Bennett St Dairy - Bondi, Sydney

Bennett St Dairy in Bondi offers a quintessential summer experience with its sun-drenched wooden bench seating and a menu inspired by fresh seasonal produce. The café, owned by James Meek and chef Cliff Baskin, features a wooden and minimalistic design reminiscent of a boat shed, with a glass façade and a welcoming coffee bar at the entrance. The menu boasts innovative dishes such as crisp polenta cubes with mushrooms, roast tomato, poached egg, and smoked salmon, as well as a breakfast bowl featuring kale, peas, almonds, sprouts, poached egg, and quinoa.
A standout item on the menu is Hilda’s Crumbed Chicken, a schnitzel burger named after Baskin’s grandmother, layered with smoked cheddar, roast tomato, and a sweet house relish on a Lux brioche bun. The café takes pride in its coffee offerings, featuring a state-of-the-art Victoria Arduino Black Eagle espresso machine with sophisticated temperature, weight, and pressure controls. Located on the corner of Bennett Street and Bondi Road, Bennett St Dairy serves farm-to-plate cuisine crafted by Meek, previously the manager of Indigo in Double Bay.

The interior of the café reflects the simplicity and classic charm of its made-to-order menu, creating a welcoming atmosphere for patrons to indulge in quality food and beverages. With its focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and creative culinary offerings, Bennett St Dairy provides a delightful dining experience that captures the essence of Bondi’s vibrant food scene.