Café in Bondi Beach
The Kyoto-born specialty coffee brand % Arabica's first Australian flagship, on the landmark Hall Street and Campbell Parade corner in the heart of Bondi Beach.
% Arabica arrives in Bondi as a genuine event for coffee people: a globally minimalist, design-led roaster known for direct-trade single-origin beans, Slayer espresso machines and a pared-back aesthetic that lets the coffee do the talking. We'd choose this for a considered flat white or one of the brand's signature milk drinks rather than a sit-down feed, and its position on the busy Hall Street corner, a short walk up from the sand, makes it an easy stop on the way to or from the beach. It's a marquee opening in a precinct already thick with cafes, so expect a queue and a scene in the early days.
The house espresso and flat white are the obvious anchors; % Arabica is also known internationally for its Spanish Latte and Kyoto Latte, plus iced coffee and matcha for the walk-down-to-the-sand crowd.
Minimalist, calm and pared-back; grab-and-go energy on a busy corner.
Local tip: This is a coffee-forward roaster, not a brunch kitchen, so pair it with a proper meal elsewhere on Hall Street and treat % Arabica as the coffee stop. As a brand-new flagship, check its live listing for current hours before making a special trip.
Worth knowing: Premium pricing and a coffee-and-pastry focus rather than a full food menu, and as a just-opened flagship expect crowds and settling-in teething.
Hours, prices and menus change — always check the venue’s own site before you go. Spotted something out of date? We keep this directory current; details reflect our last check.
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