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Bennett St Dairy

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Bennett St Dairy is a small, friendly local cafe at 73 Bondi Rd in Bondi, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch from early morning. Its in-house cookies, baked fresh each day, are the item people mention most, and reviewers say the staff make regulars feel at home. Waverley Park is a four-minute walk away.

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About Bennett St Dairy

Food at Bennett St Dairy

Breakfast and lunch run through the day, with brunch-style dishes and a bowl menu that includes vegetarian choices. One reviewer singled out the rosti with smashed avocado and a bright citrus sauce as the standout, with generous portions. The café makes its focaccia daily and serves locally sourced charcuterie and sliced biltong.

What to order: In-house cookies, baked daily · Rosti with smashed avocado

Coffee and drinks

Reviewers describe the coffee as robust and well made, and say it suits people who like a strong cup. The roaster is not named.

The wine bar at night at Bennett St Dairy

On Thursday to Saturday evenings the café turns into a wine bar, with a curated wine list, cheese, locally sourced charcuterie, focaccia and shared plates on a separate evening menu. It is a different menu from the daytime one, so check the evening PDF before you go.

Facilities at Bennett St Dairy

🍳Breakfast
🥪Lunch
🌾Gluten-free
🧒Kids' menu✗
🐕Dogs outside
🌤️Outdoor seating
🚻Toilets
🅿️Parking

What visitors say about Bennett St Dairy?Summarised from recent Google reviews.

  • 💬Reviewers praise the friendly, welcoming service, with several saying the team makes them feel at home.
  • 💬Two reviewers say the food comes out quickly and the portions are generous.
  • 💬Reviewers say the café has options for vegetarian and gluten-free diets.

Near Bennett St Dairy

Visitor tips for Bennett St Dairy

  • ✓The cookies change flavour as they are baked fresh each morning, so the choice varies from day to day.
  • ✓Waverley Park is about four minutes' walk away, a handy spot to take a coffee for a short sit outside.
  • ✓The room is small, so groups of five or more may be seated close together. Ask for a table outside if you want more space.

Getting to Bennett St Dairy

The café is at 73 Bondi Rd in Bondi, on the corner with Bennett Street. Parking is available, and one reviewer found it easy to reach by car. Dickson Park and Thomas Hogan Reserve are within about seven minutes' walk.

FAQ

Does Bennett St Dairy make its own cookies?

Yes. The café bakes its cookies in-house each morning, with rotating flavours.

Does Bennett St Dairy have a wine bar?

Yes, on Thursday to Saturday evenings the café runs a wine bar with its own shared-plates menu.

Are there vegetarian options at Bennett St Dairy?

Yes, the menu includes vegetarian dishes, and one reviewer also found gluten-free choices.

Can I bring my dog to Bennett St Dairy?

Dogs can sit outside. The café's website does not say whether dogs are allowed inside.