Dessert in Bondi Beach
A compact counter-serve outpost of the Brazilian açaí chain a block back from the sand on Gould Street, building customisable açaí bowls and smoothies to take away.
If you're coming straight off the beach and want something cold, quick and plant-based, this is a reliable grab-and-go. Oakberry's açaí base is dairy-free and gluten-free, and you build your own bowl from a spread of fruit, granola, nut-butter and syrup toppings across small, medium and large sizes. It's a global chain rather than a one-off local, so you know exactly what you're getting - which is part of the appeal on a hot day when you just want the bowl fast.
A classic açaí bowl in your size of choice, loaded with the topping combo you like (banana, granola, berries, nut butter); smoothies if you'd rather drink it.
Small, bright counter-service kiosk with little to no seating - order, take a number, take it to go.
Local tip: Grab your bowl and walk the block down to the promenade or the grass at the north end to eat it with the water in view - there's essentially nowhere to sit at the shop itself.
Worth knowing: It's a chain, not a local original, and service can be slow at peak beach times; don't come expecting a place to linger.
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.
Italian · Bondi Beach
The hatted, ocean-front Italian fine-diner perched above the Bondi Icebergs pool, serving hand-rolled pasta and seasonal seafood with the best beach view in Sydney.
Best for: Milestone celebrations and long lunches with a view
Gelato · Bondi Beach
The Bondi outpost of Sydney's most celebrated gelato maker, tucked into the Hall Street hub a short walk back from the sand.
Best for: A post-beach dessert walk on Hall Street
Modern Australian · Bondi Beach
The original bills, the Hall Street cafe where Bill Granger reinvented Sydney brunch, still turning out its ricotta hotcakes and creamy scrambled eggs a couple of minutes back from the sand.
Best for: A landmark Bondi brunch a short walk from the beach