Milk Bar and TSG

Mackay’S Milk Bar & TSG in Colac, Victoria is more than just your average tobacconist. While they stock all your typical tobacconist essentials like cigarettes, rolling papers, and lighters, what really sets this place apart is their fantastic milk bar offering that keeps locals coming back day after day.

The friendly team here starts bright and early at 5am on weekdays, perfect for early birds looking to grab their morning essentials. They’re open until 6pm during the week, with slightly shorter hours on weekends – 6am to 3pm Saturdays and 6:30am to 12:30pm Sundays. We’ve heard the staff are an absolute ripper bunch, always up for a chat and ready to help you find what you need.

The place has built quite a reputation for their food. Visitors rave about their sandwiches (the egg and bacon ones are apparently a knockout), and they’ve got everything from classic meat pies to proper South Melbourne dimmies. Their milkshakes are supposedly “to die for,” and the coffee gets plenty of thumbs up from the morning crowd. It’s become a bit of a Sunday tradition for some locals to pop in for a coffee and a bacon sarnie while picking up the weekend papers.

What’s particularly nice about this spot is that you won’t have to break the bank. We’ve heard from quite a few people that the prices are really reasonable, which is always good to know. The shop accepts EFTPOS, card, and cash payments, making it convenient for everyone.

The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, just like you’d expect from your local milk bar and tobacconist. The ladies behind the counter have built up quite a following with their friendly service – some customers even know them by name and pop in regularly just to say g’day. It’s the kind of place where you might go in for a pack of smokes but end up staying for a chat and a coffee, and that’s exactly what makes it special.