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Up South

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Up South Bondi is a busy brunch cafe on Bondi Road, about six minutes' walk from Boondi Reserve, with a small indoor room and outdoor tables on the corner. It suits a relaxed breakfast or lunch, has a strong plant-based menu and is known for its matcha. Arrive before midday on weekdays for a seat.

Brunch and breakfastPlant-based eatersMatcha drinkersQuick lunch near the beachFamilies with kids

About Up South

Food at Up South

Breakfast and lunch are served until 3pm. The menu includes an all-day breakfast plate, corn fritters, halloumi tapioca bites and a cookie croissant, along with bowls, smoothies and cakes. Lunch options include a brisket sandwich and a Bondi beef burger with fries. Breakfast plates come with toast and fried eggs.

What to order: Matcha lattes, including pistachio and strawberry flavours · Vegan shakshuka

Coffee and drinks

Matcha is the house speciality, with flavoured lattes such as pistachio and strawberry. Hot chocolate is also on the menu, and one reviewer says the coffee was good and reasonably priced.

Facilities at Up South

🍳Breakfast
🥪Lunch
🌱Vegan options
🧒Kids' menu
🌤️Outdoor seating
🚻Toilets
🅿️Parking

What visitors say about Up South?Summarised from recent Google reviews.

  • 💬Friendly staff and food that arrives quickly, even on busy days (reviews from September 2026).
  • 💬Generous portions and reasonable prices for the area (reviews from July and September 2026).
  • 💬Busy at peak times: the room is small and fills by late morning, with outdoor tables filling too.

Near Up South

Visitor tips for Up South

  • ✓Arrive before midday on weekdays, as the room fills quickly.
  • ✓Breakfast and lunch stop at 3pm, so plan a late lunch before then.
  • ✓Online ordering is available through the cafe's website.

Getting to Up South

249 Bondi Road, Bondi NSW 2026, close to Bondi Beach. Parking is on the street, and one reviewer found free spaces nearby.

FAQ

Does Up South Bondi have vegan food?

Yes. The menu includes a vegan big breakfast and a vegan shakshuka, and Visit Bondi Beach lists the cafe as vegan-friendly.

What time does Up South Bondi close?

It closes at 3pm every day. It opens at 6:30am on weekdays and 7:30am on Saturday and Sunday.

Does Up South Bondi have a kids menu?

Yes, the cafe has a kids menu and is listed as good for children.

Does Up South Bondi have an ocean view?

No. The room is compact and the cafe has no ocean view, but the outdoor tables are on the corner.