Looks Good, Tastes Great: The Skinny on Speedos Café in North Bondi

Once more of a local hotspot, Speedos has gained a wider following both online and on location through beautifully presented bites and its unbeatable view of North Bondi. It’s easy to see why this is ‘the world’s most Instagrammable café’ as rated by the UK’s Independent.

Speedos has that irresistible mix of good-looking fare, dreamy beachside scenes, and a friendly, talented team who are happy to make sure that your time here is always well spent.

It’s all go here on any given day. With vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, all are welcome (including minis and pets). If the humming daily trade is too busy for your taste, you can always take your coffee and a delightful bite from the cabinet to-go for the best of both worlds. Or, try and snag one of the limited outdoor seats for the full ‘coastal café’ experience and a bit more elbow room.

This not-so-hidden gem is also a great place for a celebratory brunch. If you sign up on the Speedos website, you can even get a birthday voucher – just a little something to say “Happy Birthday” to you from Speedos.

Despite its heightened popularity on social media in the last few years, Speedos has deep roots in the North Bondi scene. The name comes from the attire of customers in its early days, who would show up in their swimmers after a morning surf – and much like its namesake, this hospo hotspot has stuck around as a cult fave.

The café’s long journey through decades and various owners has culminated in the current formula of fresh, fun, and vibrant offerings. Pull up for brekky now and you have a wide array of options from the more traditional eggs on toast (eggs-and-bacon purists can add sides at their leisure) to truffle mushrooms, chilli scram, or a gorgeous poke bowl.

The drinks menu is equally colourful. Creative concoctions like the red velvet latte or iced strawberry matcha are tempered by the more familiar sight of smoothly brewed Vittoria coffee options and a tidy range of hot teas.

And yes, it tastes as good as it looks. The ‘world’s most Instagrammable café’ is not just a feast for the eyes, though that certainly helps make the dining experience more fun. The steady stream of regulars know they can rely on Speedos for great coffee and eats, and visitors to North Bondi are quick to learn the same.

Come for the beach, stay for the café… or vice versa. A stroll down beautiful Bondi is always better with a coffee in hand.