Café in Bondi Beach
A small, dog-friendly corner coffee spot a few blocks back from the sand on Curlewis Street, trading in espresso, matcha, acai bowls and banana bread.
This is the kind of quiet neighbourhood café that the beach crowd tends to walk straight past, which is exactly its charm. Tucked on the corner of Blair and Curlewis next to a dog wash, it draws a loyal local following of morning regulars and their dogs rather than tourists, and the coffee and matcha do the heavy lifting. We'd choose it when we want a genuine local cuppa away from the Campbell Parade queues rather than a big sit-down brunch.
Our pick here is the coffee — a cortado or flat white — alongside the matcha lattes it's become known for; the acai bowls and banana bread round out a light breakfast.
Relaxed, low-key and neighbourly, with outdoor seating and a steady stream of local regulars.
Local tip: If you're walking a dog, this is one of the easier Bondi cafés to settle in at — it sits right next to Paw Stars dog wash, and there are treats on the counter for four-legged customers.
Worth knowing: It's a compact, coffee-led spot several streets back from the water, so there are no ocean views and the food menu is light rather than a full brunch offering.
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