Speedos Cafe

Speedos Cafe is a long-running beachside cafe in Bondi, established in 1985 and positioned overlooking the waves of North Bondi. Its appeal is less about a formal dining experience and more about an easy coastal setting, a welcoming local feel and a menu designed for unhurried breakfasts, lunches and drinks. The cafe also says its community includes regular locals and day-trippers, reflected in its Waverley Local Business Award win.

The all-day menu covers familiar cafe favourites alongside colourful, produce-focused plates. Breakfast ranges from eggs on toast and an egg-and-bacon roll to smashed avocado, chilli scrambled eggs, eggs Benedict and the more substantial Big Breaky. For something lighter or plant-forward, there are acai and coconut tapioca bowls, while the Green Falafel Bowl combines falafel with avocado, Asian greens, beetroot hummus, pomegranate and pepitas. The Poke Bowl and Chicken Salad provide further lunch options, and the burger and sandwich section includes a Reuben, grilled chicken burger, wagyu burger, falafel burger and fish and chips.

A few dishes give the menu a distinctive edge. Truffle Mushrooms pairs wild mushrooms and a poached egg with whipped ricotta, pistachio and truffle oil, while the Caramelised Banana Pancakes come with berries, seasonal fruit, pistachio and maple syrup. The cafe also serves Brazilian-inspired light snacks, including coxinha and Brazilian pastel. The drinks list extends well beyond Vittoria coffee and tea, with juices, smoothies, shakes, chai, matcha, turmeric and other flavoured lattes. The website lists vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices, as well as raw dishes and organic herbal teas, making it a practical option for groups with different dietary preferences.

Speedos is open for daytime dining, with the all-day menu listed as available from 6am to 3pm. Its drinks offering continues into a weekend afternoon happy hour, with beer, wine, spritzes, mimosas and sangria alongside shareable snacks; the website says this runs on Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm to 5pm, with no booking required. That combination suits a relaxed breakfast, a casual catch-up after the beach or an afternoon drink with friends. With its broad menu and North Bondi outlook, it is also well suited to diners who want plenty of choice without leaving the cafe setting.