Takeaway in Bondi Beach
A tiny gourmet-pizza-by-the-slice shopfront on Gould Street, one block back from the sand, that most recently trades as Gourmet Slice after cycling through several names.
Formerly Gould St Gourmet.
If you're walking up from the beach and want something hot and cheap in your hand rather than a sit-down meal, this is the sort of spot that does the job. It's a slice-counter operation on the Gould Street strip, so we'd file it under quick-bite convenience rather than destination dining. Be aware the identity of this little shopfront has turned over more than once, so what you find on the day may not match older listings.
Whatever's fresh out of the oven by the slice - classic gourmet toppings are the format here.
Grab-and-go counter, minimal seating
Local tip: Gould Street runs one block behind Campbell Parade, so it's an easy detour on the way to or from the beach without fighting the beachfront crowds - but check the current name and hours on the door, since this address has changed hands.
Worth knowing: This shopfront has been rebranded repeatedly (formerly Pete's Gourmet Pizza / Gourmet Pizza & Soup Co, listed as Gould St Gourmet, now Gourmet Slice), so its offering and trading status are not firmly settled - call ahead if it matters.
We confirm each venue is currently trading; hours, prices and menus still change, so check the venue's own site for those before you go.
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