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Porch and Parlour
Wairoa Avenue, North Bondi
A long-running North Bondi brunch favourite built around local produce and good coffee.
Eat & Drink · Breakfast
The Best Breakfast & Brunch in Bondi Beach
Bondi is one of Sydney’s great brunch neighbourhoods. For a post-swim breakfast or a long weekend brunch, the standout cafés cluster around Hall Street, Gould Street and the north end of the beach. Below are our picks and what each is best for.
Brunch is a Bondi institution. Whether you want a quick post-surf flat white or a lazy weekend spread, here’s where we go.
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Harry's Bondi
Jaques Avenue
A Bondi coffee benchmark since 1997, with batch brew, espresso and specialty lattes near the beach.
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bills Bondi
Hall Street
The Sydney institution founded by Bill Granger — famous ricotta hotcakes and sweetcorn fritters, on Hall Street.
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Lox, Stock & Barrel
Glenayr Avenue
A Bondi take on a Jewish deli — artisan bagels and generous brunch plates on Glenayr Avenue.
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Speedos Cafe
Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi
North Bondi café with ocean views, healthy brunch plates and a photogenic setting.
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Drake Eatery
Bondi Road
A well-regarded Bondi Road bistro doing seasonal modern-Australian day to night.
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Bondi Hardware
Gould Street
An all-day café and bar off Gould Street that rolls from brunch into evening drinks.
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Makaveli
Glenayr Avenue, North Bondi
Café by day, cocktail bar by night on Glenayr Avenue — pastries and coffee, then share plates and drinks.
Frequently asked questions
Where’s the best brunch in Bondi?
The cafés around Hall Street, Gould Street and the north end of the beach are the heart of Bondi’s brunch scene. See our picks above for what each is best for.
Do Bondi cafés get busy on weekends?
Yes — weekend mid-morning is peak. Go early for the best tables, or eat on the earlier or later side to skip the queue.