Eight Great Sydney Cafes Within Walking Distance of the Beach

Grab and go before a morning stroll on the sand, or plan a long lazy brunch and a dip.
Shannon Connellan
Published on March 14, 2016
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    The Boathouse Shelly Beach

    1 Marine Parade, Manly

    The north shore's favourite restaurant venue group has a delightful accessible-only-by-foot spot at Shelly Beach.

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    Blackwood Pantry

    33 Surf Lane, Cronulla

    Hearty cafe fare made by a chef with Michelin star training.

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    Beach House Avalon - CLOSED

    558A Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach

    A beachside classic.

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    Harrys Bondi

    136 Wairoa Avenue, Bondi Beach

    A North Bondi institution since 1997, Harry’s is the local go-to for seasonal brunch, specialty coffee and post-swim catch-ups.

  • Bar

    Coogee Pavilion

    169 Dolphin Street, Coogee

    Already the best beach hang-out in Sydney.

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    Girdlers

    7-8 The Strand, Dee Why

    Buckwheat crepes (and other healthy things) by the beach at Dee Why.

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    Beach House by GPO - CLOSED

    67 The Esplanade, Balmoral

    With refined new options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the tides have turned at Balmoral Beach.

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    Porch - CLOSED

    102 Brighton Boulevard, North Bondi

    Bondi's home of the Breaky Bowl has queues out the door on weekends (even in winter).